JEE Main Tie-Breaking Rule 2026 by NTA for Paper 1 and 2

JEE Main Tie-Breaking Rule 2026 by NTA for Paper 1 and 2

RanjeetaUpdated on 07 Jan 2026, 02:53 PM IST

JEE Main Tie-Breaking Rule 2026 - NTA has released the JEE Main 2026 tie-breaking policy on its official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. A common doubt that arises in JEE Main aspirants is, “What if two students get the same marks in JEE Mains?” In such cases, the authority uses the JEE Main tie-breaking rule to allot ranks in the JEE Main exam. This allows the authority to grant different ranks to candidates even if they get the same mark in the JEE Main 2026 result. The JEE Main tie-breaking rule by NTA is different for paper 1 and paper 2. The authority will release the session 1 JEE Main 2026 admit card tentatively on January 16 or 17, 2026. Further, the JEE Main 2026 exam for session 1 is scheduled from January 21 to 30, 2026.

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  1. JEE Main Tie-Breaking Rule for Paper 1
  2. JEE Main Tie-Breaking Rule for Paper 2 A (B.Arch)
  3. JEE Main Tie-Breaking Rule for Paper 2 B (B.Planning)
JEE Main Tie-Breaking Rule 2026 by NTA for Paper 1 and 2
JEE Main Tie-Breaking Rule 2026 by NTA for Paper 1 and 2

Previous year, a total of 14 candidates emerged as the JEE Mains toppers, having obtained 100 percentile. Candidates can check the updated JEE Main 2026 tie-breaking rule on this page.

JEE Main Tie-Breaking Rule for Paper 1

NTA has released the JEE Main tie-breaking rule for 2026 in their official brochure. Candidates can check the updated JEE Main 2026 tie-breaking policy below. The tie-breaking rules apply when two candidates obtain the same JEE Main scores. However, to allot the JEE Main ranks, the authorities follow the tie-breaking policy of JEE Main 2026. The tie-breaking for JEE Main 2026 will apply in the following order:

  • NTA score in Mathematics
  • NTA score in Physics, followed by

  • NTA score in Chemistry, followed by

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

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

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

  • Candidate with less proportion of a number of 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)

The tie between candidates obtaining the same Total NTA scores will be resolved in the following manner:

  • NTA score in Mathematics, followed by

  • NTA score in Aptitude Test, followed by

  • NTA score in the Drawing Test, followed by

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

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

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

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

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

  • Candidate with less proportion of a number of 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: How is the tie broken in JEE Mains?
A:

NTA applies the JEE Main 2026 tie-breaking policy to resolve a tie between two candidates.

Q: What is tie-breaking in JEE Main 2026?
A:

The JEE Main tie-breaking is a method to resolve a tie between two candidates who obtain equal scores. The JEE Main tie-breaking policy is extremely useful in the rank list preparation.

Q: Is the JEE Main tie breaking policy revised for 2026?
A:

Yes, the authority has revised the JEE Main tie-breaking policy 2026. Candidates can check the updated tie-breaking rules on this page.

Q: What is the JEE Main result date 2026?
A:

The JEE Main 2026 result date for session 1 is the JEE Main 2026 admit card, tentatively on January 16 or 17, 2026. 

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Maths important chapters and topics may includes (focus)  high weightage areas like Calculus (Limits,Continuity, Differentiability, Integration,AOD), Algebra (Complex  Numbers, Quadratic equations,P&C, Matrices, Binomial Theorem, Sequences and Series), Coordinate Geometry,3D Geometry,and Vector Algebra, and also covering topics like Sets, Relations, Functions,and  Trigonometry.

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