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    JEE 2026 Tie Rule Explanation: Rank Criteria, Marks Priority & NTA Rules

    JEE 2026 Tie Rule Explanation: Rank Criteria, Marks Priority & NTA Rules

    RanjeetaUpdated on 22 Apr 2026, 03:16 PM IST

    JEE 2026 Tie Rule Explanation: The National Testing Agency has set rules for breaking the tie between two candidates who have achieved the same percentile in the JEE Main 2026 exam. Candidates can check the article for more details on the JEE 2026 Tie rule explanation. As per the JEE Main Tie-Breaking rule 2026, the authority will first look at their scores in Mathematics. Then, if needed, they will consider Physics scores, followed by Chemistry scores. However, if the tie is still not resolved, the students with a lower ratio of negative to positive responses will be given preference.

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    1. JEE 2026 Tie Rule Explanation
    2. JEE Main Tie-Breaking Rule for Paper 1
    3. JEE Main Tie-Breaking Rule for Paper 2 A (B.Arch)
    4. JEE Main Tie-Breaking Rule for Paper 2 B (B.Planning)
    JEE 2026 Tie Rule Explanation: Rank Criteria, Marks Priority & NTA Rules
    JEE 2026 Tie Rule Explanation: NTA Criteria for Same Marks & Rank

    NTA applies the tie-breaking rules so that every student is given different ranks after securing the same marks in the JEE Main 2026 exam. Check the article for more details on the JEE 2026 tie rule explanation.

    JEE 2026 Tie Rule Explanation

    The National Testing Agency (NTA) focuses on assigning every JEE Main student a unique ranks who has similar scores in the exam. This is done to make sure that there is a fair and transparent ranking process for every student. Candidates who are still wondering how the tie-breaking rules are applied to break the tie between two candidates can check the rules as mentioned below. The NTA JEE Main tie-breaking rule is different for the Paper 1 and Paper 2 candidates.

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    JEE Main Tie-Breaking Rule for Paper 1

    Here is the tie rules explanation of the JEE 2026 BTech exam. The tie-breaking for JEE Main 2026 will be applied in the following order:

    • NTA score in Mathematics

    • NTA score in Physics, followed by

    • NTA score in Chemistry, followed by

    • Candidate with a lower proportion of several attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in all the subjects in the Test, followed by

    • Candidate with a lower proportion of some attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Mathematics in the Test, followed by

    • Candidate with a lower proportion of many attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Physics in the Test, followed by

    • Candidate with a lower proportion of several attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Chemistry in the test, followed by

    • If there is a tie even after this, candidates will be assigned the same rank.

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    JEE Main Tie-Breaking Rule for Paper 2 A (B.Arch)

    Candidates obtaining the same NTA score in the JEE Main Paper 2A, BArch can check the JEE 2026 tie rule explanation below.

    • NTA score in Mathematics, followed by

    • NTA score in Aptitude Test, followed by

    • NTA score in the Drawing Test, followed by

    • Candidate with a lower proportion of several attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in all the subjects in the Test, followed by

    • Candidate with a lower proportion of some attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Mathematics (Part-I) in the Test, followed by

    • Candidate with a lower proportion of many attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Aptitude Test (Part-II) in the Test, followed by

    • If there is a tie even after this, candidates will be assigned the same rank

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    JEE Main Tie-Breaking Rule for Paper 2 B (B.Planning)

    In case two candidates obtain the same marks in the JEE Main 2026 B.Planning exam the tie-breaking will apply in the following order:

    • NTA score in Mathematics, followed by

    • NTA score in Aptitude Test, followed by

    • NTA score in Planning-Based Questions, followed by

    • Candidate with a lower proportion of several attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in all the subjects in the Test, followed by

    • Candidate with a lower proportion of many attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Mathematics (Part- I) in the Test, followed by

    • Candidate with a lower proportion of many attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Aptitude Test (Part- II) in the Test, followed by

    • Candidate with a lower proportion of some attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Planning Based Questions (Part-III) in the Test, followed by

    • If there is a tie even after this, candidates will be assigned the same rank.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is tie-breaking in JEE Mains?
    A:

    The JEE Main Tie-Breaking rules are a given set of rule that is applied when two candidates have the same NTA score. 

    Q: How many JEE attempts are allowed in 2026?
    A:

    Candidaets are allowed three consecutive attempts in the JEE Main exam. 

    Q: Are the JEE Main tie-breaking rules the same for all the papers?
    A:

    No, the JEE Main tie-breaking rules are different for all three papers. 

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