The JEE Main 2026 results were released by the National Testing Agency on the official website. Along with the scorecards, the authority also published the list of candidates who secured the highest NTA score (100 percentile). These students are considered the toppers of the exam and represent the best performance across different shifts of the national-level engineering entrance examination. According to the official data, 12 candidates secured a perfect 100 percentile in JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech).
The toppers come from multiple states across India, reflecting the highly competitive nature of the exam in which more than 13 lakh candidates appeared in the January session.
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JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) Toppers List
| Rank / Category | Candidate Name | State of Eligibility | NTA Score (Percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topper | Shreyas Mishra | Delhi (NCT) | 100.0000000 |
| Topper | Narendrababu Gari Mahith | Andhra Pradesh | 100.0000000 |
| Topper | Shubham Kumar | Bihar | 100.0000000 |
| Topper | Kabeer Chhillar | Rajasthan | 100.0000000 |
| Topper | Chiranjib Kar | Rajasthan | 100.0000000 |
| Topper | Bhavesh Patra | Odisha | 100.0000000 |
| Topper | Anay Jain | Haryana | 100.0000000 |
| Topper | Arnav Gautam | Rajasthan | 100.0000000 |
| Topper | Pasala Mohith | Andhra Pradesh | 100.0000000 |
| Topper | Madhav Viradiya | Maharashtra | 100.0000000 |
| Topper | Purohit Nimay | Gujarat | 100.0000000 |
| Topper | Vivan Sharad Mahiswari | Telangana | 100.0000000 |
JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 Topper List: Gender-wise
All the perfect scorers in JEE Main 2026 session 1 were male candidates. The highest-scoring female candidate scored 99.9969 percentile. Below is the gender-wise topper list based on the official JEE Main 2026 result data released by NTA.
Male Top Performer in JEE Main 2026
| Gender | Candidate Name | State of Eligibility | NTA Score (Percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Shreyas Mishra | Delhi (NCT) | 100.0000000 |
| Male | Narendrababu Gari Mahith | Andhra Pradesh | 100.0000000 |
| Male | Shubham Kumar | Bihar | 100.0000000 |
| Male | Kabeer Chhillar | Rajasthan | 100.0000000 |
| Male | Chiranjib Kar | Rajasthan | 100.0000000 |
| Male | Bhavesh Patra | Odisha | 100.0000000 |
| Male | Anay Jain | Haryana | 100.0000000 |
| Male | Arnav Gautam | Rajasthan | 100.0000000 |
| Male | Pasala Mohith | Andhra Pradesh | 100.0000000 |
| Male | Madhav Viradiya | Maharashtra | 100.0000000 |
| Male | Purohit Nimay | Gujarat | 100.0000000 |
| Male | Vivan Sharad Mahiswari | Telangana | 100.0000000 |
Female Top Performer in JEE Main 2026
Although all perfect-percentile scorers were male, the highest-scoring female candidate in the January session was:
| Gender | Candidate Name | State | NTA Score (Percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | Ashi Grewal | Haryana | 99.9969766 |
This information is based on the official result statistics released with the JEE Main 2026 scorecards.
JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 Topper List: Category-wise
The National Testing Agency (NTA) releases detailed result statistics along with the JEE Main topper list on the official portal after announcing the results for each session. These statistics include information such as gender-wise, state-wise, and category-wise toppers. For JEE Main 2026 Session 1 (Paper 1 – B.E./B.Tech), the official data indicates that 12 candidates achieved a perfect 100 NTA percentile, and the majority of these top scorers belonged to the General category. The category-wise topper information highlights the candidates who secured the highest NTA percentile within each reservation category.
