JEE Main 2026 Result Live Update – Is the Scorecard Link Active? How to Download Final Answer Key at jeemain.nta.nic.in

JEE Mains result 2026 LIVE Updates: The NTA will announce the JEE Mains 2026 results today, Monday, February 16th. The NTA tweeted that the results would be released on February 16th. However, the exact time of the results has not been revealed. Candidates who took the exam between January 21st and 29th are eagerly awaiting their results. It is being said that the results may be released between 3 and 6 pm on Monday.

However, no official information has been released regarding the timing of the results. Based on past patterns, results are often released at night. After the results are released, a score link will be activated on the official websites: jeemain.nta.nic.in and nta.ac.in, where candidates can check and download their scorecards. It is being said that this year’s JEE exam was slightly more difficult than last year’s. The final answer key, percentiles, and cut-off list will also be released along with the results.

JEE Mains result 2026: Steps to download JEE Mains 2026 score

Must visit jeemain.nta.nic.in to check the JEE Mains result result

Under the “Candidate Activity” board, click on “JEE Main Session 1 Result 2026.” On the homepage of the website.

Enter your application number and password.

Click on the “Submit” button.

Click on the “Result” section.

Your result will be displayed on the screen.

Download the scorecard and take a printout for future use.

Why is the JEE Mains score needed?

Candidates will need their JEE Main 2026 scores to apply for admission to undergraduate programs such as BE/BTech, BArch, and BPlanning at government and private institutions across India.

JEE Mains result 2026: Credentials Required
Once declared, candidates can check their JEE Mains Results for 2026 by entering the following details:

JEE Mains 2026 application number
Password/date of birth

JEE Mains result 2026: Where to check?

The official JEE Main website – jeemain.nta.nic.in and the NTA website – nta.ac.in – will release the results for the January session exam.

JEE Main Result 2026: How to download the file answer key?

Students first visit the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Click on the “JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Final Answer Key” link on the homepage.

Enter your application number and date of birth (DOB).

Download the PDF on the screen.

When will the Session 2 exam be held?

The NTA will release the JEE Main Session 1 result tomorrow, February 16th. Students who do not secure a good rank in the exam can apply for the Session 2 exam to improve their performance. The last date for filling the application form for Session 2 is February 25, 2026. According to the notification, the second session exam will be held between April 2 and April 9, 2026. City slips may be issued 10 days before the exam begins.