JEE Main 2026 Result Out: Rajasthan’s Arnav Gautam has written a magnificent achievement by securing a perfect score of 100 percentile in JEE Main 2026 Session 1, announced by NTA on February 16. Among the top 12 out of 13 lakh applicants appearing, a 96.26% attendance, his first-timer achievement is a ray of hope for IIT stardom amidst stiff competition.
Who is Arnav Gautam
Coming from Rajasthan, 18 year old Arnav had managed to balance coaching with self-study, targeting Computer Science at IIT Bombay. Though his parents were from a humanities background, Arnav had decided on engineering from the start, thanks to coaching that helped clear his doubts and discipline that helped give him a competitive edge. Now, post-exam, he is focused on acing the JEE Advanced.
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Results Declared: Meet the 100 Percentile Toppers
NTA declared that 12 students achieved 100 percentile in Paper 1 of the B.E./B.Tech exam, conducted between January 21-29 in shifts. Rajasthan tops the table with three students, reinforcing the importance of coaching centers and the 12 are now gearing up to face Advanced, where only the top 2.5 lakh proceed.
JEE Main 2026: Check Full List of Top Scorers
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Rank |
Name |
State/Region |
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1 |
Shreyas Mishra |
Delhi (NCT) |
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2 |
Narendrababu Gari Mahith |
Andhra Pradesh |
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3 |
Shubham Kumar |
Bihar |
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4 |
Kabeer Chhillar |
Rajasthan |
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5 |
Chiranjib Kar |
Rajasthan |
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6 |
Bhavesh Patra |
Odisha |
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7 |
Anay Jain |
Haryana |
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8 |
Arnav Gautam |
Rajasthan |
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9 |
Pasala Mohith |
Andhra Pradesh |
|
10 |
Madhav Viradiya |
Maharashtra |
|
11 |
Purohit Nimay |
Gujarat |
|
12 |
Vivan Sharad Mahiswari |
Telangana |
How Many Students Appeared for JEE Main 2026 & What the Data Reveals
Out of the registered participants, who were 1,355,293 in number, 96.26% attended Session 1, Paper 1, which is equal to 1,304,653 participants. This huge number of participants was recorded online across 13 languages with engineering courses being popular, as seen from the fact that the top scorers come from a wide range of states and they are now aiming for NITs and IITs with the help of JoSAA.
What Arnav Gautam’s Mother Comment on His JEE Main Success
“He’s sharp, dedicated, sticks to Allen notes religiously,” she shared, noting his 9:30 PM coaching returns led to cricket with his brother for balance and independence defined his grind; health stayed priority despite marathon study days.
How to Check Your JEE Main 2026 Scorecard Online
- Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in or nta.ac.in.
- Click “JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Scorecard.”
- Enter application number, DOB and security pin.
- Download percentile, subject scores and qualifying status.
- Print for counselling reference.
FAQ’s JEE Main 2026
- When were JEE Main 2026 Session 1 results announced?
February 16, 2026, shortly after January 21-29 exams concluded. - How many students scored 100 percentile?
Twelve in Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech), led by Rajasthan with three toppers. - Who is the standout topper from Rajasthan?
Arnav Gautam, who aced it on his first try using Allen coaching notes. - What was the attendance rate?
96.26%—13,04,653 out of 13,55,293 registered candidates appeared. - How to access my scorecard?
Log into jeemain.nta.nic.in with application number and DOB.
