The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result for paper 1 has been released on 16th February 2026, on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. The JEE Main Result has been released in the form of a Scorecard PDF Form as per the revised marks and normalisation.
To check the result, you should log in by using the Application Number and password to download the scorecard PDF.
Along with the JEE Main Result, the NTA has also released the topper list, which includes the state-wise toppers, gender-wise toppers & list of candidates registered and appeared in the exam.
- According to the topper list, 12 candidates scored a perfect 100th percentile in the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 B.E./B.Tech Exam.
- The SHREYAS MISHRA from Delhi, NARENDRABABU GARI MAHITH from Andhra Pradesh & SHUBHAM KUMAR from Bihar are the top scorers for JEE Main 2026.
- The JEE Main Scorecard will include the overall and subject-wise NTA Percentiles, total marks, and qualifying status for JoSAA Counselling & Admissions.
- The Result will include the percentile scores, whereas the AIR and category ranks will be released after session 2.
Source: JEE Main Official Website
The Top 2.5 lakh candidates of different categories will qualify for JEE Advanced 2026.
Around 13,00,368 candidates appeared for JEE Main 2026 Session 1, with an attendance rate of 96.24%, competing for 45,000+ seats in NITs, IIITs and GFTIs by JoSAA counselling.
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Key Summary
In this Article, we have discussed the JEE Main Result 2026, including the Scorecard & AIR.
- You will not get the JEE Main score card dispatched; you can download it only from the official website.
- No revaluation/rechecking of JEE Main 2026 results is allowed.
- All India Rank will be declared after conducting JEE Main 2026 Session 2.
- For NITs, IIITs, CFTIs, and SFIs, only the All India Rank will be considered for admissions.
- What is JEE Main Result 2026?
- JEE Main Result 2026 Date
- JEE Main Result Dates 2026
- How to Check JEE Main Result 2026
- JEE Main Result 2026: Score Card
- JEE Main Result 2026: Score Calculation
- JEE Main Result Statistics
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- JEE Main Result 2026: Cutoff
- JEE Main Result 2026 FAQ
What is JEE Main Result 2026?
The JEE Main Result is the official performance record, which is issued by NTA, for calculating candidates' scores across different shifts, by using a percentile-based normalisation formula.
The JEE Main Result has been released on 16th February 2026, in the form of a scorecard, which is used not only for NIT, IIIT and GFTI admissions but also by several state and private universities that accept JEE Main scores for BTech admissions.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam name | JEE Main 2026 |
| Conducting body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Result mode | Online scorecard |
| Session 1 result date | By Feb 16, 2026 (Out) |
| Final combined result | April 2026 |
| Details in the result | Subject-wise percentile, overall percentile, and qualifying status |
| AIR availability | After Session 2 only |
| Login credentials | Application number + DOB/Password |
| Official website | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
| Used for | JEE Advanced eligibility & JoSAA admissions |
JEE Main Result 2026 Date
The JEE Main Result 2026 will be released by 12th February, including the subject-wise and overall percentile scores.
| Event | Date (Expected) | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Final Answer Key Release | 16th Feb 2026 (Out) | Available on jeemain.nta.nic.in |
| Session 1 Result Declaration | Feb 16, 2026 (OUT) | Scorecard with subject-wise & overall percentiles |
| Session 2 Registration | Till Feb 25, 2026 | Candidates can register for an improvement attempt |
| Session 2 Exam | Apr 2–9, 2026 | Exam for candidates seeking better scores |
| Final Combined Result | Apr 20, 2026 | Includes AIR, category-wise cut-offs & JEE Advanced eligibility |
Source: JEE Main Information Bulletin
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Ques. How long after the exam is the JEE Main answer key released?
Ans. The provisional answer key for the JEE Main exam is released approximately 3–4 days after the exam, followed by a 2–3 day objection window. The final answer key is then published shortly before the JEE Main result declaration.
Ques. How to check the JEE Main result if I forgot my password?
Ans. In case you forgot your password for JEE Main 2026, you can retrieve the password and check your result. You can follow the steps listed below to retrieve your password.
- On the login page, click on the “Forgot Password” link.
- Select one of the options available to reset your password.
- Reset your password and go to the login page again.
- Enter and submit your credentials, and the result will be displayed on the screen.
