JEE MAIN Result 2026 New Date By NTA, Check Changed Date

JEE MAIN Result 2026 New Date: National Testing Agency has officially revised the Session 1 result date, shifting it from February 12 to February 16, 2026. While delays often raise concern among students, this change is mainly linked to final answer key processing and normalization. With over lakh candidates appearing in January session exams held from January 21 to 29, the result holds immense importance. In this article, we break down everything you need to know — new result date, download process, percentile calculation, marking scheme, tie-breaking rules, and key schedules.

JEE MAIN Result 2026 New Date By NTA

NTA has confirmed that the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result will now be declared by February 16, 2026. The result will be available only in online mode. Students must log in using their application number and date of birth/password. The final answer key is expected before or along with the result declaration. Cut-off marks for JEE Advanced eligibility will also be announced.

Link to Download JEE MAIN Result 2026 PDF

The result PDF and individual scorecards will be available on the official website. Candidates must download and save their scorecards for counselling and admission purposes. The link will be activated immediately after the result announcement.

Direct Link to Download JEE Main January Session Results (Available soon)

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result: Key Highlights

The Session 1 result will be accessible only through the official portal — jeemain.nta.nic.in. No offline scorecards will be issued.

The result will include:

• Candidate’s Name

• Application Number

• Roll Number

• Subject-wise Scores

• Total NTA Score

• Percentile Score

• All India Rank (AIR)
  
  

JEE Main 2026 Result: Important Dates and Schedule for Session 1

Understanding the timeline helps candidates stay prepared for the next steps.

• JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam: January 21, 22, 23, 24, 28 and 29

• Provisional Answer Key Release: February 4, 2026

• Answer Key Challenge Window: February 4 to February 6, 2026

• Result Declaration: By February 16, 2026

• Scorecard Availability: Immediately after result
  
  

How to Download JEE Main Scorecard 2026 from NTA Website

Candidates must keep login details ready before checking their results.

Step-by-Step Process:

1. Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in

2. Click on “JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Results.”

3. Enter Application Number and Date of Birth.

4. Fill the security CAPTCHA code.

5. Click submit to view your scorecard.

6. Download and print multiple copies for future use.
   
   

How to Calculate NTA Percentile Score in JEE Main 2026

Many students confuse marks with percentile. NTA uses a normalization method to ensure fairness across multiple shifts.

Formula:

Percentile Score = (Number of candidates with raw score ≤ your score / Total candidates in the session) × 100

This means your percentile reflects your relative performance compared to others in the same shift. Due to normalization, two students with similar marks in different shifts may receive slightly different percentiles.

Marking Scheme and Tie-Breaking Rules for JEE MAIN 2026 Results

Marking Scheme:

• Correct Answer: +4 marks

• Incorrect Answer: -1 mark

• Unattempted Question: 0 marks

• Numerical Questions: -1 for incorrect answer
  
  

Tie-Breaking Criteria:

If candidates score the same total NTA score:

1. Higher NTA Score in Mathematics

2. Higher NTA Score in Physics

3. Higher NTA Score in Chemistry

4. Lower proportion of negative responses

5. If tie persists, same rank may be assigned