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By Karan Singh Bisht
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Updated on 17 Feb 2026, 12:50 IST
The National Testing Agency (NTA) officially declared the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result on February 16, 2026. Over 13 lakh engineering aspirants who appeared for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) and Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Plan) exams between January 21 and January 29 can now access their scores online. Candidates can download their JEE Main 2026 scorecard from the official portals—jeemain.nta.nic.in and ntaresults.nic.in—using their application number and date of birth.
This JEE Mains Result 2026 marks a key milestone for admissions to premier institutes like NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. With a record 13.5 lakh registrations and ~13 lakh appearances (96.26% attendance), competition was fierce . The NTA implemented robust normalization for fairness across shifts. Your scorecard shows subject-wise and total NTA percentiles; All India Rank (AIR) and JEE Main Cutoff 2026 for JEE Advanced will be finalized after Session 2 in April.
The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result has been officially declared by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on February 16, 2026. This highly anticipated announcement covers Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) for over 13 lakh engineering aspirants who appeared in the exams held from January 21 to January 29, 2026.
| Feature | Details |
| Exam Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Result Release Date | February 16, 2026 (Declared – Live Now) |
| Official Websites | jeemain.nta.nic.in / nta.ac.in / ntaresults.nic.in |
| Credentials Required | Application Number & Date of Birth (DOB) / Password |
| Result Format | Normalized NTA Percentile Score (Subject-wise & Overall) |
| Key Highlights | 12 candidates achieved 100 percentile; Rajasthan tops with 3 perfect scorers; High attendance ~96.26% |
This result is a crucial step for admissions to top NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and qualifying for JEE Advanced 2026 (top 2.5 lakh candidates). With record participation and strong performances from states like Rajasthan (leading with 3 perfect scorers), the competition highlights regional excellence in engineering prep.
Stay updated with real-time developments on the NTA JEE Main Result. The NTA released the results along with the final answer key on February 16.
Accessing your NTA JEE Main scorecard is a simple online process. Follow this verified guide to download your result without delays:
Note: Take 3-4 physical printouts for JoSAA 2026 Counseling.
Also Check: Detailed Guide for How to Check JEE Mains 2026 Result
Your JEE Main 2026 scorecard (available now at jeemain.nta.nic.in) provides a clear snapshot of your performance in Session 1, declared on February 16, 2026. It displays normalized NTA percentiles rather than raw marks to ensure fairness across multiple shifts. This normalization process accounts for variations in difficulty levels, making comparisons equitable for candidates from different exam days and times. Here's a breakdown of the main fields you'll see on your NTA JEE Main Result 2026 scorecard:
| Scorecard Field | Description |
| Overall Percentile | Your relative standing across the entire session – shows the percentage of candidates who scored equal to or below you in the overall exam. A 99.5 percentile means you outperformed 99.5% of test-takers in that session. |
| Subject-wise Percentile | Individual percentiles for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. These highlight your strengths/weaknesses in each subject and are crucial for tie-breaking and rank prediction. |
| Total NTA Score | The normalized percentile score (out of 100) after applying shift-wise adjustments. This is the primary metric used for ranking and admissions (not raw marks). |
| All India Rank (AIR) | Provisional or category rank; the final consolidated AIR (including both Session 1 and Session 2) will be released after April exams. This determines eligibility for JoSAA counseling and JEE Advanced qualification (top 2.5 lakh). |
The JEE Main 2026 toppers include 12 candidates with 100 percentile, all male (no female toppers) . Rajasthan leads with 3 toppers. Download the JEE Main 2026 toppers list PDF from NTA.
