{"id":2945,"date":"2026-02-05T11:08:22","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T11:08:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecareerpoint.com\/blog\/?p=2945"},"modified":"2026-02-05T11:15:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T11:15:26","slug":"jee-main-result-2026-session-1-final-answer-key-scorecard-and-toppers-list-expected-soon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecareerpoint.com\/blog\/jee-main-result-2026-session-1-final-answer-key-scorecard-and-toppers-list-expected-soon\/","title":{"rendered":"JEE Main Result 2026 Session 1: Final Answer Key, Scorecard, and Toppers List Expected Soon"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2945\" class=\"elementor elementor-2945\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1308b4e1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1308b4e1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-290e0947\" data-id=\"290e0947\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16d79449 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"16d79449\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to announce the <strong>JEE Main Result 2026 Session 1<\/strong> on <strong>February 12, 2026<\/strong>, bringing relief and anticipation to lakhs of engineering aspirants across India. As one of the most competitive entrance examinations in the country, JEE Main serves as the gateway to prestigious institutions including IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other CFTIs (Centrally Funded Technical Institutions).<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 examination was successfully conducted from <strong>January 21 to January 29, 2026<\/strong>, in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across multiple shifts. With over 12 lakh candidates appearing for this session, the stakes are high, and students are eagerly awaiting their scorecards to plan their next steps toward engineering excellence.<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about the <strong>JEE Main Session 1 Result Date<\/strong>, how to download your scorecard, expected toppers list, cutoff marks, marks vs rank analysis, and the upcoming <strong>JoSAA Counseling 2026<\/strong> process.<\/p><h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">JEE Main 2026: Exam Event Timeline<\/h2><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Understanding the complete examination schedule helps students prepare better for subsequent sessions and counseling processes. Here&#8217;s the detailed timeline:<\/p><div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"><table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"><thead class=\"text-left\"><tr><th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"><strong>Event<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"><strong>Session 1<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"><strong>Session 2<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Exam Dates<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">January 21-29, 2026<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">April 2-9, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Answer Key Release<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">February 5, 2026 (Tentative)<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">April 15, 2026 (Tentative)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Challenge Window<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">February 5-7, 2026<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">April 15-17, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Final Answer Key<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">February 10, 2026 (Expected)<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">April 22, 2026 (Expected)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Result Declaration<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>February 12, 2026<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>April 25, 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Scorecard Download<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">February 12, 2026 onwards<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">April 25, 2026 onwards<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The NTA follows a transparent evaluation process, allowing candidates to challenge the provisional answer key before declaring the final results. This ensures accuracy and fairness in the assessment.<\/p><h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">How to Check JEE Main Result 2026 Session 1<\/h2><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Downloading your <strong>JEE Main Result 2026<\/strong> is a straightforward process. Follow these step-by-step instructions to access your scorecard from the official NTA portal:<\/p><h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">Step-by-Step Guide:<\/h3><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Visit the official JEE Main website at <strong>jeemain.nta.nic.in<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Locate and click on the &#8220;JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result&#8221; link on the homepage<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Enter your <strong>Application Number<\/strong> and <strong>Date of Birth<\/strong> in the login credentials section<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Enter the security PIN\/CAPTCHA code displayed on the screen<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Click on the &#8220;Submit&#8221; button to view your result<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Your <strong>JEE Main Scorecard 2026<\/strong> will be displayed on the screen with the following details:<\/p><ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Candidate&#8217;s Name and Roll Number<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Application Number<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>NTA Score<\/strong> (out of 100)<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>All India Rank (AIR)<\/strong><\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Category Rank (if applicable)<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Subject-wise marks and percentile<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Qualifying status<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Step 7:<\/strong> Download the scorecard and take multiple printouts for future reference<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Important Note:<\/strong> Keep your scorecard safe as it will be required during the <strong>JoSAA Counseling 2026<\/strong> registration process. The NTA does not send physical scorecards by post.<\/p><h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">What&#8217;s Included in the JEE Main 2026 Scorecard?<\/h2><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Your JEE Main scorecard is a comprehensive document that includes:<\/p><ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Raw Scores:<\/strong> Marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Percentile Scores:<\/strong> Your performance relative to other candidates (normalized across shifts)<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>NTA Score:<\/strong> Normalized score considering difficulty levels across different shifts<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>All India Rank (CRL):<\/strong> Your overall rank among all candidates<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Category Rank:<\/strong> Rank within your reserved category (OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS, PwD)<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>State Rank:<\/strong> Your rank among candidates from your home state<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Qualifying Status:<\/strong> Whether you&#8217;ve met the minimum cutoff criteria<\/li><\/ul><h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">JEE Main 2024 Toppers: A Look Back at Excellence<\/h2><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The <strong>JEE Main 2024<\/strong> examination witnessed exceptional performance from candidates nationwide. A remarkable <strong>56 students achieved the perfect 100 percentile<\/strong>, showcasing their dedication and brilliant preparation strategies.