The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced the results of JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) Main 2023 Session 2 on Friday. A total of 43 candidates scored a perfect 100 percentile in the overall merit list based on their performance in both session 1 and session 2.
JEE Main Result Percentile Overview
| Date | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| April 29, 2023 | JEE Main 2023 Session 2 Result | 43 candidates score 100 percentile, only one girl among them |
| January 24 – February 1, 2023 | JEE Main 2023 Session 1 Exam | Recorded highest-ever attendance with 95.8 per cent; 20 candidates scored 100 percentile |
| 2022 | JEE Main Exam | 24 candidates scored 100 percentile in overall merit list, only two were girls |
| 2022 | JEE Main Exam | 6,48,555 boys and 2,57,031 girls appeared for the exams |
| 2022 | JEE Main Exam | 10,26,799 unique candidates registered for both sessions, out of which 9,05,590 appeared in the exams |
Of these 43 candidates, only one was a girl who managed to secure a perfect score. This is a reflection of the gender disparity that persists in the engineering field, where male students tend to outnumber female students.
The second session of JEE Main 2023 saw a total of 9,31,334 students registering for the exam, out of which 8,83,367 students appeared. The overall attendance in the second session was an impressive 94.83 per cent.
The first session of JEE Main 2023 was held from January 24 to February 1, and it recorded the highest-ever attendance of 95.8 per cent. In the first session, 20 students managed to score a perfect 100 percentile.
Combining both sessions, a total of 6,29,000 students registered for the JEE Main 2023 exam, out of which 5,94,013 students appeared in both sessions. Interestingly, five candidates identified themselves as “third gender,” but only three of them appeared in both sessions.
Looking back at the previous year, in 2022, 24 candidates scored a perfect 100 percentile in the overall merit list based on their performance in both session 1 and session 2. Out of these 24 candidates, only two were girls. The gender gap in engineering entrance exams is a persistent issue that needs to be addressed.
In 2022, a total of 6,48,555 boys and 2,57,031 girls appeared for the JEE sessions. It is noteworthy that a total of 10,26,799 unique candidates registered for both sessions in the previous year, out of which 9,05,590 unique candidates appeared in the exams.
The JEE Main exam is crucial for students aspiring to pursue engineering as a career. The results of this exam determine admission to some of the top engineering colleges in India. Therefore, the JEE Main exam is fiercely competitive, and securing a perfect 100 percentile is a remarkable achievement.
Frequently Asked Questions FAQs
Q: When was the JEE Main 2023 Session 2 result declared?
A: The result was declared on April 29, 2023.
Q: How many candidates scored 100 percentile in the JEE Main 2023 Session 2 exam?
A: 43 candidates scored 100 percentile.
Q: How many girls scored 100 percentile in the JEE Main 2023 Session 2 exam?
A: Only one girl managed to secure a 100 percentile.
Q: What was the overall attendance in JEE Main 2023 Session 2 exam?
A: The overall attendance in the second session was 94.83 per cent.
Q: When was the JEE Main 2023 Session 1 exam conducted?
A: The JEE Main 2023 Session 1 exam was conducted from January 24 to February 1, 2023.
Q: How many students scored 100 percentile in JEE Main 2023 Session 1 exam?
A: 20 students scored 100 percentile in JEE Main 2023 Session 1 exam.
Q: How many boys and girls appeared in the JEE Main exam in 2022?
A: In 2022, 6,48,555 boys and 2,57,031 girls appeared in the JEE Main exam.
Q: How many candidates registered for both sessions of JEE Main exam in 2022?
A: A total of 10,26,799 unique candidates registered for both sessions of JEE Main exam in 2022.