JEE Main 2026 Result Out: Download Your Scorecard & Final Answer Key PDF @jeemain.nta.nic.in

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Somdatta Roy

Senior Content Writer | Updated on - Feb 17, 2026

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially declared the results for the JEE (Main) – 2026 Session 1 (Paper 1). Final Answer Key is also available on the official NTA website. Scroll down to check the toppers.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) officially declared the results for JEE Main 2026 on February 16, 2026. The examination, conducted between January 21 and 28, saw 13,55,293 registered aspirants appearing, marking an impressive 96.26% attendance. This session was held across 658 centers in 326 cities globally, including 15 international locations.

The result is accessible via individual scorecards on the official NTA portal. Use the unique Application Number and Password to get it. This initial result will strictly display NTA Percentile Scores. While Paper 1 (B.E./B. Tech.) scores are now available on the official website, the results for Paper 2 (B. Arch/B. Planning) will be announced at a later date. The final All India Rank (AIR) and JEE Advanced qualifying cutoffs will not be determined until the completion of the Session 2 exams in April.

Download Your JEE Main 2026 Result / Scorecard

Step 1: Go to jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Step 2: Click the "JEE Main 2026 Session-I View Score Card" link on the homepage.
Step 3: You will need to provide your Application Number, Password & CAPTCHA shown on the screen.
Step 5: Click the "Submit" button to view the scorecard on the screen.
Step 6: Download the PDF version and take a printout for JoSAA/CSAB counselling later.

JEE MAIN 2026 SCORECARD

JEE Main 2026: How to Access the Final Answer Key?

The steps will help you to download the final JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Final Answer Key:

Go to the JEE main website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Look for the direct link "JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Final Answer Key" on the main dashboard.
Unlike the provisional key, the final key is usually a public PDF. You won't need your application number just to view it.
Compare the "Option ID" in the final key with the "Option Chosen" in your personal response sheet.

Direct Link: Session 1 Final Answer Key for JEE Main 2026 (Download PDF)

JEE Main 2026: Session 1 (Paper 1) Toppers List

NTA has announced that 12 candidates have achieved a perfect 100 percentile in the January session. Rajasthan leads the states with the highest number of top scorers.

S. No.	Name of Candidate	State
1	Shreyas Mishra	Delhi (NCT)
2	Narendrababu Gari Mahith	Andhra Pradesh
3	Shubham Kumar	Bihar
4	Kabeer Chhillar	Rajasthan
5	Chiranjib Kar	Rajasthan
6	Bhavesh Patra	Odisha
7	Anay Jain	Haryana
8	Arnav Gautam	Rajasthan
9	Pasala Mohith	Andhra Pradesh
10	Madhav Viradiya	Maharashtra
11	Purohit Nimay	Gujarat
12	Vivan Sharad Mahiswari	Telangana

Tips for JEE Main 2026 Students:-
Carefully cross-check your name, application number, and subject-wise percentiles on the scorecard. If you spot any errors, reach out to the NTA helpdesk immediately for rectification. Register for the April session by February 25; use this attempt to improve your overall percentile. If your percentile is 96+, begin dedicated practice for JEE Advanced (Exam date: May 17, 2026). Re-evaluate your weak areas from Session 1 and focus on NCERT for Chemistry and high-weightage Physics topics to prepare for Session 2 (April 2-9).

Read More:

JEE Main 2026 Score, Cutoff, and Rank Predictor to Determine Your Performance

JEE Main Session 2 Registration 2026 (Ongoing): Dates, Direct Link, Required Documents

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