The wait is finally over! The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Paper 2 (B.Arch & B.Planning) results today, February 24, 2026.

Following the release of the final answer key yesterday, students can now access their scorecards on the official portal. This year’s results show a remarkable performance from southern India, particularly Kerala, which secured the top spots in both categories.

Meet the Toppers: 100 Percentile Scorers

In a stunning academic feat, two students have achieved a perfect NTA score:

• Paper 2A (B.Arch): Suryathejus S (Kerala) — 100 Percentile
• Paper 2B (B.Planning): Gowri Sankar V (Kerala) — 100 Percentile

Other top performers include Sushilnarayan S from Tamil Nadu and Sarrah Shakil Akhtar Bohari from Maharashtra, both scoring in the 99.99 percentile range.

How to Check Your JEE Main Paper 2 Result

Candidates can download their scorecards by following these simple steps:

• Visit the official website: Go to jeemain.nta.nic.in.
• Find the link: Click on “Result for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Paper 2” under the Candidate Activity tab.
• Enter Credentials: Log in using your Application Number and Date of Birth (or Password).
• View & Download: Your NTA scorecard will appear. Download the PDF and take a printout for your upcoming JoSAA counselling.

Key Highlights & Statistics

• Exam Date: The Paper 2 exam was conducted on January 29, 2026, in a single shift.
• Participation: Over 64,000 students registered for B.Arch and approximately 32,000 for B.Planning.
• Normalization: Since the exam is held in different sessions/shifts, the scores are calculated as NTA Percentiles(normalized from 100 to 0) to ensure fairness.

What’s Next for Aspirants?

1. Session 2 Registration: If you missed out or want to improve your score, the registration for JEE Main Session 2 (April) closes tomorrow, February 25, 2026. Don’t miss the deadline!
2. All India Ranks (AIR): Remember, your final AIR will be calculated after the Session 2 results are out, taking the best of your two scores.
3. JoSAA Counselling: Use your percentile to start researching top colleges like the Schools of Planning and Architecture (SPAs) and NITs.

Important Reminder

• Session-1 score is not final rank
• Final merit will be based on best of Session-1 & Session-2

Session-2 exam is scheduled for April 2 – 9, 2026

What next?

Depending on your score:

Score Range	Next Step
95+ percentile	Strong NIT / SPA chances
90–95	Good state & central colleges
<90	Session-2 improvement attempt

Note: A percentile above 95 is generally considered a strong score for securing a seat in top-tier architecture institutes.Congratulations to all the successful candidates! Whether you hit your target or are gearing up for the April attempt, remember that this is just one step in your journey to becoming an architect or urban planner.

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1. Is JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 result declared?

Yes, NTA has officially released the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Paper 2 (B.Arch & B.Planning) result on the official website.

2. Where can I check JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 result?

You can check your result on the official website:

jeemain.nta.nic.in

Login using:

• Application Number
• Password / Date of Birth

3. What details are mentioned in the Paper 2 scorecard?

The scorecard includes:

• Mathematics percentile
• Aptitude Test percentile
• Drawing / Planning score
• Total NTA Score
• All India Rank (Paper 2)

4. Is this the final rank for admission?

No. This is the Session 1 result only.
Final merit will be prepared based on the best score of Session 1 & Session 2.

5. What is a good percentile in JEE Main B.Arch?

Generally:

• 99+ → SPA Delhi chances
• 97–99 → SPA Bhopal / SPA Vijayawada
• 95+ → Top NITs

6. Can I improve my score in Session 2?

Yes
Candidates can appear for Session 2 in April 2026, and the better score will be considered.

7. Which colleges accept JEE Main Paper 2 scores?

Top colleges include:

• SPA Delhi
• SPA Bhopal
• SPA Vijayawada
• NIT Trichy
• NIT Calicut
• NIT Rourkela
• NIT Jaipur

8. What should I do after the result?

Next steps include:

• Analyze your percentile
• Plan for Session 2 (if needed)
• Prepare for JoSAA counselling
• Shortlist architecture colleges