JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result Declared — Check Scorecard, Toppers & Cut Off

What is JEE Main 2026?

JEE Main is the national-level entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to BTech, BE, BArch, and BPlanning programmes at NITs, IIITs, and other centrally funded institutions. It also serves as the qualifying exam for JEE Advanced, the gateway to IITs.

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result

The NTA declared the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 (January session) result on February 16, 2026, at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The result was originally expected on February 12 but was postponed by a few days.

Over 13 lakh candidates appeared for the January session examination.

Important Dates

Toppers — 100 Percentile Scorers

A total of 12 candidates scored a perfect 100 NTA percentile in JEE Main 2026 Session 1 (Paper 1 — BTech/BE):

• 3 candidates from Rajasthan
• 2 candidates from Andhra Pradesh
• 1 each from Delhi, Bihar, Odisha, Haryana, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Telangana

How to Check JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result

1. Visit the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in
2. Click on "Session 1 Result / Scorecard" link
3. Log in with your Application Number and Date of Birth
4. Your scorecard will display percentile scores in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
5. Download and save the scorecard PDF for future reference

What the Scorecard Contains

• Subject-wise NTA Percentile — Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
• Overall Aggregate NTA Percentile
• Note: Cut-off marks and All India Rank (AIR) will not be included in Session 1 results. These will be announced after Session 2 is completed.

About NTA Percentile Score

The NTA uses a normalisation process to ensure fairness across different shifts and papers. Raw marks are converted into a standardised NTA percentile score ranging from 0 to 100. A percentile of 90 means you scored better than 90% of all candidates.

Key Changes in Answer Key

• 9 questions were dropped by NTA in the final answer key
• 4 questions had multiple correct answers
• Candidates who attempted dropped questions receive full marks

What Next After Session 1 Result?

• Not satisfied? Register for Session 2 (April 2–9, 2026) before February 25, 2026
• Best of both sessions will be considered for final ranking
• Final cut-off and All India Rank will be declared after Session 2 results
• JEE Advanced 2026 eligibility will be based on the combined percentile

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Registration

Session 2 registration is currently open. The last date to apply is February 25, 2026. Candidates can apply at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

FAQs

Q: When was JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result declared?

The NTA declared the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result on February 16, 2026.

Q: How many students scored 100 percentile in JEE Main 2026 Session 1?

A total of 12 candidates scored a perfect 100 NTA percentile.

Q: Will AIR be released with Session 1 result?

No. The All India Rank and final cut-off will be released only after Session 2 results are declared.

Q: Can I improve my score in Session 2?

Yes. The best percentile from either session will be considered for the final ranking.

Q: When is JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam?

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 is scheduled for April 2–9, 2026.

Q: What is the last date for Session 2 registration?

The last date to register for Session 2 is February 25, 2026.

Important Links

• Check JEE Main 2026 Result / Scorecard
• NTA Official Website