| Category | Candidate Name | State of Eligibility | NTA Score (Percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (GEN) | Shreyas Mishra | Delhi (NCT) | 100.0000000 |
| General-EWS | Shresth Jasoria | Rajasthan | 99.99+ |
| OBC-NCL | Anay Jain | Haryana | 100.0000000 |
| SC | Bhavesh Patra | Odisha | 100.0000000 |
| ST | Daksh Sehra | Rajasthan | 99.99+ |
JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Topper List
Paper 2 of JEE Main is conducted for candidates seeking admission to B.Arch (Paper 2A) and B.Planning (Paper 2B) programs in NITs, IIITs, and other participating institutions. As of now, the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Paper 2 (B.Arch / B.Planning) topper list has not been officially released yet on the official portal of the NTA and the exam website Joint Entrance Examination Main (jeemain.nta.nic.in).According to the official result announcement for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Paper 2, candidates who achieved the highest NTA percentile (100) are declared national toppers for their respective papers.
| Paper | Course | Candidate Name | State of Eligibility | NTA Score (Percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 2A | B.Arch (Bachelor of Architecture) | Suryathejus S | Kerala | 100.0000000 |
| Paper 2B | B.Planning (Bachelor of Planning) | Gowri Sankar | Kerala | 100.0000000 |
JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Topper List: Gender-wise
According to the official result data, Suryathejus S from Kerala secured 100 NTA percentile and became the male topper in Paper 2A (B.Arch), while Gowri Sankar V from Kerala scored 100 percentile to top Paper 2B (B.Planning). Among female candidates, Nivandathi Venkatesh from Tamil Nadu emerged as the top scorer in Paper 2A, whereas Angel M Febin from Kerala was the female topper in Paper 2B. These details were published in the official result notice and statistics released by NTA on the JEE Main website.
JEE Main 2026 Gender-Wise Paper 2A (B.Arch) Toppers
| Gender | Candidate Name | State of Eligibility | NTA Score (Percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Suryathejus S | Kerala | 100.0000000 |
| Female | Nivandathi Venkatesh | Tamil Nadu | 99.9955998 |
JEE Main 2026 Gender-Wise Paper 2B (B.Planning) Toppers
| Gender | Candidate Name | State of Eligibility | NTA Score (Percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Gowri Sankar V | Kerala | 100.0000000 |
| Female | Angel M Febin | Kerala | 99.9335454 |
JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Topper List: Category-wise
he category-wise topper list highlights the highest-scoring candidate in each reservation category such as GEN, GEN-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, and ST, based on the NTA percentile score obtained in the exam. According to the official result statistics released by NTA for JEE Main 2026 Paper 2, several candidates achieved percentiles above 99, with some scoring a perfect 100 NTA score in their respective papers.
Category-wise JEE Main 2026 Paper 2A (B.Arch) Toppers
| Category | Candidate Name | State of Eligibility | NTA Score (Percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (GEN) | Sarrah Shakil Akhtar Bohari | Maharashtra | 99.9933996 |
| GEN-EWS | Sasanapuri Thoshini | Andhra Pradesh | 99.9361964 |
| OBC-NCL | Suryathejus S | Kerala | 100.0000000 |
| SC | Nikhil Anand | Bihar | 99.8855936 |
| ST | Adhila C. N | Lakshadweep | 99.4345683 |
Category-wise JEE Main 2026 Paper 2B (B.Planning) Toppers
| Category | Candidate Name | State of Eligibility | NTA Score (Percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (GEN) | Arnav Shukla | Rajasthan | 99.9952532 |
| GEN-EWS | Nagadev M. G | Karnataka | 99.9762662 |
| SC | Parmar Mrugansh Harishchandra | Gujarat | 99.8623440 |
| ST | Kumbha Jeevan Sai Ram | Andhra Pradesh | 99.7769023 |
JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Topper List: State-wise
The official topper list includes the highest-scoring candidate from each state along with their NTA percentile score, highlighting the best performers in architecture and planning streams across India.
