JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result Expected by 12 February 2026
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• Updated on 31 Jan, 2026, 8:52 PM, by Amrita Das
NTA has announced the schedule for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 provisional answer key and response sheet. The answer key challenge window will remain open from 04 February 2026 to 05 February 2026, while the final result is expected by 12 February 2026.
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 final result is expected to be declared by 12 February 2026. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has also announced the provisional answer key and response sheet schedule for candidates. The answer key challenge window will be open from 04 February 2026 to 05 February 2026 on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Answer Key Challenge Window Dates
NTA will release the provisional answer key along with candidate response sheets before the result announcement. Candidates who find discrepancies in the provisional key will be allowed to raise objections during the challenge period.
The official notice confirms that the answer key and response sheet challenge facility will be available only on 04 February 2026 and 05 February 2026. After the window closes, NTA will review all valid challenges and prepare the final answer key. A short overview of the schedule is provided below.
- Provisional Answer Key Release: Early February 2026
- Answer Key Challenge Window: 04 February 2026 to 05 February 2026
- Final Result Declaration: By 12 February 2026
- Official Website: jeemain.nta.nic.in
How to Download JEE Main Response Sheet and Answer Key?
Candidates will be able to check their recorded responses and the provisional answer key through the login portal. This process helps students calculate their expected scores before the final result. The steps below explain how to access the documents.
- Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Click on the Session 1 provisional answer key link
- Enter application number and password/date of birth
- View the response sheet and answer key PDF
- Download and save it for reference
JEE Main 2026 Result Date and Scorecard Details
The final result for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 is expected by 12 February 2026. The scorecard will include important details such as percentile score, subject-wise marks, and qualifying status.
The final result will be based on the revised answer key after addressing objections. NTA will also publish the final answer key along with the result. Candidates should note that the Session 1 result plays a key role in eligibility for JEE Advanced and admission processes for NITs, IIITs, and other participating institutes.
JEE Main Cutoff 2026 and Merit List Updates
Along with the result, NTA is expected to release category-wise cutoff percentiles. The cutoff will depend on factors such as number of candidates, exam difficulty level, and seat availability. The merit list will be prepared based on final scores. Qualified candidates can participate in JoSAA counselling for admission into undergraduate engineering programmes.
Important Instructions for Candidates
Candidates are advised to regularly check jeemain.nta.nic.in for official updates. Any notification related to answer key objections, final scorecards, and counselling schedule will be issued only through the official portal. JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result will be a crucial milestone for lakhs of engineering aspirants across India.
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