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Updated on Feb 11, 2026 23:06 IST
NTA announced JEE Main Result 2026 session 1 now on a new date - Feb 16 at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates who attempted JEE Main January 2026 session 1 exam can check complete details regarding JEE Main 2026 result date session 1, past year result trends, and more.

JEE Main 2026 Result Date Session 1 (Delayed): NTA has revised the JEE Main 2026 session 1 result date. The result scorecard of JEE Mains 2026 January session is now available. Check complete details regarding JEE Main 2026 result date, steps to check, instructions, and other updates here. 

JEE Main 2026 Result Date Session 1

JEE Main 2026 Result Date Session 1: The National Testing Agency have published JEE Main 2026 session 1 result. Candidates who appeared JEE shift 1 or 2 exam on Jan 21, 22, 23, 24, and 28 can check their result at JEE Mains login 2026

To check result of JEE Mains 2026 session 1, students have to keep their login credentials ready to avoid any kind technical glitches and server issues. In this article, we have provided complete information regarding how to check JEE Main result 2026, details mentioned, past year's result trends, and more. 

Table of contents
  • JEE Main 2026 Result Date Session 1: Past Year's Trends
  • NTA JEE Main Session 1 Result Date: Stages of Result Announcement
  • How to check JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result?
  • Details Mentioned on JEE Main Result 2026
  • JEE Main Toppers 2026 of Session 1
  • What after JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result?
  • JEE Mains 2026 Expected Cutoff
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JEE Main 2026 Result Date Session 1: Past Year's Trends

According to the new official notification, the JEE Main 2026 result has been released. Students can check past-year trends of JEE Mains result dates below -

Year

JEE Mains session 1 exam date

JEE Main session 1 result date

2026 Jan 21 to 30 Delayed- New date (Feb 16)
2025 January 22, 23, 24, 28, and 29 Feb 11
2024 January 24, 27, 29, 30, 31 and February 1 Feb 12
2023 January 24, 25, 29, 30, 31 and February 1 Feb 7

LIVE NOW: JEE Mains Session 1 Result 2026 Real Time Updates

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How can I check JoSAA seat allocation results?
A: 

Candidates can check JoSAA seat allotment result on the official JoSAA website. Candidates will have to log in to their JoSAA account using JEE Main application number and password.

Q:   If a candidate has not participated in JoSAA counselling, will he/she be eligible to take part in CSAB counselling?
A: 

Yes, candidates who do not participate in the JoSAA counselling are eligible to participate in the CSAB counselling. Candidates must complete the CSAB counselling registration using JEE Main application number. After the registration process, the exam authorities will commence the document verification process. 

Q:   When will CSAB counselling start?
A: 

The CSAB counselling is conducted after the completion of JoSAA. The dates of CSAB is announced after the last round JoSAA counselling at csab.nic.in. The counselling process will begin with the CSAB NEUT round, followed by the special round, and finally the supernumerary round. The schedule for the CSAB NEUT round, as well as the special and supernumerary rounds will differ.

Q:   What is JEE Main cutoff for IIITs?
A: 
The cutoff for IIITs vary for various branches and also category of students. Specialised branches like computer Science and electronics engineering has higher cutoff in comparison to other branches. Similarly, JEE Main cutoff for general category candidates is higher in comparison to OBC-NCL and SC/ST candidates. Candidates can check the JEE Main 2022 cutoff below for some top IIITs and branches. For detailed cutoff report, candidates can check Shiksha page. IIIT Allahabad IT Closing Rank Open Category: 5704 IIIT Allahabad ECE Closing Rank Open Category: 9700.

NTA JEE Main Session 1 Result Date: Stages of Result Announcement

JEE Mains result 2026 is prepared based on final answer key data, and will be announced on the given date. However, some sources have stated that the result will made live in evening of Feb 12 and final keys will be released in the early morning. However, NTA has not mentioned any official time. The stages involved in the process before releasing JEE Main result are as follows -

  • NTA first releases JEE Mains session 1 provisional answer key and response sheet
  • Students were offered a chance to challenge against the official answer key of JEE Main 2026. The last date to challenge JEE Mains answer key was Feb 6 (11:50 pm). 
  • After the submission of objections, the authorities will review the responses, and announce the JEE Mains final answer key. 
  • Based on JEE Mains final answer key, the result will be declared on the given NTA JEE Main 2026 result date session 1, which is between Feb 16 (REVISED)

Check: JEE Mains Percentile Predictor: Calculate Expected Percentile using response sheet

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Before NTA announces the result, candidates must keep their JEE Mains application number and password ready. In case you’ve forgotten or misplaced your credentials, check how to recover JEE Main login password

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How to check JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result?

