The National Testing Agency (NTA), in its recent official announcement, stated that the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 results of 68 candidates have been withheld pending further verification due to unfair means, practices or discrepancies in identity verification checks. This decision follows the declaration of the Session 1 result on 16 February 2026, which included scorecards for the majority of candidates at the official portal jeemain.nta.nic.in. While most examinees can view and download their scorecards, these 68 candidates will not see their results released until the outstanding issues are resolved.
Reasons Behind the Withholding Scores of 68 Candidates
According to the NTA’s press release, the withheld results stem from two key concerns:
- Unfair Means Practices: Candidates are suspected of resorting to prohibited actions during the exam or related processes.
- Identity Verification Issues: Discrepancies were found in verifying the candidates’ identities during document checks or exam protocols.
The agency has emphasised that maintaining the integrity and fairness of JEE Main 2026 is a priority, and strict scrutiny continues wherever irregularities are flagged.
What does this mean for Affected Candidates?
Candidates whose results have been withheld will likely receive communication from the NTA regarding further steps. They may be required to submit additional documents or respond to queries from the test authority before their scores are declared. For other students, the result process remains unaffected. Scorecards and percentile data continue to be accessible on jeemain.nta.nic.in and are essential for upcoming JEE Advanced eligibility and counselling registrations.
Broader Context: JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Assessment
The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 results marked the conclusion of the January engineering entrance examinations, with more than 13 lakh candidates participating. Most candidates have successfully downloaded their results and are moving towards counseling stages. The final ranks will be published after considering both Session 1 and Session 2 performances. The withholding of results for a small number of candidates underlines NTA’s commitment to fairness and standardisation in national-level exams, even as the broader result announcement continues.