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JEE Main Result 2026: NTA to Announce Session 1 Scores on February 16

Manish Kumar
Official NTA notice confirming JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result date as February 16.

JEE Main 2026 Result Update

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially confirmed that the JEE Main Result 2026 for Session 1 will be declared on February 16. This announcement brings clarity to lakhs of engineering aspirants who appeared for the entrance test in January. Candidates can access their scorecards and final merit list through the official NTA portals.

JEE Main Result 2026: NTA Shifts Declaration Date to February 16

The wait for over 12 lakh students is set to end as the National Testing Agency prepares to release the JEE Main Result 2026 this coming Monday. According to the latest notification issued by the NTA late last night, the results for the January session will now be available on February 16. This follows the completion of the objection window for provisional answer keys.

Previously, there was widespread speculation regarding an earlier release, but the agency has now solidified the timeline. Once the link is active, candidates must use their application number and date of birth to log in. The results will determine eligibility for the JEE Advanced and admissions to premier institutes like NITs and IIITs.

Final Answer Key and Evaluation Process

Before the scorecards are made public, the NTA is expected to upload the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Final Answer Key. The window to challenge the provisional key closed on February 6. Expert panels have since been reviewing these objections to ensure technical accuracy in the final percentile calculation.

Last year, the NTA dropped several questions from multiple shifts after valid student challenges. Any questions dropped this year will result in a marks adjustment for all candidates in that specific shift. This transparent process ensures that the JEE Main Result 2026 reflects a fair assessment of every student’s performance.

How to Check Your JEE Main Session 1 Scores

To ensure a smooth experience during the high-traffic result hour, students should follow these steps:

  1. Visit the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in or nta.ac.in.
  2. Locate the “JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Scorecard” link on the homepage.
  3. Enter your credentials, including the Application Number and Password/DOB.
  4. Verify the security captcha and click ‘Submit’.
  5. Download and print your result for future counseling rounds.

A Look Back at the January Session Exam

The Session 1 examination took place between January 21 and January 29, 2026. Conducted in computer-based mode across hundreds of cities, the exam saw high attendance. For the BE and BTech papers, held until January 28, the general consensus among experts was a ‘moderately difficult’ difficulty level.

Mathematics continued to be the most time-consuming section across most shifts, while Physics and Chemistry remained relatively balanced. These difficulty variations will be adjusted through the NTA’s normalization process to derive the final NTA score.

Admission Scope and Participating Institutes

The scores obtained in the JEE Main Result 2026 are the primary gateway for undergraduate admissions in India. This includes B.E., B.Tech, B.Arch, and B.Planning programs. Participating institutions include:

Students scoring in the top 2,50,000 ranks will qualify to appear for the JEE Advanced, which is the sole criteria for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).

Comparing Trends: 2025 vs 2026

In 2025, the January session results were announced slightly earlier, on February 11, following an exam cycle that ended on January 30. That year, the agency dropped 12 questions from the final evaluation. This year, the slight shift to February 16 suggests a more rigorous verification of the challenges submitted by students to maintain the integrity of the competitive rankings.

What Happens After the Result?

Immediately after the JEE Main Result 2026 is declared, the focus will shift to the registration for Session 2. While Session 1 gives students a chance to secure a seat early, many choose to appear again in April to improve their percentile. The best of the two scores will be considered for the final All India Rank (AIR) calculation.

Candidates are advised to keep their admit cards and login details ready. It is also recommended to regularly monitor the NTA website for any last-minute circulars regarding the download link.

Official Information Source: According to the details provided by the National Testing Agency (NTA). All candidates should refer only to official websites for their scorecards and cut-off marks.

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