JEE Main 2026 Result LIVE: NTA Release Final Answer Key Today; Result on 12 Feb, Official Links, Percentile, Cut Off

No, NTA has not released the JEE Main 2026 final answer key yet.

The final answer key is expected to be published on 12th February along with the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates should check the official portal for the latest updates.

The JEE Main 2025 final answer key is important for result preparation and counselling. The JEE Main Session 1 result is prepared based on the final answer key and normalised percentile scores.

Qualified candidates can use their JEE Main percentile rank for admission to participating engineering colleges through the counselling process.

The National Testing Agency will announce the JEE Main 2026 January session results on February 12. Candidates will be able to check their scorecards on the official website once the results are declared.

Once the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result and final answer key are declared, candidates can check their scorecard online through the official websites. The official websites are:

• nta.ac.in

• jeemain.nta.nic.in

Candidates can check the JEE Main 2026 result by following these steps

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

2. Click on the JEE Main Result 2026 link in the latest news section once it is available.

3. Enter your application number, password, and captcha to log in.

4. View and download your result for future reference.

After the release of the JEE Main 2026 final answer key, candidates start estimating their cutoff and qualification chances. The final cutoff and percentile are decided after the result declaration, based on overall performance and normalisation.

The JEE Main 2026 result will include the following information

• Application number and roll number

• Candidate’s name, mother’s name, and father’s name

• Category, PwD status, and gender

• Date of birth and nationality

• State of eligibility

• Percentile scores in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry

• Overall total percentile score

These details help candidates verify their identity and check their performance in the exam.

If NTA removes any question in the JEE Main 2026 final answer key, all candidates from that specific shift are given full marks for that question. Information about the dropped questions is mentioned in the official answer key PDF. This can slightly raise the raw score, and the final percentile may change based on the total number of questions withdrawn.

1. Candidate with higher NTA Score in Mathematics

2. Candidate with higher NTA Score in Physics

3. Candidate with higher NTA Score in Chemistry

4. Candidate with a lower proportion of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in all the subjects in the test (i.e., less negative marking overall).

5. Candidate with a lower proportion of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Mathematics in the test

6. Candidate with a lower proportion of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Physics in the test

7. Candidate with a lower proportion of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Chemistry in the test

8. If a tie still persists after applying all the above criteria, candidates will be assigned the same rank.

Candidates must keep Class 10 and 12 mark sheets ready. Other documents include category certificates, photo ID, and scorecard. All these documents will be verified during counselling rounds.

• Visit Official Portals: Open your browser and go to jeemain.nta.nic.in or ntaresults.nic.in.

• Locate the Result Link: On the homepage, find and click the link labeled "JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result" or "View Score Card".

• Provide Login Details: In the login window, enter your Application Number and your Date of Birth (or Password).

• Security Verification: Enter the Security Pin (CAPTCHA) exactly as it appears on your screen.

• Submit and View: Click the "Submit" button. Your scorecard will display your subject-wise NTA percentile scores and qualifying status.

• Save and Print: Download the PDF version and print at least 2-3 copies. You will need these for JoSAA/CSAB counseling and physical reporting at colleges.

Keep in mind that the All India Rank (AIR) and final cutoffs are usually determined after Session 2, so this first scorecard will primarily show your percentile scores for each subject.

• The JEE Main Session 1 results for 2026 are scheduled for declaration by February 12, 2026, as per the official information bulletin.

• Candidates will be required to log in using their credentials (Application Number and Password) to download their individual scorecards.

Based on previous years' examination cycles and the National Testing Agency's (NTA) standard operating procedure, the release of the final, revised answer key for the JEE Mains is highly anticipated to occur in close proximity to, or just a few hours prior to, the official declaration of the final result. This pattern is essential as the final scores and percentile ranks are calculated using the data from this definitive answer key, which incorporates all valid objections raised by candidates against the provisional key. Therefore, candidates should monitor the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, for the final answer key as a strong indicator that the JEE Main 2026 result announcement is imminent.

The National Testing Agency has commenced the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 registration process. Interested candidates should make sure to get themselves registered by February 25.

• Application Number
• JEE Main Session 1 Roll Number
• Mother’s Name
• Father’s Name
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Category
• PwD Status
• Nationality
• State of Eligibility

The NTA strictly prohibits re-evaluation or re-checking of the JEE Main 2026 result; only challenges against the provisional answer key are permitted, and marks objections are not accepted afterward. The NTA will cancel results for candidates engaging in Unfair Means Practices (UFM), appearing at an unallotted center, allowing impersonation, or appearing in the same session more than once.

JEE Main Toppers 2025 Session 1

Check below the top five toppers for the JEE Main 2025 session 1 exam:

Based on recent trends, the qualifying percentile for JEE Advanced 2026 is expected to be:

• General: 90–93 percentile.

• OBC-NCL: 73–82 percentile.

• SC/ST: 40–60 percentile.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is officially expected to declare the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 results by February 12, 2026. While some reports suggest the possibility of an early release, most official schedules point toward this date for the scorecard announcement.

