The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially declared the NTA JEE Mains Session 2 Paper 2 Result 2026 on May 5, 2026, on its official website. Candidates who appeared for the B.Arch (Paper 2A) and B.Planning (Paper 2B) examinations can now check their NTA Scores and download their scorecards by visiting the official NTA portal. Congratulations to all the successful candidates for their outstanding performance in the examination.
This entrance exam was successfully conducted on April 7, 2026, at various examination centers across India and abroad. The JEE Main Paper 2 serves as the primary gateway for admission into undergraduate architecture and planning programs at prestigious NITs, SPAs (School of Planning and Architecture), and GFTIs. For the Session 2 exam, approximately 51,729 candidates registered for the B.Arch paper, while 22,051 candidates registered for B.Planning.
Exam & Result Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organizing Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Name | JEE Main 2026 Session 2 (Paper 2A & Paper 2B) |
| Courses Offered | B.Arch & B.Planning |
| Exam Date | April 7, 2026 |
| Result Declaration Date | May 5, 2026 |
| Result Status | Declared |
Important Dates
Here is the officially verified timeline of all the major events and activities related to the NTA JEE Mains Session 2 examination:
- Online Application Process: February 1, 2026, to February 25, 2026 (Re-opened from March 12 to 13, 2026)
- Release of Advance City Intimation Slip: March 21, 2026
- Admit Card Release Date: March 29, 2026, & April 1, 2026 (in phases)
- JEE Main Session 2 Exam Date: April 2 to April 8, 2026 (Paper 2 was conducted specifically on April 7, 2026)
- Provisional Answer Key Release: April 11, 2026
- Final Answer Key & Result Declaration (Paper 2): May 5, 2026
- JoSAA Counselling Registration (Tentative): June 2, 2026
Cut-Off Marks & Merit List
Unlike Paper 1 (B.Tech), JEE Main Paper 2 does not have a strict, universal ‘Qualifying Cut-off’ to clear the exam. Instead, admissions to various architectural and planning colleges depend entirely on the Opening and Closing Ranks released during the JoSAA counselling process. However, the NTA has released the individual percentile scores (NTA Score) for all candidates.
Based on expert analysis and previous years’ admission trends, the expected marks (out of 400) required to secure a seat in top SPAs and NITs are estimated as follows:
- General (UR): 260 – 310 Marks (Approx. 98 – 99.5 Percentile)
- OBC-NCL: 250 – 270 Marks
- EWS: 250 – 270 Marks
- SC/ST: 190 – 220 Marks
Merit List: The NTA has also released the list of toppers. Candidates can find their All India Rank (AIR) and Category Rank printed directly on their downloaded scorecards.
How to Check the Result
Candidates can follow these simple, step-by-step instructions to check and download their JEE Main Session 2 Paper 2 Result 2026:
- First, visit the official website of NTA JEE Main at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- On the homepage, scroll down to the “Latest News” or “Candidate Activity” section.
- Click on the link that reads ‘Score Card for JEE(Main)-2026 [Session-II] Paper-2 (B.Arch. / B.Planning)’.
- You will be redirected to a login portal. Enter your Application Number, Date of Birth, and the Security PIN (Captcha Code) displayed on the screen.
- Click on the ‘Submit’ or ‘Login’ button.
- Your scorecard and NTA score will be displayed on the screen. Download the PDF and take a printout for future reference during counseling.
What’s Next? / Selection Process
Now that the JEE Main Paper 2 results are out, successful candidates must gear up for the upcoming counseling and admission phases:
- Counselling Process: Admissions will be handled entirely through the JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) counselling process. Registration and choice filling for JoSAA 2026 are tentatively expected to begin on June 2, 2026.
- Document Verification: Candidates will have to lock their preferences for NITs, IIEST, and SPAs. Once a seat is allocated, the candidate must report to the designated center for Document Verification (DV) and fee payment.
- AAT Exam (Optional): Students aiming to pursue B.Arch strictly from the IITs (IIT Roorkee, IIT Kharagpur, or IIT BHU) must first clear JEE Advanced and subsequently pass the AAT (Architecture Aptitude Test).
Important Links
| Important Links | Direct Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website Link | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
| Direct Result / Scorecard Login Link | Click Here to Download Scorecard |
| Official Merit List / Cut-Off PDF Link | Available on Official Website |
