JEE Main 2026 Result Session 1 (Postponed) Highlights: Direct link to check Final answer key PDF, scorecard at jeemain.nta.nic.in soon

The NTA is scheduled to publish the JEE Main 2026 Result for Session 1 exam on February 12, 2026. As per reports, the JEE Main final answer key 2026 can be published anytime soon at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Once released, candidates can use their application number and password to access their JEE Main scorecards.

NTA JEE Main 2026 Result Session 1, JEE Main Result 2026 Link
JEE Main 2026 Result Session 1 LIVE

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the JEE Main 2026 Result for Session 1 has been delayed and will be declared by February 16, 2026. Earlier, the JEE Main 2026 Result Link was scheduled to activate on February 12, 2026. Once released, the JEE Main 2026 Result Link will be available on the official website of NTA- jeemain.nta.nic.in. Test-takers can use their login credentials, such as JEE Main Application Number & Password, to access their scorecards. JEE Main Final Answer Key 2026 is also expected along with the declaration of result.

The final answer key will have the details of dropped and revised answers, if any. No objections will be accepted after the release of JEE Main Final Answer Key 2026. Candidates who have appeared for the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam between January 21 and 29, 2026, can also register for Session 2 if not satisfied with their scores. The JEE Main 2026 Result will be released as a scorecard PDF containing raw scores, percentile achieved, and All-India Rank secured by the candidate.

Also Check: JEE Main Rank Predictor 2026

JEE Main 2026 Result Session 1: Result Postponed

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has delayed the JEE Mains 2026 session 1 result. Check the official announcement below:

JEE Main 2026 Result Session 1: Download Link

As confirmed by the NTA, the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result will be available on the official website. Applicants can use their application number and password to download their JEE Main scorecard. Through the link provided below, the JEE Main 2026 Result can be checked.

JEE Main Session 1 Result 2026 LinkDownload Link (Not Released)
JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key PDFPDF Download (Yet to be Released)

JEE Main 2026 Result Session 1: Steps to Download JEE Scorecard

Candidates can view their personal information along with their subject-wise percentile scores and overall percentile score in the JEE Mains Session 1 Result 2026.

  • Open your web browser and navigate to jeemain.nta.nic.in.
  • On the home page, click on “JEE Main 2026 Result Session 1 Link”.
  • Input your Application Number and Password.
  • Enter the security code (CAPTCHA) displayed on the screen.
  • Click on the “Submit” button.
  • Your JEE Main scorecard will be displayed; download it and print it for future reference. 

Scroll down below for JEE Main Session 1 Result 2026 Live Updates about the final answer key, cut-off marks, topper’s list, etc.

Live Updates
08:00 (IST) 13 Feb 2026
JEE Main Session 1 2026 Result: Previous year cut-off for January Session

The JEE Main Cut-off for the previous year (2025) is mentioned below:

  • General Category Cut-off Percentile – 93.1023262
  • OBC-NCL Category Cut-off Percentile – 79.4313582
  • SC Category Cut-off Percentile – 61.1526933
  • ST Category Cut-off Percentile – 47.9026465
  • GEN-EWS Category Cut-off Percentile – 80.3830119
  • Gen-PwD Category Cut-off Percentile – 0.0079349
  • 06:00 (IST) 13 Feb 2026
    JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result: When will the counselling begin?

    The JEE Counsellling 2026 will tentatively begin in the month of June, 2026 after the conclusion of JEE Advanced 2026. The NTA has not released any updates regarding the counselling process yet. The counselling will be conducted by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JOSAA), therefore candidates are advised to visit the official portal of JOSAA – josaa.nic.in to get updates regarding the counselling process.

    03:00 (IST) 13 Feb 2026
    JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result: What will the scorecard contain?

    The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Scorecard will contain all the crucial information about the candidates’ performance in their January session exam such as his or her name, application number, Date of birth (DOB), subject-wise and overall NTA score.

    00:00 (IST) 13 Feb 2026
    JEE Main Result 2026 Session 1: Which is the trusted website to check the scorecard on ?