<\/p><h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">Top Performers JEE Main 2024:<\/h3><div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"><table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"><thead class=\"text-left\"><tr><th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"><strong>Rank<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"><strong>Candidate Name<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"><strong>Percentile<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"><strong>State<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"><strong>Category<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Multiple Candidates<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">100<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Various<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">General\/OBC<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">2-100<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">99.99+ Scorers<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">99.99-99.97<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Pan-India<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Mixed<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The distribution of toppers across different states highlighted the widespread quality of coaching and self-preparation across India, with significant representation from Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh.<\/p><h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">JEE Main 2025 Toppers: Recent Success Stories<\/h2><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The <strong>JEE Main 2025 Session 1<\/strong> results showed that <strong>14 exceptional students<\/strong> secured <strong>100 percentile<\/strong>, continuing the tradition of academic excellence. These toppers have set benchmarks for JEE Main 2026 aspirants.<\/p><h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">Key Statistics from JEE Main 2025:<\/h3><ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Total 100 Percentile Scorers:<\/strong> 14 students<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>99.99+ Percentile:<\/strong> Approximately 180 students<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>99.9+ Percentile:<\/strong> Around 1,200 students<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Gender Distribution:<\/strong> Male candidates dominated the top ranks, though female representation showed improvement<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Category-wise Performance:<\/strong> General category students led, followed by strong performances from OBC-NCL candidates<\/li><\/ul><h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">State-wise Toppers Distribution 2025:<\/h3><div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"><table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"><thead class=\"text-left\"><tr><th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"><strong>State<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"><strong>Number of 100 Percentile Scorers<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Rajasthan<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Telangana<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Maharashtra<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Andhra Pradesh<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Others<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">These statistics demonstrate that with proper guidance, dedication, and strategic preparation, students from all backgrounds can achieve top ranks in JEE Main.<\/p><h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">JEE Main Cutoff 2026: Expected Qualifying Marks<\/h2><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The <strong>JEE Main Cutoff 2026<\/strong> represents the minimum percentile required to qualify for JoSAA counseling and B.E.\/B.Tech admissions. Based on previous years&#8217; trends and the difficulty level of Session 1, here are the expected cutoff percentiles:<\/p><h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">Expected JEE Main 2026 Qualifying Cutoff:<\/h3><div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"><table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"><thead class=\"text-left\"><tr><th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"><strong>Category<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"><strong>Expected Percentile Range<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"><strong>Approximate Raw Marks<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>General\/EWS<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>87.8 &#8211; 100<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>88-300<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>OBC-NCL<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>68.0 &#8211; 87.8<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>68-88<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>SC<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>46.0 &#8211; 68.0<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>46-68<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>ST<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>34.0 &#8211; 46.0<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>34-46<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>PwD (General)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>0.11<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>1-5<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>PwD (OBC-NCL)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>0.10<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>1-5<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>PwD (SC)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>0.08<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>1-5<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>PwD (ST)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>0.08<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>1-5<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> These are indicative cutoffs. The actual <strong>JEE Main Cutoff 2026<\/strong> will depend on factors such as:<\/p><ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Total number of candidates appeared<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Difficulty level of the examination<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Number of available seats<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Previous year trends<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Normalization process across shifts<\/li><\/ul><h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">Top NITs and IITs Expected Cutoff (Opening Ranks):<\/h3><div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"><table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"><thead class=\"text-left\"><tr><th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"><strong>Institute<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"><strong>Branch<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"><strong>General (Expected CRL)<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"><strong>OBC-NCL<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>IIT Bombay<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Computer Science<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1-50<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">30-90<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>IIT Delhi<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Computer Science<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">40-100<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">80-150<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>IIT Madras<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Computer Science<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">50-120<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">100-200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>NIT Trichy<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Computer