As per the official updates, NTA has released the JEE Main 2026 State Toppers list along with JEE Main 2026 on 16th February 2026. Then the Session 2 list will be released in later April 2026, along with a final combined list.
The official topper list includes 100 percentile scorers, along with their names, Application number, state, category, and NTA score.
- In JEE MAIN 2026 Session 1, 12 candidates have secured a perfect 100th percentile in Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech).
- Rajasthan has emerged as the leading state with three perfect scorers, Kabeer Chhillar, Chiranjeevi Kar, and Arnav Gautam.
In this article, we will update the JEE Main 2026 State toppers along with previous year topper list.
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Key Summary
- NTA normalised the score out of 100 and released the topper list on the basis of perfect NTA score 100.
- Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Delhi, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Telangana, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal are likely to feature toppers every years
- As per the JEE Main Topper list 2025, Rajasthan has highest number of topper (7).
- What the Official Topper List Includes:
- Candidates with 100 percentile (perfect NTA score)
- Name, Application Number, State of Eligibility, Category, and NTA Score
- Separate topper lists for Paper 1 (B.E/B.Tech), Paper 2A (B.Arch) and Paper 2B (B.Plan)
JEE Main 2026 State Toppers 2026
The JEE Main 2026 state-wise Topper list will include candidates from both sessions 1 and 2 from different states. Once NTA releases the list, we will update the state-wise topper list with the candidates' names, Application Number, and Score.
NTA will release an official PDF stating the list of toppers who obtained the NTA score of 100 in Paper 1 ( B.E/B.Tech). NTA will release the result on 12th Feb along with the Press release in PDF format, mentioning all toppers' names.
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Ques. Is JEE Mains tough in 2026?
Ans. JEE Mains 2026 Session 1 was moderate to tough, but the Maths and Chemistry sections had lengthy problems. Chemistry was NCERT-focused, and it was balanced.
How Many Students Score 100 Percentile Every Year?
As per the official NTA press release for JEE (Main) 2026 Session 1 (Paper 1 B.E./B.Tech.), the exam witnessed extremely high participation and competitiveness, with over 13.5 lakh registrations and a strong 96.26% attendance rate, reflecting serious aspirant engagement nationwide.
As per the official JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result data, the 100 percentile scorers (12 candidates) were distributed across multiple states, and no single state had overwhelming dominance like Rajasthan did in 2025.
However, Rajasthan emerged as the leading state again in Session 1 (2026) with the highest number of 100 percentile scorers (3 candidates), followed by states such as Telangana and Maharashtra with multiple top scorers.
The 100 percentile scorers in JEE Main 2026 Session 1 are from the following states:
- Rajasthan (3 candidates)
- Andhra Pradesh (2 candidates)
- Delhi (NCT) (1 candidate)
- Bihar (1 candidate)
- Odisha (1 candidate)
- Haryana (1 candidate)
- Maharashtra (1 candidate)
- Gujarat (1 candidate)
- Telangana (1 candidate)
This reflects a geographically balanced performance across North, South, West, and East India.
| Year | Number of 100 Percentile Scorers | Key Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 students | Strong competition in Session 1; perfect scorers distributed across multiple states |
| 2025 | 24 students | Rajasthan produced the highest share (7 toppers) |
| 2024 | 56 students | The highest number of perfect scorers was recorded |
| 2023 | 43 students | Strong rise in multi-session normalisation impact |
Read More: How to Predict JEE Main 2026 percentile using Answe Key
Ques. What rank is 99.5 in JEE Mains?
Ans. A 99.5 percentile in JEE Mains is expected to be in the 4800-6000 rank range with 210-230 marks out of 300. 99.5 percentile is a good score for top NITs, and you can getthe CSE branch as well.
JEE Main 2026 State Toppers List for Paper 1 Session 1
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh stands out with two perfect 100 percentile scorers, placing it among the strongest-performing states nationally.
| State | Candidate | NTA Score |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Narendrababu Gari Mahith | 100.0000000 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Pasala Mohith | 100.0000000 |
Arunachal Pradesh
A strong 99.73 percentile reflects improving competitive presence from the Northeast.
| State | Candidate | NTA Score |
|---|---|---|
| Arunachal Pradesh | Aiman Tanish | 99.7366348 |
Assam
Assam nearly touched the 99.99 bracket, showcasing high-level competitiveness.
| State | Candidate | NTA Score |
|---|---|---|
| Assam | Yashraj Singh | 99.9811354 |
Bihar
Bihar secured a perfect scorer, reinforcing its continued strength in JEE performance.
| State | Candidate | NTA Score |
|---|---|---|
| Bihar | Shubham Kumar | 100.0000000 |
Chandigarh
Two identical high scores highlight strong performance within a smaller candidate base.
| State | Candidate | NTA Score |
|---|---|---|
| Chandigarh | Kapish Mittal | 99.9945899 |
| Chandigarh | Aditya Gupta | 99.9945899 |
Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh delivered a near-perfect performance in Session 1.
