Pune, June 2 -- The JEE Advanced 2026 results were announced on Monday, with Arohi Deshpande emerging as the country's highest-ranked female candidate. Scoring 280 out of 360 marks, she earned All India Rank (AIR) 77. Shubham Kumar from the IIT Delhi zone claimed the overall top rank in the examination. Conducted by IIT Roorkee, JEE Advanced remains the gateway to admission in the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). This year, there were 1,87,389 registrations and 1,79,694 candidates appearing for both papers held on May 17. The results show that 56,880 candidates qualified for admission. Among the successful candidates were 10,107 girls. Deshpande said success in JEE Advanced resulted from disciplined planning and sustained effort over a long period. "I followed a structured daily schedule and tried to remain consistent throughout the preparation period," she said. Apart from academics, Deshpande continued to pursue creative interests such as painting, reading and writing, which helped her maintain balance....