Yashraj Singh Achieves Top Rank in Northeast for JEE Main 2026
Guwahati student Yashraj Singh has secured the highest position in the northeast region for JEE Main 2026, achieving an impressive NTA score of 99.98, just shy of a perfect 100. The final results were officially announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on Monday, confirming his outstanding performance.
State Toppers Across Northeast India
Following Yashraj Singh's remarkable achievement, other state toppers in the region have also been recognized for their scores:
- Tripura: Adriraj Saha scored 99.86
- Arunachal Pradesh: Aiman Tanish achieved 99.73
- Manipur: Clinton Akoijam secured 99.55
- Meghalaya: Vishnu Bhardwaj Upadhyay attained 98.96
- Mizoram: Ramdinsanga earned 97.03
- Nagaland: Victor Sunep Dowarah reached 94.74
Yashraj Singh not only topped the northeast but also emerged as the state topper for Assam, highlighting his exceptional academic prowess.
Yashraj Singh's Aspirations and Background
In an interview, Yashraj Singh shared his future goals, stating that his next objective is to qualify for JEE Advanced and secure admission into the Computer Science Engineering program at IIT Delhi. The son of a railway employee, he expressed a desire to eventually join the corporate sector while keeping other career options open.
Yashraj recently appeared for the CBSE Class 12 Board Examination this year and is currently awaiting those results. Reflecting on his journey, he said, "After matriculation, I started preparation for JEE Main and Advanced, and I am happy that my hard work paid off." He credited his success to the unwavering support of his parents and the guidance received from his coaching institute in Guwahati.
JEE Main 2026 Examination Details
The NTA conducted JEE Main 2026 in two distinct sessions: Session 1 in January and Session 2 in April. The final results, declared on Monday, reflect each candidate's best score across both sessions, along with their corresponding ranks. This format allowed students to appear in one or both sessions, significantly influencing their chances of admission to premier engineering institutes across the country.
Yashraj Singh participated in Session 1 in January and ultimately became the northeast topper based on the final results. JEE Main serves as the critical screening test for JEE Advanced, which selects candidates for admission to the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Additionally, qualifiers of JEE Main are eligible for admission to numerous other technology institutes and engineering colleges nationwide.