| State | Candidate | NTA Score |
|---|---|---|
| Chhattisgarh | Yug Maheshwari | 99.9937491 |
Delhi (NCT)
Delhi maintains its historical dominance with a perfect scorer.
| State | Candidate | NTA Score |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi (NCT) | Shreyas Mishra | 100.0000000 |
Goa
Goa’s topper crossed 99.82 percentile, a strong performance for a smaller state.
| State | Candidate | NTA Score |
|---|---|---|
| Goa | Tanay Ajit Prabhu | 99.8251735 |
Gujarat
Gujarat joins the elite 100 percentile club.
| State | Candidate | NTA Score |
|---|---|---|
| Gujarat | Purohit Nimay | 100.0000000 |
Haryana
Haryana continues to be a dominant northern state in JEE.
| State | Candidate | NTA Score |
|---|---|---|
| Haryana | Anay Jain | 100.0000000 |
Himachal Pradesh
A strong 99.85 percentile signals competitive depth.
| State | Candidate | NTA Score |
|---|---|---|
| Himachal Pradesh | Raman Saini | 99.8503435 |
Jammu & Kashmir
Two identical high scorers reflect rising competition in the region.
| State | Candidate | NTA Score |
|---|---|---|
| Jammu & Kashmir | Amiteshwar Singh | 99.8351331 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Abhinav Batta | 99.8351331 |
Jharkhand
Jharkhand nearly touched the 99.98 mark, indicating strong eastern representation.
| State | Candidate | NTA Score |
|---|---|---|
| Jharkhand | Vaishnavi Kumari | 99.9775257 |
Karnataka
One of the highest non-100 scores nationally.
| State | Candidate | NTA Score |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka | A Vishnu Sai Theja | 99.9992454 |
Kerala
Kerala continues its strong academic tradition in STEM exams.
| State | Candidate | NTA Score |
|---|---|---|
| Kerala | Vishnave N K | 99.9763781 |
Ladakh
Competitive performance considering the smaller candidate pool.
| State | Candidate | NTA Score |
|---|---|---|
| Ladakh | Jigmet Rinchen Nurboo | 95.1448092 |
Lakshadweep
Lowest topper score among listed regions, reflecting limited participation exposure.
| State | Candidate | NTA Score |
|---|---|---|
| Lakshadweep | Rayyan Zaki B N | 89.1111367 |
Madhya Pradesh
MP delivered one of the top five highest scores nationwide.
| State | Candidate | NTA Score |
|---|---|---|
| Madhya Pradesh | Riddhesh Anant Bendale | 99.9992186 |
Maharashtra
Maharashtra secures a perfect scorer yet again.
| State | Candidate | NTA Score |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | Madhav Viradiya | 100.0000000 |
Manipur
Manipur crosses 98.85 percentile, a competitive performance.
| State | Candidate | NTA Score |
|---|---|---|
| Manipur | Clinton Akojham | 98.8584081 |
Meghalaya
Meghalaya nearly touched 99 percentile.
| State | Candidate | NTA Score |
|---|---|---|
| Meghalaya | Vishnu Bhardwaj Upadhyay | 98.9615457 |
Mizoram
Scope for competitive expansion in the region.
| State | Candidate | NTA Score |
|---|---|---|
| Mizoram | Lalung Muana Khelte | 90.3855086 |
Nagaland
Gradual improvement seen in Northeast performance.
| State | Candidate | NTA Score |
|---|---|---|
| Nagaland | Khushi Sah | 94.5171782 |
Odisha
Odisha contributes to the 100 percentile achievers list.
| State | Candidate | NTA Score |
|---|---|---|
| Odisha | Bhavesh Patra | 100.0000000 |
Punjab
Extremely high score, just shy of perfection.
| State | Candidate | NTA Score |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab | Bharat Bansal | 99.9976982 |
Rajasthan
Rajasthan emerges as the top-performing state with the highest number of perfect scorers (3).
| State | Candidate | NTA Score |
|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan | Kabeer Chhillar | 100.0000000 |
| Rajasthan | Chiranjeevi Kar | 100.0000000 |
| Rajasthan | Arnav Gautam | 100.0000000 |
Sikkim
Strong individual performance above 99.88 percentile.
| State | Candidate | NTA Score |
|---|---|---|
| Sikkim | Shaurya Veer Singh | 99.8840696 |
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu nearly achieved a perfect score.
| State | Candidate | NTA Score |
|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | Ajay P | 99.9992380 |
Telangana
Telangana continues to be a powerhouse in engineering entrances.
| State | Candidate | NTA Score |
|---|---|---|
| Telangana | Vivan Sharad Mahiswari | 100.0000000 |
Tripura
Tripura shows strong Northeast competitiveness.
| State | Candidate | NTA Score |
|---|---|---|
| Tripura | Adrita Saha | 99.8611562 |
Uttar Pradesh
Among the highest non-100 scores nationally.
| State | Candidate | NTA Score |
|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | Utkarsh | 99.9992497 |
Uttarakhand
High competitive performance above 99.93 percentile.
| State | Candidate | NTA Score |
|---|---|---|
| Uttarakhand | Rohit | 99.9392562 |
West Bengal
West Bengal records one of the top eastern performances.
| State | Candidate | NTA Score |
| West Bengal | Kuntal Choudhury | 99.9984908 |
Source: Official NTA Press Release
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Ques. Is 99 percentile top 1%?
