JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result Likely on April 20; Over 11 Lakh Candidates Await Scores

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    The National Testing Agency (NTA) has successfully conducted the JEE (Main) 2026 Session 2 examination across India and abroad in a smooth and well-coordinated manner. The exam was held on April 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, 2026, in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.

    📊 Massive Participation Across Centres

    • The examination was conducted at approximately 566 centres
    • Spread across 304 cities in India and 14 international cities
    • Around 11.23 lakh candidates appeared for the exam

    📌 Paper-wise Candidate Details

    • Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech):
      • ~11.06 lakh candidates registered (India + abroad)
      • Attendance stood at ~93%
      • Aadhaar authentication: ~97%
    • Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Planning):
      • ~54,953 candidates registered
      • Attendance: ~73%
      • Aadhaar authentication: ~97%

    🛠️ Special Measures Taken by NTA

    NTA ensured a smooth examination process despite challenges by taking proactive steps:

    • 🌍 International Support: Students affected in Middle Eastern regions were assisted with rescheduling and relocation of centres
    • ⚡ Riyadh Centre Issue: Due to power disruption on April 5, exams were rescheduled to April 6 and 8
    • 📶 Manipur Situation: Exams conducted smoothly despite internet restrictions with state government support
    • 📚 CBSE Coordination: No clash with Class 12 board exams ensured

    📅 Important Upcoming Dates

    • 📝 Question Papers Release: By April 9, 2026
    • 📊 Answer Key Release: By April 11, 2026
      • Candidates can challenge answers (₹200 per question)
    • 🏆 Result Declaration: Expected by April 20, 2026

    📢 Transparency & Fair Conduct

    NTA maintained uniform difficulty levels, ensured fairness, and adopted advanced technology for seamless execution. The agency emphasized its commitment to conducting exams in a transparent, secure, and student-friendly manner.

    🙏 Appreciation & Acknowledgment

    NTA expressed gratitude to:

    • State governments
    • District administrations
    • Law enforcement agencies
    • Examination staff and technology partners

    They also appreciated students and parents for maintaining discipline throughout the process.

    📌 Final Note

    All updates regarding JEE Main 2026 will be available on the official NTA website. Candidates are advised to regularly check for the latest announcements regarding results and counselling.