JEE Main 2026 Result Date and Time: NTA to release JEE Mains Session 1 result and answer key on jeemain.nta.nic.in, check steps to download, expected cut-off and more

The results of JEE Mains Session 1 2026 will be released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on February 12, Thursday. The NTA will upload the JEE Main 2026 results and cut-off on their official websites —nta.ac.in and jeemain.nta.nic.in. Students will then be able to check and download their scorecards from the official website: jeemain.nta.ac.in. The answer key will be final and no further challenges will be allowed.

The JEE Main scores will be used for admission to undergraduate engineering (BE/BTech), architecture (BArch), and planning (BPlanning) programmes at participating government and private institutions across the country. JEE Main Session 1 scores are considered for admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs across the country. Beyond college admissions, these results also determine eligibility for JEE Advanced, making the Session 1 outcome crucial for engineering aspirants nationwide.

JEE Mains results: Date and Time

The National Testing Agency, NTA will release JEE Main 2026 Answer Key on February 12, Thursday. As of now, the timing of the result is not known.


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JEE Mains Session 1 Exam result: How to download?

Candidates can download the results of JEE Mains Session 1 2026 by following these steps:

Visit the official website jeemain.nta.ac.in.

On the homepage, click on "Result For JEE Main Session 1" under "Candidate Activity board".

Enter your application number and password.

Your result and score will be displayed on the screen.

Download and save your result for future reference.

The provisional answer key was released on February 4 and objections were invited till February 5, 2026.

JEE Main 2026 answer key: Expected cut-off range for general category

Based on previous trends, candidates from the general category may require around 90–100 marks out of 300 to qualify for JEE Advanced. This range typically aligns with a percentile of approximately 93–95 or above, depending on overall performance and the normalisation process.

JEE Main 2026 Result: Key Information Printed on the Final Answer Key

The final answer of key of JEE Main 2026 will include essential details such as the exam date and time, question ID, correct answer ID, and notes on any dropped questions. Candidates should review this information carefully to accurately compare it with their individual response sheets.

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JEE Main 2025 Session 1 answer key: When to Expect Official Scorecards

The Session 1 results are expected to be announced by February 12. Once released, candidates can download their scorecards online. The scorecard will display NTA percentile scores calculated from raw marks after the final answer key is published.