JEE Advanced 2026: 68 Of Top 100 Rankers Choose IIT Bombay, Delhi And Madras Follow
IIT Bombay emerged as the most preferred choice among the top JEE Advanced 2026 rankers, with 68 of the top 100 choosing the institute. IIT Delhi and IIT Madras were the other major choices.
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IIT Bombay has emerged as the most preferred institute among the top JEE Advanced 2026 rankers. According to the latest admission data, 68 of the top 100 rankers were allotted seats at IIT Bombay.
IIT Delhi and IIT Madras followed IIT Bombay in terms of preference among the highest-ranked candidates. IIT Delhi accounted for 18 of the top 100 rankers, while IIT Madras had 11. Together, the three institutes accounted for 97 of the top 100 rankers, highlighting their strong preference among students securing the highest JEE Advanced ranks.
IIT Delhi, IIT Madras Also Attract Top JEE Rankers
The preference pattern was different among the very top ranks. Among the top 25 JEE Advanced 2026 rankers, eight each joined IIT Delhi and IIT Madras, while six chose IIT Bombay. The remaining candidates were allotted seats at other IITs.
The data shows that the preference for IITs is not based only on the overall reputation of an institute. Candidates also consider their preferred branch, especially highly sought-after programmes such as Computer Science and Engineering, along with their rank and available seats during counselling.
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JEE Advanced 2026 Results: Over 56,000 Candidates Qualified
JEE Advanced 2026 was conducted by IIT Roorkee on May 17, 2026. A total of 1,87,389 candidates registered for the examination, while 1,79,694 appeared in both papers. Of these, 56,880 candidates qualified for further admission processes.
The examination also recorded a significant number of female qualifiers. According to the official results, 10,107 female candidates qualified, along with 40,562 male candidates.
IIT Madras Zone Records Highest Number Of Top 100 Candidates
While IIT Bombay was the most preferred destination among the top 100 rankers, the IIT Madras zone had the highest number of candidates in the top 100 at 35. IIT Delhi zone followed with 29, while IIT Bombay zone had 23.
The distinction is important: the IIT zone of a candidate is linked to the examination centre/administrative zone and is different from the IIT where the candidate eventually takes admission.
The 2026 admission trend shows that IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi and IIT Madras continue to dominate the choices of the country's highest-ranked JEE Advanced candidates.
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Anjali is an education journalist with over a year of experience in digital and business journalism. She has previously worked with BW Businessworld and ANI, where she gained experience in news writing, editing, research, and fact-checking. At Jagran Josh, she writes education news and covers competitive exams and current affairs, with a keen interest in delivering accurate, informative, and reader-focused content. She holds a BA from Miranda House, University of Delhi, and a postgraduate diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC). Anjali enjoys reading and exploring new ideas and perspectives through books.
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