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📌 Table of Contents
- JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Results Overview
- How to Check Your Scorecard
- Expected Category-Wise Cutoff
- Session 2 Registration & Exam Dates
- Key Changes This Year
- What Candidates Should Do Next
📊 JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Results Overview
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially declared the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 results for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) on February 16, 2026.
- Over 13.5 lakh candidates appeared between January 21–30.
- Final answer keys were released on February 4.
- Results of 68 candidates are currently withheld for verification.
- Score contributes toward JEE Advanced 2026 eligibility and JoSAA counselling.
This session plays a crucial role as it determines eligibility for India’s top engineering institutes including 23 IITs, 31 NITs, and 25 IIITs.
🔎 How to Check JEE Main 2026 Scorecard
Follow these simple steps:
- Visit the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Click on “JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result” link
- Login using Application Number & Date of Birth
- Download your Scorecard (PDF)
Your scorecard includes:
- NTA Percentile
- All India Rank (AIR)
- Category Rank
- Qualifying Status for Advanced
📈 Expected Category-Wise Cutoff (2026)
| Category | Expected Cutoff (NTA Score) |
|---|---|
| General | 90 – 95 |
| OBC-NCL | 75 – 80 |
| SC | 55 – 65 (Expected) |
| ST | 45 – 55 (Expected) |
Note: Official cutoffs will be released after Session 2 results.
🗓️ Session 2 Registration & Exam Dates
- Registration Deadline: February 25, 2026
- Exam Dates: April 2 – April 9, 2026
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Admit Cards: Expected March 2026
- Result Declaration: Late April 2026
💡 Important: Best score from both sessions will be considered for final ranking.
⚙️ Key Changes in JEE Main 2026
- 32 New Exam Centers Added
- 4 Centers Removed
- Live Photo Capture during application
- APAAR ID Mandatory
- Separate Disability Section Added
- Aadhaar / UDID validation required
Candidates must ensure updated EWS, SC, ST, OBC-NCL certificates to avoid rejection during counselling.
🎯 What Should You Do Now?
- Download and print your Session 1 scorecard immediately.
- If unsatisfied, apply for Session 2 before February 25.
- Choose exam city carefully (no corrections later).
- Top 2.5 lakh candidates will qualify for JEE Advanced 2026.
- Start Advanced preparation using official answer keys.
📢 Final Word
JEE Main 2026 is not just an exam — it’s the gateway to India’s most prestigious engineering institutes. With competition rising every year, strategic preparation and timely updates are your biggest advantage.
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