New Delhi, February 16 Twelve candidates have achieved a perfect 100 score in the JEE-Main 2026 entrance exam, with the majority coming from Rajasthan, the National Testing Agency (NTA) announced on Monday.
More than 13.04 lakh candidates appeared for the first edition of the crucial exam.
Among the candidates who have secured an NTA score of 100, three are from Rajasthan, two from Andhra Pradesh, and one each from Delhi, Bihar, Odisha, Haryana, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Telangana.
All 12 candidates are male.
According to officials, the NTA score is not the same as the percentage of marks obtained, but rather normalised scores.
"NTA scores are normalised scores across multi-shift papers, and they are based on the relative performance of all those who appeared for the examination in one shift. The marks obtained are transformed into a scale ranging from 100 to 0 for each shift of examinees. The NTA score is not the same as the percentage of marks obtained," a senior official explained.
According to NTA officials, a Central Control Room was established to monitor and facilitate the smooth conduct of the examination on the ground.
"The NTA had made elaborate arrangements at various levels and sought assistance from state and district authorities for the smooth conduct of the examination. The OTP-based Aadhaar E-KYC was introduced for the first time as a key method for authenticating candidates during the registration process. The initiative aims to prevent impersonation and address potential criticisms in the future," the official added.