Somdatta Roy
Senior Content Writer | Updated on - Feb 25, 2026

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially declared the JEE (Main) – 2026 Session 1 results for Paper 2 (B.Arch and B.Planning). The final answer keys have also already been published on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. All details and direct link below.

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Conducted on January 29, 2026, across 426 centers globally, session 1 saw a total of 45,452 candidates appear for B.Arch (70.16% attendance) and 21,067 candidates for B.Planning (65.09% attendance). The exam was diverse in its reach, offered in 13 languages and held in 12 international cities.

Demographically, the B.Arch paper saw a nearly equal split between male and female attendees, while the B.Planning paper had a higher turnout of male candidates (11,885) compared to females (9,182). Detailed category-wise data confirms a broad participation across General, EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, and ST categories, with results now accessible for all candidates who participated in the Computer Based Tests and the offline Drawing Test. Check your JEE Main 2026 result for paper 2 by the step-by-step guide. Paper 1 results were released on February 16, 2026. The printed copy of your scorecard will be a mandatory document throughout the JoSAA 2026 counseling process.

JEE Main 2026 (Session 1) Paper 2 Final Answer Key Download

To check your JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 final answer key, follow these steps:

  • Go to jeemain.nta.nic.in.
  • Look for the "Public Notices" section on the homepage.
  • Find and click on the link titled "JEE (Main) – 2026 [Session 1] Paper 2".
  • The final key will open as a PDF document.
  • Save the PDF to your device.

 

Direct Link: JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Final Answer Key (Download PDF)

 

How to Access Your JEE Main 2026 Session 1 (Paper 2) Result?

  • Step 1: Go to the official NTA JEE Main website: jeemain.nta.nic.in or ntaresults.nic.in.
    • Step 2: On the homepage, look under the "Candidate Activity" section. Click on the link titled "Results for JEE(Main)-2026 [Session-I] [Paper-2 (B.Arch/B.Planning)]".
  • Step 3: A login window will appear. You will need to provide:
    • Application Number
    • Password/DOB
    • CAPTCHA
  • Step 4: Click the "Submit" button to view your subject-wise percentiles and total NTA score. 
  • Step 5: Download the Scorecard as a PDF.

 

Direct Link: JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Scorecard (Download)

 

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JEE Main Paper 2 Scorecard Login 

NTA JEE (Main) - 2026 Session 1: 100 Percentile Score Holders (Paper 2)

Based on the official declaration from the NTA, here is the table of the top-performing candidates who achieved a perfect score in Session 1 of the JEE (Main) – 2026.

PaperCandidate NameState of Eligibility
2A (B. Arch)SURYATHEJUS SKERALA
2B (B. Planning)GOWRI SANKAR V

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