Score and Result for JEE (Main) - 2016

I. The score of Paper-I of JEE (Main) – 2016 for all candidates will be declared by 27th April 2016. This
score shall comprise the actual marks obtained in Paper-I of JEE (Main) – 2016 along with the status
of those who qualify for appearing in JEE (Advanced) – 2016 provided and subject to other
conditions of eligibility being met.

II. separately, on the basis of score in JEE (Main)-2016 and normalised score in Class 12th or equivalent
qualifying exam (60% & 40% weightage respectively), separate rank lists will be prepared for
admission to B.E./B. Tech. and B. Arch/ B. Planning (in institutions other than IITs). This will be declared
on or before 30th of June 2016. JEE (Main)-2016 Rank Card indicating All India Rank, State Rank and
Category Rank with total marks and marks in each paper will be available on JEE (Main) website
after the declaration of result.

III. Only the All India Rank (AIR) is used for admissions through Central Seat Allocation Board to
NITs/IIITs/CFTIs/SFIs/Others, while other ranks are for information purposes.

IV. No score/rank card will be dispatched to the candidates and the candidates are advised to
download their score/rank cards from the JEE (Main) website http://jeemain.nic.in only.

V. In case of a tie, i.e. when two or more candidates obtain equal marks (by giving 60% weightage to
performance in JEE (Main) and 40% weightage to normalised marks in Class 12th or equivalent
qualifying examination), inter-se merit of such candidates shall be decided in the following order:
Rank list for admission to B.E/B.Tech(in institutions other than IITs)
· Resolution by marks obtained in Mathematics in JEE (Main) – 2016. Candidate obtaining higher
marks will be given better rank.
· Resolution by marks obtained in Physics in the JEE (Main) – 2016. Candidate obtaining higher
marks will be given better rank.
· Resolution by total normalised qualifying exam marks. Candidate obtaining higher normalised
marks will be given better rank.
· Resolution by finding the ratio of positive marks and negative marks. Candidate having higher
absolute value of the ratio will be given better rank.
· If the resolution is not possible after this criterion, candidates will be given the same rank.
Rank list for admission to B.Arch/B.Planning(in institutions other than IITs)
· Resolution by marks obtained in Aptitude Test in Paper-2 (B. Arch./B. Planning.) in JEE (Main) –
2016. Candidate obtaining higher marks will be given better rank.
· Resolution by marks obtained in Drawing Test in Paper-2 (B. Arch./B. Planning.) in JEE (Main) –
2016. Candidate obtaining higher marks will be given better rank.
· Resolution by total normalised qualifying exam marks. Candidates obtaining higher normalised
marks will be given better rank.
· Resolution by finding the ratio of positive marks and negative marks. Candidate having higher
absolute value of the ratio will be given better rank.
· If the resolution is not possible after this criterion, candidates will be given the same rank.

VI. The answer keys and images of response sheets (OMR sheets) of Pen & Paper Based examination
and Computer based examination will be displayed on the website www.jeemain.nic.in during 18-22
April 2016. The candidates, who are not satisfied with the captured response, may challenge by
filling online application form and paying a sum of Rs.1000/- per question The challenge of answer
keys will also be accepted online only through the link available on the website www.jeemain.nic.in
up to 5.00 PM on 22/04/2016 on payment of Rs.1000/- per question. The fee can be paid by
credit/debit card or e-challan. The fee once paid is non-refundable. The JAB’s/CBSE’s decision on
the challenges shall be final and no further communication will be entertained.

VII. All participating institutes that do not use the centralised Seat Allocation Process will prepare their
own ranking based on the performance in JEE (Main)-2016 and other criteria as decided by them.