JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 results: The National Testing Agency has declared the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 results for Paper 2, which covers B Arch and B Planning programmes. Candidates can now access their NTA scores based on their performance in the examination conducted earlier.The Paper 2 examination was held at 426 centres across 316 cities, including 12 international locations. The test was conducted in a single shift in 13 languages, and the results released today include detailed data on participation, category distribution and state-wise toppers.Exam schedule, pattern and participation detailsThe examination for both B Arch (Paper 2A) and B Planning (Paper 2B) was conducted on January 29, 2026.• Paper 2A (B Arch): Mathematics and Aptitude were held in computer-based mode, while the Drawing test was conducted offline.• Paper 2B (B Planning): Mathematics, Aptitude and Planning sections were conducted entirely in computer-based mode.The exam was also conducted in international cities including Manama, Doha, Dubai, Kathmandu, Muscat, Riyadh, Sharjah, Singapore, Kuwait City, Lagos, Washington and Abu Dhabi.Overall attendance
Gender and category distributionB Arch (Paper 2A) – Appeared candidates
B Planning (Paper 2B) – Appeared candidates
PwBD candidates are included within the above gender totals.Top scorers in Session 1Two candidates secured a perfect NTA score of 100 in Paper 2.
Top five – B Arch (Paper 2A)
Top five – B Planning (Paper 2B)
Category-wise top performersB Arch (Paper 2A)
B Planning (Paper 2B)
Gender-wise toppers
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How NTA scores are calculatedThe NTA score is a normalised score based on the relative performance of candidates who appeared in the shift. It is calculated on a scale of 0 to 100 and does not represent the percentage of marks obtained.The final ranks for Paper 2 will be released after both sessions of JEE Main 2026, considering the best of the two NTA scores as per the existing policy.
