JEE Advanced Topper List 2026 Out: Rank Holders List & Category-Wise AIRs
The JEE Advanced results for 2026 have been declared on 1st June 2026. This year, IIT Roorkee organized the exam, which was held on 17th May 2026. Candidates across the country were eagerly awaiting the JEE Advanced Topper List 2026 to check the top scorers and category-wise achievers
With the declaration of results, the JEE Advanced Topper List 2026 has also been released, highlighting the highest rank holders, category-wise achievers, and outstanding performers from different regions of India.
This year, Shubham Kumar secured All India Rank (AIR) 1, emerging as the top scorer in the examination. The merit list showcases the remarkable achievements of candidates who have earned a place among the country's leading engineering aspirants.
JEE Advanced Topper List 2026 Highlights
A total of 1,79,694 candidates appeared in both papers of JEE Advanced 2026. Out of them, 56,880 candidates qualified for the examination. Among the qualified candidates, 10,107 were female candidates.
The JEE Advanced topper list 2026 was led by Shubham Kumar from the IIT Delhi zone. He secured All India Rank 1 with 330 marks out of 360. The highest-ranked female candidate was Arohi Deshpande from the IIT Delhi zone, who secured CRL 77 with 280 marks.
JEE Advanced AIR Toppers 2026
Below are the top 10 JEE candidates in the Common Rank List.
| AIR | Candidate Name | Marks | Zone |
| 1 | Shubham Kumar | 330 | IIT Delhi |
| 2 | Kabeer Chhillar | 329 | IIT Delhi |
| 3 | Jatin Chahar | 319 | IIT Delhi |
| 4 | Mohit Shekher Shukla | 319 | IIT Madras |
| 5 | Kuchi Sandeep | 318 | IIT Madras |
| 6 | B Jayakrishna Srinivas | 314 | IIT Bombay |
| 7 | Arnav Gautam | 314 | IIT Delhi |
| 8 | Kanishk Jain | 313 | IIT Bombay |
| 9 | Medisetti Naga Saharsha | 312 | IIT Madras |
| 10 | Darsh Sikka | 311 | IIT Delhi |
These JEE Advanced AIR toppers demonstrated remarkable performance in one of India's most competitive engineering entrance examinations.
JEE Advanced Topper Marks and Ranks
Candidates often look for JEE Advanced topper marks and ranks to understand the competition level and estimate the score required for a high rank. Here is the score of JEE Advanced toppers:
| Topper | AIR | Marks |
| Shubham Kumar (Overall) | 1 | 330 |
| Arohi Deshpande (Female) | 77 | 280 |
The difference between marks and rank becomes increasingly significant among the highest-performing candidates.
JEE Advanced Category-wise Toppers
The JEE Advanced category wise toppers who secured Rank 1 in their respective rank lists are listed below:
| Rank List | Name | Zone |
| OPEN (CRL) | Shubham Kumar | IIT Delhi |
| GEN-EWS | B Jayakrishna Srinivas | IIT Bombay |
| OBC-NCL | Jatin Chahar | IIT Delhi |
| SC | Kovid Boob | IIT Bombay |
| ST | Jatin Kumar | IIT Delhi |
| CRL-PwD | Arsh Jain | IIT Kanpur |
| GEN-EWS-PwD | Parva Pavan Agrawal | IIT Delhi |
| OBC-NCL-PwD | Nanala Naga Chaitanya | IIT Madras |
| SC-PwD | Navtej | IIT Roorkee |
| ST-PwD | Anchal Puri | IIT Kanpur |
This is the complete JEE Advanced Topper List 2026 across all reservation and PwD categories.
Zone-Wise Top Performers of JEE Advanced 2026
The following table highlights the JEE Advanced top performers 2026 from each IIT zone, along with their total qualified candidates:
| Zone | Zone Topper | CRL | Total Qualified |
| IIT Bombay | B Jayakrishna Srinivas | 6 | 12,389 |
| IIT Delhi | Shubham Kumar | 1 | 10,697 |
| IIT Guwahati | Yashraj Singh | 122 | 2,883 |
| IIT Kanpur | Riddhesh Anant Bendale | 18 | 5,552 |
| IIT Bhubaneswar | Bhavesh Patra | 29 | 5,428 |
| IIT Madras | Mohit Shekher Shukla | 4 | 14,294 |
| IIT Roorkee | Nikunj Agrawal | 11 | 5,637 |
IIT Madras produced the highest number of qualified candidates at 14,294, followed by IIT Bombay with 12,389.
IIT JEE Advanced Rank List Criteria
To be in the rank list, candidates need to meet both subject-wise and aggregate qualifying marks. The aggregate marks are calculated as the sum of marks in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. The maximum marks for the exam are as follows:
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Total aggregate: 360 marks (180 marks each in Paper 1 and Paper 2)
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Mathematics: 120 marks (60 each in Paper 1 and Paper 2)
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Physics: 120 marks (60 each in Paper 1 and Paper 2)
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Chemistry: 120 marks (60 each in Paper 1 and Paper 2)
| Minimum Percentage Criteria for Each Rank List | ||
| Rank List | Min. % in Each Subject | Min. % Aggregate |
| Common Rank List (CRL) | 7.30% | 25.56% |
| OBC-NCL Rank List | 6.51% | 22.78% |
| GEN-EWS Rank List | 6.51% | 22.78% |
| SC Rank List | 3.65% | 12.78% |
| ST Rank List | 3.65% | 12.78% |
| Common-PwD Rank List (CRL-PwD) | 3.65% | 12.78% |
| OBC-NCL-PwD Rank List | 3.65% | 12.78% |
| GEN-EWS-PwD Rank List | 3.65% | 12.78% |
| SC-PwD Rank List | 3.65% | 12.78% |
| ST-PwD Rank List | 3.65% | 12.78% |
| Preparatory Course (PC) Rank List | 1.83% | 6.39% |
Minimum Qualifying Marks for Each Rank List
Below are the actual marks required for inclusion in different rank lists. These marks are calculated according to the minimum percentage criteria prescribed for each category.
| Minimum Qualifying Marks for Each Rank List | ||
| Rank List | Min. Marks per Subject | Min. Aggregate |
| Common Rank List (CRL) | 8 | 92 |
| OBC-NCL Rank List | 7 | 82 |
| GEN-EWS Rank List | 7 | 82 |
| SC Rank List | 4 | 46 |
| ST Rank List | 4 | 46 |
| Common-PwD Rank List (CRL-PwD) | 4 | 46 |
The JEE Advanced Topper List 2026 showcases outstanding academic achievement by candidates from different regions of the country. It not only highlights the highest scorers but also provides valuable insights into category-wise and zone-wise performance.
