Will the JEE Main Scorecard 2026 be Released Early: Last year, the JEE Main Session 1 Result was scheduled to be released on January 12, 2025, but it was announced a day earlier, on January 11, 2025. The National Testing Agency (NTA) is officially expected to declare the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 results by February 12, 2026. Historically, NTA often releases results a few days earlier or at midnight just before the announced date. Check what experts have predicted about the Session 1 JEE Main 2026 Results here.
JEE Main Scorecard 2026: Experts' Predictions
Check the JEE Main 2026 Scorecard experts' predictions available below.
- Likely Date: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially notified that the results will be out by February 12, 2026.
- Likely Time: Following historical trends, experts expect the result to go live either lon February 12, or a day earlier.
- Final Answer Key: The JEE Main Final Answer Key is expected to be released shortly before the results, likely between February 9 and 10. With a record 14.5 to 15.5 lakh aspirants appearing, competition is expected to be significantly higher than in previous years.
Also Read |
- NIT Warangal OS Quota Cutoff Analysis: Are 150 to 180 Marks in JEE Main 2026 Enough?
- Is Your Percentile in JEE Main 2026 Safe for NIT CSE Admission General Category? Expert Analysis
What After JEE Main Session 1 Result 2026?
Steps to follow after the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Results are given below.
- Download Scorecard: Obtain your scorecard from the official NTA portal using your application number and password.
- Check Percentile: Session 1 results provide an NTA Score (Percentile) for each subject and overall, rather than an All India Rank (AIR), which is only finalised after Session 2.
- Estimate Qualifying Status: Compare your percentile against expected cutoffs (typically ~90-94 for General) to see if you are likely to qualify for JEE Advanced.
- Improve Score: If you are unsatisfied with your Session 1 percentile, you can appear for JEE Main Session 2 Exam 2026. NTA will use the higher of your two session scores to determine your final All India Rank.