JEE Main 2026 Result (OUT Soon) Live: NTA JEE Score Calculator, Download Link at jeemain.nta.nic.in, Toppers, Cutoffs
JEE Main 2026 result date has finally arrived. Will the wait for over 13 lakh candidates come to an end today? Check real-time updates on JEE Main result 2026 time, how to check, evaluation criteria and more here.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will declare the JEE Main 2026 session 1 result today, February 16. The already delayed result can be expected anytime today. The JEE Mains 2026 result link is expected at jeemain.nta.nic.in and ntaresults.nic.in. Once released, candidates have to use their application number and password to download the scorecards. The authority has released the final JEE Main 2026 answer key online.
Through the JEE Main scorecard, candidates can check their subject-wise and total percentile scores. Note that the cutoff and AIR will not be mentioned on the session 1 scorecards.
How to Check JEE Main 2026 Result?
Candidates can follow these steps to download the scorecard:
- Visit the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Click on the “JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result” link
- Enter application number and date of birth
- Submit details
- Download and save the scorecard for future reference
JEE Mains Score Calculator
NTA has provided a formula for the JEE Main 2026 score calculator. Candidates can access the JEE Mains 2026 score calculator to know their raw marks. Then further compare the JEE Main 2026 marks vs percentile to know your expected percentile scores.
| 4*(Number of Correct Answers) - 1*(Number of Wrong Answers) = Candidate’s Scores |
Details Mentioned on JEE Main 2026 Scorecard
The JEE Main 2026 scorecard will contain the detailed performance information. Candidates are advised to carefully verify all details after downloading the result. The scorecard will include:
- Candidate’s Name
- Application Number
- Roll Number
- Date of Birth
- Category
- State of Eligibility
- Subject-wise NTA Scores (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
- Total NTA Score (Percentile)
JEE Mains Result 2026: Evaluation Criteria
The JEE Main 2026 result will be based on the final answer key. The authorities prepare the final JEE Main answer key after considering all the objections raised by candidates. Moreover, due to the varying levels of shift difficulty, NTA will use a normalisation process to ensure fairness across multiple shifts.
NTA JEE Result: Whose Scores Will Not Be Declared?
NTA takes strict action against candidates found using Unfair Means (UFM) during the examination. If a candidate is caught cheating, using unauthorised devices, or indulging in impersonation, their result will be cancelled immediately. Such candidates may also be debarred from appearing in future NTA exams for a period of up to three years. NTA uses advanced analytics and CCTV footage to identify and flag suspicious behaviour during the test.
Expected JEE Main Cutoff 2026
As per previous trends, general category candidates require 93-94th percentile to qualify for JEE Advanced. The official cutoff for JEE Advanced eligibility will be announced along with the result declaration for session 2. Category-wise cutoffs will be different.
JEE Main 2026 Cutoff (Expected)
| Category |
Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) |
93.3045326 |
| Gen-EWS |
81.4387917 |
| OBC-NCL |
80.7456432 |
| SC |
61.3526948 |
| ST |
48.2456783 |
| UR-PwD |
0.0082349 |
LIVE UPDATE
JEE Main 2026 Result Anytime NOW. Stay tuned for live updates on JEE result 2026, topper details and other announcements.
- 12:23 PM IST• 16 Feb 2026
JEE Mains result 2026 date & time
Candidates can check the tentative JEE Mains 2026 release time based on the previous years timelline below.
Year Time 2026 Feb 16, Afternoon or late night 2025 Feb 11, Late night - 10 PM 2024 Feb 12, Early morning- 3 AM - 12:13 PM IST• 16 Feb 2026
Are JEE Mains 2026 Result out?
Once the link is generated and released on the official websites, candidates will have to use their application number and password to check their JEE Main result 2026.
- 12:06 PM IST• 16 Feb 2026
JEE Main 2026 Result LIVE Updates
JEE Mains 2026 result date is February 16, 2026. The authorities have not announced any release time. Candidates can expect the results anytime now. The result will have the NTA scores both subject-wise and total scores.
- 11:46 AM IST• 16 Feb 2026
JEE Mains Result Time 2026 LIVE: Why is delayed JEE Main 2026 result a concern?
Students are not only worried about their percentile and rank but also about eligibility for JEE Advanced and admission to top engineering colleges. Both the JEE Mains result and performance in the board exams are used to determine eligibility for JEE Advanced and admission to NITs, IIITs, and other centrally funded technical institutions. Without clarity on scores and percentiles, students are unable to plan their next steps. Students need clarity to plan their preparation for JEE Advanced or focus entirely on board exams.
- 11:43 AM IST• 16 Feb 2026
JEE Main 2026 Result OUT?
