JEE Main Result 2026 LIVE: JEE Result Date, Time, Where to Check, Latest Updates

Yes, a 97 percentile in JEE Main is considered very good. It can secure a strong rank and improve chances for NITs and eligibility for JEE Advanced.

Check the table below for the expected safe cutoff marks for JEE Main 2026 (out of 300):

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• Use the “Forgot Password” option

• Recover details via registered email ID or mobile number

• Keep registered contact details accessible before result day

JEE Main is the entrance route for BTech, BArch, and BPlanning admissions to IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other Government-funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs).

Yes, candidates can appear for Session 2 (April 2–9, 2026) to improve their percentile and enhance admission and JEE Advanced chances.

The NTA will shortly release the JEE Main 2026 final answer key on jeemain.nta.nic.in. As per the official schedule, the Session 1 results will be declared on February 16.

JEE Main scores determine AIR, eligibility for JEE Advanced (top 2.5 lakh), and admissions to NITs, IIITs, GFTIs through JoSAA/CSAB, along with many state engineering colleges.

JEE Main uses normalisation as the exam is held in multiple shifts. A percentile is not your percentage of marks; it shows how many candidates scored equal to or below you in your shift.

Formula: (100 × Candidates with score ≤ yours) ÷ Total candidates in your shift.

The JEE Mains 2026 Registration Process for Session 2 began on February 1, 2026. Candidates can submit their applications until the last date, February 25, 2026.

Scoring around 170–179 marks out of 300 in BE/BTech is expected to fetch a 99+ percentile. Percentile reflects the percentage of candidates scoring equal to or below a candidate in that shift.

• Question IDs (shift-wise, date-wise, subject-wise)

• Answer IDs for all questions

• Dropped question IDs

The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result link will be activated soon on the official website. Candidates will be able to check their scorecards once the result is released.

Yes, candidates must use their application number and password, and the captcha. The NTA will declare the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 results for BTech, BArch, and BPlanning by February 16.

• Match your answers using the question IDs and answer IDs in the response sheet.

• +4 marks are awarded for each correct answer.

• –1 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer.

• 0 marks are given for unattempted questions.

• +4 marks are awarded for any dropped question.

JEE Main 2026 expected qualifying percentile: 93–94 (General), 80–81 (EWS), 79–81 (OBC-NCL), 61–63 (SC), 47–50 (ST).

• Visit the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in

• Click on the relevant “Final Answer Key” PDF link

• Download and save the document

• Use it to compare with your response sheet

Note: The final answer key cannot be challenged once released

The JEE Main 2026 scorecard will display percentile score, All India Rank, and eligibility details for admissions.

Candidates should keep the following documents ready for JoSAA counselling:

• JEE Main 2026 Scorecard

• Class 10 Mark Sheet

• Class 12 Mark Sheet

• Category Certificate (if applicable)

• Valid Photo ID Proof

• Recent Passport-Size Photographs

The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result will be declared by 16 February 2026, as per the official update by NTA. Candidates should keep checking the official website for the exact release time.

The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result will now be declared on 16 February. The final answer key date has not been officially announced yet, but it is expected to be released before the declaration of the result.

The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result is crucial for admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs, and also determines eligibility for JEE Advanced 2026. The February 16 result will shape the immediate academic future of many candidates.

Candidates need to add these login credentials while checking the JEE Mains 2026 Result:

• Application Number
• Password
• Captcha

1. Visit the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

2. Click on the link for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result on the homepage.

3. Enter your Application Number, Password, and Captcha Code.

4. Click on the Submit/Login button.

5. Your JEE Main 2026 scorecard will appear on the screen.

6. Download and save the result for future reference.

Only the top 2.5 lakh candidates in JEE Main will qualify for JEE Advanced 2026. The official cut-off will be announced along with the results.

Based on previous trends and expert analysis, the expected JEE Main 2026 qualifying cut-off is provided below:

Candidates should avoid fake or misleading websites while checking JEE Main 2026 results. Always use the official portals like jeemain.nta.nic.in and nta.ac.in, to download your scorecard safely and securely.

The top 2.5 lakh candidates in JEE Main 2026 will be eligible for JEE Advanced. General category students may need around 90–100 marks, but the official cut-off will be announced later.

Since JEE Main had multiple shifts, normalisation adjusts scores to ensure fairness and reflect relative performance accurately across sessions.

The National Testing Agency is likely to announce the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result on February 16 through the official website. The result will be declared after the release of the final answer key. Percentile scores will be used to calculate the All India Rank and determine eligibility for JEE Advanced 2026.

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 was conducted from January 21 to 29 across ten shifts. Paper 2 was held on January 29, with percentile normalisation ensuring fairness across varying difficulty levels.

The NTA will now release the JEE Main Result 2026 on February 16. The official result time has not been announced yet.

JEE Main Session 1 result will follow final answer key release; percentile scores determine ranking and eligibility.