JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Results: NTA Postpones Scorecard Release to February 16

New Delhi, February 12, 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially revised the release schedule for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Session 1 results. In a recent announcement, the agency confirmed that the scorecards, which were originally expected to be released by February 12, will now be made available on February 16, 2026.

Over 13 lakh engineering aspirants who appeared for the January session are currently awaiting their NTA scores and the final answer key. Once declared, candidates can access their results on the official website: .

Key Details of the Announcement

The postponement comes as a significant update for students who have been closely monitoring the official portal. While the NTA did not specify a precise reason for the four-day delay, the revision typically allows for a meticulous review of the challenges raised against the provisional answer key to ensure absolute accuracy in the final percentile calculation.

• Revised Result Date: February 16, 2026
• Official Website: jeemain.nta.nic.in / nta.ac.in
• Total Candidates: Approximately 13.5 lakh registrations
• Exam Window: January 21 to January 29, 2026

How to Check Your JEE Main Session 1 Result

When the link goes live on Monday, candidates should follow these steps to download their scorecards:

1. Visit the Portal: Go to the official JEE Main website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
2. Access the Link: Click on the link titled “JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Scorecard.”
3. Enter Credentials: Provide your Application Number and Date of Birth (or password).
4. Security Pin: Input the CAPTCHA code displayed on the screen.
5. Submit and Download: View your NTA percentile scores and download the PDF for future admission and counseling rounds.

Understanding the Scorecard

The JEE Main result will not display raw marks. Instead, the NTA uses a normalization process to calculate percentile scores. This ensures that the varying difficulty levels across different shifts do not disadvantage any student.

The scorecard will include:

• Subject-wise NTA Percentile (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics)
• Total NTA Percentile Score
• Candidate details (Name, Roll Number, Category)

What’s Next for Aspirants?

While the wait for the Session 1 results continues, the registration for JEE Main Session 2 is already underway. Candidates who wish to improve their scores or those who missed the first session can apply for the April exams.

Experts suggest that students should use this additional time to analyze their performance based on the provisional response sheets and begin focusing on the JEE Advanced syllabus if they are confident of meeting the expected 93-95 percentile cut-off for the General category.

For the latest and most authentic updates, candidates are advised to steer clear of unofficial social media rumors and regularly check the official NTA website.