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JEE Mains Result 2026 Out: Check Download Link, Toppers, Cut-Off & What’s Next
February 17, 2026 | By BMU
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has already declared the JEE Mains Result 2026 on 16 February 2026 at their official website- https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/. The result link is live now and you can check your scorecards by using your application number, password, date of birth and security code. The NTA JEE Mains Result includes a detailed scorecard showing subject-wise and overall percentile. NTA has also released the official list of toppers along with the JEE Mains result session 1. This year, only 12 candidates have secured a perfect 100th percentile.
JEE Main Result 2026 Highlights
Here are the most important details about the NTA JEE Mains result for Session 1.
- Result release date- 16 February 2026
- Exam authority- National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Total candidates appeared- Over 12 lakh (approx.)
- Number of 100 percentile scorers- 12 candidates
- Official result website- https://jeemain.nta.nic.in
The above-mentioned highlights provide you with a quick snapshot of the competition level and overall performance in JEE Mains Result Session 1.
Direct Link to Check JEE Main 2026 Result
Here is how you can check your NTA NIC JEE Mains result-
- Visit the official website- https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/
- Scorecard login page- Available under the “Results for JEE(Main)-2026 [Session-I] – Paper-I (B.E/B.Tech)” link on the homepage.
Also, remember to use the official website to avoid fake links or incorrect information.
How to Check JEE Main Result 2026
If you also wonder how you can download your JEE Mains scorecard, follow the steps below-
- Step 1- Visit the official website- https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/
- Step 2- Click on the link for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result
- Step 3- Enter your application number and password or date of birth
- Step 4- Click on the Submit button
- Step 5- View your scorecard on the screen
- Step 6- Download and save the PDF scorecard for future use
Don’t forget to keep multiple copies in digital as well as printed form for counselling and admission processes.
JEE Main 2026 Score and Percentile Calculation
The result of JEE Mains 2026 is released in the form of NTA percentile score, not raw marks. This is where students get confused. Basically, the total marks in JEE Main are 300, which includes 100 marks each for physics, chemistry as well as mathematics.
How to Calculate Your Raw Score
- Download the final answer key and your response sheet
- Match your answers with the official key
- Add marks for correct answers and subtract for incorrect ones
- This gives your raw score out of 300
How Percentile Is Calculated
Details Mentioned on JEE Main Scorecard
The JEE Mains Result scorecard includes numerous important details. Basically, it includes-
- Candidate’s name
- Application number
- Roll number
- Parent’s details
- Subject-wise percentile (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
- Total percentile score
- All India Rank (if applicable)
- Qualification status for JEE Advanced
If you notice any kind of discrepancy, you should contact the NTA helpdesk immediately.
Expected JEE Advanced 2026 Cut-Off
As the JEE Mains result is now declared by the NTA, students are more interested in knowing the cut-off required to qualify for JEE Advanced. But it will be released by the NTA after analysing performance in both sessions.
On the basis of trends and early points from session 1, here is the expected qualifying percentile as follows-
| Category | Expected Cutoff 2026 |
| Unreserved (UR) | 93.3045326 |
| Gen-EWS | 81.4387917 |
| OBC-NCL | 80.7456432 |
| SC | 61.3526948 |
| ST | 48.2456783 |
| UR-PwD | 0.0082349 |
JEE Main 2026 Toppers List (Session 1)
The JEE Mains Result session 1 saw strong performances from candidates across various states. This year, only 12 candidates bagged a 100 score in JEE Mains. Below is the topper list of 2026-
| Candidate Name | State of Eligibility |
| Shreyas Mishra | Delhi (NCT) |
| Narendrababu Gari Mahith | Andhra Pradesh |
| Shubham Kumar | Bihar |
| Kabeer Chhillar | Rajasthan |
| Chiranjib Kar | Rajasthan |
| Bhavesh Patra | Odisha |
| Anay Jain | Haryana |
| Arnav Gautam | Rajasthan |
| Pasala Mohith | Andhra Pradesh |
| Madhav Viradiya | Maharashtra |
| Purohit Nimay | Gujarat |
| Vivan Sharad Mahiswari | Telangana |
JEE Mains Result 2026- Key Dates Ahead
After the JEE Main Result, there are some upcoming important milestones-
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- Session 2 Exam Dates- 02-09 April 2026
- JEE Advanced 2026 Exam- Likely in May 2026
If you don’t want to miss any deadlines, you should keep checking the official website regularly.
FAQs
Yes, the JEE Mains Result 2026 for Session 1 was declared on 16 February 2026 by the National Testing Agency.
You can check by visiting the official NTA website, clicking on the JEE Main 2026 result link, entering your application number and password or date of birth, submitting the details and downloading your scorecard.
It usually depends on your target college as well as branch. Generally, a percentile above 95 is considered strong, while 90 or above can qualify many candidates.
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 was already conducted in January and the result was declared on 16 February 2026. Session 2 exams are scheduled from 2 to 9 April 2026.