Science<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">800-1,500<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1,200-2,800<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>NIT Warangal<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Computer Science<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1,000-1,800<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1,500-3,200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>NIT Surathkal<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Computer Science<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1,200-2,000<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1,800-3,500<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">JEE Main 2026 Marks vs Rank Analysis<\/h2><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Understanding the correlation between marks and expected rank helps students realistically assess their chances of admission to top engineering colleges. Here&#8217;s a detailed <strong>Marks vs Rank<\/strong> analysis based on statistical projections:<\/p><h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">Expected CRL for Various Score Ranges:<\/h3><div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"><table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"><thead class=\"text-left\"><tr><th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"><strong>Marks Range<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"><strong>NTA Score<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"><strong>Percentile<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"><strong>Expected All India Rank (CRL)<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>336-360<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">100<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">100<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>1-20<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>320-335<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">99.8-99.9<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">99.95-99.99<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>20-150<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>305-319<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">99.5-99.8<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">99.90-99.95<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>150-600<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>290-304<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">99.0-99.5<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">99.70-99.90<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>600-1,500<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>275-289<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">98.5-99.0<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">99.40-99.70<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>1,500-3,500<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>260-274<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">98.0-98.5<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">99.00-99.40<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>3,500-7,000<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>245-259<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">97.0-98.0<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">98.50-99.00<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>7,000-12,000<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>230-244<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">96.0-97.0<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">97.50-98.50<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>12,000-20,000<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>215-229<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">95.0-96.0<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">96.50-97.50<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>20,000-30,000<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>200-214<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">93.5-95.0<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">95.00-96.50<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>30,000-45,000<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>180-199<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">91.0-93.5<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">92.50-95.00<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>45,000-70,000<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>160-179<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">88.0-91.0<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">89.00-92.50<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>70,000-1,00,000<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> These ranks are projections based on historical data. Actual ranks may vary based on the normalization process and overall candidate performance.<\/p><h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">Use Our Rank Predictor Tool:<\/h3><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Want a more accurate rank prediction? Use our <strong><a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"#\">JEE Main Rank Predictor 2026<\/a><\/strong> tool to get personalized rank estimates based on your expected marks and category.<\/p><h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Detailed Toppers Lists: Breaking Down Excellence<\/h2><h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">Gender-wise Toppers Analysis:<\/h3><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Historically, JEE Main has seen impressive participation and performance from both male and female candidates:<\/p><div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"><table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"><thead class=\"text-left\"><tr><th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"><strong>Gender<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"><strong>100 Percentile Scorers (2024)<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"><strong>Top 100 Ranks (2024)<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Male<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">48<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">87<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Female<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">8<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">13<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The increasing representation of female candidates in top ranks reflects improving access to quality education and coaching facilities for women in STEM fields.<\/p><h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">Category-wise Toppers Distribution:<\/h3><div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"><table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"><thead class=\"text-left\"><tr><th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"><strong>Category<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"><strong>100 Percentile Scorers (2024)<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"><strong>Percentage<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>General<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">38<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">67.9%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>OBC-NCL<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">15<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">26.8%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>EWS<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">5.3%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>SC\/ST<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">0<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">0%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">State-wise Performance Excellence:<\/h3><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Different states have shown varying levels of success in JEE Main, often correlating with the concentration of quality coaching institutes:<\/p><div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"><table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"><thead