Students must note that result of JEE Mains 2026 session 1 is available online only on its official website. There are no other websites where one can check their result. The JEE Main result will determine the qualifying status of the applicant, and the process to check results is as follows -

  • Go to the official website
  • Look for the link that says “result of JEE Main” or “View scorecard” on homepage
  • Enter login credentials - application number and password (date of birth/password)
  • Provide security pin
  • The JEE Main scorecard will be displayed on screen
  • Check result, download scorecard and take printout. 
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Q:   Where can I check JEE Main counselling dates?
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The schedule of JEE Main counselling is announced on the JoSAA website. The detailed round-wise schedule of counselling will be released after the JEE result is announced. Candidates can also check the details about the JoSAA counselling schedule on the Shiksha page.

Q:   What documents are required to participate in JEE Main counselling?
A: 

To participate in the JEE Main counselling, candidates will need to upload the following documents at the time of JoSAA registration. Class 10 mark sheet/certificate, Class 12 Certificate of category (if applicable), PwD Certificate (if applicable). After the seat allotment, while reporting to the institute, candidates will also need to submit documents like JoSAA seat allotment letter, JEE Main/Advanced admit card, Gap Certificate (if gap after class 12).

Q:   What is Floating option in JoSAA counselling?
A: 

Float option in JoSAA means candidates want to be considered in further rounds of counselling and are open to better allotment of any course and in any college.

Q:   Can I take admission in any institute if I do not get JEE Main cutoff marks?
A: 

Candidates who do not score above JEE Main cutoff marks are eligible to take admissions in NITs, IIITs and GFTIs but not IITs. To appear in the admission process for IITs, candidates need to get marks above than the JEE Main cutoff and appear in JEE Advanced exam.

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Details Mentioned on JEE Main Result 2026

After downloading JEE result, students are advised to go through all information carefully. NTA JEE Mains 2026 session 1 result scorecard will have following details printed -

  • Application number
  • JEE Main session 1 roll number
  • Mother’s name
  • Father’s name
  • Category
  • PwD status
  • Gender
  • Date of birth
  • Nationality
  • State of eligibility
  • Percentile in Maths, chemistry, and physics
  • Percentile marks in total

After downloading your scorecard, tally your rank card with the above-mentioned details.

NOTE: NTA does not offer any option or facility for rechecking JEE Mains 2026 result session 1.

JEE Main Toppers 2026 of Session 1

Along with result, NTA will announce the list of JEE Main toppers of JEE Main 2026 result date session 1. Candidates who have scored 100 percentile in the exam will be termed as “JEE Main 2026 session 1 toppers.” In addition, NTA will release toppers for the following categories -

  • All-India Toppers
  • State-wise Toppers
  • Category-wise Toppers
  • Gender-wise Toppers

Overall, the topper’s list will have candidate’s name, state, and percentile details. 

Also read: JEE Mains 2025 result toppers: session 1 and 2

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How can I check my JEE Main rank?
A: 

Candidates can check their JEE Main ranks with their JEE Main session 2 scorecard. To check their ranks, candidates have to download the scorecard from their respective logins.

Q:   What is JEE Main cutoff for NITs?
A: 

The cutoff for NITs vary for various branches and also category of students. Specialised branches like computer Science and electronics engineering has higher cutoff in comparison to other branches. Similarly, JEE Main cutoff for general category candidates is higher in comparison to OBC-NCL and SC, ST candidates. Candidates can check the previous year JEE Main cutoff below for some top NITs and branches. For detailed cutoff report, candidates can check Shiksha page.

