The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the results of NTA JEE Main Result 2026, the country’s most prestigious engineering entrance exam, on February 16, 2026. Twelve students achieved a new milestone by securing 100 NTA percentiles, considered the highest achievement in this exam.
The exam was conducted for B.E./B. Tech Paper 1, and millions of students took it in computer-based mode across various cities and 15 international locations.
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NTA JEE Main Result 2026 Summary-
The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 results are available on jeemain.nta.nic.in. The final Answer Key has also been released, allowing candidates to accurately assess their preparation. The exam was held in January 2026, and the results recorded a 96.26% attendance.
JEE Main 2026 Topper List – 12 Students Who Scored 100 Percentile
Below are the students who achieved the 100 NTA percentile in this national-level exam – a feat achieved against extremely tough competition.
| S.No. | Student Name | State / Eligibility |
| 1 | Shreyas Mishra | Delhi (NCR) |
| 2 | Narendrababu Gari Mahith | Andhra Pradesh |
| 3 | Shubham Kumar | Bihar |
| 4 | Kabeer Chhillar | Rajasthan |
| 5 | Chiranjib Kar | Rajasthan |
| 6 | Bhavesh Patra | Odisha |
| 7 | Anay Jain | Haryana |
| 8 | Arnav Gautam | Rajasthan |
| 9 | Pasala Mohith | Andhra Pradesh |
| 10 | Madhav Viradiya | Maharashtra |
| 11 | Purohit Nimay | Gujarat |
| 12 | Vivan Sharad Mahiswari | Telangana |
In this list, three students from Rajasthan scored in the 100th percentile, while two students from Andhra Pradesh are included.
Distinguished Performances – Personal Details-
Shreyas Mishra (AIR 1)
Shreyas Mishra from Delhi (NCT) topped all the top candidates, securing AIR 1 and achieving a 100th percentile.
Arnav Gautam (Rajasthan)
Arnav Gautam from Rajasthan excelled in his first attempt, achieving a breakthrough in a competitive field like Computer Science.
Other Key Topper Details-
- Narendrababu Gari Mahith and Pasala Mohith – two students from Andhra Pradesh – achieved the same marks at the national level.
- Kabeer Chhillar, Chiranjib Kar – young people from Rajasthan who drew inspiration from the educational institution, even in the districts.
- Madhav Viradiya – This student from Maharashtra is included in the list with high performance.
Highest Female Performer
Ashi Grewal (Haryana) performed exceptionally well in the female category this session, scoring in the 99.99+ percentile. This is an inspiring achievement that shows that the participation and performance of girls in engineering competitions is steadily increasing.
Gender and Category-Wise Performance
Out of a total of 13,04,653 candidates who took the exam, girls numbered 4,49,568, and boys numbered 8,55,085, which is a positive sign towards gender balance in the competition.
Students performed equally across category-wise divisions, making it clear that JEE Main is an inclusive and fair exam.
Meaning of JEE Main Percentile and Level of Competition
NTA Percentile score is a normalized measure that makes the performance of students across different exam shifts comparable. This means that a student who scores well in one shift can easily compare with better performers in other shifts.
What benefits do these results offer students?
Eligibility for JEE Advanced 2026
Students in the 100th percentile are eligible to appear for JEE Advanced, which is required for admission to IITs.
Admission to NITs/IIITs/GFTIs
The advantage of meeting a high percentile is that the chances of admission to National Institutes of Technology and government-sponsored engineering colleges increase.
Potential Scholarships and Future Opportunities
High performance not only helps in college admissions but also often leads to scholarships, research opportunities, and internship opportunities.
What is the next process?
Session 2 Exam and Final AIR
Session 2 of JEE Main 2026 will be held between April 2 and 9. The final All India Rank (AIR) will be prepared based on the best performance across both sessions.
Counseling and Seat Allotment
After the AIR is declared, the seat allocation process will begin in the best colleges through JoSSA and CSAB counseling.
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Full Information related to the JEE Mains Result 2026 is also available on this website.
Conclusion-
The JEE Main 2026 Result Session 1 results are not only a testament to the students’ hard work but also highlight the direction of their bright future. Twelve students achieving 100 percentiles demonstrate that the challenges of Indian engineering education are providing inspiring opportunities for today’s young students.
