JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result Likely Tonight as the National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to publish the final answer key shortly. The Session 1 result is also likely to be declared later today. Candidates will be able to check their scorecards on the official portals once activated.
JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key and Result Details
The objection window for the provisional answer key closed on 6 February 2026. After reviewing the challenges submitted by candidates, the NTA is set to release the final answer key. Typically, the final answer key is published either shortly before or along with the declaration of results. Once announced, candidates can access their results and cut-off marks on the official websites:
- nta.ac.in
- jeemain.nta.nic.in
The result will include subject-wise scores, total percentile, and All India Rank details. The JEE Main 2026 cut-off will determine eligibility for JEE Advanced 2026 and admission to participating institutes.
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam Dates and Schedule
The January session examination was conducted in computer-based mode over multiple days. The test was held from 21 January 2026 to 29 January 2026 in two shifts daily. The shift timings were as follows:
- Morning Shift: 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
- Afternoon Shift: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
For BE and BTech papers, the exam took place between 21 January 2026 and 28 January 2026. According to initial feedback from candidates and subject experts, the overall difficulty level was moderate, although variations were observed across different shifts and subjects.
JEE Main 2026 Scores for Admission and Counselling
The JEE Main 2026 scores will be used for admission to undergraduate programmes such as BE, BTech, BArch, and BPlanning at government-funded technical institutions, National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and other participating institutions. Following the declaration of results, qualified candidates will be eligible to participate in the centralised counselling process for seat allocation. Details regarding counselling registration, seat matrix, and participating institutes are expected to be announced separately. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official websites for updates regarding the final answer key, result declaration, April session application form, and further admission notifications.