JEE Mains result 2026 Date: Check when scorecards will be released on jeemain.nta.ac.in, steps to download, how to calculate final score, use it and more

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will announce the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main results on jeemain.nta.ac.in. According to a report in News Career, the NTA will declare the JEE Mains 2026 session 1 results on February 12 for admission to engineering, architecture and planning programmes. Candidates will be able to download the results through the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The preliminary schedule hints that the Session 2 results of JEE Mains might be declared by April 20 and the official scorecards will be released on the NTA websites.

JEE Mains result 2026: How to download

The JEE Mains Score Card 2026 is the official result document shared by NTA after each session of the exam. It includes your subject-wise marks, total score, percentile, and AIR. Follow these steps to download the JEE Main score card for 2026:

Visit the Official Website: Go to jeemain.nta.nic.in.


Locate the Result Link: On the homepage, find and click on the link labeled "JEE Main 2026 Result" or "View Score Card."

Enter Login Credentials: You'll be prompted to enter your application number and password. Ensure you have these details ready.

Submit and View Scorecard: After entering your credentials, click the "Submit" button. Your JEE Main 2026 scorecard will appear on the screen.

Download and Print: It's advisable to download and print a copy of your scorecard for future reference.

JEE Mains result 2026 date and time:

The results of JEE Mains result 2026 are expected to be out on February 12, as per the previous trends. However, the timing is not yet known.

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How to Calculate Your Score Using the Final JEE Main 2026 Answer Key

Match the Question ID and Answer ID in the final answer key with those in your response sheet.

The final key provides shift-wise and day-wise question IDs along with the correct answer IDs.

Marking scheme:

Correct match: +4 marks

Incorrect match: –1 mark

Unattempted question: 0 marks

Question marked as “dropped” in your shift: +4 marks

Using this method, you can estimate your probable raw score for JEE Main 2026 Session 1. The NTA will then convert this raw score into a percentile for the result. The official result will display only the percentile score, not the raw marks.

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NTA JEE Main Score Card 2026: Details mentioned

The NTA JEE Main scorecard includes the following details:

Application number

Candidate’s name

Guardian’s name

Category

Gender

Nationality

Subject-wise NTA score

These details are essential for the counselling and admission processes.

How to use your JEE Main 2026 scorecard

The JEE Main 2026 scorecard presents an NTA percentile score, an All India Rank (AIR), a category-wise rank, and an indication of subject-level performance.

-Check if you are among the top 2.5 lakh candidates eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2026, required for IIT admissions.

-Use your JEE Main 2026 percentile and All India Rank (AIR) while applying through JoSAA counselling for seats in NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs.

-Refer to your Category Rank (OBC, SC, ST, EWS, etc.) to understand your eligibility under reservation quotas.

-Many state engineering colleges accept JEE Main scores; use your scorecard during state counselling processes (such as Maharashtra, UP, Haryana, and others).

-Compare your rank with previous years’ cut-offs to shortlist colleges and branches where you have strong admission chances.

-Keep the scorecard as official proof of your performance for counselling, seat allotment, and final admission.