
JEE MAIN Result 2026 LIVE Updates: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result on 16 February 2026 for candidates who appeared in the January examination. Along with the scorecards, NTA has also released the final answer key, All India Rank (AIR), and percentile scores. The Session 1 result is crucial as it is used for engineering admissions and for determining eligibility for JEE Advanced 2026. Candidates are advised to regularly monitor official websites for live updates.
The JEE Main Result 2026 download link has been activated on the official JEE Main portal. Candidates needs their application number and date of birth to access the scorecard. The link will remain active for a limited period, so downloading and saving the result is strongly recommended.
JEE MAIN Result 2026 Download Link (Active)
NTA is expected to publish the final answer key either just before or along with the result. The result announcement will include percentile scores, ranks, and qualifying status. Any dropped questions, if applicable, will be reflected directly in the final score calculation.
Updated at 08: 25 PM, 16 Feb 2026
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 results were released by the NTA on 16 February. Candidates can now download their scorecards, check All India Rank (AIR), view final answer keys, and see their JEE Advanced qualification status at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
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National Testing Agency (NTA) has revised the Session 1 result announcement, moving it from February 12 to February 16, 2026. Although such postponements may cause anxiety among aspirants, the delay is primarily due to the finalisation of the answer key and score normalisation process. With over a lakh candidates appearing for the January session conducted between January 21 and 29, the results are highly anticipated.
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Candidates who wish to improve their percentile score or those who could not appear in Session 1 can apply for the April session. The best score from both sessions is considered for ranking and admission purposes.
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The examination was conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. Candidates answered multiple-choice and numerical value questions on designated computer systems at their assigned exam centres.
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For 2026, Session 1 of JEE Main was conducted between January 21 and January 29. The exam schedule was spread across several days due to the high number of applicants and limited CBT infrastructure availability.
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The JEE Main 2026 result, along with the final answer key, will be uploaded on the official NTA portals. Candidates must rely only on authentic sources to avoid misinformation or fake links circulating online. The final answer key will reflect any corrections made after reviewing objections.
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JEE Main scores are used for admission to:
BE / BTech
BArch
BPlanning
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Admissions are offered by:
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Since exams are held in multiple shifts, NTA uses a percentile-based normalisation method to ensure fairness and uniformity in evaluation.
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Scores obtained in JEE Main Session 1 are used for admission to premier institutions such as NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. These results also determine eligibility for JEE Advanced, making Session 1 a decisive stage for lakhs of engineering aspirants.
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Candidates can check and download their JEE Main Session 1 result online using their login credentials. The process is completely online and no hard copy will be sent by post.
Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in
Click on “JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result”
Enter application number and date of birth
Submit the details
Download and save the scorecard for future use
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The JEE Main scorecard will display important details such as subject-wise percentile scores, total percentile, All India Rank (AIR), and category rank. Candidates should carefully verify all personal and exam-related information mentioned on the scorecard. This document will be required during counselling and admission processes.
Updated at 00: 30 AM, 11 Feb 2026
As per official updates, the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result is scheduled to be released by February 12, 2026. While NTA has not confirmed the exact time, results are generally declared in the evening or late night hours. Candidates are advised to stay alert on result day to avoid website congestion.