Ans: Yes, the 99th percentile means you scored better than 99% of others, placing you in the top 1% of test-takers or data points, as only 1% scored higher
JEE Main 2025 State Toppers List for Paper 2 Session 1
Key Toppers in Paper 2 (Session 1)
| Paper | Topper Name | State | NTA Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Arch (Paper 2A) | Patne Neel Sandesh | Maharashtra | 100 |
| B.Planning (Paper 2B) | Sunidhi Singh | Madhya Pradesh | 100 |
State-Wise Toppers – Paper 2A (B.Arch)
| State | Topper | NTA Score |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | Patne Neel Sandesh | 100 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Aarav Garg | 99.9932041 |
| Chandigarh | Tanishqa Yadav | 99.9909387 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Sunidhi Singh | 99.9886734 |
| Karnataka | Raksha Dinesh Hegde | 99.9864081 |
| Haryana | Eshaan Sivakumar | 99.9841428 |
| Tamil Nadu | G Aditi | 99.9841428 |
| Telangana | Saket Vempalli | 99.9796122 |
| Delhi (NCT) | Swasti Singhal | 99.9750816 |
| Gujarat | Aanshi Mistry | 99.9728162 |
| West Bengal | Soumik Das | 99.9705509 |
| Kerala | Fathima Nasrin K | 99.9660203 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Bethu Yaswanth Sai | 99.9524284 |
| Outside India | Rithwik Ponnana | 99.9388365 |
| Jharkhand | Raina Singh | 99.9116528 |
| Rajasthan | Ativeer Godha | 99.8935303 |
| Punjab | Jashandeep Singh | 99.8867343 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Vasu Sharma | 99.8799384 |
| Assam | Pari Gupta | 99.8006524 |
| Odisha | Shreeyanka Pattanayak | 99.6760602 |
| Uttarakhand | Anshul Raj Singh Pundir | 99.6126314 |
| Chhattisgarh | Aastha Agrawal | 99.3679775 |
| Goa | Pratyush Chandra Belwal | 99.2909569 |
| Bihar | Aarushi Shivang | 99.1640993 |
State-Wise Toppers – Paper 2B (B.Planning)
| State | Topper | NTA Score |
|---|---|---|
| Madhya Pradesh | Sunidhi Singh | 100 |
| Karnataka | Dhruv Rahul Pathak | 99.9946225 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Kala Sai Srujana | 99.9892450 |
| Assam | Anish Deb | 99.9784900 |
| West Bengal | Pritish Nandy | 99.9731125 |
| Maharashtra | Varad Vinayak Antarkar | 99.9408475 |
| Odisha | Aditya Nayak | 99.9139600 |
| Bihar | Pratyush Raj | 99.8924500 |
| Delhi (NCT) | Swasti Singhal | 99.8924500 |
| Rajasthan | Jyotiraditya Chaudhary | 99.8924500 |
| Haryana | Navneet | 99.8763175 |
| Tamil Nadu | Rahul Kannan K | 99.8332975 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Aviral Pathak | 99.8010325 |
| Kerala | Timothy Philip | 99.7418800 |
| Telangana | Munnurnayak Abhaykoutilya | 99.7042375 |
| Uttarakhand | Aman Kandwal | 99.7042375 |
| Gujarat | Mitul Kunjadiya | 99.6881050 |
| Chhattisgarh | Anadi Verma | 99.5751775 |
| Jharkhand | Krrish Vatshal | 99.1503549 |
| Meghalaya | Daryle W Momin | 99.1503549 |
| Punjab | Rohit Senapati | 99.1503549 |
| Chandigarh | Siddharth Sushil Vig / Parish | 99.0051624 |
Here is the list of JEE Main 2025 Session 2 Paper 1 and Paper 2 Toppers:
| JEE Main 2025 Session 2 Paper 2 Toppers List Official PDF (Download PDF) |
| JEE Main 2025 Session 2 Paper 1 Toppers List Official PDF (Download PDF) |
Check the Previous Year State-wise Topper List (2024- 2018) for JEE Main Session 1 and Session 2
Ques. How do I know if I qualified for JEE Advanced 2026?
Ans. NTA will release the category-wise JEE Main Cut off along with the JEE Main Result 2026 on the official website. Candidates who will score more than or equal to the cutoff will be qualified to appear for JEE Advanced 2026. Candidates must note that only the top 250000 JEE Main scorers are eligible to participate in JEE Advanced 2026
Ques. What is a good score in JEE Mains 2026?
Ans: A safe score to qualify for JEE Advanced for the general category is 100-125. A safe score to secure a seat in a decent NIT is generally considered to be 180-210+.
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