Shubham Kumar tops JEE Advanced 2026; 56,880 candidates qualify
Shubham Kumar from the IIT Delhi zone topped JEE Advanced 2026 with a score of 330 out of 360, while 56,880 candidates qualified from 1.79 lakh test-takers. Arohi Deshpande became the highest-ranked female candidate, securing 280 marks, as results were announced on May 19, 2026, with all top three rankers from the IIT Delhi zone.
Shubham Kumar from the IIT Delhi zone secured the top rank in JEE Advanced 2026, scoring 330 out of 360 marks. The results, announced on Sunday, May 19, 2026, revealed that 56,880 candidates qualified from 1,79,694 test-takers, with 10,107 of them being women. The exam, held on May 17, 2026, saw 1,87,389 registrations, with 1.79 lakh candidates appearing for both Paper 1 and Paper 2. The IIT Delhi zone dominated the rankings, with Shubham Kumar, Kabeer Chhillar (329 marks), and Jatin Chahar (319 marks) securing the top three positions. Arohi Deshpande from the same zone emerged as the highest-ranked female candidate, achieving a score of 280 marks and ranking 77th overall. Qualified candidates are now eligible for the JoSAA 2026 counselling process, where seats across IITs and other top engineering institutions will be allocated. The qualifying candidates will compete for admission based on their JEE Advanced ranks, regardless of their Class 12 performance. Final admissions will depend on meeting eligibility criteria outlined in the JEE Advanced 2026 Information Brochure. With nearly 57,000 candidates qualifying, the focus shifts to JoSAA counselling, where aspirants will vie for limited seats in premier engineering programs across India.
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