The National Testing Agency (NTA) has declared the Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2026 result Session 1 today, on February 16, 2026. Since the JEE Mains 2026 result download link is out, aspirants who appeared for the Session 1 exam from January 21 to 29, 2026, can view and download their JEE Main scorecards by logging in at jeemain.nta.nic.in. To access the JEE Mains result, applicants will be required to enter their application number and password on the JEE Main 2026 login window.
The JEE Mains 2026 result is released as a scorecard PDF containing the percentile secured by the candidate. The top candidates with their rank under 2.5 lakh will appear for the JEE Advanced 2026. Candidates who are not satisfied with their scores can retake the JEE Main Session 2 Exam 2026. The JEE Main Answer Key 2026 has been published by the NTA on February 16, 2026. Applicants can download the final answer key PDF by visiting the official portal, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Also Check: JEE Main Rank Predictor 2026 | JEE Main Topper’s List 2026
JEE Mains 2026 Result Session 1: Download Link
The result download link for the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam has been made available on the official website of NTA. Applicants must use their application number and password to download their scorecard. Candidates can also access the JEE Main 2026 result using the link provided below.
| JEE Main Result 2026 Link (Session 1) | Download Link (OUT) |
| JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key PDF (OUT) | PDF Download (Released) |
JEE Mains Result 2026: Release Date and Time
The NTA has confirmed that the JEE Mains 2026 results will be announced on or before February 16 at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The final answer key(s) has bee released before the announcement of the JEE (Main) final result on February 16 morning. Although no specific release time has been provided, based on historical trends, applicants can expect the results to be available around midnight or early morning.
For more updates, check: When NTA will declare the JEE Main Session 1 Result at ntaresults.nic.in
JEE Main 2026 Result: Steps to Download Scorecard
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 Session 1 Result 2026”
Step 3: Enter application number and password/date of birth
Step 4: The JEE Main Result 2026 will be displayed on the screen
Step 5: Download the result and save it for future reference
Scroll down to know more about the JEE Main Result 2026 live updates, marks vs percentile, final answer key PDF, expected cut-off and more.
Shreyas Mishra ( Application Number 260310038881) scored a perfect 100 percentile from Delhi NCT in the JEE Mains 2026 Session 1 exam.
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 top scorers from Chandigarh:
12 candidates achieved 100 percentile in Paper 1:
Shreyas Mishra (Delhi NCT), Narendrababu Gari Mahith (Andhra Pradesh), Shubham Kumar (Bihar), Kabeer Chhillar (Rajasthan), Chiranjib Kar (Rajasthan), Bhavesh Patra (Odisha), Anay Jain (Haryana), Arnav Gautam (Rajasthan), Pasala Mohith (Andhra Pradesh), Madhav Viradiya (Maharashtra), Purohit Nimay (Gujarat), Vivan Sharad Mahiswari (Telangana)
JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) was conducted on January 21, 22, 23, 24, and 28 in CBT mode across 13 languages and 658 centers in 326 cities, including 15 international cities like Dubai and Singapore. Of 13,55,293 registered candidates (including overseas), 13,04,653 appeared, achieving a 96.26% attendance rate. Results for Paper 1 are out on the official website.
The JEE Main 2026 examination was conducted in 15 cities outside India in Manama, Doha, Dubai, Kathmandu, Muscat, Riyadh, Sharjah, Singapore, Kuwait City, Kuala Lumpur, Lagos, West Java, Washington, Munich, and Abu Dhabi.
The JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) examination was conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode in 13 languages (Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu).
The NTA has declared the JEE Main Session 1 result today, February 16, 2026. Candidates must note that there will be no re-evaluation or re-checking of the JEE Main 2026 final result. No correspondence in this regard will be entertained by the exam conducting body.
The National Testing Agency has announced the JEE Mains Result 2026 at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Students who appeared for the JEE Main Session 1 examinations can check their results using their application number and pre-created password/date of birth.
JEE Main 2026 January Session 100 percentile scorers in Paper 1 (B.E. and B.Tech):
The National Testing Agency has announced the JEE Main 2026 result at jeemain.nta.nic.in on February 16, 2026. A total of 12 candidates score a perfect 100 percentile in the Session 1 of the JEE Mains 2026 examination.
