Shubham Kumar Tops JEE Advanced 2026 with Stellar Score

Shubham Kumar secured the top position in JEE Advanced 2026, achieving an outstanding score of 330 out of 360, attributed to his determination, hard work, and guidance from teachers and peers. This year's results highlighted the dominance of the IIT Delhi zone, with Arohi Deshpande being the top female candidate.

Shubham Kumar has emerged as the top scorer in the JEE Advanced 2026, marking a significant achievement for the IIT Delhi zone. Securing an impressive 330 out of 360, Kumar emphasized that determination and dedication were crucial to his success. He extended gratitude to his teachers and fellow students for their support.

The prestigious examination also saw Arohi Deshpande becoming the highest-ranked female candidate with 280 marks, securing the 77th position in the Common Rank List. The results underscore the IIT Delhi zone's stellar performance, with the top three ranks being claimed by candidates from this region.

Kabir Chhillar and Jatin Chahar completed the top three list, obtaining 329 and 319 marks, respectively. A total of 1,87,389 candidates registered for the exam, of which 56,880 qualified. IIT Roorkee Director, Prof Kamal Kishore Pant, congratulated the successful candidates and urged them to engage in the forthcoming counselling process while noting the importance of meeting all eligibility requirements.