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JEE Result 2026 LIVE: NTA to Release JEE Main Result Today, Check Time and Direct Link for Scorecard, Ranking Criteria and More

Apeksha Agarwal
Feb 16, 2026, 07:39 IST

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result is set to be declared today, February 16, 2026, as confirmed by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on February 12 via its official update. Candidates who appeared for the January session can check their JEE Main 2026 scorecard online at jeemain.nta.nic.in using their login credentials. The result will include subject-wise percentile, overall NTA score, All India Rank (AIR), and JEE Advanced qualification status.

JEE Result 2026 LIVE: NTA to Release JEE Main Result Today, Check Time and Direct Link for Scorecard, Ranking Criteria and More
JEE Result 2026 LIVE: NTA to Release JEE Main Result Today, Check Time and Direct Link for Scorecard, Ranking Criteria and More

HIGHLIGHTS

  • JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result Today: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will declare the result on February 16, 2026, as confirmed via its official update on February 12.
  • Scorecard Details Available Online: Candidates can check their NTA score, subject-wise percentile, All India Rank (AIR), and JEE Advanced qualification status once the result link is activated.
  • Direct Link to Check Result: The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 scorecard will be available on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in using application number and date of birth.

The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result is set to be released today, February 16, 2026, bringing major relief and excitement for lakhs of engineering aspirants across the country. The National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts the Joint Entrance Examination, officially announced on February 12, 2026, through its social media update that the result declaration date has been revised to February 16 instead of the earlier expected date. Candidates who appeared for the January session can soon check their JEE Main 2026 result, scorecard, percentile, and All India Rank (AIR) on the official website once the link is activated.

The JEE Main 2026 Result Live Updates will include details such as candidate score, subject-wise percentile, overall NTA score, qualifying status for JEE Advanced, and category-wise cutoff. With Session 1 results playing a crucial role in admissions to NITs, IIITs, and other centrally funded technical institutions, students are eagerly waiting for the official announcement today.

JEE Main 2026 Result: Important Highlights

Candidates can check the table below for important details for the JEE Main 2026 Result:

Particulars

Details

Exam Name

JEE Main 2026

Conducting Authority

National Testing Agency (NTA)

Session

Session 1

JEE Main 2026 Result Date

February 16, 2026

Earlier Scheduled Date

February 12, 2026

Official Websites

nta.ac.in, jeemain.nta.nic.in

Final Answer Key

To be released before result declaration

Required Credentials

Application Number, Password, Captcha

Mode of Examination

Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Courses Covered

BE/BTech, BArch, BPlanning

How to Check JEE Main 2026 Result Online?

Candidates who appeared for the exam can follow the step-by-step process below to check and download the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result and scorecard from the official website:

Step 1: Visit the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA)  jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Step 2: On the homepage, click on the link that reads ‘JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result’ under the latest announcements section (once activated).

Step 3: Enter your application number, password (or date of birth), and security captcha code in the login window.

Step 4: Click on the submit button to view your JEE Main 2026 scorecard, percentile, and All India Rank (AIR).

Step 5: Download and take a printout of the JEE Main 2026 result PDF for future admission and counselling purposes.

This process will help candidates quickly access their JEE Main 2026 result online without any confusion once the official link goes live.

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  • Feb 16, 2026, 07:39 IST

    JEE Main Result 2026 Live: Who Can Qualify for JEE Advanced?

    The top 2.5 lakh candidates in JEE Main 2026 will be eligible for JEE Advanced. General category students may need around 90–100 marks, but the official cut-off will be announced late

  • Feb 16, 2026, 07:28 IST

    JEE Main 2026 Result Live Updates: Documents to Keep Ready for Counselling

    Candidates should keep the following documents ready for JoSAA counselling:

    • JEE Main 2026 Scorecard

    • Class 10 Mark Sheet

    • Class 12 Mark Sheet

    • Category Certificate (if applicable)

    • Valid Photo ID Proof

    • Recent Passport-Size Photographs

  • Feb 16, 2026, 07:00 IST

    JEE Main Result 2026 Live Updates: Steps to Check JEE Mains 2026 Result

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    • isit the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

    • Click on the link for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result on the homepage.

    • Enter your Application Number, Password, and Captcha Code.

    • Click on the Submit/Login button.

    • Your JEE Main 2026 scorecard will appear on the screen.

    • Download and save the result for future reference.

  • Feb 16, 2026, 06:36 IST

    JEE Main Result 2026 Live Updates: Login Credentials Required

    Candidates need to add these login credentials while checking the JEE Mains 2026 Result:

    • Application Number

    • Password

    • Captcha

  • Feb 16, 2026, 06:16 IST

    JEE Main 2026 Result Live: Official Websites to Check

    Candidates should avoid fake or misleading websites while checking JEE Main 2026 results. Always use the official portals like jeemain.nta.nic.in and nta.ac.in, to download your scorecard safely and securely.

  • Feb 16, 2026, 06:07 IST

    JEE Main Result 2026 Live Updates: Expected Cut Off

    Based on previous trends and expert analysis, the expected JEE Main 2026 qualifying cut-off is provided below:

    Category

    Expected Cutoff 2026

    Unreserved (UR)

    93.3045326

    Gen-EWS

    81.4387917

    OBC-NCL

    80.7456432

    SC

    61.3526948

    ST

    48.2456783

    UR-PwD

    0.0082349

  • Feb 16, 2026, 06:01 IST

    JEE Main Result 2026 Live: Date and Time

    The NTA will now release the JEE Main Result 2026 on February 16. The official result time has not been announced yet.

  • Feb 16, 2026, 05:58 IST

    JEE Mains 2026 Session 1 Result Date and Time

    As per the latest official updates from the NTA:

    • Revised Result Date: The NTA has officially postponed the result declaration from February 12 to February 16, 2026. Candidates can access their scorecards on the official portals at jeemain.nta.nic.in or nta.ac.in.

    • Final Answer Key Release: The final answer key, which incorporates all reviewed challenges, is expected to be released by the morning of February 16, either alongside or just before the final scorecards.

    • Expected Release Timing: While NTA has not specified a fixed time, historical trends suggest the result link is often activated during late-night or early morning hours.

  • Feb 16, 2026, 05:56 IST

    JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Answer Key: Important Dates

    Check here for all the important dates related to JEE Main 2026 Session 1 that every candidate should keep in mind to avoid missing any deadline.

    Event

    Date

    JEE Main 2026 Exam (Session 1)

    21 Jan - 29 Jan 2026

    Response Sheet Release

    4 February 2026

    Provisional Answer Key Release

    4 February 2026

    Objection Window

    4-5 February 2026 

    Final Answer Key

    Before Result

    JEE Main 2026 Result

    16 February 2026

    Official Website:

    jeemain.nta.nic.in

JEE Main 2026 Result: Login Credentials Required

To access the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result, candidates must log in through the official website using their application number, password, and Captcha. Without these credentials, the scorecard cannot be viewed or downloaded. Students are advised to keep their login details ready in advance to avoid last-minute issues when the result link is activated.

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