State-wise JEE Main 2026 Paper 2A (B.Arch) Toppers
| State / UT | Candidate Name | NTA Score (Percentile) |
|---|---|---|
| Kerala | Suryathejus S | 100.0000000 |
| Tamil Nadu | Sushilnarayan S | 99.9977999 |
| Maharashtra | Sarrah Shakil Akhtar Bohari | 99.9933996 |
| Telangana | Telluri Shreyas Reddy | 99.9911995 |
| Punjab | Aryan Madan | 99.9889994 |
| Karnataka | Anshitha Suresh Mallyot | 99.9867993 |
| Rajasthan | Jahnavi Singhal | 99.9757986 |
| Delhi (NCT) | Aarush Jain | 99.9537974 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Voruganti Saranya Aswini | 99.9515973 |
| Odisha | Aditi Rath | 99.9515973 |
State-wise JEE Main 2026 Paper 2B (B.Planning) Toppers
| State / UT | Candidate Name | NTA Score (Percentile) |
|---|---|---|
| Kerala | Gowri Sankar V | 100.0000000 |
| Rajasthan | Arnav Shukla | 99.9952532 |
| Karnataka | Soham Sharma | 99.9905065 |
| Telangana | Madduri Naga Pradyumna Reddy | 99.9905065 |
| Tamil Nadu | Yeshwanth Mahendran Priya | 99.9810130 |
| Jharkhand | Yuvraj Singh Sandhu | 99.9620259 |
| Maharashtra | Om Sahebrao Salunke | 99.9620259 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Pyla Harshaditya | 99.9525324 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Divyanshi Singh | 99.9287986 |
| Haryana | Harshit Goel | 99.8908245 |
Details Mentioned on JEE Main 2026 Topper List
The topper list contains important information about candidates who secured the highest NTA percentile in the exam. According to the official result format, the topper list mainly highlights the candidate’s identity, eligibility details, and performance score in the examination. These details help identify the highest scorers and provide transparency in the result declaration process. Below are the key details mentioned in the JEE Main 2026 topper list as released by NTA.
| Detail in Topper List | Description |
|---|---|
| Candidate Name | Full name of the student who secured the highest percentile in the exam. |
| Application Number | Unique application number assigned to the candidate during JEE Main registration. |
| Category | Reservation category of the candidate such as GEN, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS, etc. |
| State of Eligibility | The state from which the candidate is eligible for admission or quota benefits. |
| NTA Score (Percentile) | The normalized percentile score obtained by the candidate in the exam. |
| Paper | Specifies the paper in which the topper scored highest (Paper 1 – B.E./B.Tech or Paper 2 – B.Arch/B.Planning). |
JEE Main Toppers FAQs
Q1. Who is the topper of JEE Main 2026?
The topper of Joint Entrance Examination Main 2026 is determined based on candidates who secure the highest NTA percentile score in the exam. According to the results released by the National Testing Agency, several candidates scored a perfect 100 NTA percentile in JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech), making them the national toppers.
Q2. How many students scored 100 percentile in JEE Main 2026?
As per the official result released by the National Testing Agency, 12 candidates scored a perfect 100 NTA percentile in JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Paper 1. These candidates are considered the highest scorers in the examination.
Q3. Where can candidates check the JEE Main topper list?
Candidates can check the official JEE Main topper list on the website of the Joint Entrance Examination Main at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The topper list is published along with the result and includes details such as candidate name, state of eligibility, and NTA percentile.
Q4. Is the JEE Main topper decided based on marks or percentile?
The topper of Joint Entrance Examination Main is decided based on the NTA percentile score, not raw marks. The percentile score is calculated using a normalization process that accounts for variations in difficulty across different exam shifts.
Q5. Does JEE Main release category-wise toppers?
Yes, the National Testing Agency releases category-wise topper data for GEN, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and EWS categories along with the official result statistics of the Joint Entrance Examination Main.
Q6. Are JEE Main toppers eligible for JEE Advanced?
Yes, candidates who qualify in Joint Entrance Examination Main and rank among the top 2.5 lakh candidates become eligible to appear for Joint Entrance Examination Advanced, which is the entrance exam for admission to IITs.
