The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially declared the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result for Paper 2 (B.Arch & B.Planning) conducted on 29 January 2026. Candidates who appeared for Paper 2A (B.Arch) and Paper 2B (B.Planning) can now check their NTA Scores, toppers list, and category-wise performance details.
This result is crucial for students aiming for admission into B.Architecture and B.Planning courses at NITs, SPAs, Centrally Funded Technical Institutions, and other participating institutes across India.
In this detailed article, we break down:
- Total registered vs appeared candidates
- Category-wise and gender-wise distribution
- State-wise toppers list
- 100 NTA scorers
- Category toppers (Gen, OBC, SC, ST, PwBD)
- How NTA Score is calculated
- What happens next? (Rank list & counselling)
- Common student doubts solved
✅ You can also see JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Final Answer Key Pdf Here
📊 JEE Main 2026 Paper 2: Exam Overview
The exam was conducted on 29 January 2026 in a single shift across India and 12 cities outside India. It was held in 13 languages including Hindi, English, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi, Assamese, and Urdu.
🏗 Paper Structure
Paper 2A (B.Arch)
- Mathematics (Part I) – CBT Mode
- Aptitude Test (Part II) – CBT Mode
- Drawing Test (Part III) – Pen & Paper Mode
Paper 2B (B.Planning)
- Mathematics (Part I) – CBT Mode
- Aptitude Test (Part II) – CBT Mode
- Planning Based Questions (Part III) – CBT Mode
📈 Registered vs Appeared Candidates (Session 1)
As per official data:
🏢 Paper 2A (B.Arch)
- Registered: 64,786
- Appeared: 45,452
- Attendance: 70.16%
🏙 Paper 2B (B.Planning)
- Registered: 32,366
- Appeared: 21,067
- Attendance: 65.09%
The attendance percentage indicates serious competition in architecture streams this year.
🥇 100 NTA Score Holders – Who Topped?
🏗 Paper 2A (B.Arch) – Perfect 100
- Suryathejus S – Kerala – 100 NTA Score
He also emerged as OBC-NCL topper and Male topper in B.Arch.
🏙 Paper 2B (B.Planning) – Perfect 100
- Gowri Sankar V – Kerala – 100 NTA Score
He is the Male topper in B.Planning.
🗺 State-Wise B.Arch Toppers (Major States)
Some of the top scorers in Paper 2A include:
- Kerala – Suryathejus S (100)
- Tamil Nadu – Sushil Narayan S (99.9977999)
- Maharashtra – Sarrah Shakil Akhtar Bohari (99.9933996)
- Telangana – Telluri Shreyas Reddy (99.9911995)
- Punjab – Aryan Madan (99.9889994)
- Odisha – Aditi Rath (99.9515973)
- Delhi (NCT) – Aarush Jain (99.9537974)
Several North-Eastern states including Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Sikkim also have toppers listed officially.
🏆 Category-Wise Toppers – Paper 2A (B.Arch)
🟢 General Category
- Sarrah Shakil Akhtar Bohari – 99.9933996
🟡 Gen-EWS
- Sasanapuri Thoshini (Andhra Pradesh) – 99.9361964
🔵 OBC-NCL
- Suryathejus S (Kerala) – 100
🟣 SC Category
- Nikhil Anand (Bihar) – 99.8855936
🟠 ST Category
- Adhila C.N (Lakshadweep) – 99.4345683
♿ PwBD Category
- Raushani Kumari (Bihar) – 99.1045499
🏆 Category-Wise Toppers – Paper 2B (B.Planning)
🟢 General
- 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
♿ PwBD
- Balagam Adithya Veera Vijaya Bhargav – 95.3908957
📐 How is NTA Score Calculated?
Many students confuse NTA Score with percentage. They are NOT the same.
NTA Score is a normalized percentile score, calculated shift-wise using the formula:
(100 × Number of candidates who scored equal or less than you in your shift) ÷ Total candidates in that shift
It ensures fairness in multi-shift exams.
Important:
Final AIR will be prepared after considering the best of two sessions.
📋 Gender & Category Distribution Insights
For Paper 2A:
- Total Registered: 64,786
- Male Candidates: 33,152
- Female Candidates: 31,634
For Paper 2B:
- Male Candidates: 18,458
- Female Candidates: 13,908
This indicates strong female participation in architecture streams.
🖥️ How to Check Your JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Score?
Candidates can check their JEE Main 2026 B.Arch / B.Planning NTA Score online by following these simple steps:
1️⃣ Visit the Direct link here – jeemain.nta.nic.in
3️⃣ Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth
4️⃣ Fill the security pin and submit
5️⃣ Your NTA Scorecard will appear on the screen
6️⃣ Download and take a printout for future counselling use
⚠️ Important: Keep your application number ready. In case you forget it, use the “Forgot Application Number” option on the login page.
🔎 Common Problems Students Are Facing (And Solutions)
❓ 1. I scored 99+ NTA. Will I get NIT Architecture?
Admission depends on:
- Category
- Home state quota
- Seat matrix
- JoSAA counselling rank
Generally, 99+ gives strong chances in good NITs.
❓ 2. Is 95 NTA good for B.Planning?
95+ is competitive but may not guarantee top NITs in General category. Reserved categories have better chances.
❓ 3. When will All India Rank (AIR) be released?
Final ranks will be declared after Session 2, considering best NTA Score of both attempts.
❓ 4. What should I do now?
- Appear in Session 2 if planning improvement
- Start portfolio preparation (for private colleges)
- Track JoSAA 2026 counselling notification
- Keep documents ready
📝 What Happens Next?
- Session 2 exam
- Final NTA Score calculation
- AIR publication
- JoSAA counselling registration
- Choice filling & seat allotment
Architecture aspirants should also check eligibility norms of respective institutes.
🎯 Expert Analysis: Competition Level 2026
The attendance percentage (70% for B.Arch) shows consistent competition. The presence of multiple 99.99+ scorers across states indicates tight percentile distribution at the top.
Kerala has produced multiple toppers this year in Paper 2.
Candidates scoring between 97–99 should seriously consider appearing in Session 2 for improvement.
📢 Important Official Details
Helpline: +91-11-40759000
Email: jeemain@nta.ac.in
Official Websites: nta.ac.in | jeemain.nta.nic.in
(Source: Official NTA Result Notification)
🌐 Important Links
- Download JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Result Pdf Here
- Official Website : jeemain.nta.nic.in
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🔥 Final Words
The JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 results clearly show intense competition in Architecture and Planning streams. With normalization, even a small raw score difference can shift percentile significantly.
If you have scored well — congratulations.
If not — Session 2 is your second opportunity.
Stay prepared. Stay strategic.