    All the candidates who appeared in the JEE Main 2026 January Session can download their result from the official website of NTA i.e. jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates are advised to neglect all other fake websites available on the browser. Do not enter your login credentials on any other website other than the official portal which is mentioned above.

    23:30 (IST) 12 Feb 2026
    JEE Main Result 2026 Session 1: How to Register for Session 2 Exam

    Interested candidates can visit the official website of NTA – jeemain.nta.nic.in to register for the JEE Main 2026 Session 2. They will be required to submit all the required personal and academic details along with important documents. The link for filling the application forms is now active and will be closed by February 25, 2026 up to 09:00 PM. The last date to pay the registration fees is February 25, 2026 before 11:50 PM.

    23:00 (IST) 12 Feb 2026
    JEE Main Result Session 1 2026: Which is the Top Government Engineering Institute of India?

    The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has been ranked by NIRF as the Top 01 Engineering Institute of India in the year 2025. Students can take admission in the institute through their JEE Advanced 2026 Rank or percentile.

    22:30 (IST) 12 Feb 2026
    JEE Main Result 2026 Session 1: Will there be an Option to challenge the Final Answer Key?

    No, the JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key cannot be challenged. Candidates are only given an option to raise objections in the provisional answer key.

    22:00 (IST) 12 Feb 2026
    JEE Main Session 1 Result 2026: What is the JEE Main Session 2 Result Release Date?

    As per the official notification of JEE Main 2026 released by NTA, the JEE Main Session 2 Result will be released by April 20, 2026.

    21:30 (IST) 12 Feb 2026
    JEE Main 2026 Result Session 1: What are the required login credentials?

    The login credentials required to download the JEE Main Result 2026 are as follows:

  • Application Number
  • Date of birth (DOB) or Password
  • 21:00 (IST) 12 Feb 2026
    JEE Main Result 2026 Session 1: Check the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Schedule

    The Registration for the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 has already started from February 1, 2026. The application forms will close by 09:00 PM on February 25, 2026. The last date to pay the registration fee is February 25, 2026 till 11:50 PM. The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 (April Session) exam will be conducted by the NTA in Computer-based test (CBT) mode from April 02 to April 09, 2026.

    20:30 (IST) 12 Feb 2026
    JEE Main Result Session 1 2026: Know the postponed JEE Main Result 2026 Release Date

    As per the official update regarding the JEE Main 2026 result released by NTA through its X handle, the results for the January session will be released by February 16, 2026.

    20:00 (IST) 12 Feb 2026
    JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result: Check the Steps to Download your Scorecard

    The steps mentioned below will help you download the JEE Main Result 2026 online through the official portal.

  • Go to the JEE Main Result 2026 official website link – jeemain.nta.nic.in..
  • Click on the active link of JEE Main Result 2026 present on the homepage under the candidate activity section.
  • On the login page that appears, enter your Application Number and Date of birth (DOB) or password.
  • Enter the security pin or the captcha code displayed on your screen.
  • Tap on ‘Submit’ to see your JEE Main Session 1 Result 2026.
  • Your scorecard will be displayed on the screen.
  • Download the file for future reference.
  • 19:30 (IST) 12 Feb 2026
    JEE Main 2026 Result Session 1: Check these Most-Opted Engineering Streams?

    The following are the most opted engineering streams chosen by students during their B.Tech admission.

  • Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
  • Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)
  • 19:00 (IST) 12 Feb 2026
    JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result: List of Top NITs As Per NIRF Rankings 2025

    Given below are the top NITs as per the ranking of NIRF 2025 that will provide admission based on the JEE Main Percentile 2026.

  • Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar
  • Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology
  • National Institute of Technology Delhi
  • Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology
  • Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology
  • 18:30 (IST) 12 Feb 2026
    JEE Main 2026 Result Session 1: Check these Top 10 Engineering Colleges of India

    The following are the top 10 government engineering institutions of India that give admission on the basis of students’ JEE performance:

  • Indian Institute of Technology Madras
  • Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
  • Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
  • Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
  • Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
  • Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
  • Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
  • Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
  • National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli
  • Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) Varanasi
  • 18:00 (IST) 12 Feb 2026
    JEE Main 2026 Result Session 1: Easy and accurate method to predict your rank

    The All India Rank(AIR) of JEE Main 2026 will be released after the second session of the exam. The ranks are decided based on the highest percentile and the number of candidates who appeared in the exam. Candidates can escape the hassle of calculating such complication factors and easily predict their rank using the accurate JEE Main 2026 Rank Predictor Tool.

    17:30 (IST) 12 Feb 2026
    JEE Main 2026 Result Session 1: Check the Steps to Download the Final Answer Key?

    Follow the steps mentioned below to download the JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key.

  • Go to the official website of JEE Main 2026 – jeemain.nta.nic.in
  • Click on the active link of JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key present on the homepage.
  • A PDF file containing the JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key will open on your screen.
  • Download the file by tapping on the ‘download’ icon.
  • 17:00 (IST) 12 Feb 2026
    NTA JEE Main Result 2026 Session 1: List of Top 10 Private Engineering Institutes that Accept JEE Main 2026 Percentile

    The following institutes have been ranked by NIRF as the Top 10 Private Engineering Institutes in India, which also give admission to aspiring engineers on the basis of their JEE Main 2026 Percentile.

  • Birla Institute of Technology & Science -Pilani
  • S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology
  • Vellore Institute of Technology
  • Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan
  • Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
  • Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (Deemed-to-be-university)
  • Chandigarh University
  • Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education
  • Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation University (K L College of Engineering)
  • Amity University
  • 16:31 (IST) 12 Feb 2026
    JEE Main Result 2026 Session 1: What is the Eligibility Criteria for JEE Advanced 2026?

    Mentioned below are the eligibility criteria for JEE Advanced 2026:

  • The candidates should be among the top 2,50,000 candidates in the All India Rank (AIR) list of JEE Main 2026.
  • The candidates should have been born on or after October 1, 2001. Five years age relaxation is given to the reserved categories (SC, ST, and PwD candidates).
  • A candidate can only attempt JEE Advanced a maximum of two times in two consecutive years.
  • A candidate should have appeared for the Class 12 board examination for the first time in either 2025 or 2026 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as mandatory subjects.
  • A candidate should NOT have gotten admission to an IIT before, under any academic program.
  • 16:00 (IST) 12 Feb 2026
    JEE Main Result 2026 Session 1: Tie-Breaking Criteria

    In case of two or more students scoring the same in the JEE Main 2026 exam, the following order of priority will be taken in consideration:

  • NTA score in Mathematics
  • NTA score in Physics
  • NTA score in Chemistry
  • 15:30 (IST) 12 Feb 2026
    JEE Main Result 2026 Session 1: What is a safe score?

    Aspiring engineering students should set their sights on achieving a score of 200 or more in the JEE Main examination, as this benchmark is crucial for gaining admission to the top engineering colleges in India.

    15:00 (IST) 12 Feb 2026
    NTA JEE Main 2026 Result: Keep your Application Number & Password Ready!

    The JEE Main Result 2026 for Session 1 examination will be declared online on the exam authority’s official portal. All the registered candidates who have appeared for the exam will be able to download their scorecard by logging into their registered account. To log in, JEE Main application number and password are required.

    14:30 (IST) 12 Feb 2026
    JEE Main 2026 Result Session 1: No Re-evaluation by NTA

    Candidates must note that no re-evaluation or re-checking will be done for the JEE Main Session 1 Result 2026. Also, correspondence in this regard will be entertained by the NTA.

    14:05 (IST) 12 Feb 2026
    JEE Main 2026 Result Session 1: How NTA calculates percentile?

    The JEE Main Percentile 2026 will be calculated using the following formula:

  • Total Percentile = 100 × (Number of candidates who scored equal to or less than the total score ÷ Total candidates in the shift)
  • 13:43 (IST) 12 Feb 2026
    JEE Main Result 2026: Credentials Required

    To download the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 scorecard, candidates must enter their application number and password/date of birth. It is important to keep login details ready in advance to avoid last-minute issues.