class=\"text-left\"><tr><th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"><strong>State<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"><strong>Top 1000 Representation (%)<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"><strong>100 Percentile Scorers (2024)<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Rajasthan<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">18.5%<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">11<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Telangana<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">15.2%<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">9<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Andhra Pradesh<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">12.8%<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Maharashtra<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">11.6%<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Uttar Pradesh<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">10.3%<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Delhi NCR<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">8.7%<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Karnataka<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">6.4%<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Others<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">16.5%<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">6<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Available Seat Matrix 2026: Your Options Await<\/h2><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Understanding the seat availability across various institutions helps candidates make informed choices during counseling. Here&#8217;s the comprehensive seat matrix for <strong>JEE Main 2026 admissions<\/strong>:<\/p><h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">Institute-wise Seat Distribution:<\/h3><div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"><table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"><thead class=\"text-left\"><tr><th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"><strong>Institute Type<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"><strong>Total Seats<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"><strong>General<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"><strong>OBC-NCL<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"><strong>SC<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"><strong>ST<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"><strong>EWS<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>IITs (23 Institutes)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>14,698<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">7,202<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">4,053<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">2,204<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1,102<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">137<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>NITs (31 Institutes)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>23,399<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">11,466<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">6,322<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3,510<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1,755<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">2,346<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>IIITs (25 Institutes)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>5,841<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">2,861<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1,577<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">876<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">438<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">89<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>GFTIs<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>3,762<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1,843<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1,016<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">564<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">282<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">57<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Total Seats<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>47,700<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">23,372<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">12,968<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">7,154<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3,577<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">2,629<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">Branch-wise Popular Seat Distribution:<\/h3><div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"><table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"><thead class=\"text-left\"><tr><th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"><strong>Engineering Branch<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"><strong>Approximate Seats (All Institutes)<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Computer Science &amp; Engineering<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">8,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Electronics &amp; Communication<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">6,800<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Mechanical Engineering<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">7,200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Electrical Engineering<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">5,900<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Civil Engineering<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">6,400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Chemical Engineering<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">2,800<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Others (Bio-tech, Metallurgy, etc.)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">10,100<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Planning Your College Choices?<\/strong> Use our <strong><a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"#\">JEE Main College Predictor 2026<\/a><\/strong> to discover which colleges you can target based on your expected rank and preferences.<\/p><h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">JoSAA Counseling 2026: The Path to Your Dream College<\/h2><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">After the <strong>JEE Main Result 2026<\/strong> declaration, eligible candidates must participate in the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (<strong>JoSAA<\/strong>) counseling process to secure admission to IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.<\/p><h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">JoSAA Counseling Process Overview:<\/h3><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The <strong>JoSAA Counseling 2026<\/strong> will be conducted in <strong>6 rounds<\/strong>, providing multiple opportunities for seat allotment and upgradation.