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JEE Advanced 2026: 97 of top 100 rankers choose just 3 IITs; check which ones
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· October 6, 2026
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Key points Further details are available on the performance of candidates in JEE Advanced 2026. A significant trend has emerged in the JEE Advanced 2026 results, with 97 of the top 100 rankers choosing to attend just three institutions.
A significant trend has emerged in the JEE Advanced 2026 results, with 97 of the top 100 rankers choosing to attend just three institutions. Women have achieved a notable success rate in the exam, despite a decrease in registrations. The number of candidates from certain backgrounds qualifying for the exam has also increased.
Further details are available on the performance of candidates in JEE Advanced 2026. It is known that the number of women receiving seat allotments to certain institutions has risen.
The three institutions that accounted for the top rankers are IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, and IIT Madras.
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