NTA will release the JEE Main session 2 result by April 20, 2026, as per the information issued through the JEE Main official information bulletin.
NTA has declared the JEE Main session 1 results on February 16, 2026. Candidates can download their JEE Main session 1 scorecard using their application number and password.
- The scorecard will include the overall and subject-wise NTA Percentiles, total marks, and qualifying status for JoSAA Counselling & Admissions.
- The JEE Main All India Rank will be compiled and released after the conduct of the JEE Main session 2.
- NTA will release the Topper’s list along with the JEE Main session 2 exam statistics, such as registered and appeared candidates.
JEE Main session 1 results were released separately for Paper 1 and Paper 2A/2B on different dates, i.e., February 16 and February 24, respectively.
SURYATHEJUS S and GOWRI SANKARV scored 100th percentile in Paper 2A and 2B, respectively. And 12 candidates scored 100th percentile in Paper 1.
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Key Summary
- The Scorecard of candidates will be created as per their names in the 10th Class Certificate or Mark sheet.
- No re-evaluation or re-checking of the result will be done, and no correspondence in this regard shall be entertained.
- The raw scores will be converted to the NTA score for the paper conducted in multiple shifts.
- The JEE Main 2026 results can be utilised by other entities of the Central or State governments with their eligibility criteria/norms.
- A copy of the Final NTA Score of JEE Main will be sent to the registered e-mail ID of the Candidates.
- The top 2.5 lakh candidates of different categories will qualify for JEE Advanced 2026.
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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 will be released in the form of a scorecard, which is used for admissions not only in NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs, but also in several state and private universities.
| 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 | By 20th 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 (Closed) | Candidates can register for an improvement attempt |
| Session 2 Exam | Apr 2–8, 2026 | Exam for candidates seeking better scores |
| Final Combined Result | By 20th April, 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 session 1 result is released, you can check your JEE Main result at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The JEE Main session 2 results are expected to be released by 20th April based on NTA guidelines. 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 (by 20th 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.
Previous Years’ Result Statistics
| Year | Session | Registered | Appeared | 100th Percentilers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Session 1 (Jan) | 13,55,293 | 13,04,653 | 12 Candidates |
| 2025 | Session 1 (Jan) | 13,11,544 | 12,58,136 | 14 Candidates |
| Session 2 (April) | 10,61,840 | 10,61,840 | 24 Candidates (Combined) | |
| 2024 | Session 1 (Jan) | 12,21,624 | 11,70,048 | 23 Candidates |
| Session 2 (April) | 11,79,569 | 10,67,959 | 56 Candidates (Combined) | |
| 2023 | Session 1 (Jan) | 8,60,064 | 8,23,967 | 20 Candidates |
| Session 2 (April) | 9,31,334 | 8,83,367 | 43 Candidates (Combined) | |
| 2022 | Session 1 (June) | 8,72,970 | 7,69,604 | 14 Candidates |
| Session 2 (July) | 6,22,034 | 5,40,242 | 24 Candidates (Combined) |
Check Here:Number of Students to Appear for JEE Main 2026
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 as of Feb 12?
Ans. For JEE Main Result, NTA has confirmed the result date of 16th Feb 2026, but the exact time has not been released. Candidates should track the official website throughout the day.
| Event | Time (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Final answer key | Before result |
| Result release date | Feb 16, 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 the last few years, multiple candidates have scored in the 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. In JEE Main session 1, around 13,04,653 candidates appeared. The number of JEE Main appeared candidates in session 2 is yet to be released by NTA. However, it is around 11 lakh based on the previous year’s trend.
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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