JEE Main Rank List 2026 (Out Soon), Check Previous Year List

JEE Main Rank List 2026 is one of the most crucial documents for engineering aspirants across India. Released by the National Testing Agency (NTA), this rank list decides a candidate’s All India Rank (AIR) and category rank, which are used for admissions to premier institutions such as NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and for qualifying candidates for JEE Advanced 2026.

The rank list for JEE Main 2026 is prepared using NTA percentile scores, ensuring fairness across multiple exam shifts. This rank list forms the foundation of the entire counselling and seat allocation process.

JEE Main Rank List 2026

JEE Main Rank List 2026 is the official merit list prepared by NTA after normalising candidates’ scores across all sessions. It reflects a student’s relative performance rather than absolute marks.

The rank list includes:

• All India Rank (AIR)

• Category rank (GEN, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS, PwD)

• Subject-wise NTA percentile (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)

• Overall NTA percentile score

Admissions to engineering colleges are strictly based on this rank list and not on raw scores.

How NTA Calculates Percentile in JEE Main 2026?

Percentile is the backbone of the JEE Main ranking system. It represents how a candidate performed relative to others in the same session.

Key points to understand:

• Percentile is not the same as percentage.

• A higher percentile indicates better performance compared to peers.

• Percentile scores range from 0 to 100.

How to Download JEE Main Rank List 2026?

Candidates can download the JEE Main Rank List 2026 by following these steps:

1. Visit the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in

2. Click on the link for “JEE Main Rank List 2026” or “Scorecard Download”

3. Enter your application number, date of birth/password, and security PIN

4. Submit the details to log in

5. Check your AIR, percentile, and category rank

6. Download and save the rank list PDF

7. Take a printout for counselling and admission use

Details Mentioned in JEE Main Rank List 2026

The JEE Main 2026 rank list contains the following information:

• Candidate’s name

• Roll number and application number

• Father’s and mother’s name

• Category and subcategory (if applicable)

• Subject-wise NTA percentile scores

• Overall NTA percentile

• All India Rank (AIR)

• JEE Advanced qualifying cutoff

Candidates should verify all details carefully after downloading.

JEE Main Tie-Breaking Rules for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech)

If two or more candidates secure the same percentile, NTA follows these rules:

1. Higher Mathematics percentile

2. Higher Physics percentile

3. Higher Chemistry percentile

4. Fewer incorrect answers overall

5. Fewer incorrect answers in Mathematics

6. Fewer incorrect answers in Physics

7. Fewer incorrect answers in Chemistry

8. Same rank if tie still persists

JEE Main Tie-Breaking Rules for Paper 2 (B.Arch / B.Plan)

For Paper 2, tie-breaking is done as follows:

1. Higher Mathematics percentile

2. Higher Aptitude Test percentile

3. Higher Drawing Test score (B.Arch)

4. Fewer incorrect answers overall

5. Fewer incorrect answers in Mathematics

6. Fewer incorrect answers in Aptitude Test

7. Same rank if unresolved

JEE Main Rank List Previous Year

NTA releases the JEE Main rank list every year in online mode. Candidates preparing for 2026 often refer to previous year rank lists to understand competition levels, topper scores, and cutoff trends. The JEE Main 2025 rank list showed intense competition, with multiple candidates scoring near-perfect percentile. Here is the JEE Main Rank List Previous Year: 

JEE Main Cutoff 2026 (Expected)

JEE Main Cutoff 2026 will be released along with the final rank list. It represents the minimum percentile required to qualify for JEE Advanced 2026. Below are the expected cut off for JEE 2026: 

JEE Main Counselling 2026

Based on the JEE Main Rank List 2026, qualified candidates can participate in counselling conducted by JoSAA and state authorities. Counselling is used for admissions to:

• NITs

• IIITs

• GFTIs

• State government colleges

Seat allotment depends on AIR, category rank, preferences filled, and seat availability.