    13:20 (IST) 12 Feb 2026
    JEE Main 2026 Result LINK: Will NTA Release Topper’s List?

    Yes, along with the JEE Main Session 1 result 2026, the examination body, NTA, will also release the Session 1 topper’s list for the JEE Main 2026.

    13:00 (IST) 12 Feb 2026
    JEE Main 2026 Result Session 1: Know How to Check Result

    Students can follow the steps below to check and download their JEE Main Session 1 result 2026 once it is released.

  • Step 1: Go to the official website – jeemain.nta.nic.in
  • Step 2: Click on the link indicating “JEE Main Result 2026”
  • Step 3: Enter application number and date of birth.
  • Step 4: The JEE Main 2026 result will be displayed on the screen.
  • Step 5: Download the result and save it for future reference.
  • 12:46 (IST) 12 Feb 2026
    JEE Main 2026 Result: Download Link Shortly at jeemain.nta.nic.in

    As per the latest update by NTA, the JEE Main Session 1 Result 2026 will now be available by February 16, 2026. The result date has been postponed by the NTA. Once released, test-takers can use their application number and password to access their scorecard PDFs.

    12:19 (IST) 12 Feb 2026
    JEE Main 2026 Result: Release Time

    NTA JEE Main Result 2026 is expected to be released around evening or midnight, according to the past years’ trends. Candidates can check their scores on jeemain.nta.nic.in, using their application number and password, once the link is active.

    12:01 (IST) 12 Feb 2026
    JEE Main 2026 Result Session 1: Releasing Today?

    Many media reports are suggesting that the JEE Main Session 1 Result 2026 will be declared today, but we don’t have official confirmation yet. As per the NTA, the JEE Main Result 2026 Session 1 exam will be announced by February 16, 2026.

    11:41 (IST) 12 Feb 2026
    JEE Main 2026 Result Session 1: How to Qualify for JEE Advanced?

    Candidates obtaining a rank within 2.5 lakhs will be eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2026 exam. After qualifying, aspirants will become eligible to get admission in IITs.

    11:32 (IST) 12 Feb 2026
    NTA JEE Main Result 2026: Final answer key awaited

    Before the JEE Main 2026 Result on February 16, NTA will publish the JEE Main Final Answer Key 2026 on its official portal. The final answer key PDF will contain the number of questions dropped for the Session 1 exam. Applicants can use the final answer key to calculate their scores.

    11:03 (IST) 12 Feb 2026
    NTA JEE Main 2026 Result: Where to Check Scorecard?

    Candidates can check the JEE Main Session 1 result 2026 exclusively at the official website- jeemain.nta.nic.in. NTA does not release results through email or SMS. The result link will be activated under the “Latest News” or candidate login section.

    10:30 (IST) 12 Feb 2026
    JEE Main 2026 Result Session 1: Download Link

    As confirmed by the NTA, the JEE Main 2026 Result Link will be available on the official website- jeemain.nta.nic.in. Applicants can use their application number and password to download their JEE Main scorecard.

    10:10 (IST) 12 Feb 2026
    JEE Main 2026 Result Session 1: Release Date Postponed!

    The National Testing Agency (NTA) has postponed the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result date. As per the official notification released by the examination body, the JEE Main result 2026 will now be declared by February 16, 2026.

    10:00 (IST) 12 Feb 2026
    JEE Main Result 2026 Session 1: Tie-Breaking Criteria

    In case of two or more students scoring the same in the JEE Main 2026 exam, the following order of priority will be taken in consideration:

  • NTA score in Mathematics
  • NTA score in Physics
  • NTA score in Chemistry
  • 09:30 (IST) 12 Feb 2026
    JEE Main 2026 Result Session 1: List of Official Websites

    Once the JEE Main Results are declared, applicants can download their scorecard PDF through the following official websites-

  • nta.ac.in
  • jeemain.nta.nic.in
  • ntaresults.nic.in
  • 09:00 (IST) 12 Feb 2026
    Is the JEE Main 2026 session 1 result delayed?

