JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result OUT Today — Direct Link, How to Check, Scorecard & Next Steps
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result today, 16 February 2026. Engineering aspirants who appeared for the January session can now check and download their scorecards online through the official NTA portals.
This announcement comes after the release of the final answer key, which was published following a review of objections submitted by candidates during the challenge window. Nine questions were dropped across various shifts, and compensatory marks have been awarded accordingly.
📌 JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result — Official Link to Check
Students can access the result by clicking the direct official links below (live now):
👉 Official Result Portal:
🔗 https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/results
(or)
🔗 https://ntaresults.nic.in
Note: Results are available only on official websites ending in “.nic.in” or “.ac.in”. Avoid unofficial links to prevent security risks and misinformation.
📅 JEE Main 2026 Session 1 — Key Dates
- Exam Dates: January 21–29, 2026
- Final Answer Key Released: February 16, 2026
- Result Declared: February 16, 2026
- Next Session (Session 2): April 2–9, 2026 (Registration ongoing)
- ✔️ Results have been declared on time as per latest NTA notification.
🧑💻 How to Check & Download Your Scorecard
Follow these steps to check your JEE Main Session 1 result:
- Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in or ntaresults.nic.in.
- Click on the “JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result/Scorecard” link.
- Enter your Application Number and Password/Date of Birth.
- Complete the CAPTCHA and submit.
- Your result and scorecard will be displayed on screen — download it and save it for future reference.
🧾 What’s Included in Your Scorecard
Your JEE Main 2026 scorecard will show:
- Overall NTA Percentile Score
- Subject-wise Percentiles (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
- All-India Rank (AIR)
- Category Rank
- JEE Advanced Qualifying Status
- Details for Admission Counselling
📊 Highlights from Session 1 Results
- Millions of Candidates Appeared: Over 13 lakh candidates registered for the January session.
- Final Answer Key Released: Ahead of the results based on objections window closure.
- Questions Dropped: Nine questions were removed, and all eligible candidates were awarded full marks for them.
- Eligibility for JEE Advanced: The score will determine eligibility for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam.
🎓 What Happens Next
After checking the result:
- Qualified candidates can appear for JEE Advanced 2026 to compete for seats in IITs.
- Seat allocation and JoSAA counselling schedules will be announced soon.
- Session 2 aspirants can focus on their April exams and aim for improved scores.
📍 Important Official Links
✔️ JEE Main Official Website: https://jeemain.nta.nic.in
✔️ Result & Scorecard Portal: https://ntaresults.nic.in
✔️ NTA Main Portal: https://nta.ac.in
Always use these official domains to check results and download scorecards to avoid fake or misleading links.
🧠 Final Notes
- Results are now live — make sure you download your scorecard and save a copy.
- Keep your application number and date of birth or password ready before logging in.
- Official results are not sent by email or post — they can only be accessed via the official portals.
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