Not yet. NTA has only released the final answer key, however, the JEE Main 2026 result link has not been activated. Once it is activated, candidates will be able to check the results directly from this page. using their application number and password.
- 11:41 AM IST• 16 Feb 2026
JEE Mains 2026 Result Update
NTA has published the day-wise shift-wise final answer key. The JEE Main 2026 result is expected anytime now. Candidates can check this page for the realtime updates on JEE Mains result link, how to download and more.
- 11:34 AM IST• 16 Feb 2026
JEE Main 2026 Result Shortly: How many students registered and appeared?
The JEE Main 2026 result will be announced shortly. Candidates can check the number of students who registered and appeared for JEE Main 2026 and the previous year below.
Year
No. of Registered Candidates
No. of Candidates Appeared
2026
January: 14 lakhs (unofficial)
January - 13,00,368 in Paper 1
2025
January - 13,11,544
January - 12,58,136
April - 10,61,840
April - 9,92,350
- 11:31 AM IST• 16 Feb 2026
JEE Mains 2026 Result Link Out Today: What to do if link is not working?
Try using official alternate links as NTA often hosts results on multiple servers to distribute the traffic load.
If you are on Wi-Fi, try switching to mobile data (or vice versa), as one may have a less congested route to the server.
Clear your browser's cookies and cache before trying to log in again.
Repeatedly refreshing increases server load and may prolong the crash.
Avoid peak traffic, which usually occurs between 11 AM and 2 PM. If you cannot log in, wait and try during off-peak hours, such as late at night or early in the morning.
- 11:26 AM IST• 16 Feb 2026
JEE Main Result 2026: Students Anxious for Official Link
Students on social media platforms such as Reddit & Twitter have expressed concern over the lack of clarity regarding the exact result time. Many candidates are checking the official website repeatedly for updates. The JEE Mains result 2026 link will be generated and activated soon.
- 11:22 AM IST• 16 Feb 2026
JEE Main 2026 Result Time Soon: How will JEE Main 2026 Result Release?
The National Testing Agency will release the JEE Main 2026 result in online mode. Candidates will be able to access the JEE Main scorecard using their application number and password. The JEE Mains result will be available as percentile score.
- 11:19 AM IST• 16 Feb 2026
When will JEE Main 2026 result be declared?
There are high chances the JEE Main 2026 result link will be activated in the afternoon. Candidates must check this space for the real-time updates on JEE Main 2026 result time, link, how to check, scorecard download and more.
- 11:14 AM IST• 16 Feb 2026
JEE Mains Result Date & Time LIVE
Even though candidates were expecting the result earlier this week, the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result has not been released yet. The delay has led to confusion among students, especially those appearing for Class 12 board exams.
- 11:11 AM IST• 16 Feb 2026
JEE Mains Result Time: Official Update Here
JEE Main 2026 result date and time are February 16, 2026. The authorities have not announced the JEE Main 2026 result time. Though with the release of the answer key. Candidates can expect the JEE Mains result 2026 anytime now.
- 11:07 AM IST• 16 Feb 2026
JEE Main 2026 Result Link
The JEE Main 2026 result will be announced in online mode. The NTA JEE scorecard download link will be activated at jeemain.nta.nic.in. A direct link to access the JEE Main 2026 result will be provided on this page.
- 11:03 AM IST• 16 Feb 2026
JEE Main Result 2026: NTA Scores
NTA will release the JEE Main 2026 result as a scorecard having the JEE Mains percentile only. The percentile score represents a candidate’s relative performance compared to others who appeared in the same session. It is not the raw marks obtained but a normalised score.
- 11:00 AM IST• 16 Feb 2026
Is JEE Main 2026 result out?
The JEE Main 2026 result is not out yet. Candidates can expect the JEE Mains result link anytime now, as the authorities have released the final answer keys.
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- 10:57 AM IST• 16 Feb 2026
JEE Main 2026 Result Today: How can candidates stay prepared before result declaration?
JEE Main 2026 result is expected today, February 16. Candidates are advised to keep their application number and date of birth ready to avoid a last-minute rush once the result link is activated on the official website.
No, you cannot request rechecking of the JEE Main result. NTA will not accept any request from candidates in regards to re-evaluation of the scores.
The NTA will announce JEE Main session 1 Result 2026 by February 12. Candidates can download the JEE Main result 2026 scorecard online. JEE Main result login link 2026 will be available on the wesbite jeemain.nta.nic.in. The JEE Main 2026 result scorecard will have details of candidate percentile score in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and the aggreate percentile score. JEE Mains 2026 result will be released separately for both sessions.
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