JEE Main 2026 session-1 results declared, Odisha’s Bhavesh Patra emerges state topper

The results of JEE Main 2026 Session-1 were officially declared on Monday, bringing relief and excitement to lakhs of aspirants across the country. Worth mentioning, the highly competitive engineering entrance examination was conducted on January 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28.

12 Secure Perfect 100 Percentile

According to official data, more than 13 lakh candidates had appeared for JEE (Main) Session-1 this year, making it one of the largest entrance examinations in India. The results reflect intense competition, with 12 candidates securing a perfect 100th percentile score nationwide.

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In Odisha, Bhavesh Patra has emerged as the state topper in JEE (Main) 2026 Session-1. His outstanding performance has brought pride to the state and placed him among the country's top achievers. Education experts note that scoring high percentile in JEE (Main) requires not only conceptual clarity but also exceptional time management and accuracy.

Preparations For Session-2

JEE (Main) serves as the gateway to prestigious engineering institutions across India, including NITs, IIITs, and other centrally funded technical institutes. It is also the qualifying examination for JEE (Advanced), which paves the way for admission into the IITs.

With Session-1 results now out, qualified candidates will begin preparing for the next stage of admissions and the upcoming Session-2 examination.