JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Result Declared: NTA Releases B.Arch and B.Plan Scorecards at jeemain.nta.nic.in

While B.Tech (Paper 1) candidates have already begun their transition toward April attempt strategies, the focus since late last night has shifted to the JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Result. With the final answer keys now public, the wait for the scorecard is effectively over. For regular updates on JoSAA seat allotment for the Schools of Planning and Architecture (SPAs), follow Only Education News.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially activated the result link for the JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 (B.Arch and B.Plan) on its dedicated portal, jeemain.nta.nic.in. This follows the release of the final answer key on February 23, which saw a significant technical adjustment: a total of 6 questions were dropped from the evaluation. Consequently, NTA has awarded bonus marks (+4) for these dropped questions to all candidates who appeared in the respective shifts. Aspirants can now download their NTA scorecards using their application number and date of birth to see their percentile scores for the January 29 exam.

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Steps to Download Your Paper 2 Scorecard

Candidates should follow these steps to ensure they secure a valid copy of their results for future counseling:

1. Official Portal: Navigate to jeemain.nta.nic.in or ntaresults.nic.in.
2. Login Credentials: Click on the 'JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Scorecard' link. Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth.
3. Verification: Enter the security pin exactly as shown.
4. Download: Once the scorecard appears, check the subject-wise NTA scores (Mathematics, Aptitude, and Drawing/Planning).
5. Save: Print at least two hard copies, as these are mandatory during physical reporting at NITs and SPAs.

Understanding the "Good Score" Benchmarks

Since Paper 2 is out of 400 marks, the scoring dynamics differ significantly from the B.Tech paper. Based on the initial feedback of the January 29 difficulty level, experts at Only Education have identified the following raw score ranges that likely translate into high percentiles:

The Role of Normalization and Percentiles

It is important to remember that NTA does not release "marks" but rather NTA Scores (Percentiles). This process normalizes the difficulty level across different shifts to ensure no student is at a disadvantage. The final All India Rank (AIR) will not be released today; it will be calculated only after the conclusion of the April Session (Session 2), taking the Best of Two scores into account.

What After the Paper 2 Results?

1. Session 2 Registration: If you are unsatisfied with your January percentile, today is the last date to register for the April attempt. The portal closes tonight at 9:00 PM.
2. JEE Advanced (Architecture): Candidates aiming for the B.Arch program at IIT Roorkee or IIT Kharagpur must remember that qualifying JEE Main is only the first step. They must also clear the Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) after JEE Advanced.
3. JoSAA Preparation: Start researching the previous year's "Opening and Closing Ranks" for the top three SPAs (Delhi, Bhopal, and Vijayawada).

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