The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to declare the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 results by 12 February 2026, with strong indications that the official result link has already been generated and may go live soon on the JEE Main portal.
JEE Main 2026 Result Link Status and Expected Release
According to recent reports and live updates, NTA has generated the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result link on jeemain.nta.nic.in ahead of the official release date. Candidates will be able to log in using their application number and password/date of birth to download their scorecards once the link is activated — expected on or before 12 February 2026. Official scorecards will show critical details such as total NTA score, percentile ranks, subject-wise marks, and qualifying status. Eligible students can use these scorecards for further admission processes and ranking purposes.
JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key and Cut-Off Expectations
Alongside the result link, NTA is also expected to publish the final answer key for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 before or during the result announcement. Once finalized, the answer key will be used to calculate accurate scores and help determine category-wise cut-offs. The anticipated cut-off marks will guide eligibility for further steps such as JoSAA counselling and admission into engineering institutes across India. Generally, qualifying percentiles vary by category and are released with the official results.
How to Check JEE Main 2026 Scorecard?
Candidates should follow these steps to access their JEE Main 2026 Session 1 scorecards once the result is released:
- Visit the official portal: jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the active JEE Main Session 1 result link.
- Enter application number and date of birth/password.
- Submit details to view and download the scorecard.
This scorecard will serve as an essential document for further admission stages, including counselling and college selection.
What Candidates Should Do Now?
While waiting for the result link to go live, students are advised to:
- Keep their login credentials ready (application number and password/DOB).
- Regularly refresh the official JEE Main websites for the activation update.
- Avoid unofficial result portals to prevent misinformation.
Stay tuned for confirmation once NTA activates the result link and releases the official scorecards on 12 February 2026.