JEE Main 2026 Results Expected Soon for Over 1.3 Million Students

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to announce the JEE Main 2026 results for Session 1 on February 16, 2026. Over 1.3 million students who took the exam can check their scores online. The results will be crucial for admissions into prestigious engineering institutes like IITs and NITs. Students dissatisfied with their ranks can apply for Session 2, with applications closing on February 25, 2026. The exam for Session 2 is scheduled from April 2 to April 9, 2026. Stay tuned for updates on your performance and further opportunities.

By Ambika Singh Feb 16, 2026, 08:23 IST

JEE Main 2026 Results Announcement

JEE Main 2026 Result Update: Exciting news for the 1.3 million candidates who participated in the JEE Main Session 1. The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to announce the results shortly. After the results are published, students can visit jeemain.nta.nic.in to download their scorecards and access detailed information regarding their performance.

This information is crucial for securing admissions into IITs, NITs, and various engineering colleges.

Expected Release Date for Results:
As per the latest update from the NTA, the results for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 are anticipated to be released on Monday, February 16, 2026. The first session of JEE Main 2026 took place in January, with the B.E./B.Tech papers conducted across 10 shifts from January 21 to January 29, and Paper 2 for B.Arch and B.Planning held on January 29.

There is no predetermined passing score for JEE Main; instead, candidates' eligibility is assessed based on the cut-off percentile. The qualifying percentile for JEE Main is established using the final answer key, meaning that raw scores alone do not determine eligibility.

Percentile scores are derived from the final answer key and are normalized to ensure fairness for students taking the exam in different shifts.

Important Dates for JEE Main 2026 Sessions
The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam occurred on January 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, and 29. The NTA will soon announce the results for this session.

Students who are not content with their Session 1 rank have the option to register for Session 2. The deadline for Session 2 applications is February 25, 2026, with the examination scheduled from April 2 to April 9, 2026.