  • MNNIT Allahabad CSE Closing Rank Open Category: 5627 (Home State)
  • MNNIT Allahabad CSE Closing Rank Open Category: 4254 (Open)
  • MNIT Jaipur CSE Closing Rank Open Category: 5610 (Home State)
  • MNIT Jaipur CSE Closing Rank Open Category: 4631 (Open)
Q:   What is JEE Mains 2023 cutoff for General Category?
A: 
The general category JEE Main 2023 cutoff is 90.7788642. Hence, candidates belonging to general category need to have a minimum 90.7788642 NTA score to appear in JEE Advanced. The cutoff for general category has been raised in 2023 which was 88.4121383 in the year 2022. NTA has also raise the JEE Main cutoff for all other categories in 2023 as compared to 2022.
Q:   Can I participate in JEE Main counselling if I did not score above JEE Main cutoff?
A: 
Yes, candidates can participate in JEE Main counselling even if they do not meet the cutoff. Scoring above JEE Main cutoff is required only when candidates wish to appear in JEE Advanced for admission to IITs. Those candidates who wish to take admission in NITs, IIITs or other GFTIs can take part in JEE Main counselling conducted by Joint Seat Allocation Authority JoSAA for admissions.

What after JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result?

After the announcement of JEE Main result 2026 session 1, students can either register for JoSAA counselling for admission to IIITs, NITs, or GFTIs or apply to various state-level counsellings. On the other hand, the top 2.5 lakh candidates who pass the JEE Main cutoff mark 2026 for JEE Advanced can register JEE Advanced for IIT admissions

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JEE Mains 2026 Expected Cutoff

Based on the past year's cutoff trends, candidates can check JEE Main expected cutoff rank (category-wise) -

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Cutoff 2026 (Expected)

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ST

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UR-PwD

0.0082349

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Answered 2 days ago

No, JEE Main is not required to take admission in BTech at NMAM Institute of Technology, NITTE University. The college accepts NUCAT scores for BTech admissions. NUCAT is conducted by the institute itself. It has MCQ type questions with no negative marking. 

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 days ago

No, candidates need to pass NMIMS CET conducted by the university for admission in BTech programme of NMIMS Chandigarh. SAT/ ACT qualified candidates can also get admission. Applicants have to confirm their seat by paying the course fee after completion of selection process. 

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered 3 days ago

Candidates can get admission in BTech programme of United Group of Institutions, Greater Noida via UPTAC Counselling based on their JEE Main scores. Hence, JEE Main is one of the options to get admission in the institute.

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered 3 days ago

After the JEE Main Session 2 result, students usually start comparing universities based on placements, specializations, campus exposure, and future opportunities. Many students apply to private universities like Jain University, but at the same time a lot of students also explore LPU for B.Tech CSE

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Ankita Sharma

Guide-Level 11

Answered 4 days ago

A straight answer: if your goal is less academic load + decent career options, then among CSE, ECE, EE, the usual reality is:

  • CSE (Computer Science)the lightest relative load (more logic + coding, less hardcore physics/math hardware)
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Ashok Sharma

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 4 days ago

No, JEE Mains is not a mandatory entrance exam for ICFAI School of Architecture BArch admission.as candidates can also appear in NATA to qualify for this course as well. Selection can be done on the basis of either exam's result.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 4 days ago

Hi,
If you have scored 28,551 rank in SC category in JEE Main, your chances of getting admission at NITs will be restricted to newer NITs or some specific branches, via CSAB special round or state quota, if any.
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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 5 days ago

Yes, JEE Main is enough for HVPM College of Engineering & Technology BTech admissions. The college accepts students through an entrance basis only. Hence, a student have either JEE Main or MHTCET score is eligible. The basic eligibility must also be fulfilled.

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Anupama Garg

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 6 days ago

JEE Main is one of the accepted exams for Atharva School of Engineering and Technology BTech admissions. However, it is not compulsory. Students can also submit valid score obtained in MHT CET/ PERA CET/ CUET/ AU-AIET instead.

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Nishtha Hazarika

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Answered 6 days ago

GRD Institute of Management and Technology does accept JEE Main scores for admission in BTech course. However, it is not compulsory. Aspirants with CUET-UG scores can also get a seat in BTech programme. 

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Nishtha Shukla

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