JEE Mains Result 2026 highlights: NTA releases Session 1 results, 12 students score 100 percentile

JEE Mains Result 2026 highlights: NTA JEE scorecards has been released by jeemain.nta.nic.in, final answer key was released, earlier.

JEE Mains Result 2026 highlights: The National Testing Agency has declared the JEE Main Results on February 16. Candidates who have appeared for the Joint Entrance Examination for Session 1 can check the results on the official website of NTA JEE at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The final answer key was released on the official website, earlier.

How to check results

These are the steps to check the results:

• Visit the official website of NTA JEE at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
• Click on the “JEE Mains Result 2026 for Session 1” link available on the home page.
• A new page will open where candidates will have to enter their login details.
• Enter application number, password or date of birth, and the security pin.
• Click on submit and the result will be displayed.

Download the scorecard and keep multiple printouts for future reference, as it will be required during counselling and admission.

Direct link to check JEE final answer key 

How many students scored 100 percentile

A total of 12 candidates scored a perfect 100 percentile NTA score in JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Paper 1.

When was the exam held

The Joint Entrance Examination for Session 1 was held on January 21, 22, 23, 24, 28 and 29, 2026. The Paper I exam was held on January 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2026, in two shifts- first shift from 9 am to 12 noon and second shift from 3 pm to 6 pm. Paper 2 was held on the last date in a single shift- from 9 am to 12.30 pm.

The JEE Mains provisional answer key was released on February 4, 2026. The link to raise objections was closed on February 6, 2026.

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