Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Women’s JEE Advanced Qualifiers Top 10,000 for First Time in Six Years
JEE Advanced is an exam used for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology and some other colleges.
In 2026, 10,107 women passed the qualification threshold, the highest number in six years.
Of the 43,112 women who registered, 40,562 took both exam papers.
The qualification rate among registered women was 23.4%, up from 21.7% in 2025.
The highest-ranked woman scored 280 marks and came 77th overall.
The report said 3,814 female-only seats were allotted, while 37 women received seats through the gender-neutral pool.
Across all candidates, 56,880 qualified.
The exam took place on May 17, and results came out on June 1.
SC and ST qualifier totals rose, while General and OBC-NCL totals fell compared with 2025.
A record 10,107 women qualified for JEE Advanced 2026, the first time the count exceeded 10,000 in six years.
Of 43,112 women registered, 40,562 sat both papers; the qualification rate among registered women rose to 23.4% from 21.7% in 2025.
The top-ranked woman scored 280 marks and placed 77th overall; 3,814 female-only seats were allotted and 37 women received seats through the gender-neutral pool.
Overall, 179,694 candidates sat both papers and 56,880 qualified; the exam was held May 17 and results were announced June 1.
SC and ST qualifier numbers increased from 2025, while General and OBC-NCL qualifier numbers decreased; EWS qualifiers increased.
- Who
- JEE Advanced 2026 candidates, including 43,112 registered women.
- What
- A record 10,107 women qualified, and the qualification rate among registered women rose to 23.4%.
- When
- The exam was held on May 17, 2026; results were declared on June 1.
- Where
- India; IIT Roorkee conducted the examination.
- Why
- JEE Advanced results are used for undergraduate admissions at IITs and several other institutions.
Groups with rising qualification figures
Groups with falling qualification figures
Year-on-year category results
Groups with rising qualification figures
Women’s qualification rate rose; SC and ST qualifier totals increased, and EWS qualifier numbers also rose.
Groups with falling qualification figures
General and OBC-NCL qualifier totals decreased compared with 2025; their reported qualification rates also fell.
- Women registered
- 43,112
- Women who sat both papers
- 40,562
- Women who qualified
- 10,107
- Women’s qualification rate
- 23.4% in 2026, compared with 21.7% in 2025
- Top-ranked woman
- 280 marks; All India Rank 77
- Women’s seat allotments
- 3,814 through female-only seats, including supernumerary seats; 37 through the gender-neutral pool
- Overall results
- 179,694 candidates sat both papers; 56,880 qualified
- Exam and result dates
- Exam: May 17, 2026; results: June 1, 2026
Sources
JEE Advanced 2026: Women Qualifiers Cross 10,000 For First Time In 6 Years; Female Success Rate Rises To 23.4%
JEE Advanced 2026: Women's Qualification Rate Highest In Six Years, Above 10,000 Qualify
Women Candidates Record Highest JEE Advanced Success Rate In 2026
JEE-Advanced 2026: Women Qualification Rate Highest in Six Years; Crosses 10,000 Mark