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| Name | State | NTA Score |
| Shreyas Mishra | Delhi (NCT) | 100 |
| Narendrababu Gari Mahith | Andhra Pradesh | 100 |
| Shubham Kumar | Bihar | 100 |
| Kabeer Chhillar | Rajasthan | 100 |
| Chiranjib Kar | Rajasthan | 100 |
| Bhavesh Patra | Odisha | 100 |
| Anay Jain | Haryana | 100 |
| Arnav Gautam | Rajasthan | 100 |
| Pasala Mohith | Andhra Pradesh | 100 |
| Madhav Viradiya | Maharashtra | 100 |
| Purohit Nimay | Gujarat | 100 |
| Vivan Sharad Mahiswari | Telangana | 100 |
State-Wise Toppers JEE Main 2026: Rajasthan (3), Andhra Pradesh (2), others (1 each). Coaching like Infinity Learn powered by Sri Chaitanya contributed significantly
Based on Session 1 difficulty, here's an estimated table for marks vs percentile in JEE Main 2026:
| Raw Marks (Out of 300) | Expected Percentile | Estimated AIR |
| 285–300 | 99.99+ | 1–100 |
| 270–284 | 99.95–99.98 | 101–1,000 |
| 250–269 | 99.90–99.94 | 1,001–5,000 |
| 230–249 | 99.70–99.89 | 5,001–10,000 |
| 200–229 | 99.00–99.69 | 10,001–20,000 |
| 180–199 | 98.00–98.99 | 20,001–35,000 |
| 150–179 | 97.00–97.99 | 35,001–50,000 |
| 120–149 | 95.00–96.99 | 50,001–85,000 |
| 100–119 | 90.00–94.99 | 85,001–1,20,000 |
Good score for top NITs (CSE): 99.8+ percentile (~260+ marks).
One of the most frequent questions aspirants ask is: "Why do two students with the same marks get different ranks?" In an exam as competitive as JEE Main 2026, where even a single decimal point can separate thousands of candidates, the National Testing Agency (NTA) uses a sophisticated Inter-se Merit policy.
Important Update: From 2025 onwards, NTA has completely removed Age and Application Number as tie-breaking factors. Rankings are now 100% performance-driven, ensuring that your hard work—not your birth date—determines your future.
If two or more candidates obtain the same Total NTA Score (Percentile), the following hierarchy is used to assign a unique rank:
| Priority | Tie-Breaking Criterion | Why it Matters? |
| Priority 1 | Higher NTA Score in Mathematics | Maths is considered the ultimate test of analytical logic. |
| Priority 2 | Higher NTA Score in Physics | If Maths scores are equal, Physics performance is compared. |
| Priority 3 | Higher NTA Score in Chemistry | If both are tied, Chemistry is the third deciding factor. |
| Priority 4 | Lower Ratio of Incorrect to Correct Answers | Candidates with fewer "negative marks" are ranked higher. |
| Priority 5 | Subject-wise Accuracy Ratio | Lower negative-to-positive ratio in Maths, then Physics, then Chemistry. |
What if the tie still persists? If candidates remain tied after all the above academic criteria are exhausted, they will now be awarded the same All India Rank (AIR).
NTA prioritizes "accuracy" over "attempts." A student who scores 180 marks with zero negative responses is ranked higher than a student who scores 180 marks with several incorrect guesses. This ensures that the ranking rewards precision and discourages blind guessing, which is a key element of the normalization process.
| Scorecard Field | Description |
| Overall Percentile | Relative performance of the candidate in the session. |
| Subject-wise Percentile | Percentile in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. |
| Total NTA Score | Normalized score after shift-wise normalization. |
| All India Rank (AIR) | Displayed after consolidation of both sessions. |
You can easily check your JEE Main 2026 result on the official NTA website. Here’s a simple guide to help you:
1. Visit the Official Website- Go to the official JEE Main website: jeemain.nta.nic.in.
2. Look for the Result Link- On the homepage, find the link labeled “JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Results (B.E./B.Tech)” or something similar, depending on your session.
3. Enter Your Login Details- You will be redirected to the login page. Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth exactly as they appear on your admit card.
4. Verify the CAPTCHA- Fill in the security PIN or CAPTCHA code shown on the screen to verify that you're not a robot.
5. View and Download Your Scorecard- Once logged in, your JEE Main 2026 scorecard will be displayed. Make sure to download the scorecard and take a printout for future reference, such as during counseling and admission.
A common misconception about the JEE Main result is how the percentile is calculated. The NTA percentile score is determined using this formula:
Percentile Score = (Number of candidates with raw score ≤ your score) / (Total candidates in the session) × 100
This process helps ensure fairness by normalizing scores. It accounts for any differences in difficulty levels across various exam shifts, so two candidates with the same raw marks in different shifts may have different percentile scores.