<\/p><h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">Complete Counseling Timeline (Expected):<\/h3><div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"><table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"><thead class=\"text-left\"><tr><th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"><strong>Counseling Round<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"><strong>Registration<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"><strong>Choice Filling<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"><strong>Seat Allotment<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"><strong>Reporting<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Round 1<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">June 10-15, 2026<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">June 10-18, 2026<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">June 22, 2026<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">June 23-27, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Round 2<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">June 25-28, 2026<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">June 25-30, 2026<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">July 3, 2026<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">July 4-8, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Round 3<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">July 6-9, 2026<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">July 6-11, 2026<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">July 14, 2026<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">July 15-19, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Round 4<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">July 17-20, 2026<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">July 17-22, 2026<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">July 25, 2026<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">July 26-30, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Round 5<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">July 28-31, 2026<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">July 28-Aug 2, 2026<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">August 5, 2026<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">August 6-10, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Round 6<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">August 8-11, 2026<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">August 8-13, 2026<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">August 16, 2026<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">August 17-21, 2026<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">JoSAA Registration Requirements:<\/h3><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">To participate in <strong>JoSAA Counseling 2026<\/strong>, candidates must have:<\/p><ol class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-decimal flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Valid JEE Main 2026 Score<\/strong> (qualifying percentile as per category)<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Valid JEE Advanced 2026 Score<\/strong> (for IIT admissions only)<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Class 12th Marksheet<\/strong> (minimum 75% for General\/EWS, 65% for reserved categories)<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Category Certificate<\/strong> (if claiming reservation benefits)<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Valid Email ID and Mobile Number<\/strong><\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Scanned Documents:<\/strong> Photograph, signature, Class 10th certificate, Class 12th marksheet, category certificate<\/li><\/ol><h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">Step-by-Step JoSAA Counseling Process:<\/h3><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Step 1: Registration<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Visit the official JoSAA portal<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Register using JEE Main\/Advanced credentials<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Pay the registration fee (\u20b920,000-40,000 depending on category)<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Step 2: Choice Filling<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Fill preferences for institute-branch combinations (up to 100+ choices)<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Arrange choices in order of preference<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Lock your choices before the deadline<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Step 3: Seat Allotment<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">JoSAA allocates seats based on rank, preferences, and seat availability<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Check your allotment status on the portal<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Step 4: Online Reporting<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Accept the allotted seat<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Pay the admission fee (\u20b935,000-50,000)<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Upload required documents<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Step 5: Physical Reporting<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Visit the allotted college during the reporting period<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Complete document verification<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Confirm admission<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Step 6: Subsequent Rounds<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Candidates can participate in subsequent rounds for upgradation<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Previous seat is cancelled if upgraded to a better option<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Final round allocations are binding<\/li><\/ul><h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">Important JoSAA Guidelines:<\/h3><ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Seat Acceptance:<\/strong> You must accept the allotted seat to participate in further rounds<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Float Option:<\/strong> Choose &#8220;Float&#8221; to accept current seat while seeking upgrade<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Freeze Option:<\/strong> Choose &#8220;Freeze&#8221; if satisfied with current allotment (locks your seat)<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Slide Option:<\/strong> Accept current seat while seeking upgrade within the same institute<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Withdraw Option:<\/strong> Exit counseling after accepting a seat (forfeits participation fee)<\/li><\/ul><h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">After JEE Main Result: What&#8217;s Next?<\/h2><h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">For Students Satisfied with Session 1 Performance:<\/h3><ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Start JoSAA preparation:<\/strong> Research colleges and branches<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Analyze previous year cutoffs:<\/strong> Use our College Predictor tool<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Prepare required documents:<\/strong> Gather all certificates and documents<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Plan finances:<\/strong> Understand fee structures and scholarship options<\/li><\/ul><h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">For Students Planning to Improve:<\/h3><ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Appear for Session 2:<\/strong> Scheduled for <strong>April 2-9, 2026<\/strong><\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Analyze Session 1 performance:<\/strong> Identify weak areas<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Revise strategically:<\/strong> Focus on high-weightage topics<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Take mock tests:<\/strong> Simulate exam conditions<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Better score counts:<\/strong> NTA considers your best performance across both sessions<\/li><\/ul><h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">For JEE Advanced Aspirants:<\/h3><ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Eligibility criteria:<\/strong> Top 2,50,000 ranks in JEE Main qualify<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Prepare simultaneously:<\/strong> Start JEE Advanced preparation alongside Main<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Focus on depth:<\/strong> Advanced requires deeper conceptual understanding<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Practice previous years:<\/strong> Solve 10+ years of JEE Advanced papers<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a71f60 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7a71f60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to announce the JEE Main Result 2026 Session 1 on February 12, 2026, bringing relief and anticipation to lakhs of engineering aspirants across 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