JEE Main 2026 Result Live: NTA Results Likely Soon – Direct Link, How to Check, Percentile, Cutoff

Based on the recent JEE cutoff trends, the cutoff for the General category is likely to range from 93-95 percentile. The cutoff for the general category has been higher compared to last year's cutoff trends. Candidates can check the JEE Main General Cutoff trends for past years.

Candidates will be granted admission based on a combination of their submitted choices and their respective All India Ranks (AIRs) obtained in the JEE (Main) - 2026 examination. The mechanism for allocating seats, known as the Seat Allocation Process, will be conducted and announced at a later date. This crucial Seat Allocation Process will be managed and overseen by either the Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) or the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA).

• Admission Eligibility: The scorecard will indicate if you are among the approximately 2.5 lakh candidates eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2026.
• Counselling: These scores are essential for participating in JoSAA 2026 and CSAB counselling for admissions into NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.
• Best of Two Scores: For those appearing in both sessions, the NTA will use the higher of the two NTA scores to determine the final rank for admission.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to announce the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 results by February 12, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the exams held between January 21 and January 29 can access their performance status through the official portal.

How to Access the JEE Main 2026 Scorecard

Once the result link is activated, candidates can download their scorecards by following these steps:

• Visit the Official Website: Navigate to jeemain.nta.nic.in or nta.ac.in.

• Login Credentials: Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth (or Password) along with the security pin/CAPTCHA.

• View and Download: After submitting, the scorecard—including subject-wise NTA scores, total percentile, and All India Rank (AIR)—will be displayed.

Visit the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in. On the homepage, click on the answer key link that is available. A PDF will be displayed on the screen. Download and save it for future reference.

1. Visit the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in.
2. On the homepage, look for the scorecard link and click on it.
3. Enter the application number and password.
4. Click on the submit button.
5. The JEE Mains Result 2025 will be displayed on the screen.
6. Download the scorecard and save it for future reference.

With 20 marks, candidates generally score an expected percentile between 55 and 65, depending on factors such as exam shift difficulty, total candidates, and normalization. In tougher shifts, the percentile may be slightly higher, while in easier shifts it could be on the lower side of this range.

• Score out of: 300 marks.
• Percentile: Indicates the percentage of candidates who scored less than you.
• Normalization: Used to ensure fairness across different exam shifts.
• Raw Score: 20 is the absolute score before normalization.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) issued the provisional answer key on February 4, 2026. Candidates were allowed a window to raise objections against the provisional key until February 6, 2026.

NTA has announced that the JEE Main 2026 result will be out by February 12 for the session 1 exams. Therefore, candidates can expect NTA to announce the NTA JEE Main result anytime before February 12.

Check the result release date trends for the JEE Main exam below:

1. Candidates who qualify by meeting the JEE Main 2026 cutoff criteria will be eligible to participate in the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) counselling process.
2. Admission to the participating institutes (including NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs) will be offered based on the candidates' All India Ranks (AIRs) in JEE (Main) - 2026 and the choices they select during the online seat allocation process.
3. Detailed schedules, rules, and procedures for the Seat Allocation Process will be announced later by the Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) or JoSAA.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is currently conducting the registration for JEE Main 2026 Session 2, which remains open from February 1 to February 25, 2026. Candidates can submit their forms online via the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Key Information

The minimum JEE Main marks required to qualify for JEE Advanced 2026 are based on category-specific reservation percentages. These percentages determine the eligibility and selection criteria for candidates across different categories.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is currently addressing concerns regarding the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 answer key. The Coaching Federation of India (CFI) has flagged issues with 17 questions, specifically demanding bonus marks for 10 questions due to errors such as ambiguous wording, calculation mistakes, or having multiple correct options. The Session 1 exam was held from January 21 to January 29, and candidates were given until February 6 to raise objections against the provisional key released on February 4.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is anticipated to declare the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 results shortly. As per the official information bulletin, candidates should expect the results to be announced by February 12, 2026. Students can check their scorecards and percentile ranks on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, to determine their eligibility for JEE Advanced.