The National Testing Agency has declared the JEE Main 2026 result at jeemain.nta.nic.in on February 16, 2026.
The NTA is all prepared to announce the JEE Main Session 1 result today, February 16, 2026. Candidates must note that there will be no re-evaluation or re-checking of the JEE Main 2026 final result. No correspondence in this regard will be entertained by the exam conducting body.
The two-session format of JEE Main allows candidates flexibility, either to improve their January session’s score or to solidify their standing before JEE Advanced.
According to NTA reports, last year, a total of 12,58,136 candidates appeared in the January 2025 (Session 1) examination. The April (Session 2) examination saw 9,92,350 candidates. Additionally, a total of 7,75,383 candidates appeared in both sessions, reflecting the strategic use of the two-attempt format.
Candidates can expect the JEE Main 2026 result to be out anytime soo on the official NTA website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Applicants are advised to keep their login credentials ready.
Lakhs of candidates are eagerly waiting for the JEE Main 2026 result. While the NTA has announced the result release date on its official X handle, it has not yet announced the result time. However, with the release of the final answer key PDF this morning, candidates can expect the JEE Mains result 2026 anytime soon at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Check the names of last year’s toppers from Rajasthan with a perfect 100 percentile score.
Check last year’s JEE Main toppers and their scores for the states of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Ladakh Lakshadweep, and Madhya Pradesh:
The JEE Main Session 2 registration process began on February 1 and will continue until February 25, 2026, till 9:00 PM. Candidates can apply for the JEE Main Session 2 exam by visiting the official website and filling out the application form.
JEE Main toppers from Rajasthan last year:
Once the JEE Main 2026 result is out, candidates can start preparing for the undergraduate engineering admission across India at institutes that accept the JEE Main 2026 scores, such as NITs, GFTIs, and private institutes.
Read more: JEE Main 2026 Top Government Colleges, Percentile Required, All India Rank, Admission Criteria
Check the number of candidates who appeared for both sessions (January and April) in the JEE Main examination last year:
Check JEE Main last year’s top scorers from Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, Delhi, Goa, and Gujarat, along with their percentiles:
The National Testing Agency has re-uploaded the JEE Main Final Answer Key PDF at jeemain.nta.nic.in along with option IDs, with a clear distinction made between candidates who appeared at centres within India and outside India.
Check JEE Mains last year’s toppers from Bihar, Chandigarh, and Chhattisgarh, along with their scores:
Candidates should be among the top 2,50,000 successful candidates (including all categories) in B.E./B.Tech paper of JEE Main 2026 to be eligible for JEE Advanced.
The percentages of various categories of candidates to be shortlisted are: 10% for GEN-EWS, 27% for OBC-NCL, 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST, and the remaining 40.5% is OPEN for all. Within each of these five categories, 5% horizontal reservation is available for PwD candidates.
The National Testing Agency is all set to announce the JEE Mains Result 2026 at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Students who appeared for the JEE Main Session 1 examinations will be able to check their results using their application number and pre-created password/date of birth.
The JEE Main acts as the primary entrance exam for securing admission into B.Tech, B.Arch, and B.Planning programmes at top-tier institutions, including IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other Government-Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs).
Lakhs of candidates are eagerly waiting for the JEE Main 2026 result. While the NTA has announced the result release date on its official X handle, it has not yet announced the result time. However, with the release of the final answer key PDF this morning, candidates can expect the JEE Mains result 2026 anytime soon at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
NTA re-uploads JEE Main Final Answer Key PDF at jeemain.nta.nic.in along with option IDs, with a clear distinction made between candidates who appeared at centres within India and outside India.
