The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the dates for the JEE Main 2026 exam results. The results for Session 1 will be declared on February 12, 2026 . This exam is for students who want to get into engineering and architecture colleges in India.
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Results
The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam is being held from January 21 to January 29, 2026 . After the exam finishes, NTA will first release an answer key. Students can use this answer key to get an idea of their possible scores. The provisional answer key is expected around February 1-2, 2026 . After reviewing any objections, the final answer key will be released. The final results will then be announced.
How to Check Your JEE Main 2026 Results
To check your JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result, you will need to log in to the official website. You will need your application number and password. The result will show your NTA score, which is a percentile score. This score helps to compare students fairly, even if the exams had different difficulty levels.
Understanding Your Score and Rank
The result for Session 1 will only show your percentile score. Your final rank will be calculated after Session 2 results are out. NTA considers the best score from either Session 1 or Session 2 for your final rank. This means if you improve your score in Session 2, your rank can also improve.
JEE Main 2026 Important Dates
| Event | 2025 (Previous Year) | 2026 (Expected) |
| Session 1 Exam Dates | January 22 to 30, 2025 | Jan 21 to 29, 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key | February 4, 2025 | February 1-2, 2026 |
| Final Answer Key | February 9, 2025 | First week of February 2026 |
| Session 1 Result Date | February 11, 2025 | By February 12, 2026 |
JEE Main 2026 Session 2
Before the Session 1 results are announced, NTA will also open the application window for JEE Main 2026 Session 2. The exam for Session 2 is scheduled from April 2 to April 9, 2026 . Students can apply for Session 2 to try and improve their scores. The best score from the two sessions will be used to determine the final rank.
