JEE Main Result 2026 for Session 1 will be released on February 12. Check direct link, scorecard download steps, expected cutoff, marks vs percentile and JEE Advanced eligibility at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result on February 12, bringing relief and anticipation to lakhs of engineering aspirants across India. Once announced, candidates can check and download their JEE Main scorecard 2026 from the official website — jeemain.nta.nic.in.
To access the result, students must log in using their application number and password or date of birth. The scorecard will display key details such as name, subject-wise marks, total score, percentile, All India Rank (AIR), and JEE Advanced eligibility status.
According to NTA data, the attendance rate for the B.E/B.Tech paper stood at 96.26%, indicating strong participation this year. Based on exam difficulty trends, experts estimate that for moderate shifts, around 160–170 marks could translate to a 99 percentile, while easier shifts may require 185–200 marks. For tougher papers, 140–155 marks could fetch a similar percentile.
The JEE Main result 2026 will determine admissions to NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and eligibility for JEE Advanced 2026, the gateway to IITs.
Direct link to check JEE Main result 2026
How to download JEE Main 2026 scorecard
- Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Click on “JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result”
- Enter:
- Application Number
- Password / Date of Birth
- Security Pin
- Click Submit
- Download and save your scorecard PDF
Candidates are advised to take multiple printouts, as the scorecard will be required during JoSAA counselling and admissions.
How is JEE Main percentile calculated?
Since the exam is held in multiple shifts, NTA uses a normalisation process to ensure fairness.
Percentile Formula:
(Number of candidates scoring less than or equal to you / Total candidates in that session) × 100
JEE Main 2026 expected cutoff for JEE advanced
Based on past trends, the expected qualifying percentile is:
General: 93–95
GEN-EWS: 80–82
OBC: 79–81
SC: 61–64
ST: 48–50
PwD: 0.001–1.0
The official cutoff will be released along with the results.
Published: 11 Feb 2026, 10:46 am IST
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