The JEE Main 2026 has revealed that 26 candidates achieved a perfect score of 100 NTA percentile. This marks a notable increase from last year when only 24 candidates reached this pinnacle.
Among the standout performers, Aarush Singhal from Chandigarh claimed the top rank in Session 2, with expected raw marks between 295 and 300 out of a possible 300. Remarkably, one of the perfect scorers is from the general-EWS category while another belongs to OBC-NCL.
In total, 250,182 candidates qualified for JEE (Advanced), a critical stepping stone for aspiring engineers hoping to enter the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology. Of those who qualified, a significant portion—96,873—came from the general category.
Yet, this year’s results carried a notable absence: no female candidate scored a full 100 percentile. The highest score among female candidates was achieved by Telangana’s Mallavarapu Aasna, who recorded an impressive 99.998 percentile.
The scale of participation in JEE Main is staggering. A total of 16,04,854 unique candidates registered for the examination across both sessions, with 15,38,468 actually appearing—a testament to the examination’s critical role in shaping engineering careers in India.
JEE Main is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), which administers one of the toughest entrance examinations globally. It serves as an essential gateway for students aiming for top-tier engineering institutions.
As observers look ahead, they anticipate further trends in candidate performance and gender representation in future examinations. The ongoing evolution of this competitive landscape remains a focal point for educators and students alike.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any changes in examination formats or criteria for upcoming sessions. However, the excitement surrounding these results underscores the high stakes involved in academic pursuits within India’s engineering sector.