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result: Quick Highlights

The National Testing Agency (NTA) prepares the JEE Main 2026 result using a statistical "Normalization" process to ensure fairness. Since the exam is conducted in multiple shifts with varying levels of difficulty, NTA does not use raw marks to rank candidates. Instead, they convert these marks into NTA Scores (Percentiles) to compare relative performance within each session.

The Percentile Calculation Formula
A candidate's percentile score indicates the percentage of students in their specific shift who scored equal to or less than them. It is calculated using the following official formula:

For a raw score of approximately 20 marks in JEE Main, candidates typically achieve a percentile ranging from 55 to 65. This range is subject to variation based on factors like the specific shift's difficulty level, the total number of test-takers, and the NTA's normalization procedure. Consequently, a more challenging exam shift could yield a percentile slightly above this range, whereas an easier shift would likely result in a percentile towards the lower end.

Check: 20 Marks in JEE Main 2026: Expected Percentile, Rank, Qualification Status and College Options

Based on the recent JEE cutoff trends, the cutoff for the General category is likely to range from 93-95 percentile. The cutoff for the general category has been higher compared to last year's cutoff trends. Candidates can check the JEE Main General Cutoff trends for past years.

Candidates will be granted admission based on a combination of their submitted choices and their respective All India Ranks (AIRs) obtained in the JEE (Main) - 2026 examination. The mechanism for allocating seats, known as the Seat Allocation Process, will be conducted and announced at a later date. This crucial Seat Allocation Process will be managed and overseen by either the Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) or the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA).

• Admission Eligibility: The scorecard will indicate if you are among the approximately 2.5 lakh candidates eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2026.
• Counselling: These scores are essential for participating in JoSAA 2026 and CSAB counselling for admissions into NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.
• Best of Two Scores: For those appearing in both sessions, the NTA will use the higher of the two NTA scores to determine the final rank for admission.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to announce the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 results by February 12, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the exams held between January 21 and January 29 can access their performance status through the official portal.

How to Access the JEE Main 2026 Scorecard

Once the result link is activated, candidates can download their scorecards by following these steps:

• Visit the Official Website: Navigate to jeemain.nta.nic.in or nta.ac.in.

• Login Credentials: Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth (or Password) along with the security pin/CAPTCHA.

• View and Download: After submitting, the scorecard—including subject-wise NTA scores, total percentile, and All India Rank (AIR)—will be displayed.

Visit the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in. On the homepage, click on the answer key link that is available. A PDF will be displayed on the screen. Download and save it for future reference.

1. Visit the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in.
2. On the homepage, look for the scorecard link and click on it.
3. Enter the application number and password.
4. Click on the submit button.
5. The JEE Mains Result 2025 will be displayed on the screen.
6. Download the scorecard and save it for future reference.

With 20 marks, candidates generally score an expected percentile between 55 and 65, depending on factors such as exam shift difficulty, total candidates, and normalization. In tougher shifts, the percentile may be slightly higher, while in easier shifts it could be on the lower side of this range.

• Score out of: 300 marks.
• Percentile: Indicates the percentage of candidates who scored less than you.
• Normalization: Used to ensure fairness across different exam shifts.
• Raw Score: 20 is the absolute score before normalization.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) issued the provisional answer key on February 4, 2026. Candidates were allowed a window to raise objections against the provisional key until February 6, 2026.

NTA has announced that the JEE Main 2026 result will be out by February 12 for the session 1 exams. Therefore, candidates can expect NTA to announce the NTA JEE Main result anytime before February 12.

Check the result release date trends for the JEE Main exam below:

1. Candidates who qualify by meeting the JEE Main 2026 cutoff criteria will be eligible to participate in the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) counselling process.
2. Admission to the participating institutes (including NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs) will be offered based on the candidates' All India Ranks (AIRs) in JEE (Main) - 2026 and the choices they select during the online seat allocation process.
3. Detailed schedules, rules, and procedures for the Seat Allocation Process will be announced later by the Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) or JoSAA.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is currently conducting the registration for JEE Main 2026 Session 2, which remains open from February 1 to February 25, 2026. Candidates can submit their forms online via the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Key Information

The minimum JEE Main marks required to qualify for JEE Advanced 2026 are based on category-specific reservation percentages. These percentages determine the eligibility and selection criteria for candidates across different categories.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is currently addressing concerns regarding the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 answer key. The Coaching Federation of India (CFI) has flagged issues with 17 questions, specifically demanding bonus marks for 10 questions due to errors such as ambiguous wording, calculation mistakes, or having multiple correct options. The Session 1 exam was held from January 21 to January 29, and candidates were given until February 6 to raise objections against the provisional key released on February 4.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is anticipated to declare the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 results shortly. As per the official information bulletin, candidates should expect the results to be announced by February 12, 2026. Students can check their scorecards and percentile ranks on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, to determine their eligibility for JEE Advanced.