The National Testing Agency (NTA) has declared the JEE Main Session 2 (2026) results, bringing relief and celebration for lakhs of engineering aspirants across the country.
The merit list includes many strong performances, with several candidates scoring a perfect 100 percentiles.
A closer look at the data, however, highlights a clear regional trend: southern states have once again emerged as dominant performers in this national-level examination.
SOUTHERN STATES LEAD JEE MAIN 2026 RANKINGS
The standout narrative this year was the exceptional performance of candidates from South India.
States like Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have produced multiple perfect scorers, reinforcing their reputation as academic powerhouses in competitive exams.
OVERALL/STATE TOPPERS FROM SOUTH INDIA
| State | Candidate Name | NTA Score |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Pasala Mohith | 100.0000000 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Bijjam Venkata Chandra Sekhar Reddy | 100.0000000 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Thunga Durga Suprabhat | 100.0000000 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Jonnala Roshan Manideep Reddy | 100.0000000 |
| Karnataka | A Vishnu Sai Theja | 99.9992454 |
| Tamil Nadu | Thammina Girish | 100.0000000 |
| Telangana | Mantha Shiva Kamesh | 100.0000000 |
| Telangana | Rishi Premnath | 100.0000000 |
| Telangana | Sai Rithvik Reddy Venkatreddy Valla | 100.0000000 |
| Telangana | Doranala Bhavitesh Reddy | 100.0000000 |
From this list, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana alone account for eight perfect scorers, highlighting their consistent academic edge.
A deeper analysis of the numbers shows just how dominant the southern region has been in JEE Main 2026.
CLEAN DATA-CENTRIC BREAKDOWN (STATE-WISE)
| State | Total Toppers Listed | Perfect 100 Scorers | Female Toppers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Telangana | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Tamil Nadu | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Karnataka | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerala | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The numbers clearly show that Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are leading not just in volume but also in excellence, with all their listed toppers achieving perfect scores.
Despite the region’s strong academic performance, gender representation remains uneven. Only one female topper from South India has made it to the top ranks this year.
NUMBER OF GIRL TOPPERS FROM SOUTHERN STATES
| State | Girl Toppers |
|---|---|
| Telangana | 1 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 0 |
| Karnataka | 0 |
| Tamil Nadu | 0 |
| Kerala | 0 |
Mallavarapu Asiana Jasna from Telangana is the only female topper from the southern region, securing 99.9982287 percentile. Her performance stands out in a list largely dominated by male candidates.
SOUTH INDIA LEADS JEE MAIN 2026
The JEE Main 2026 results continue an ongoing trend, with southern states, especially Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, producing multiple top scorers, including several candidates with perfect 100 percentile scores. This consistent performance underlines the region’s strong presence in engineering entrance exams.
At the same time, the data points to limited female representation among the top ranks of these states, with only one girl topper recorded.
In JEE Main 2026 Session 1, Rajasthan emerged as the top-performing state with the highest number of 100 percentile scorers. However, southern states such as Andhra Pradesh and Telangana also featured prominently among top rankers. This trend has continued in Session 2, where both states have further strengthened their position with multiple perfect scorers.
