JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result by 16 February 2026 on jeemain.nta.nic.in.

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result by 16 February at NTA as the National Testing Agency (NTA) has confirmed the revised timeline for the scorecard release. Candidates will be able to access the result online through the official website. The result will include percentile scores, All India Rank and qualifying status.

JEE Main 2026 Result Date and Official Website

The National Testing Agency will declare the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result by 16 February 2026. The result link will be activated on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates must keep their application number and password or date of birth ready to log in and download the scorecard. The result will be available only in online mode and no hard copy will be sent. The scorecard will mention the following details: Before checking the result, candidates should verify the information carefully. The scorecard will include subject-wise performance and overall qualifying status.

• Candidate’s name and roll number
• NTA percentile score (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
• Total percentile score
• All India Rank (AIR)
• Qualification status for JEE Advanced 2026

JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key and Percentile Calculation

NTA is also expected to release the final answer key along with or before the result declaration. The percentile score is calculated based on the relative performance of candidates across different shifts. The normalisation process ensures fairness as the exam is conducted in multiple sessions. The best percentile score among the sessions will be considered for preparing the final merit list.

JEE Main 2026 Cut-off and Counselling Process

After the result announcement, NTA will release the JEE Main 2026 cut-off percentile for eligibility to appear in JEE Advanced 2026. The category-wise qualifying marks will be published officially. Qualified candidates will be eligible to participate in the JoSAA counselling 2026 process for admission to:

The counselling process will begin after the declaration of JEE Advanced results. Admissions will be granted based on rank, category, seat availability and choice preferences.

• National Institutes of Technology (NITs)
• Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs)
• Government Funded Technical Institutions (GFTIs)
• Other participating institutes

Candidates are advised to regularly check jeemain.nta.nic.in for official notifications regarding result updates, cut-off announcements and counselling schedules.