To help with your JoSAA 2026 Cutoff strategy, here is what the data suggests for the General Category:
The JEE Main result 2026 cutoff depends on difficulty level, number of candidates and seat availability.The JEE Main 2026 cutoff is the minimum percentile a candidate must secure to be eligible for JEE Advanced 2026, the gateway to the IITs. It is important to note that clearing this cutoff only grants you the right to sit for the IIT entrance exam; it does not guarantee a seat in an NIT or IIIT, which typically requires a much higher percentile (97–99+).
Based on the record-high participation of 13.5 lakh students and the moderate difficulty level of the Session 1 shifts, experts predict a slight upward shift in the qualifying bar.
| Category | Expected Qualifying Percentile | 2025 Official Cutoff (Ref) |
| General (UR) | 93.5 – 94.2 | 93.1023262 |
| Gen-EWS | 80.5 – 82.0 | 80.3830119 |
| OBC-NCL | 79.5 – 81.0 | 79.4313582 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 61.0 – 63.5 | 61.1526933 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 48.0 – 50.5 | 47.9026465 |
| PwD (All Categories) | 0.001 – 1.0 | 0.0079349 |
According to the JAB (Joint Admission Board) guidelines, only the top 2,50,000 candidates across all categories from the JEE Main 2026 All India Rank list will be eligible to register for JEE Advanced. The distribution of these 2.5 lakh seats is as follows:
If your JEE Main 2026 scorecard shows "Qualified for JEE Advanced 2026," follow these steps:
Top 2.5 lakh qualify. Expected category-wise JEE Main Cutoff 2026:
| Category | Expected Qualifying Percentile | 2025 Reference |
| General (UR) | 93.5–94.2 | 93.10 |
| Gen-EWS | 80.5–82.0 | 80.38 |
| OBC-NCL | 79.5–81.0 | 79.43 |
| SC | 61.0–63.5 | 61.15 |
| ST | 48.0–50.5 | 47.90 |
| PwD | 0.001–1.0 | 0.007 |
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially postponed the result declaration. The revised date is February 16, 2026. Originally expected on February 12, the results are now confirmed to be released on Monday, February 16.
While there is no fixed time, the NTA typically activates result links in the late evening (between 6:00 PM and 11:00 PM IST) or late at night. This is done to manage heavy server traffic.
You should only access your scorecard through the government-authorized portals to ensure security:
Yes. The Final Answer Key is usually released a few hours before the actual result. The NTA uses this final key to calculate the normalized percentile scores. If the final key is out, the result typically follows shortly after.
No. The NTA does not send results via email or SMS. You must manually log in to the official portal using your Application Number and Date of Birth to download your scorecard.
No. The NTA does not release the All India Rank (AIR) list with the Session 1 (January) results. The Session 1 scorecard only displays your NTA Score (Percentile) for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The official Rank List is released only after Session 2 (April) concludes.
You cannot check your official rank yet.
No. The Session 1 scorecard does not mention any Rank (neither Common Rank List nor Category Rank). It strictly provides your normalized percentile scores relative to other candidates in your shift. Category ranks are generated only in the final merit list in April.
The final rank is determined based on the best of the two scores if a candidate appears in both sessions.
While the NTA does not announce a fixed time, historical trends suggest the results will likely be declared in the late evening or night.
Tip: Do not refresh the page continuously during the day. Wait for the Final Answer Key to be released first (usually by afternoon); the result link typically follows 4–6 hours later.
The Session 1 Scorecard is strictly a performance report, not a rank list. It will contain the following details:
Personal Details: Name, Application Number, Roll Number, Parents' Names, Category, and State of Eligibility.
NTA Scores (Percentile): You will see four specific scores:
Physics Percentile
Chemistry Percentile
Mathematics Percentile
Total NTA Score (This is the one used for your rank later).
Important Note: It will NOT show your All India Rank (AIR) or Cut-off for JEE Advanced. These are only released after Session 2 in April.
Many students struggle to find the "Download" button. Follow this trick to save it as a PDF permanently:
NTA does not release an official fixed marks-to-percentile table because percentiles are normalized and relative (session/shift-specific). The percentile reflects your performance compared to others in the same session, not absolute raw marks.
Official NTA Percentile Formula:
Percentile Score = 100 × (Number of candidates in your session with raw score ≤ your raw score) ÷ (Total number of candidates in your session)
This is calculated separately for each subject (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) and overall, rounded to up to 7 decimal places for precision.
Expected Marks vs Percentile Trends (Session 1 2026, based on expert analysis and past patterns):