The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to declare the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result anytime today following the release of the final answer key for all 10 shifts; candidates will be able to download scorecards from the official JEE Main portal and should note that nine questions have been dropped across shifts, which will affect raw scores and percentiles.
Current status and likely timing
The result announcement is awaited and has no fixed time; this deliberate approach by NTA aims to reduce server overload and ensure smooth activation of the result link without website crashes due to heavy traffic.
What candidates should expect about timing
Based on past trends and the agency’s approach to result publication, candidates can expect the Session 1 result by afternoon or late night once the link is activated on the official portal.
Final answer key and impact on scores
NTA has published the final answer key for all 10 shifts of the January session; the final score calculations will be based on this key and include adjustments for dropped questions.
- Nine questions have been dropped across all 10 shifts.
- One shift recorded three dropped questions.
- Candidates will receive +4 marks for each dropped question.
- January 22, Shift 2 recorded the highest number of dropped questions.
How to check the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result
Candidates can access their scorecards from the official JEE Main website once the result link is activated; the official portal for result download is the JEE Main site.
- Visit the official website: https://jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Click on the “JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result” link when it appears.
- Enter Application Number and Date of Birth (or password) as required.
- Submit the details and download the scorecard for future reference.
Details mentioned on the JEE Main scorecard
The JEE Main 2026 scorecard will display candidate and score details necessary for counselling and further processes; certain items will not appear on the Session 1 scorecard.
- Candidate’s Name
- Application Number & Roll Number
- Date of Birth
- Category
- State of Eligibility
- Subject-wise NTA Scores (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
- Total NTA Score (Percentile)
Note: All India Rank (AIR) and the JEE Advanced cutoff will not be mentioned on the Session 1 scorecard.
Expected cutoff and category-wise estimates
Based on previous trends, the qualifying percentile for JEE Advanced 2026 is expected to be high; official cutoffs will be released after Session 2 results.
General category candidates are expected to need around 93–94 percentile to qualify for JEE Advanced 2026; the official cutoff will be confirmed after Session 2.
| Category | Expected Cutoff |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 93.3045326 |
| Gen-EWS | 81.4387917 |
| OBC-NCL | 80.7456432 |
| SC | 61.3526948 |
| ST | 48.2456783 |
| UR-PwD | 0.0082349 |
Next steps for candidates after the result
After the Session 1 result is published, candidates have several options to consider regarding improvement and progression.
- Candidates may appear in Session 2 to improve their scores; the best percentile from both sessions will be considered.
- Qualified candidates can register for JEE Advanced 2026 when registration opens.
