JEE Main 2026 Result: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced that the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result will be declared by February 16, 2026, revising its earlier expected schedule. This revision has heightened anticipation among lakhs of candidates who are awaiting confirmation of the exact date and time of the result announcement.
Students are advised to regularly check official updates regarding the release of the final answer key, activation of the scorecard download link at jeemain.nta.nic.in, as well as details related to cut-off marks and toppers. Candidates should keep their application number, password or date of birth, and security PIN ready to ensure seamless access once the result link is activated.
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— National Testing Agency (@NTA_Exams) February 11, 2026
JEE Mains 2026 Highlights at a Glance
| Feature | Key Information |
| Result Status | February 16, 2026 |
| Official Website | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
| Credentials Needed | Application Number & Password/DOB |
| Details on Scorecard | NTA Percentile Score, AIR, and Qualifying Status |
| Eligibility Target | Top 2.5 lakh candidates qualify for JEE Advanced |
JEE Mains Cut Off 2026 - Expected Qualifying Marks and Percentile Category Wise
The qualifying cutoff marks for JEE Advanced 2026 are determined based on the candidates' percentile scores in the JEE Mains exam. Check the table below that presents the anticipated category-wise minimum qualifying NTA percentile scores for the current year.
Category |
JEE Mains 2026 expected cutoff |
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General (UR) |
93-95 |
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OBC-NCL |
80-82 |
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EWS |
80-82 |
|
SC |
60-62 |
|
ST |
47-49 |
How to Download JEE Mains 2026 Result PDF
Follow the step-by-step process below to download your JEE Mains 2026 scorecard easily:
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Visit the official website of JEE Mains: jeemains.nta.nic.in
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On the homepage, click on the JEE Mains 2026 Result / Scorecard link.
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Enter your Application Number and Password (or Date of Birth, if applicable).
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Click on the Submit button.
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Your JEE Mains 2026 result will be displayed on the screen.
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Download the scorecard PDF and save it for future reference.
