The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result will be released by February 12, 2026, as officially announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Candidates who appeared for the January session of the Joint Entrance Examination (Main) can check their subject-wise percentile and overall score once the result link is activated.
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JEE Main Result 2026 Session 1: NTA to Declare Results By February 12 at jeemain.nta.nic.in
The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result will be released by February 12, 2026, as officially announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Candidates who appeared for the January session of the Joint Entrance Examination (Main) can check their subject-wise percentile and overall score once the result link is activated.
The phrase “by February 12” clearly indicates that the JEE Mains 2026 result may be declared on or before February 12, and not necessarily on that exact date. Based on previous trends, the result is expected to be announced late at night.
Students can use their JEE Main 2026 scorecard to evaluate their performance and make informed decisions regarding:
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Where can I check my JEE Main Result 2026?
Candidates can check their JEE Main 2026 result online at the official NTA JEE website by logging in with their Application Number and Date of Birth/Password.
When will the JEE Main Result 2026 be declared?
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will announce the JEE Main 2026 results a few days after the completion of each session exam. Results for Session 1 and Session 2 are released separately on the official website.
JEE Main 2026 Result Date LIVE: Scholarship
The JEE Main result also impacts scholarship opportunities in several institutions. Some colleges offer fee waivers or merit-based scholarships based on JEE Main percentile. Candidates are advised to check the scholarship criteria of individual institutes during the counselling or admission application stages
What is the JEE Advanced 2026 exam date?
5The JEE Advanced 2026 exam date is May 17, 2026. Top 2,50,000 qualifiers of JEE Mains can apply for JEE Advanced.
Separate Rank Cards for Each Paper for JEE Main 2026
NTA prepares separate rank lists for different papers under JEE Main. Paper 1 is for BE/BTech admissions, Paper 2A for BArch, and Paper 2B for BPlan courses. Candidates who appeared for more than one paper will receive separate scorecards.
What after JEE Mai 2026 Results?
After NTA declares the JEE Mains result, candidates who want to improve their scores can appear for the second attempt. Rest candidates can start shortlisting colleges and prepare for the JoSAA counselling process.
JEE Main 2026 result date and time
The JEE Mains 2026 result date is on or before Feb 12. The authorities have not specified any time for the release of result.
JEE Mains result 2026 session 1
The JEE Mains results will be released in online mode. Candidates can check the JEE Main 2026 result on the website jeemain.nta.nic.in and nta.ac.in. The JEE Main result link will be updated on this page as well.
JEE Mains Result 2026 Today?
It is highly likely that the final answer key of JEE Mains 2026 will be released anytime soon. The JEE Mains result will be released tonight or tomorrow.
JEE Main 2026 Result LIVE: Who got 300-300 in JEE Mains 2026?
Based on the final JEE Main 2026 answer key, Pasala Mohith and Arnav Gautam have obtained 300-300 marks in JEE Main 2026.
What is the qualifying marks for JEE Main 2026?
There is no qualifying mark for passing the JEE Main 2026 exam. Candidates who wish to appear for the JEE Advanced exam have to meet the qualifying marks specified by NTA. The passing mark is different for each category. For the General category, the cutoff is likely to fall between 91-93, for OBC-NCL, it can be between 70-80, for EWS 70-75 and SC/ST can expect the cutoff between 40-50.
JEE Main 2026 Result Date Out
The authorities have announced the JEE Main 2026 result date for sessions 1 and 2. Candidates can check the session-wise JEE Main result date below.
| Sesssion | Date |
|---|---|
| JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result Date | By February 12, 2026 |
| JEE Mains session 2 result date 2026 | By April 20, 2026. |
How to download JEE Main scorecard 2026 PDF
To download JEE Main January session scorecard 2026, candidates need to visit the official website- jeemain.nta.nic.in and click on JEE Main scorecard PDF link. Enter login credentials- application number, password. JEE Main scorecard 2026 will appear on the screen for download, save JEE Main scorecard PDF and take a print out.
How to download JEE Main final answer key 2026
The candidates can follow these steps to download JEE Main final answer key 2026 on the official website- jeemain.nta.nic.in. To download JEE Main final answer key 2026, candidates need to visit the official website- jeemain.nta.nic.in and click on final answer key PDF link. JEE Main final answer key PDF will appear on the screen for download, save JEE Main final answer key 2026 PDF and take a print out.