How to Check JEE Main Result 2026
As the JEE Main result is released, you can check your JEE Main result at jeemain.nta.nic.in. You can follow the steps listed below to check the JEE Main result 2026.
- Visit the official JEE Main 2026 website.
- On the official website, click on the JEE Main result link.
- A login page will open, and you must enter Application Number, Password, and Security Pin.
- Once you click on the Login tab, the JEE Main result will be displayed on the screen.
- You can take a printout of the JEE Main result for future reference.
JEE Main Result 2026: Score Card
NTA releases JEE Main result in the form of JEE Main scorecard. You can use the JEE Main scorecard document for admission to various NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. Details mentioned on JEE Main scorecard are listed below.
- JEE Main scorecard includes your personal details, such as candidate name, application/roll number, state of eligibility, category, and nationality.
- It includes your JEE Main subject-wise scores and the total scores for Session 1 and Session 2.
- It also mentions your JEE Main rank based on your scores.
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Ques. How many candidates appeared in JEE Main 2026 Session 1?
Ans. In JEE Main 2026 Session 1, the highest number of candidates appeared and registered for Session 1. With the help of the number of candidates who appeared, you can have an estimation of the competition level and percentile-to-rank trends for admissions.
| Particular | Data (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Candidates registered (Session 1) | 13.5 lakh |
| Candidates appeared | 13,00,368 |
| Attendance rate | 96.26% |
| Seats via JoSAA (NIT+IIIT+GFTI) | 45,000+ |
Ques. How to check category-wise cutoff in JEE Main 2026 results?
Ans. The JEE Main Category-wise cutoff will determine the eligibility for JEE Advanced 2026 and this will vary each year as per the difficulty level and candidate’s performance. It is released along with the final combined result after Session 2 on the EE Main 2026 result PDF/notice.
JEE Main Expected Cutoff (Advanced Eligibility)
| Category | Expected Percentile |
|---|---|
| General | 90–93 |
| OBC-NCL | 73–82 |
| EWS | 70–78 |
| SC | 45–55 |
| ST | 40–50 |
Ques. Can I use my JEE Main score card 2026 for admission in next academic year?
Ans. No, JEE Main score cards are valid only for admission in same academic session. You can not use JEE Main scorecard for admission to the next academic session.
JEE Main Result 2026: Score Calculation
JEE Main 2026 raw scores are calculated based on the JEE Main exam pattern. JEE Main raw score is converted into percentile scores after applying normalization.
- After calculating raw scores, normalization is applied to ensure fairness across various JEE Main shifts.
- After the normalization process, JEE Main percentile scores are calculated based on which the JEE Main rank is decided.
JEE Main Raw Score Calculation
JEE Main raw score is calculated based on JEE Main marking scheme as discussed below.
- For each correct answer, you will get 4 marks.
- For each incorrect answer, you will get -1 mark deducted from your overall score.
- No negative marking is applicable for unattempted questions.
Source:@jeemain.nta.nic.in
Subject-wise JEE Main score calculation is mentioned in the table below.
| Section | Total Questions | Marks per Question | Negative Marking | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 25 | +4 | –1 | 100 |
| Chemistry | 25 | +4 | –1 | 100 |
| Mathematics | 25 | +4 | –1 | 100 |
| Total | 75 | +4 | –1 | 300 |
Source:@jeemain.nta.nic.in
JEE Main Normalization and Percentile Calculation
NTA conducts JEE Main 2026 in different shifts of varying difficulty levels. Due to this, some candidates may end up attempting a relatively tougher set of questions as compared to other shifts. Such candidates are likely to get lower marks than other candidates.
- To ensure fairness across shifts of varying difficulty levels, a normalization procedure based on the percentile score will be applied.
- Raw score is converted into a percentile score ranging from 100 to 0, indicating Shift-wise relative performance of candidates.
- It indicates the percentage of candidates scoring scored EQUAL TO OR BELOW a particular candidate in that shift.
JEE Main 2026 percentile score is calculated using the following formula.
Percentile = 100 x M/N
Where
- “M” is Number of candidates appeared in the ‘Shift’ with a raw score EQUAL TO OR LESS than the candidate.
- “N" is the total number of candidates who appeared in the ‘Shift’.
