Careers360 Logo
ask-icon
share
    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 22 Apr 2026, 10:41 AM IST

    JEE Main Tie-Breaking Rule 2026 - The National Testing Agency has released the JEE Main 2026 tie-breaking rules on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. The JEE Main tie-breaking process prioritizes higher NTA scores in Mathematics, followed by Physics, and then Chemistry to resolve score ties. If the tie persists, the candidates with a lower ratio of negative to positive responses will be given preference. In such cases, the authority applies the tie-breaking rule to assign ranks, ensuring that candidates receive different ranks, even if they score the same marks in the JEE Main exam. The tie-breaking rule for JEE Main is different for paper 1 and paper 2.

    This Story also Contains

    1. JEE Main Tie Breaking Rule 2026 by NTA
    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 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

    JEE Main Tie Breaking Rule 2026 by NTA

    As per the official guidelines, if two candidates secure the same NTA percentile, the JEE Main inter se merit rules are used to break the tie in this order: higher NTA score in Mathematics, followed by higher NTA score in Physics, and then higher NTA score in Chemistry.

    Confused About College Admissions?

    Get expert advice on college selection, admission chances, and career path in a personalized counselling session.

    Book a Counselling Slot
    Select Date
    Pick a Slot

    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.

    Amity University Noida-B.Tech Admissions 2026

    Among top 100 Universities Globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026

    Geeta University B.Tech Admissions 2026

    40 LPA Highest Package | Up to 100% Scholarship worth 24 Crore via GUTS exam

    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

    JEE Main 2026 College Predictor
    Check your college admission chances based on your JEE Main percentile with the JEE Main 2026 College Predictor.
    Try Now

    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.

    UPES B.Tech Admissions 2026

    Last Date to Apply: 30th June | Ranked #43 among Engineering colleges in India by NIRF | Highest Package 1.3 CR , 100% Placements

    VIT Bhopal University | B.Arch Admissions 2026

    Mark presence in the Modern Architectural field with Bachelor of Architecture | Highest CTC : 70 LPA | Accepts NATA Score

    JEE Main Syllabus: Subjects & Chapters
    Select your preferred subject to view the chapters

    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.

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

    JEE Main 2026 result date is February 16, 2026.

    Articles
    |
    Certifications By Top Providers
    Online Certificate Course on Cyber Laws
    Via Indian Law Institute, New Delhi
    Basic Programming using Python
    Via Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
    Software Engineering Essentials
    Via Technical University of Munich, Munich
    Material Science
    Via Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi
    B.Tech Engineering Technology
    Via Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
    Principles of Digital Communications
    Via Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
    Udemy
     1525 courses
    Swayam
     817 courses
    NPTEL
     773 courses
    Coursera
     697 courses
    Edx
     608 courses
    Explore Top Universities Across Globe

    Questions related to JEE Main

    On Question asked by student community

    Have a question related to JEE Main ?

    Hello Aspirant,

    Based on your profile—108 marks in NATA, 96.52 percentile in JEE Main Paper 2 (B.Arch), 84% in Class 12 and Gujarat domicile—you have a competitive profile for Architecture admissions through ACPC counselling. Admission to CEPT University, Ahmedabad is highly competitive and depends on the final merit list, seat

    Hello Aspirant,

    If you were unable to download your JEE Advanced scorecard earlier, first visit the official JEE Advanced website and check whether the result portal is still accessible through your login credentials.

    If the scorecard download option is no longer available, immediately contact the JEE Advanced helpdesk and explain

    Hello Dear Student,

    With a 12,360 rank in JEE Main, you are eligible for Electrical Engineering (and often Electrical and Electronics Engineering) at several top-tier NITs.  Based on previous closing ranks, you have strong chances at NIT Calicut , NIT Rourkela , NIT Allahabad , NIT Patna , and NIT

    Hello Dear Student,

    With a 68 percentile in JEE Main (approx.  rank 3.75–4.00 lakh ), admission to top-tier Pune colleges like COEP or PICT for Computer Science is not possible , as these typically require significantly higher scores (160+ in MHT-CET or very high JEE ranks).

    However, you may secure

    Hello Dear Student,

    Yes, you can appear for JEE Main on the basis of your diploma qualification , but your eligibility for admission will depend on the specific rules applicable in that year.

    In your case:

    • You passed Class 12 in 2023 .
    • You appeared for JEE Main in 2024