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

Published: Sunday, February 15, 2026, 9:55 [IST]

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.

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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

Events	Details
Conducting Authority	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Name	JEE Main 2026 (Session 1)
Result Date	February 16, 2026
Official Website	jeemain.nta.nic.in
Mode of Result	Online Scorecard
Credentials Required	Application Number & Password

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.