Last Updated on February 24, 2026 by Nyayik Vigyan
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially declared the JEE Main Paper 2 result 2026 for Session 1, covering the B.Arch (Paper 2A) and B.Planning (Paper 2B) programmes. Candidates can now check their scores at the official portal – jeemain.nta.nic.in.
The JEE Main paper for architecture and planning courses was conducted on January 29, 2026, across 426 examination centres in 316 Indian cities and 12 international locations. The examination was held in a single shift and offered in 13 languages to ensure accessibility nationwide.
JEE Main Paper Pattern and Exam Structure
The JEE Main paper pattern for Session 1 remained consistent with the revised structure:
- Paper 2A (B.Arch):
- Mathematics (Computer-Based Test)
- Aptitude Test (Computer-Based Test)
- Drawing Test (Offline Mode)
- Paper 2B (B.Planning):
- Mathematics (Computer-Based Test)
- Aptitude (Computer-Based Test)
- Planning-based MCQs (Computer-Based Test)
International exam centres included Dubai, Doha, Muscat, Singapore, Riyadh, Kathmandu, Washington, Kuwait City, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Manama, and Lagos.
Attendance Overview
B.Arch (Paper 2A)
- Registered: 64,786
- Appeared: 45,452
- Attendance: 70.16%
B.Planning (Paper 2B)
- Registered: 32,366
- Appeared: 21,067
- Attendance: 65.09%
Female participation remained strong, nearly matching male candidates in B.Arch, while male candidates slightly outnumbered female aspirants in B.Planning.
Perfect 100 NTA Scores in JEE Main Paper 2
Two candidates secured a perfect NTA score of 100:
- Suryathejus S (Kerala) – B.Arch (Paper 2A)
- Gowri Sankar V (Kerala) – B.Planning (Paper 2B)
Kerala emerged as a leading state in the JEE Main Paper 2 result 2025 trend, with multiple top-ranking candidates.
Top 5 Rank Holders – B.Arch (Paper 2A)
- Suryathejus S – Kerala – 100
- Sushilnarayan S – Tamil Nadu – 99.9977999
- Sarrah Shakil Akhtar Bohari – Maharashtra – 99.9933996
- Telluri Shreyas Reddy – Telangana – 99.9911995
- Aryan Madan – Punjab – 100
Top 5 Rank Holders – B.Planning (Paper 2B)
- Gowri Sankar V – Kerala – 100
- Arnav Shukla – Rajasthan – 99.9952532
- Soham Sharma – Karnataka – 99.9905065
- Madduri Naga Pradyumna Reddy – Telangana – 99.9905065
- Yeshwanth Mahendran Priya – Tamil Nadu – 100
Category-Wise & Gender-Wise Highlights
Category toppers across General, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, Gen-EWS, and PwBD were also announced. The results indicate balanced representation across states, including Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Lakshadweep.
Among gender-wise toppers:
- Male Topper (B.Arch): Suryathejus S – 100
- Female Topper (B.Arch): Nivandathi Venkatesh – 99.9955998
- Male Topper (B.Planning): Gowri Sankar V – 100
- Female Topper (B.Planning): Angel M Febin – 99.9335454
How NTA Scores Are Calculated
The NTA score is not a percentage but a normalised score between 0 and 100, reflecting a candidate’s relative performance in a particular shift. The final All India Ranks for JEE Main Paper 2025 will be released after Session 2, considering the best of the two NTA scores as per official policy.
What’s Next?
The second session of JEE Main 2026 is expected in April. Final ranks, category cut-offs, and eligibility for JEE Advanced will be determined after both sessions conclude.
Candidates are advised to download their scorecards and keep them for future admission processes in architecture and planning institutes across India.
