JEE Main 2026 Session 2: AIR 1 Aarush Singhal Leads 26 100 Percentile Toppers
JEE Main 2026 Session 2: AIR 1 Aarush Singhal Leads 26 100 Percentile Toppers
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 results show 26 students scoring 100 percentile, led by Chandigarh's Aarush Singhal (AIR 1). Cut-offs have risen slightly this year.
The results for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 are out, marking the end of a multi-day exam window that stretched across April 2, 4, 5, 6 and 8. A total of 26 candidates have achieved 100 percentile, with Chandigarh-born Aarush Singhal leading the pack as AIR 1. This standout performance adds to a growing list of high scorers who have demonstrated exceptional consistency across the test sections.
Alongside the toppers, the overall results point to a modest rise in the cut-off for JEE Advanced compared with last year, signaling slightly tighter competition for admission to the country’s premier engineering institutes. Education officials noted that the elevated cut-offs reflect rising difficulty and a competitive applicant pool, even as many students celebrate their scores and plan the next steps toward engineering careers.
Chandigarh’s Aarush Singhal topped Session 2, with a cohort of 26 students scoring 100 percentile, underscoring the navigation between rigorous preparation and the high-stakes nature of the exam. The five-session window, conducted on April 2, 4, 5, 6 and 8, culminated in a result announcement that has students and coaching centers buzzing about future admissions to IITs and other top institutes.
Candidates can now check their individual results on the official portal, with detailed scorecards and percentile information to follow. Officials emphasized that this data will guide counselling and admissions decisions in the months ahead, as students map out opportunities for JEE Advanced and subsequent engineering programs. The release of these results continues to shape the landscape for aspiring engineers across the country, particularly for those aiming for India’s premier institutions.
