The long-awaited results for the JEE Advanced 2026 have been officially declared, bringing an end to the anticipation of lakhs of students across the country who aspire to secure a seat in the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). The results of this highly competitive examination are a crucial milestone, as they determine the eligibility for admission into the various IITs located throughout India. This year, the performance of students from the Delhi zone has been particularly noteworthy, with the top three positions in the Common Rank List being secured by candidates from this region.
Toppers and Rank Holders
Shubham Kumar, representing the Delhi zone, has emerged as the national topper by securing All India Rank 1. He achieved an impressive score of 330 marks out of a total of 360. Following closely behind him is Kabir Chillar, who secured the second rank with a score of 329 marks. The third position was claimed by Jatin Chahar, who scored 319 marks. It's a significant achievement for the Delhi zone as all the top three rank holders belong to this specific administrative division of the examination, while in the female category, Aarohi Deshpande, also from the Delhi zone, delivered an outstanding performance. She secured 280 marks and achieved the 77th rank in the Common Rank List, making her the topper among female candidates this year.
Examination Details and Organizing Institute
The JEE Advanced 2026 was organized and conducted by IIT Roorkee. The examination took place on 17 May 2026, and was held in two mandatory shifts to assess the candidates' proficiency in various subjects. After the completion of the evaluation process, the results were officially announced on the night of 31 May 2026. in.
Statistical Overview of Results
This year, the examination saw a massive participation from engineering aspirants. 87 lakh students had registered for the JEE Advanced 2026.79 lakh students appeared for both Paper 1 and Paper 2. According to the final results released by IIT Roorkee, a total of 56,880 candidates have been declared successful and have qualified for the next stage of the admission process. Among the successful candidates, 10,107 are female students, showcasing a strong representation of women in the field of engineering.
Next Steps: JoSAA Counseling
With the declaration of the results, the focus now shifts to the admission and seat allocation process. Professor Kamal Kishore Pant, the Director of IIT Roorkee, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to all the successful candidates for their hard work and achievement. He has further advised the qualified students to prepare for the JoSAA 2026 counseling process. The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) will manage the counseling and seat allotment for all the IITs, and successful candidates must participate in this process to secure their admission based on their ranks and preferences.