New Delhi, February 6: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to declare the results for the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 by February 12, 2026. Following the conclusion of the examinations held in late January, the agency has already released the provisional answer keys and individual response sheets. Approximately 1.3 million candidates who appeared for the first session can access their results and scorecards through the official portal at jeemain.nta.nic.in once the link is activated.

Key Dates and Attendance Figures

The Session 1 exams were conducted between January 21 and January 29, 2026. Statistics released by the NTA indicate a high participation rate, with a 96.26% attendance recorded for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech). Out of the 1,300,368 candidates who registered, the vast majority completed the computer-based test across various shifts. JEE Mains 2026 Answer Key Released at jeemain.nta.nic.in: Know How To Download Provisional Key.

The provisional answer key was made available on February 4, and the window for candidates to challenge these keys closed on February 6. The NTA is currently reviewing the objections raised by students before finalizing the results. Is Aadhaar Card Mandatory for NEET UG 2026 Registration?

Understanding the Normalization Process

The JEE Main result is presented as an NTA Percentile Score rather than raw marks. Because the exam is conducted across multiple shifts with varying levels of difficulty, the NTA employs a normalization process. This method ensures that a candidate’s score reflects their performance relative to others who took the exam in the same shift, preventing any disadvantage caused by a particularly difficult set of questions.

A candidate’s scorecard will include subject-wise percentile scores for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, along with the total NTA score.

How to Access the Scorecard

Once the results are officially announced, candidates can follow these steps to download their documents:

  • Visit the official NTA website: jeemain.nta.nic.in.

  • Click on the link labeled "JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result/Scorecard."

  • Enter the required login credentials, including the Application Number and Date of Birth.

  • View and download the scorecard for future reference.

Next Steps for Aspirants

The release of the Session 1 results marks the first phase of the engineering admission cycle. Candidates who wish to improve their scores have the opportunity to appear for Session 2, with the registration deadline set for February 25, 2026.

The final All India Rank (AIR) will only be determined after the completion of both sessions, taking the best of the two scores into account for those who participate in both. This rank will ultimately dictate eligibility for JoSAA counseling and qualification for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam.

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