The long wait for the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam result has finally ended for every aspirant, as the results were announced on 16 February 2026. The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 is an entrance exam for pursuing an engineering degree from reputed institutes like IITs, NITs, and GFTIs across India.

As the JEE Main Session 1 result of 2026 was announced by NTA, students who appeared in this exam want to know their results. So, this blog will provide you direct link to check your result, cutoff marks, and percentile (category-wise). The blog will also provide information regarding the essential next steps to plan your journey.

Summary of JEE Main 2026 Session 1

For the year 2026, the JEE Main Session 1 exam was conducted by the NTA between 21 January and 29 January 20026. From 21 Jan 2026 to 28 Jan, the BE/B. Tech exams were conducted in two shifts per day, and B. Arch (Paper 2A) and B. Planning (Paper 2B) were conducted in a single shift on 29 January 2026.

The NTA announced that more than 13.50 lakhs students appeared in the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam, where the overall difficulty level of this year’s exam is moderate to difficult.

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	JEE Main 2026 Session 1
Conducting Body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Dates	21- 28 January 2026 (two shifts per day)29 January 2026 (single shift)
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result Date	16 February 2026 (As per the latest update from NTA)
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Provisional Answer Key Released Date	4 February 2026
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result	16 February 2026
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Registration Begins	February 2026
Mode of Exam	Online (CBT)
Papers	Paper 1 (BE/BTech), B. Arch (Paper 2A) & B. Planning (Paper 2B)
Purpose	Admission to NITs, IIITs, CFTIs & JEE Advanced Eligibility

The provisional answer key was released on 4 February 2026, and after reviewing objections, NTA finalised the Session 1 results on 16 February 2026.

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result

Previously, the official JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam result date was 12 January 2026, but NTA changed it to 16 Feb 2026. This increases the wait for more than 13.50 lakhs students. JEE aspirants can easily check their results on the official NTA website with their application number and password. The result document includes factors like subject-wise scores and total NTA percentile/score.

Based on early analysis, students scoring above the 99th percentile are expected to secure top IITs, with a strong eligibility for JEE Advanced 2026. A detailed analysis of the result will be shared soon here. Till now, be in touch with us. 

How to Check JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result

The steps mentioned below will guide you to easily check your result from the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA)-

• Step 1: On your mobile/laptop, open the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA): jeemain.nta.nic.in/
• Step 2: Click on the “JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result” section appearing on the homepage of this website.
• Step 3: The newly opened page will redirect you to the result page, where you can log in with your unique application number and password. By completing the captcha verification process, you have to submit your login details.
• Step 4: In the next step, your JEE Main 2026 scorecard will appear on your device screen, where you can check it carefully.
• Step 5: This is the final stage, where it is recommended to download or take a printout of the result page for future reference.

Note: While checking the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result, it is important to make sure that all the information mentioned on the scorecard is correct. In case of discrepancies or mistakes in the scorecard, immediately contact the NTA helpline support on the following-

• Contact Number: 011-40759000 or 011-69227700
• Email ID: jeemain@nta.nic.in

Expected Cut-off & Marks vs. Percentile of JEE Main 2026 Session 1

The JEE Main 2026 exam Session 1 cutoff marks ensure a candidate’s eligibility for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam to IIITs, NITs, GFTIs and CFTIs. By considering the JEE Main exam previous year trends and this year’s exam difficulty level (moderate to difficult), here is the category-wise expected cut-off percentile:

Student Category	JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Expected Percentile Range
General category	93.5 – 95
GEN-EWS	80.5 – 82.5
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	79 – 81
SC	61 – 63
ST	47.5 – 50

The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 only announces the percentile of a student, where the AIR rank will be announced after the completion of JEE Main 2026 Session 2.

Marks vs. Percentile of JEE Main 2026 Session 1

In the JEE Main exam, marks are the raw score a student scored out of a total of 300, while the percentile is a normalised score that presents the overall percentage of an individual candidate scored equal to or lower than the student in that specific shift. The process ensures fair chances for every student who appeared in different shifts of the exam because the difficulty level of each shift was different. An expected list of marks vs ranks for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 is as follows-

Category of Marks	Expected Percentile
235+ Marks	99.5+ Percentile
200- 234 Marks	99 – 99.5 Percentile
160- 199 Marks	98.9– 99.4 Percentile
140- 160 Marks	96 – 98 Percentile
120- 140 Marks	94 – 96 Percentile
100- 120 Marks	90 – 94 Percentile
70- 120 Marks	83- 93.5

The above-mentioned JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam score and percentile are based on previous year results and trends, where the exact results will be shared soon by the NTA. 

Information Mentioned on JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Scorecard

The information mentioned on the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 scorecard has various important pieces of information crucial to participating in the admission and counselling process. A candidate must check his/her information mentioned on the scorecard is correct. All the information mentioned on the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 admit card is as follows-

• Name of Candidate
• Father’s and Mother’s Name
• Candidate application number
• Candidate Roll number
• Subject-wise JEE Main exam score of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
• Overall percentile
• State of eligibility
• Nationality
• Student Category
• Exam Session Details
• PwD Status (if applicable)

The final AIR will be released after the completion of JEE Main 2026 Session 1, which offers result of toppers by taking inputs from both sessions. The scorecard details are important for JoSAA counselling and further admission procedures. 

Steps to Take after JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result

The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result is a milestone to make further decisions for the admission and counselling process. A student can consider the following factors, based on the result-

• After the JEE Main Session 1 result, you should focus on comparing your percentile with expected cut-offs and previous year trends.
• Based on your JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result, you have to check your scope to qualify for JEE Advanced 2026. If qualified, start preparing strategically for JEE Advanced 2026.
• If you are not satisfied with the score you scored in the JEE Main 2026 Session 1, you can start your strategic preparation to appear in the JEE Main 2026 Session 2. This approach may increase your overall potential to score well on the JEE Advanced 2026.
• You can also explore and find IIITs, NITs and CFTIs based on your expected rank.
• After the announcement of results, you can also confirm all the necessary documents, such as the Session 1 scorecard, valid ID proof, academic records, and category certificate, for further processing.

The JEE Main 2026 exam Session is a first-stage opportunity that ensures eligibility for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam. If you want, you can significantly improve your rank in Session 2 with focused preparation.

NTA Percentile Calculation Approach for JEE Main 2026 Exam

The percentile calculation approach is necessary for the normalisation of the JEE Main exam across all shifts, because each shift has its own difficulty level. The normalisation method for the JEE Main exam calculates each shift’s raw marks and transform it on a scale of 100 to 0. For the 100th percentile, toppers will receive the maximum score, where if you scored in the 90th percentile, then your score will be equal to or better than 90% of the candidates in that session. The formula opted by the NTA for the normalisation process is as follows-

• Percentile: (Number of candidates with raw score equal to or less than the candidate ÷ Total number of candidates in particular shift) × 100

Conclusion

The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam result was announced on 16 Feb 2026 by the NTA, where students can check their cutoff marks, subject-specific marks, and overall percentile. It was expected that the General category cutoff range would lie between 93.5 and 95, while the SC category percentile may lie between 61 and 63. The expected cutoff marks for 235+ Marks will be around 99.5+ percentiles, which is considered a topper score. Be with us to know about the latest updates regarding the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result.

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