Source:@jeemain.nta.nic.in
Also Check: Calculate Your Scores using Free Collegedunia JEE Main Score Calculator
Ques. Will JEE Main 2026 results show subject-wise percentiles?
Ans. Yes, JEE Main Scorecard will include the candidate’s performance across all subjects.
- This will help the candidate to identify their strengths and if they want to attempt Session 2 for improvement.
- Overall percentile is calculated from subject percentiles. The Colleges consider overall percentile/rank, not individual subjects.
Ques. Will JEE Main 2026 results include All India Rank (AIR) or only percentile?
Ans. The JEE Main Session 1 Result includes the percentile scores, the final rank will be released after both the sessions will be conducted. This will ensure fairness by considering the best attempt.
JEE Main Rank availability
| Result stage | Rank details |
|---|---|
| Session 1 result | Percentile only |
| Final result (April) | AIR + category rank |
| JEE Advanced eligibility | After final result |
JEE Main Result Statistics
JEE Main percentile scores depend on the number of candidates appearing for each shift of the examination. Result statistics for JEE Main 2026 are yet to be released. However, you can check JEE Main statistics from the table below.
| Particulars | Number of Candidates (2026) | Number of Candidates (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Number of Candidates Qualified | To be Updated | 2,50,236 |
| Number of Candidates Registered in Session 1 | To be Updated | 13,11,544 |
| Number of Candidates Appeared in Session 1 | To be Updated | 12,58,136 |
| Number of Candidates Registered in Session 2 | To be Updated | 10,61,840 |
| Number of Candidates Appeared in Session 2 | To be Updated | 9,92,350 |
| Number of Unique Registered Candidates | To be Updated | 15,39,848 |
| Number of Unique Appeared Candidates | To be Updated | 14,75,103 |
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JEE Main Result 2026: Marks vs Percentile
“MathonGo” on youtube shared JEE Main marks vs percentile based on an analysis of past years marks vs percentile.
- 99 percentile score is likely to translate to around 148 to 200 marks.
- If you score between 127 and 177, your JEE Main percentile score is likely to be 98.
- 120 marks in JEE Main 2026 are likely to translate to around 97.5 percentile.
- 93 and 95 percentile scores in JEE Main 2026 are likely to be around 85-127 and 96-142 marks.
What is the expected safe score for 99 percentile in JEE Main?
“Vedantu JEE Made Ejee” tutor Harsh Sir shared an analysis for expected JEE Main safe score for 99 percentile. He performed his analysis considering the total number of candidates as 1444572.
As per Harsh Sir, this year, number of candidates is likely to be 1.5 lakh more than last year. He said, “higher number of candidates means the JEE Main cutoff will rise as the number of seats is fixed (around 2,50,000).”
| Year | Marks for 99 Percentile (2026) | Marks for 99 Percentile (2025) | Marks for 99 Percentile (2024) | Marks for 99 Percentile (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 160-210 | 148-200 | 156-235 | 155-189 |
| Physics | 60-85 | 64-89 | 71-87 | 70-89 |
| Chemistry | 70-80 | 62-76 | 58-85 | 46-70 |
| Mathematics | 45-60 | 39-54 | 35-75 | 33-55 |
You can go through the table below to check the expected JEE Main safe score for various categories.
| Category | JEE Main Safe Score 2026 |
|---|---|
| General | Check Here |
| OBC | Check Here |
| ST | Check Here |
| PwD | Check Here |
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Ques. What is the exact time for JEE Main Session 1 Result 2026 on Feb 12?
Ans. For JEE Main Result, NTA has confirmed the result date of 12th feb 2026, but the exact time is not released. Candidates should track the official website throughout the day.
| Event | Time (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Final answer key | Before result |
| Result release date | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Expected time window | Anytime on result day |
| Scorecard download | After link activation |
Ques. What are the expected toppers’ marks and percentiles in JEE Main 2026?
Ans. The Score of JEE Main Toppers will show the exam difficulty and help estimate percentile-to-marks trends. In last few years, multiple candidates score a perfect percentile.
| Percentile | Expected Marks |
|---|---|
| 100 percentile | 285–300 |
| 99.9 percentile | 260–280 |
| 99.5 percentile | 230–250 |
| 99 percentile | 200–220 |
JEE Main Result 2026: Cutoff
JEE Main cutoff 2026 is released by NTA on the official website. Once released, you can check the JEE Main qualifying cutoff 2026 for each category and the total number of candidates who qualified the examination.
