The wait is almost over for lakhs of engineering aspirants. The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 final answer key and results shortly on the official portal. While there’s no confirmed date yet, several reports indicate that the scorecards could go live by February 12.
If you appeared for Session 1, now is the time to keep your login details ready and stick only to the official websites to avoid confusion or fake links.
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When and where will the result be available?
Candidates will be able to check the final answer key, response sheet, and scorecard online at:
- jeemain.nta.nic.in
- jeemain.nta.ac.in
- ntaresults.nic.in
- nta.ac.in
These are the only authentic portals. Students are advised not to trust third-party links or unofficial sources.
Quick look back: Session 1 exam schedule
The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exams were conducted on January 21, 22, 23, 24, 28 and 29.
- Paper 1: Two shifts (9 am–12 noon and 3 pm–6 pm)
- Paper 2: Single shift (9 am–12:30 pm)
Lakhs of candidates appeared across centres nationwide, making it one of the biggest entrance exams in the country once again.
How to check JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result
Once the result link is activated, the process is simple and takes barely a minute:
- Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Click on the Session 1 result link
- Log in using application number and date of birth or password
- View your scorecard
- Download and take a printout for counselling and admissions
It’s a good idea to save a PDF copy as well, just in case.
What details will your scorecard show?
The scorecard will carry all the key performance data, including:
- Subject-wise NTA percentile (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
- Overall percentile score
- JEE Advanced eligibility status
The All India Rank (AIR) and category-wise ranks will be released later, after Session 2 results.
Expected cutoff this year
The official cutoff will be announced along with the results. Based on previous years, the qualifying percentile may vary depending on:
- Difficulty level of the paper
- Number of candidates
- Shift-wise performance
Generally, a higher percentile improves chances of getting into top NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.
What after Session 1 result?
Not happy with your score? Don’t stress.
Students still have another chance. Session 2 registrations are open, and the best score from both sessions will be considered for admissions and JEE Advanced eligibility. Many candidates use this second attempt to significantly improve their rank.
So even if Session 1 doesn’t go as planned, there’s still room to bounce back.
For now, keep checking official updates and avoid rumours. Results season can feel stressful, but staying informed makes things easier.
