JEE (Main) 2026 Session 1: Which States Produced the Most Toppers?
JEE (Main) 2026 Session 1 toppers came from multiple states, with Rajasthan leading by producing the highest number of 100 percentile scorers, followed by Andhra Pradesh. The results show wider nationwide competition, with top performers emerging from across India rather than only major metro cities.
The National Testing Agency has released the Session 1 results of JEE (Main) 2026, revealing not only the list of 100 percentile scorers but also an interesting trend — topper concentration across certain states.
A total of 12 candidates scored a perfect 100 percentile, and the distribution shows clear regional patterns in performance.
States Dominating the Top Rank List in JEE Main Session 1
Among the perfect scorers, some states clearly stood out by producing multiple toppers:
Rajasthan Leads the Toppers Chart
Rajasthan produced the highest number of 100 percentile scorers (3 students):
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Kabeer Chhillar
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Chiranjib Kar
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Arnav Gautam
This continues Rajasthan’s strong presence in engineering entrance exams, largely due to the coaching ecosystem in Kota.
Andhra Pradesh Shows Consistent Excellence
Andhra Pradesh secured 2 perfect scorers:
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Narendrababu Gari Mahith
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Pasala Mohith
The state also performed strongly in category-wise ranks, showing balanced performance beyond just general merit.
Other States With Top Rankers
Several states produced one topper each, showing nationwide competition:
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Delhi – Shreyas Mishra
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Bihar – Shubham Kuma
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Odisha – Bhavesh Patra
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Haryana – Anay Jain
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Maharashtra – Madhav Viradiya
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Gujarat – Purohit Nimay
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Telangana – Vivan Sharad Mahiswari
Category-Wise Performance Trend
The topper distribution also highlights regional strength in specific categories:
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Andhra Pradesh dominated the OBC-NCL and SC category top ranks
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Rajasthan led overall general merit toppers
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North and West India showed wider spread representation
This indicates coaching access and academic infrastructure differences across regions.
What This Means for Students
The topper list shows an important reality of the exam:
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Competition is nationwide — not limited to metro cities
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Coaching hubs still influence top ranks
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Multiple states now produce high scorers every year
For aspirants, it suggests that success depends more on preparation strategy than location.