The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to declare the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result today, February 16, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the January session of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main can access their scorecards once the result link is activated on the official website.
The result announcement comes after the completion of the evaluation process and final answer key review.
📌 Where To Check JEE Main 2026 Result?
Candidates will be able to download their scorecards from the official website:
👉 jeemain.nta.nic.in
Students are advised to keep their login credentials ready to avoid last-minute delays.
📝 How To Download JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Scorecard
Follow these steps:
- Visit the official website – jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Click on the link titled “JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Scorecard”
- Enter your Application Number
- Enter your Date of Birth or Password
- Click on Submit
- View and download the scorecard
- Take a printout for future reference
📊 Details Mentioned on the Scorecard
The JEE Main 2026 scorecard will include:
- Subject-wise percentile scores
- Overall percentile score
- All India Rank (AIR)
- Category rank
- Qualification status for JEE Advanced (if applicable)
Candidates are advised to carefully verify all the details mentioned on the scorecard after downloading it.
📈 Cut-Off and Admission Process
The official category-wise cut-off for JEE Main 2026 will be finalized after both examination sessions are completed.
Candidates meeting the qualifying percentile will be eligible to participate in the JoSAA counselling process for admission into:
- National Institutes of Technology (NITs)
- Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs)
- Other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs)
Eligibility for JEE Advanced 2026 will depend on the candidate’s rank and overall percentile in JEE Main. Only those who meet the prescribed cut-off will be permitted to register for the advanced stage.
🎯 What Students Should Do Now
- Keep login credentials ready
- Regularly check the official website
- Download and verify the scorecard immediately after release
- Start preparing documents required for counselling
With lakhs of aspirants awaiting their results, the competition remains intense, and students are advised to stay calm and follow official updates carefully.
