NTA JEE Main 2026 Result Released: Download Scorecard Here
The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result has been delayed and is now expected to be released by February 16, 2026, according to an official notification from the National Testing Agency (NTA).
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How to Check JEE Main 2026 Result Online?
The Revised Result Date is by February 16, 2026 (originally scheduled for February 12). The Expected Time is likely in the late evening (around or after 6:00 PM) to manage server load. The Official Websites are : jeemain.nta.nic.in and nta.ac.in . The credentials are you will need your Application Number and Date of Birth or Password to download your scorecard.
Session 1 Result Content
The Session 1 result will include your subject-wise NTA percentile scores (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics) and your overall percentile.
- All India Rank (AIR): Ranks are not typically released after Session 1; they will be declared after the Session 2 results are out in April 2026, based on the better of your two scores.
- Cut-off Marks: While final qualifying cut-offs for JEE Advanced are released with the final ranks in April, NTA may provide category-wise expected cut-off trends with the Session 1 scorecards.
JEE Main 2026 Cutoff Marks (Expected)
Based on expert analysis for 2026, the expected qualifying percentile for the General category to appear in JEE Advanced is roughly 93.3 to 95.
| Category | Expected Percentile Range |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 93.3 – 95.0 |
| OBC-NCL | 79.0 – 81.5 |
| Gen-EWS | 80.0 – 82.0 |
| SC | 60.0 – 63.0 |
| ST | 47.0 – 50.0 |
What to Expect in the Result
- Percentile Score: The scorecard will display your NTA percentile for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, along with an overall percentile.
- All India Rank (AIR): While some reports suggest session 1 highlights may include toppers, the final AIR will only be compiled and released after the Session 2 exams are completed in April.
- Final Answer Key: The final answer key, which incorporates all reviewed corrections, is expected to be released shortly before the results on the same day.
What’s Next After JEE Main Session 1 Results?
- Session 2 Registration: If you are unsatisfied with your Session 1 performance, registration for the April Session (Session 2) is currently open until February 25, 2026 (9:00 PM) at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- JEE Advanced: The top 2,50,000 candidates will qualify for JEE Advanced 2026, which is scheduled to be held on May 17, 2026.