JEE Main Session 2 result on April 20: Expected cut-off, how to download scorecard
The wait is nearly over for lakhs of engineering aspirants. The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to release JEE Main Session 2 results on April 20, bringing clarity to ranks, cut-offs, and JEE Advanced eligibility.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will declare the JEE Main Session 2 result on April 20. Candidates who appeared for the exam can access their scorecards online once released.
The result will determine eligibility for JEE Advanced and admission to top engineering institutes like NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.
HOW TO CHECK YOUR SCORECARD IN MINUTES
Candidates can follow these simple steps:
Visit the official NTA JEE Main website: jeemain.nta.nic.in
Click on “JEE Main Session 2 Result 2026”
Enter application number and date of birth
Download and save the scorecard
Keep login details handy, as traffic is expected to be high on result day.
Official website to check JEE Main Session 2 results
WHAT THE JEE MAIN MARKSHEET WILL SHOW
Your JEE Main scorecard will include:
Candidate name and roll number
Subject-wise marks (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
Total NTA score (percentile)
All India Rank (AIR)
Category rank (if applicable)
Qualification status for JEE Advanced
The percentile system ensures fairness across different shifts of the exam.
EXPECTED CUT-OFF FOR JEE MAIN: WHAT TO EXPECT THIS YEAR
While official cut-offs will be released with results, trends suggest:
General category: 93–95 percentile
EWS: 81–85 percentile
OBC-NCL: 78–82 percentile
SC: 60–70 percentile
ST: 45–55 percentile
Cut-offs may vary depending on exam difficulty and number of candidates.
PAST YEAR CUT-OFFS AT A GLANCE
| Category | 2025 Cut-off (Percentile) |
|---|---|
| General | 93.23 |
| EWS | 81.32 |
| OBC-NCL | 79.67 |
| SC | 60.09 |
| ST | 46.62 |
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE JEE MAIN RESULT
Once the JEE Main Session 2 results are announced, the next big step begins for candidates.
Those who secure ranks within the top 2.5 lakh will become eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2026, which is the gateway to the IITs.
After this, the counselling process will be conducted through JoSAA, where students will be able to choose and secure seats in NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and other participating institutes based on their ranks and preferences.
The seat allocation process will be carried out in multiple rounds, making this stage crucial for final admission into engineering colleges.