JEE Main 2026 Results Expected on February 16: Key Details and Steps to Access Scorecard

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the results for the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 will be released on February 16. With over 1.3 million candidates registered, the results can be accessed on the official website. This article outlines the steps to download your scorecard, what information it will contain, and details about the normalization process. Additionally, it provides information on registration for Session 2 for those who wish to improve their scores. Stay informed about your examination journey!

By Ambika Singh Feb 12, 2026, 10:40 IST

JEE Main Results Announcement

If you're anticipating the results for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main, there's important news. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has confirmed the release date for the JEE Main results. They are now set to be published on February 16th. Candidates can view their results on the official JEE Main website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Change in Result Release Date

Initially, the JEE Main results were expected to be available on February 12th, but this date has been revised. The NTA conducted the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exams from January 21st to January 29th across 10 shifts. Additionally, Paper 2 for BArch and BPlanning took place on January 29th.

Candidate Registration Statistics

Over 1.3 Million Candidates Registered

This year, more than 1.3 million candidates registered for the IIT-JEE to secure admission into engineering programs during the January session. The provisional answer key was made available on February 4th, shortly after the exams, allowing students to raise objections until February 6th. These objections are currently under review by subject experts, and the final answer key along with the results will be released thereafter.

Steps to Download Your Scorecard

How to Access Your Scorecard

Once the results are published, students can retrieve their scorecards by following these steps:

1. Navigate to the NTA's official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.

2. Click on the link for "JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Scorecard" on the homepage.

3. Input your login details, including your application number and date of birth or password.

4. Enter the security PIN displayed on the screen and click the Submit button.

5. Your scorecard will be displayed. Download it and print it for your records.

Contents of the Scorecard

What Information Will Be Included?

The JEE Main scorecard will feature your total marks along with your NTA percentile score. It will also provide individual percentiles for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, as well as an overall percentile score. Note that the All India Rank (AIR) will not be included in the Session 1 results; it will be announced after the April session (Session 2).

Understanding the Normalization Process

Normalization Explained

Given that the exam is conducted in multiple shifts, the difficulty level may differ across sessions. To address this, the NTA employs a normalization method, ensuring that no student is unfairly impacted by a more challenging paper, thus maintaining a level playing field.

Registration for Session 2

Students who are dissatisfied with their Session 1 scores or who missed the first session can register for Session 2. The deadline for registration is February 25, 2026. The top 250,000 candidates nationwide will qualify to take the JEE Advanced exam, which grants access to IITs.

Candidates who do not qualify in JEE Main Session 1 are also eligible to participate in Session 2. The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exams will occur in multiple shifts from April 2 to April 9, 2026. City allotment slips and admit cards will be issued a few weeks prior to the exam. It is crucial for candidates to download their admit cards and verify all exam details, including date, time, and venue.