NTA JEE Main Result 2026 — Session 1 Declared
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially declared the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 results on February 16, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the Joint Entrance Examination (Main) January session can now view and download their scorecards from the official JEE Main website: jeemain.nta.nic.in.
This result covers Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) — the session conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across centres nationwide and internationally.
Key Result Stats & Participation
- Over 13 lakh candidates registered for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 and appeared across multiple shifts.
- Attendance was reported to be above 96 %, indicating strong participation.
The JEE Main scorecards include:
- NTA percentile score
- All-India Rank (AIR)
- Subject-wise scores (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
- State/Category ranks
- Qualifying status for JEE Advanced 2026
How to Check Your JEE Main 2026 Result
Follow these steps to access your scorecard:
- Go to the official portal jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Click the “JEE Main 2026 Result – Session 1” link.
- Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth.
- Submit to view your scorecard and percentile.
- Download and save/print the scorecard for counselling and admissions.
Important: Only use official websites like jeemain.nta.nic.in or ntaresults.nic.in. Be wary of fake or misleading third-party links.
What the Result Means
For Candidates
- The result determines eligibility for JEE Advanced 2026, which is required for admission to Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
- It also forms the basis for admission to National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) and other centrally-funded engineering colleges through counselling.
Session 2 Expectations
NTA will conduct JEE Main 2026 Session 2 in April 2026, with results expected by April 20, 2026 for Paper 1 — followed by Paper 2 results later.
After both sessions, final cut-offs, combined All-India Ranks (AIR) and category-wise lists will be published based on the best of your scores from the two sessions.
Tips & Next Steps for Students
- Save digital and printed copies of your scorecard.
- Prepare for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam if qualified.
- Register for counselling — seats in NITs/IIITs/GFTIs depend on cut-offs published after both sessions of JEE Main.
Conclusion
The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 results mark a significant milestone for lakhs of engineering aspirants across India. With a strong performance across diverse regions and 12 students securing perfect percentile scores, this year’s result sets the tone for the next phase in the admission journey — from JEE Advanced to national counselling.