    The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the postponement of the release date for the JEE Main 2026 Result Session 1. The updated schedule indicates that the session 1 scorecard will now be available by February 16.

    08:30 (IST) 12 Feb 2026
    JEE Main 2026 Result: How to Check Scorecard PDF?

    The JEE Main Session 1 Result 2026 will be declared online on the NTA’s official portal. Applicants can visit the NTA’s website- jeemain.nta.nic.in, and look for ‘JEE Main Session 1 Result 2026 Link’ tab on the homepage. After entering your login credentials correctly, you can download your JEE main scorecard.

    08:00 (IST) 12 Feb 2026
    NTA JEE Main 2026 Result: Release Date and Time

    No official release time has been confirmed by the NTA regarding JEE Main Result 2026. As per the previous year’s trend, the JEE Main 2026 Result is likely to be released around 5 PM or 6 PM; otherwise, it is expected by midnight.

    07:00 (IST) 12 Feb 2026
    NTA JEE Main 2026 Result: Session 2 Registration Ongoing

    The JEE Main Session 2 registration process began on February 1 and will continue until February 25, 2026, till 9:00 PM. Candidates not satisfied with their estimated scores can apply for the JEE Main Session 2 exam by visiting the official website and filling out the application form.

    05:00 (IST) 12 Feb 2026
    JEE Main 2026 Result Session 1: No Re-evaluation by NTA

    Candidates must note that no re-evaluation or re-checking will be done for the JEE Main Session 1 result 2026. Also, correspondence in this regard will be entertained by the NTA.

    03:00 (IST) 12 Feb 2026
    JEE Main Result 2026: Release Date Deferred

    The National Testing Agency (NTA) has postponed the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result date. As per the official notification released by the examination body, the JEE Main result 2026 will now be declared by February 16, 2026.

    01:00 (IST) 12 Feb 2026
    NTA JEE Main 2026 Result: Where to Check Scorecard?

    Candidates can check the JEE Main Session 1 result 2026 exclusively at the official website- jeemain.nta.nic.in. NTA does not release results through email or SMS. The result link will be activated under the “Latest News” or candidate login section.

    00:15 (IST) 12 Feb 2026
    JEE Main Result 2026: Credentials Required

    To download the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 scorecard, candidates must enter their application number and password/date of birth. It is important to keep login details ready in advance to avoid last-minute issues.

    23:40 (IST) 11 Feb 2026
    JEE Main Session 1 Result 2026: Final Answer Key before Result Announcement

    NTA will release the JEE Main final answer key 2026 PDF before declaring the result. The final answer key reflects all corrections after reviewing candidate objections and forms the basis for score calculation.

    23:25 (IST) 11 Feb 2026
    JEE Main 2026 Result Session 1: Topper’s List to be OUT Soon

    Along with the results, the JEE Main Topper’s List 2026 will be shared by the NTA, containing category-wise & state-wise top candidates who secured 100 percentile in the exam. Stay tuned here for latest updates!

    23:07 (IST) 11 Feb 2026
    NTA JEE Main Result 2026: Final answer key awaited

    Before the JEE Main 2026 Result on February 16, NTA will publish the JEE Main Final Answer Key 2026 on its official portal. The final answer key PDF will contain the number of questions dropped for the Session 1 exam. Applicants can use the final answer key to calculate their scores.

    23:03 (IST) 11 Feb 2026
    JEE Main 2026 Result Date Postponed

    The JEE Main 2026 Result Date has been postponed by the National Testing Agency (NTA) through an announcement on its social media handle. As per the update, JEE Main Result 2026 will now be declared by February 16, 2026.

    22:55 (IST) 11 Feb 2026
    JEE Main 2026 Result Session 1 Postponed!

    NTA has declared on its X platform that the JEE Main Session 1 Result 2026 has been postponed. According to the update, JEE Main 2026 Result will be announced by February 16, 2026.