JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result – Live Updates, Official Websites & Direct Link to Check Scores
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to officially declare the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 results today, February 16, 2026, after postponing the earlier scheduled release date of February 12. Millions of engineering aspirants who appeared in the January session are now eagerly awaiting their scorecards.
📅 Result Release Overview
The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 examinations were held from January 21 to January 29, 2026, in computer-based mode across the country. The results will be published exclusively online on the official portals maintained by NTA.
The scorecards are expected to include:
- Subject-wise marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
- Overall percentile
- All India Rank (AIR)
- Category rank (where applicable)
- JEE Advanced eligibility status
🌐 Where to Check the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result
Candidates can check and download their results once the link goes live on the following official websites:
➡️ jeemain.nta.nic.in
➡️ nta.ac.in / ntaresults.nic.in
Important: Results will not be sent via post or email. Only these official portals host the authentic scorecards.
🧑💻 How to Check Your Scorecard
Follow these steps once the result link is activated:
- Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in or ntaresults.nic.in.
- Click on the JEE Main 2026 Result / View Scorecard link.
- Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth / Password.
- View and download your scorecard as a PDF for future use.
📌 Tips for Candidates on Result Day
- Keep your login credentials ready to avoid delays.
- Official sites may experience high traffic; patience is advised.
- Download and print multiple copies of your scorecard for counselling and admission processes.
🎯 What Happens Next?
- Candidates who meet the cut-off and qualify will be eligible for JEE Advanced 2026 — a gateway to admissions in the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
- Those considering an improved score can appear in Session 2, scheduled from early April 2026.
- Result scorecards will also help initiate JoSAA counselling for admissions in NITs, IIITs, and other participating institutes
