JEE Main 2026 Result: Will you get into NIT? BTech CSE? Toppers Qualifying Marks, Cut-offs

JEE Main 2026 Result: Will you get into NIT? BTech CSE? Toppers Qualifying Marks, Cut-offs revealed. JEE Main 2026 Session 1 results are out, with 12 students hitting a perfect 100th percentile. If you're wondering about your chances for NITs or BTech CSE, this guide breaks down toppers, cut-offs, and what it means for you.​

JEE Main Session 1 Overview

NTA declared results on February 16, 2026, for over 13 lakh candidates who appeared, with 96% attendance. Twelve toppers scored 100 percentile, led by Shreyas Mishra from Delhi, followed by names like Narendrababu Gari Mahith from Andhra Pradesh and multiple from Rajasthan.​

Rajasthan dominated with three 100-percentilers like Kabeer Chhillar, Chiranjib Kar, and Arnav Gautam. No female hit 100, but Ashi Grewal from Haryana got 99.996.​

Final AIR 1 comes after Session 2 in April, using the best of two scores. Check yours at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Qualifying Cut-offs For JEE Main Session 1

Qualifying for JEE Advanced needs a top 2.5 lakh ranks, with expected percentiles: 90-92 for General, 75-78 EWS, 73-76 OBC-NCL, 50-55 SC, 40-45 ST. Minimum marks hover around 95 for General, 85 for EWS, 83 for OBC, 65 for SC, and 50 for ST.​

These are based on Session 1 trends and the past year's final after Session 2. Even if candidates are unable to qualify in JEE Advanced, a 95+ percentile (around 55k rank) gets you a decent NIT branch.​

NIT Admission Rules 

NIT admissions rely on JEE Main ranks via JoSAA counselling. Key rules include qualifying for JEE Main, meeting Class 12 eligibility (75% aggregate for General/OBC or top 20 percentile; 65% for SC/ST), and rank-based seat allocation.

• Eligibility: Minimum 75% in Class 12 (PCM mandatory); JEE Main percentile ~90+ for General.​

• Counselling: Register for JoSAA; choices filled by All India Rank (AIR); multiple rounds with spot options.​

• Cutoff Trends: Top NITs need 99+ percentile (180-250 marks for CSE); mid-NITs 95-98 (130-160 marks).

• Home State Quota: 50% seats are reserved for state board students.​

• Seats allotted strictly by merit, no direct score use. 

JEE Main Session 1 2026 Toppers

Here's the full list of 100 percentile scorers from Session 1 Paper 1 (BE/BTech):

BTech CSE Cut-offs: Top NITs

CSE demands top ranks. Expected closing ranks (General, All India quota, based on trends):

Mid and Lower Tier NITs for CSE

Mid and Lower Tier NITs for CSE are given below-

What If Your Score Falls Short?

Analyse Session 1 mistakes. JEE Main Session 2 gives you a fresh chance to shine. The best-of-two rule means only your top score counts toward your final percentile and rank. Turn that pressure into power.

Next Steps After the JEE Main Result Declaration

JEE Main session 1 results have been announced. Check your result first and then follow these steps-

• Download scorecard, final answer key.

• Register for Session 2 if needed.

• Run the college predictor for NIT/IIIT fits.

• Prep JoSAA: choices, docs ready.​

• Target Advanced if qualified; else lock NIT CSE dreams.