JEE Main 2026 Result Date: NTA to release scorecards on jeemain.nta.nic.in soon; how to check answer key, login details needed, expected cutoff and more

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has postponed the JEE Main 2026 result release date to February 16. The authority will announce the JEE Main session 1 result next week, and candidates can find the JEE Mains result 2026 link on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Only the top 2.5 lakh candidates in JEE Main 2026 Session 1 will qualify to appear for JEE Advanced 2026, as per previous admission rules.

JEE Main 2026 Result Date and Time

The result of JEE Main 2026 has been postponed, and the reason is not known yet. Before releasing the final scorecards, NTA will release the final answer key. The NTA will upload the JEE Main 2026 results and cut-off on their official websites —nta.ac.in and jeemain.nta.nic.in.

NTA is going to release the final answer key for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 by tomorrow morning. The JEE Main Session 1 result is going to be declared later in the evening on the same day, according to a report in Times of India.


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JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Results: How to check final answer key and result

You can check the final answer key and result for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 using these simple steps:

Visit the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Click on the link for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 final answer key or result, as available.

Enter your application number and date of birth or password.

Click on the submit button.

The final answer key or result will appear on the screen.

Download the PDF and save a copy for future reference.

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Results: Login details required to check scorecard

To download the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 scorecard, candidates will need their application number and date of birth or password. Candidates should remember that the final answer key and result will be available only on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Students are advised to avoid unofficial links.

JEE Main 2026 Result: Expected Cut-off Range for General Category

Based on past trends, general category candidates may need approximately 90–100 marks out of 300 to qualify for JEE Advanced. This score range generally corresponds to a percentile of around 93–95 or higher, depending on overall performance and normalisation.

JEE Main Result 2026: Seat allocation process and admission procedure

Admission will be offered to candidates based on their preferences and All India Ranks in JEE (Main) – 2026 through a Seat Allocation Process to be announced later by CSAB/JoSAA. Verification of all relevant documents—supporting identity, date of birth, qualifying examination, state of eligibility, category, and disability (if applicable)—will be conducted during the Seat Allocation/Admission process. Candidates who fail to present the required authentic documents may not be considered for admission.

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JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Results: How to calculate expected raw score

Once the final answer key is released, candidates can estimate their raw score using the marking scheme. Four marks are awarded for each correct answer, while one mark is deducted for incorrect multiple-choice questions.