JEE Main 2026 Result 2026 Latest Update: Big news is coming for candidates waiting for the JEE Main Result 2026. According to a post released by the National Testing Agency (NTA),the JEE Main Session 1 result will be released on February 16,2026. Over 1.3 million candidates are awaiting the JEE Main Session 1 result. The first session of JEE Main 2026 was held in January. The B.E./B.Tech papers were held from January 21 to January 29. There are no set passing marks for JEE Main. Candidates’ eligibility is determined based on the cut-off percentile. The JEE Main qualifying percentile for admission is determined based on the final answer key.
probable percentile
Unreserved (UR) 93-95
General-EWS 79-84
OBC-NCL 80-85
SC 62-60
ST50-45.2456783
JEE Main 2026 Result 2026:- Steps to Download JEE Mains Scorecard
First,visit the official NTA JEE Main website,jeemains.nta.nic.in
click on the ‘Final Results for JEE(Main) 2026 [Paper-1(B.E./B.Tech)] is Live!’ link.
Click on the ‘Final Results for JEE(Main) [Paper-1(B.E./B.Tech)]’ direct link.
Now enter your application number,password,and captcha code.
Click the Submit button,and your scorecard will appear on the screen.
Download the scorecard and take a printout for future reference.
How is admission to IIT done?
After the JEE Main results are released,if you want admission to IIT,you will need to go through 7 steps.
Step 1 – It is mandatory to be among the top 2.50 lakh candidates.
Step 2 – First,you must register for JEE Advanced.
Step 3 – It is very important to score well in both JEE Advanced papers.
Step 4 – Based on a good rank in JEE Advanced,you must register for JoSAA counselling.
Step 5 – Choice filling and locking of your preferred IIT institute.
Step 6 – Adjusting the JoSAA counselling round 2 mock seat allotment.
Step 7 – Admission to IIT will be confirmed after document uploading,reporting,and admission confirmation in the counselling round.
Qualifying vs Admission Cutoff
The difference between the two concepts needs to be understood:
• Qualifying cutoff – Minimum percentile needed to appear for JEE Advanced
• Admission cutoff – Closing rank required for admission in NITs,IIITs and other colleges through counselling.
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.