NEW DELHI, February 16 (ANI): The National Testing Agency (NTA) has declared the results of JEE (Main) 2026 Session 1 Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.), with 12 candidates securing a perfect 100 NTA score (percentile). The exam recorded an overall attendance of 96.26 percent.
NTA conducted Paper 1 of the Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2026 Session 1 (January) in computer-based test mode across 658 centers in 326 cities, including 15 cities outside India. The examination was held in 13 languages: Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
According to the release, 12 candidates achieved a 100 NTA score in JEE (Main) 2026 Paper 1. The top scorers include Shreyas Mishra (Delhi-NCT), Narendrababu Gari Mahith and Pasala Mohith (Andhra Pradesh), and Shubham Kumar (Bihar), among others.
Of the 12 toppers, 11 are from the General category and one is from the OBC-NCL category. The examination was conducted on January 21, 22, 23, 24, and 28.
A total of 1,355,293 candidates registered for the exam, including those from cities outside India. Of these, 1,304,653 candidates appeared for the test, resulting in an overall attendance rate of 96.26 percent.
The examination was conducted in 15 international cities, including Manama, Doha, Dubai, Kathmandu, Muscat, Riyadh, Sharjah, Singapore, Kuwait City, Kuala Lumpur, Lagos, West Java, Washington, Munich, and Abu Dhabi.
The NTA scores for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.) are being declared today. The results of JEE (Main) 2026 Paper 2 (B.Arch./B.Planning) will be announced later.
In the General category, 165,622 female candidates and 308,011 male candidates registered, totaling 473,633. In the Gen-EWS category, 53,824 females and 110,436 males registered, totaling 164,260. The OBC-NCL (Central List) category includes 186,607 female and 347,364 male candidates, totaling 533,971. In the SC category, 46,440 females and 90,767 males registered, totaling 137,207.
In the ST category, 15,324 females and 30,898 males registered, totaling 46,222. Overall, the total number of registered candidates was 1,355,293, comprising 467,817 females and 887,476 males.
NTA scores are normalized across multi-shift papers and are based on the relative performance of all candidates who appeared in a given shift. The raw marks are converted to a scale ranging from 100 to 0 for each shift. The NTA score is not the same as the percentage of marks obtained.
The final rank list will be released after both sessions of JEE (Main) 2026 for Paper 1, taking into account the best of the two NTA scores, in accordance with the established policy.
The NTA said it adopted multiple measures to ensure the smooth conduct and monitoring of the examination, working in coordination with state and district authorities.
For the first time, OTP-based Aadhaar e-KYC was introduced as the primary method for authenticating candidates during registration to prevent impersonation. Important advisories and instructions for candidates were included in the admit card to ensure awareness of examination rules and regulations.
Special emphasis was placed on the random deployment of exam functionaries across all centers. A total of 311 city coordinators, 726 observers, 311 flying squads, and 215 representatives from certain central government agencies were deputed for examination duties.
An online orientation training program was conducted for examination functionaries over three consecutive days prior to the exam, with approximately 1,400 personnel participating.
A central control room was set up at NTA headquarters to monitor and facilitate the smooth conduct of the examination. Live CCTV surveillance with analytics was implemented at all centers to curb malpractice. Arrangements were also made for live remote viewing of examination centers from the NTA control room in New Delhi, and CCTV recordings were used for post-examination analysis.
The centers were additionally monitored using AI-based video analytics and virtual observers. Jammers, including 5G jammers, were installed at all centers to prevent unfair practices involving mobile phones or other electronic devices.
The NTA constituted a PwD/PwBD committee and implemented policies in accordance with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. PwD/PwBD candidates were assigned to accessible test centers, and organizational support was provided.
To enhance transparency, the question paper, recorded responses, and provisional answer key were posted on the website for verification by candidates. After review by subject experts, the revised answer keys were published.
The NTA thanked central government agencies, state and district authorities, examination functionaries, and candidates for their support in the successful conduct of JEE (Main) 2026 Session 1. (ANI)
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