JEE Main Result 2026 Declared: Session 1 Scorecard, Toppers List, Cutoff & Final Answer Key

JEE Main result 2026 has been released by the National Testing Agency. Students waiting for the JEE Main Result 2026 can now check their results. The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result was declared on 16 February 2026, along with JEE Mains session 1 topper list. Earlier, the schedule was to release the results on 12 February, along with the JEE Main final answer key. According to the statistics released by NTA, 3,55,293 candidates registered for the JEE Mains exam 2026 and 3,04,653 appeared. A total of 12 candidates secured 100 percentile in JEE Main exam 2026.

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The new result date was delayed by NTA. Candidates can check their scores online on the official website. 

JEE Mains answer key was released a few days ago and candidates also had an opportunity to raise objections. JEE Main final answer key has been released after the review of valid objections. JEE Main results 2026 were based on the final answer key only. JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Registrations are underway.

Must Read: JEE Main 2026 Exam Schedule Out

NTA JEE Main 2026 Result Link

NTA generated the JEE Main result link on 11 February, but it was not active. NTA delayed the result after generating the result link. The link then showed an error on login. It confused lakhs of students. But as the result link is active now, the candidates can check their marks and percentile.

JEE Main 2026 Toppers

NTA has released the list of toppers state-wise and category-wise. Here are the top 12 scorers who got 100 percentile in JEE Mains 2026 paper 1.

1. Shreyas Mishra - Delhi (NCT)
2. Narendrababu Gari Mahith - Andhra Pradesh
3. Shubham Kumar - Bihar
4. Kabeer Chhillar - Rajasthan
5. Chiranjib Kar - Rajasthan
6. Bhavesh Patra - Odisha
7. Anay Jain - Haryana
8. Arnav Gautam - Rajasthan
9. Pasala Mohith - Andhra Pradesh
10. Madhav Viradiya - Maharashtra
11. Purohit Nimay - Gujarat
12. Vivan Sharad Mahiswari - Telangana

NTA Score in JEE Main

• NTA Score is the percentile score given in the JEE Main result.
• It is not the raw marks but a normalised score.
• JEE Main is held in different sessions. Therefore, normalisation is required.
• What percentile shows: how many students scored less than or equal to you.

JEE Main Result 2026: Old Date vs New Date

Here’s a quick comparison for students:

Where to Check JEE Main Result 2026

Candidates can access their JEE Mains scorecards on:

• nta.ac.in
• jeemain.nta.nic.in

Must Read: JEE Main 2026 January 21 Shift 1 Paper Rated Moderate to Tough

JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key Out

NTA has published the JEE Main 2026 final answer key before declaring the result. The final key is released after the review of objections on provisional ones. 

Here’s what happened:

• Provisional answer key was released earlier.
• Students raised objections.
• The challenge window closed on 6 February.
• NTA reviewed all challenges.
• Final answer key was published before JEE Main results.

How to Download JEE Mains 2026 Result PDF

Once released, follow these steps to download your JEE Main scorecard:

1. Go to jeemain.nta.nic.in
2. Click on JEE Mains 2026 Result 
3. Enter your Application Number and Password/Date of Birth
4. Fill the CAPTCHA code
5. Click on Submit
6. Your result will appear on the screen
7. Download the scorecard PDF and save it

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam Highlights

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam was held in January.

Exam Schedule

• Exam dates: 21 to 29 January 
• Mode: Computer-based test (CBT)
• Shifts:
• • Morning: 9 AM to 12 Noon
  • Afternoon: 3 PM to 6 PM

How JEE Main Result 2026 Scores Will Be Used

JEE Main Result 2026 scores are important for undergraduate admissions:

• BE/BTech
• BArch
• BPlanning

No Re-checking or Re-evaluation Allowed

After NTA released the JEE Main 2026 result, it was final, meaning no rechecking will be allowed. Important update for students:

• No re-evaluation after JEE Main result 2026
• No re-checking
• No correspondence will be entertained

JEE Main Cut Off 2026: Expected Qualifying Percentile (Category-Wise)

Many channels report JEE Main 2026 expected cutoff:

Qualified students will be eligible for JEE Advanced 2026.

Must Check: JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam Dates

Final Answer Key and Cutoff Trends After Result

The final JEE Main 2026 percentile depends on:

• Overall performance of candidates
• Normalisation process
• Total number of test-takers

What Rank Is Needed for CSE in IITs?

What you need to get into top institutes like IITs:

Why JEE Main Result 2026 Is Important

The JEE Mains 2026 results are pivotal because:

• Your eligibility for JEE Advanced 2026 depends on it.
• It is needed for JoSAA counselling.
• It helps admission in:
• • IITs
  • NITs
  • IIITs
  • GFTIs

JEE Main Result 2026 Date and Time Live Updates: What Students Should Do

JEE Main 2026 result declared on 16 February 2026. Students should:

• Keep checking official website.
• Follow NTA notifications.
• Download the final answer key.

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Frequently Asked Questions 

Ques: When is the final answer key expected?

Ans: The provisional answer key and candidate response sheets were out a few days after the exam. Now the objection window has been closed on 6 February. NTA has reviewed challenges. JEE Main final answer key is out now. The result was out on 16 Feb 2026. 

Ques: When will NTA release the JEE Main final answer key?

Ans: The final key is released before the JEE Main 2026 results. It is now available on the official portal. 

Ques: When can I expect JEE Main 2026 results for session 1?

Ans: Earlier, NTA has notified that it is going to release JEE Main session 1 exam results on 12 February 2026. But on 11 February, NTA notified that the result will now be declared on 16 February 2026. The authority has published the final answer key then the result announcement was made.

Ques: Has NTA delayed the JEE Main 2026 results?

Ans: Yes. As per the JEE Main result 2026 live updates, NTA delayed the JEE Main results. There was no confirmed reason for this delay. The JEE Main result new date was 16 February 2026.