Bhubaneswar’s Bhavesh Patra has been recognized as the state topper in the JEE (Mains) 2026 session-II, with results announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on Monday.

A student at Cohen International School, Bhavesh achieved a 100 percentile, earning the top state rank and an all-India rank of 13. He is the sole candidate from Odisha among the 26 students nationwide who achieved a perfect score in the JEE Mains. In the first session of JEE (Mains), Bhavesh also scored a perfect 100, securing an all-India rank of 6 in this competitive exam.

Expressing gratitude towards his parents and teachers for their support, Bhavesh shared with The New Indian Express that he is thrilled with his results and is now concentrating on preparing for the JEE Advanced. “I gave equal importance to all three subjects – mathematics, physics, and chemistry, in preparing for the exam. I also took a break from social media for one year to remain focused in my preparations,” Bhavesh stated. He advised other aspirants to prioritize strict time management to achieve favorable results.

Aryasmman Pradhan, another student from Cohen International School, achieved state rank-3 with a score of 99.97 percentile, according to school officials. Numerous students from various schools in Bhubaneswar and across the state also performed well in the exam. Approximately 11 lakh students participated in the JEE (Mains) session-II, which was conducted from April 2 to 8 in computer-based test (CBT) mode at 584 centers nationwide. The exam was available in 13 languages, including Odia.