JEE Mains Result 2026 for Session 1 out: Where, how to check NTA JEE scorecards

Published on: Feb 16, 2026 8:17 PM IST

By Papri Chanda

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National Testing Agency (NTA) has declared JEE Mains Result 2026 for Session 1. Candidates who have appeared for Joint Entrance Examination for Session 1 can check the results through the official website of NTA JEE at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Most of the candidates who scored 100 percentile are from Rajasthan, including Kabeer Chhillar, Chiranjib Kar and Arnav Gautam. (Representational Image)

The overall 100th percentile list consists of 12 candidates and is dominated by male candidates. Most of the candidates in the list are from Rajasthan, including Kabeer Chhillar, Chiranjib Kar and Arnav Gautam.

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NTA also said that the scores of 68 candidates have not been declared as they were found indulging in Unfair Means practices/ discrepancies in the identity verification, etc.

Aslo read: JEE Mains Result 2026 for Session 1 declared at jeemain.nta.nic.in, direct link hereSteps to check the results

Steps to check results

To check the results, candidates can follow the steps given below.

1. Visit the official website of NTA JEE at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

2. Click on JEE Mains Result 2026 for Session 1 link available on the home page.

3. A new page will open where candidates will have to enter the login details.

4. Click on submit and your scorecard will be displayed.

5. Check the scorecard and download the results page.

6. Keep a hard copy of the same for further need.

The final answer key has been released. A total of 9 questions have been dropped.

When was the exams held?

The NTA JEE examination 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 provisional answer key was released on February 4. The objection window was opened on the same date. The link to raise objection was closed on February 6, 2026. For more related details, candidates can check the official website of NTA JEE.

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Papri Chanda
Papri Chanda is the Deputy Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times Digital. With over 12 years of experience as an education journalist, she has worked across multiple media platforms, building deep expertise in education policy, examinations, and higher education systems. In her current role, Papri manages the day-to-day editorial work for the education beat. She plans daily content, decides story priorities, and oversees breaking-news coverage in a fast-moving digital newsroom. She works closely with reporters to ensure stories are accurate, timely, and meet editorial standards. Papri plays a key role during major exam cycles, CBSE and state board exam results, and policy announcements. Her work focuses on covering India’s education system, including the Ministry of Education, UGC, CBSE, NEET, JEE, CUET, and important higher-education policy changes. Prior to joining Hindustan Times Digital, Papri served as Correspondent – Education at Times Now Digital, where she delivered high-volume breaking news under intense newsroom deadlines and conducted interviews with key policymakers and academic leaders. Earlier, at Dainik Jagran, she independently managed the education and careers vertical, leading coverage of competitive exams, government jobs, and admission cycles, while mentoring junior writers and streamlining editorial workflows. Papri holds a Master’s degree in Mass Communication from the University of Burdwan. Outside work, she enjoys travelling, reading, experimenting with new recipes, and exploring diverse cuisines.Read More

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