JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result Today (Feb 12): Direct Link, Scorecard & Final Answer Key Updates
The wait is finally over for lakhs of engineering aspirants across the country! The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to declare the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Session 1 results today, February 12, 2026. This highly anticipated announcement will bring candidates one step closer to their dreams of securing admission to top engineering institutions like NITs, IIITs, and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs).
Candidates who appeared for the JEE Main Session 1 examinations, held from January 21 to 29, 2026, can access their scorecards and check their performance on the official NTA JEE website.
How to Check Your JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result and Download Scorecard
Accessing your JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result is a straightforward process. Ensure you have your application number and password or date of birth handy.
Understanding the Final Answer Key
The NTA had earlier released the provisional answer key and candidate response sheets for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 on February 4, 2026. The answer key challenge window was open until February 5 or 6, 2026. Based on the challenges received, the NTA experts meticulously reviewed and finalised the answer key. The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 results will be prepared and declared based on these revised final answer keys.
The Normalisation Process: Ensuring Fairness
Given that the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 examination was conducted over multiple days and shifts, the difficulty level of the question papers might have varied. To ensure a fair assessment and equitable comparison of candidates' performance, the NTA employs a normalisation procedure.
✅ The normalisation process transforms raw scores into NTA percentile scores.
✅ Percentile scores indicate the percentage of candidates who scored equal to or less than a particular score in that specific session.
✅ This method accounts for variations in paper difficulty across different shifts, ensuring no student is disadvantaged.
✅ The raw scores are not publicly announced; only the normalised percentile scores are reflected in the result.
Important Dates at a Glance
Here’s a quick recap of the key dates related to JEE Main 2026 Session 1:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam Dates | January 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key & Response Sheet Release | February 4, 2026 |
| Answer Key Challenge Window | February 4 – 5/6, 2026 |
| JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result Date | By February 12, 2026 |
| JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Registration Window | February 1 – February 25, 2026 |
What's Next After JEE Main Session 1 Results?
The release of Session 1 results marks a crucial juncture for aspirants. Here are the immediate next steps:
Stay Connected for Future Updates!
Keep a close watch on the official NTA JEE Main website for all further announcements regarding JEE Main 2026 Session 2, JEE Advanced, and the counselling process. We wish all the candidates the very best for their results and future endeavors!