Total number of unique candidates registered in both Sessions (January and April) of the JEE examination in 2025: 15,39,848
Total number of unique candidates who appeared in both Sessions (January and April) in JEE Main 2025 exam: 14,75,103
January Session:
April Session:
Check last year’s JEE Main toppers from Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, and Assam:
Check the common candidates who appeared and registered for the JEE Main examination in both sessions:
Number of common candidates registered in both sessions (January and April) of the JEE Main 2025 examination: 8,33,536
Number of common candidates who appeared in both sessions (January and April) of the JEE Main 2025 examination: 7,75,383
The following 14 candidates achieved the 100 percentile in both sessions of the JEE Main exam last year:
The JEE Main Session 2 registration process began on February 1 and will continue until February 25, 2026, till 9:00 PM. Candidates can apply for the JEE Main Session 2 exam by visiting the official website and filling out the application form.
The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam will be held from April 2 to 9, 2026. The April Session registration is ongoing; candidates can submit their JEE application forms till February 25, 2026 (up to 9:00 PM).
The National Testing Agency has re-uploaded the JEE Main Final Answer Key PDF at jeemain.nta.nic.in along with option IDs, with a clear distinction made between candidates who appeared at centres within India and outside India.
NTA re-uploads JEE Main Final Answer Key PDF at jeemain.nta.nic.in along with option IDs, with a distinction made between candidates who appeared at centres within India and outside India.
The National Testing Agency has released the JEE Main answer key PDF (final) for candidates who appeared at centres within India and outside India, along with option IDs for Paper 1 (B.E. and B.Tech).
According to NTA reports, last year, a total of 12,58,136 candidates appeared in the January 2025 (Session 1) examination. The April (Session 2) examination saw 9,92,350 candidates. Additionally, a total of 7,75,383 candidates appeared in both sessions, reflecting the strategic use of the two-attempt format.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct the CBSE 12th board exam 2026 from February 17 to April 10, 2026. The CBSE Class 12 board exam 2026 will be conducted in pen and paper mode. CBSE issued the CBSE 12th Admit Card 2026 on February 3, 2026, on the official portal – cbse.gov.in.
As per the CBSE guidelines, the practical examinations are required to be conducted in respect of the following categories of private students of Class XII:
1. Students of 2025 whose marks of practical subject(s) are not available due to Repeat in Practical(RP)/Repeat in Theory & Practical Both (RB)/Absent.
2. Students of 2024 whose marks of practical subject(s) are not available due to Repeat in Practical(RP)/Repeat in Theory & Practical Both (RB)/Absent.
3. Students of 2023 and before, who have applied in full subjects in the Private Category in their respective practical subject(s).
The Central Board of Secondary Education has announced the dates for the conduct of practical exams for Private candidates. The Practical examinations will be conducted from February 23 to March 17, 2026. Private candidates must note that their practical exams will be conducted in the examination centres fixed for theory exams.
The two-session format of JEE Main allows candidates flexibility, either to improve their January session’s score or to solidify their standing before JEE Advanced.
As per a latest update by NTA, the JEE Main Result 2026 for the Session 1 exam is scheduled to be released today, February 16, 2026. Once active, the JEE Mains 2026 result link will be available on the official portal: jeemain.nta.nic.in.
The following 14 candidates achieved the 100 percentile in both sessions of the JEE Main exam last year:
According to NTA reports, last year, a total of 12,58,136 candidates appeared in the January 2025 (Session 1) examination. The April (Session 2) examination saw 9,92,350 candidates. Additionally, a total of 7,75,383 candidates appeared in both sessions, reflecting the strategic use of the two-attempt format.
The JEE Mains 2026 Final Answer Keys for Session 1 are now officially available on the NTA’s official website. Candidates can visit the NTA website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, to download the final answer key PDF and verify Question IDs and confirmed keys for their respective shifts.
Also read: JEE Main Final Answer Key 2026 (OUT), NTA Drops 9 Questions
The NTA has already released the JEE Main final answer key 2026 this morning. The exam conducting body is expected to announce the JEE Mains 2026 result very soon on its official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
The JEE Main Session 2 registration process began on February 1 and will continue until February 25, 2026, till 9:00 PM. Candidates can apply for the JEE Main Session 2 exam by visiting the official website and filling out the application form.
Candidates who have applied for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 and also wish to appear for the Session 2 exam are required to log in with their previous ‘Application Number’ and ‘Password’ as provided in Session 1 and pay the examination fee for JEE Main 2026 Session 2.
