Which IITs Did JEE Advanced 2026 Toppers Choose? Check Top 25 Choices

JEE Advanced 2026 toppers have chosen some of the country's leading Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). The choices among the top 25 rank holders include IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, IIT Roorkee and IIT Kanpur.

IIT Delhi and IIT Madras feature prominently among the top 25 choices, while IIT Bombay is also a major preference among several high-ranking candidates. The list provides an overview of the IIT zones associated with the top 25 JEE Advanced 2026 rank holders.

Candidates can check the complete list below, including the candidate's name, total marks, Common Rank List (CRL) rank and IIT zone.

JEE Advanced 2026 Top 25 Toppers and IIT Choices

IIT-wise Choices Among Top 25 JEE Advanced 2026 Toppers

Based on the provided list, IIT Delhi has the highest representation among the top 25 rank holders, followed closely by IIT Madras and IIT Bombay.

Thus, IIT Delhi and IIT Madras are tied with 8 candidates each, making them the most represented IIT choices in the top 25 list. IIT Bombay follows with 6 candidates.

JEE Advanced 2026 Topper With Highest Marks

Shubham Kumar secured CRL 1 in JEE Advanced 2026 with a total of 330 marks and is associated with the IIT Delhi zone.

The second-ranked candidate, Kabeer Chhillar, scored 329 marks, while Jatin Chahar secured CRL 3 with 319 marks.

Among the top five candidates, three are associated with the IIT Delhi zone and two with the IIT Madras zone.

IIT Delhi and IIT Madras Dominate the Top 25

The data shows that IIT Delhi and IIT Madras are the most frequently represented IIT zones among the top 25 JEE Advanced 2026 rank holders. Each has eight candidates in the list.

IIT Bombay is the third most represented choice with six candidates. IIT Roorkee has two candidates, while IIT Kanpur has one candidate among the top 25.

The distribution indicates the strong preference for some of the country's leading IITs among high-ranking JEE Advanced candidates.

JEE Advanced 2026 Toppers: Key Highlights

• Shubham Kumar secured CRL 1 with 330 marks.

• IIT Delhi is represented by 8 candidates among the top 25.

• IIT Madras is also represented by 8 candidates.

• IIT Bombay has 6 candidates in the top 25.

• IIT Roorkee has 2 candidates in the list.

• IIT Kanpur has 1 candidate among the top 25.

• The lowest score among the listed top 25 candidates is 300 marks.

• Shubham Kumar and Kabeer Chhillar secured the first and second ranks with 330 and 329 marks, respectively.

What Does the IIT Choice Data Show?

The choices of the top 25 JEE Advanced 2026 rank holders show a strong concentration around IIT Delhi, IIT Madras and IIT Bombay. These three IITs account for 22 of the 25 candidates listed above.

However, IIT choice depends on several factors, including the preferred branch, course curriculum, placement opportunities, campus preferences and location. Therefore, the IIT zone associated with a candidate should not be interpreted as their specific branch or programme choice.

Candidates appearing for future JEE Advanced examinations can use such data to understand the preferences of top rank holders, but their own IIT and branch selection should be based on their rank, available choices and individual career goals.