JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result to Be Released on February 16

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is scheduled to release the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result on February 16, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the examination will be able to access their scorecards on the official website - jeemain.nta.nic.in.

JEE Main Session 1 Result 2026 on February 16; Check Download Link

The Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main) is a national-level entrance test conducted for admission to undergraduate engineering programs (B.E./B.Tech) at NITs, IIITs, and other centrally funded technical institutions, and also serves as an eligibility test for JEE Advanced.

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 - Key Highlights

Along with the results, NTA will also release the category-wise cut-off marks required to qualify for JEE Advanced 2026.

How to Download JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result?

Candidates can follow these steps:

1. Visit the official website - jeemain.nta.nic.in

2. Click on the "JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result" link

3. Enter Application Number and Password

4. Submit the login details

5. View the scorecard displayed on the screen

6. Download and take a printout for future reference

Candidates are advised to keep their login credentials ready to avoid delays.

Details Mentioned on JEE Main Scorecard

The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 scorecard will include:

• Candidate's Name
• Roll Number
• Application Number
• Subject-wise Percentile (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
• Total NTA Score
• All India Rank (AIR)
• Category Rank
• Qualifying Status for JEE Advanced

Students must carefully verify all details and report discrepancies, if any.

JEE Main 2026 Cut-Off Marks

Along with the result, NTA will publish:

• Overall qualifying cut-off
• Category-wise cut-off (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS)
• Eligibility threshold for JEE Advanced

The cut-off marks depend on factors such as difficulty level, number of candidates, and overall performance.

Re-Evaluation & Rechecking Process

NTA does not generally provide a traditional re-evaluation process for JEE Main answer sheets, as the exam is conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode and evaluated through a standardized digital system.

However:

• A provisional answer key is released prior to result declaration.
• Candidates are allowed to raise objections during the answer key challenge window by paying a prescribed fee per question.
• After reviewing objections, NTA releases the final answer key.
• Results are prepared based on the final answer key.

Once the result is declared, requests for rechecking or re-evaluation are typically not entertained.

What After JEE Main Session 1 Result?

After the Session 1 result:

• Candidates can appear for Session 2 (if registered) to improve scores.
• Best of the two session scores will be considered for ranking.
• Qualified candidates can apply for JEE Advanced 2026.
• JoSAA counselling process will begin for seat allocation in NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.

Conclusion

The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result, scheduled for February 16, 2026, is a crucial milestone for engineering aspirants across India. Students should download their scorecards promptly and review the cut-off marks to assess eligibility for further admission processes.