Steps to download JEE Main final answer key 2026
Visit the official website- jeemain.nta.nic.in
Click on JEE Main final answer key 2026 PDF link
JEE Main final answer key 2026 PDF will appear on the screen for download
- Save JEE Main final answer key 2026 PDF and take a print out.
JEE Main Session 1: Important Dates at a Glance
| Event | Date |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | 4th February 2026 |
| Last Date to Raise Objections | 6th February 2026 |
| Final Answer Key Release | 9th February 2026 |
| Result Declaration | 12th February 2026 |
JEE Main 2026 Cutoff and All India Rank
JEE Main 2026 session 1 result will be considered as the final JEE Main result that will contain the JEE Main 2026 cutoff percentile for JEE Advaced 2026. The JEE Main 2026 All India Ranks of the candidates based on JEE Main 2026 session 1 and session 2 marks will be available via the session 1 scorecards.
Last year, the JEE Main cutoff for JEE Advanced was 93.2362181 for UR; 79.6757881 for OBC; 81.3266412 for EWS-ALL; 0.0018700 for UR-PWD, 60.0923182 for SC-ALL and 46.6975840 for ST-ALL. This was the highest JEE Main cutoff in the past five years.
Steps to Download JEE Main 2026 Results
Follow the steps below to download your JEE Main result:
- Visit the official NTA JEE Main website
(nta.ac.in or jeemain.nta.ac.in) - Click on the “JEE Main 2026 Result” link available on the homepage.
- Login using your credentials:
✔ Application Number
✔ Date of Birth
✔ Security PIN (Captcha) - Click on the “Submit” button.
- Your JEE Main 2026 Result/Scorecard will be displayed on the screen.
- Download the scorecard in PDF format for future reference.
- It is recommended to print a copy for use during counselling and admissions.
Important dates for JEE Mains January Exam :
- On-line submission of Application Form upto 11.50 p.m. (including uploading of photograph and signature) – 31.10.2025 to 27.11.2025
- Date for successful final transaction of fee (through Credit/Debit Card/ Net Banking up to 11.50 p.m. and through e-challan up to bank hours) – 31.10.2025 to 27.11.2025
- Dates of Examination – Between 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, & 29 January 2026
- Declaration of Result on NTA’s website – 12th February 2026
Key Points of JEE Mains Results:
- Only the score obtained in JEE Mains 2026 paper 1 or paper 2 is included while releasing JEE Main Rank list name wise.
- The result of JEE Mains 2026 also shows whether the candidate has qualified for JEE Advanced or not, subject to meeting other eligibility criteria.
Total Marks:
- Maximum score for paper 1 is 360 marks.
- Maximum score for paper 2 is 390 marks.
- Marks obtained in Paper 1 = Number of correct answers x 4 – Number of incorrect answers x 1.
- Marks obtained in Paper 2 = Number of correct answers in Maths and Aptitude Test x 4 – Number of incorrect answers in Maths and Aptitude Test x 1 + marks obtained in Drawing Test.
Details included in JEE Mains Result 2026
The JEE Mains 2026 result will contain the following information:
- Name of the candidate
- Roll number
- Date of birth
- Name of the candidates parents
- State code of eligibility
- Category and Nationality
- Subject-wise NTA scores
- Total NTA scores obtained in first attempt.
How to calculate JEE Mains score and rank?
The rank of JEE Mains 2026 will only be determined on the basis of marks secured in the examination.
The current process to calculate rank will be as below:
- For each correct answer 4 marks will be allocated to the candidates.
- For marking incorrect response, 1 marks will be deducted.
- When all the questions will be checked, and marks will be allocated or deducted, the final score of the candidate will be determined.
- The CBSE will then determine JEE Mains Cutoff, on the basis of various factors. As per it and the score secured by the candidates, merit/rank will be allocated.
JEE Main Result 2026 – Information Printed on the Scorecard
The JEE Mains 2026 scorecard will contain the following important details:
- Full Name of the Candidate
- Application Number and Roll Number
- Total NTA JEE Scores (Percentile)
- Parent’s/Guardian’s Information
- State of Eligibility
- Nationality
- Category (General/Reserved)
- Disability Status (if applicable)