JEE Main Cutoff for NITs, and other participating institutes will be released by JoSAA after each round of counselling. “RankBoost - Shubham Kumar” has prepared an analysis of JEE Main 2026 category-wise cutoff on YouTube as discussed below.
- This year, JEE Main qualifying cutoff 2026 is likely to range from 94-100 for the general category.
- For EWS and OBC categories, JEE Main qualifying cutoff is likely to range from 81.5-90 and 80-85 percentile respectively.
- SC candidates can expect 61.5-70 percentile to be the JEE Main qualifying cutoff 2026
- For ST Candidates, the expected JEE Main cutoff 2026 is 48-65.
| Category | JEE Main Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| General | 94-100 |
| EWS | 81.5-90 |
| OBC | 80-85 |
| SC | 61.5-70 |
| ST | 48-65 |
JEE Main Cutoff 2026 for NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs
You can go through the table below to check the JEE Main 2026 cutoff for NITs, IIITs and GFTIs.
| Institute Type | JEE Main Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| NITs | Check Cutoff Here |
| IIITs | Check Cutoff Here |
| GFTIs | Check Cutoff Here |
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JEE Main Result 2026 FAQs
Ques. What is the tie-breaking rule for JEE 2025?
Ans. In JEE Main 2025, if two or more candidates achieve the same overall JEE Main 2025 score, the tie-breaking policy will prioritize the candidates based on their performance in subjects like maths, physics, chemistry, followed by the accuracy rate.
- In JEE Main 2025, the NTA removed the Age and number of applications criteria as a tie breaker.
Ques. How many candidates appear for JEE Main 2026?
Ans. Number of JEE Main appeared candidates is yet to be released by NTA. However, it is around 1400000 as per Harsh Sir- Vedantu Tutor.
Ques. What was the last year JEE Main qualifying percentile?
Ans. As per the JEE Main statistics released by NTA, last year JEE Main qualifying marks for general category were 93.1023 percentile. For EWS and OBC, the qualifying percentile were 80.38 and 79.43 percentile respectively.
Ques. What is a safe score for JEE Main 2026?
Ans. A safe score in JEE Main 2026 is considered to be in the range of 170 - 180 marks, placing candidates in the 20,000 - 30,000 rank range with an 85 - 90 percentile. Candidates can apply to the following institutes with this score:
| Institute | Popular Branches | Previous Closing Rank (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| NIT Agartala | Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics | 22,000 - 25,000 |
| NIT Arunachal Pradesh | Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering | 24,000 - 28,000 |
| NIT Mizoram | Electrical Engineering, Computer Science | 26,000 - 30,000 |
| NIT Nagaland | Electronics and Communication, Civil Engineering | 23,000 - 27,000 |
| NIT Patna | Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering | 21,000 - 25,000 |
| IIIT Allahabad | Information Technology, Electronics | 18,000 - 22,000 |
| GFTI BIT Mesra | Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering | 23,000 - 27,000 |
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To check JEE Main results, visit the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. Click on the JEE Main Result link, enter your application number, date of birth, and security pin, then submit. Your scorecard will appear on the screen. Download and print it for future reference.
Yes, you can get admission to B.Tech courses without qualifying for JEE Main exam. There are various other entrance exams accepted for BE/B.Tech admission, such as BITSAT, SRMJEEE, WBJEE, MHT CET, KEAM, OJEE, KCET, etc.
With a percentile score of 56 in the JEE Main examination, your rank would be in between 1025009-334080.
You can download the result from this link result link on ntaresults.nic.in. You will get a scorecard for future reference. This scorecard will include the subject-wise normalized NTA score in Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics, and the overall aggregate percentile score.
To know more, refer to this link: JEE Main Result 2022: Procedure
For resolving ties in JEE Main paper, ranking is done on the basis of the priority given to subject-wise scores in order of mathematics, physicand chemistry. If still the scores are same then Test-takers with lesser negative responses is selected.
Few simple steps are included for downloading the score card of JEE main. First you need to Visit the official NTA website for JEE Main result link. After that Enter the Application Number and Date of Birth along with the security pin and than Save and download NTA JEE Main result and scorecard.