JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Results Declared: Your Gateway to Top Engineering Colleges!
The wait is finally over for lakhs of engineering aspirants across the nation! The National Testing Agency (NTA) officially declared the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Session 1 results for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.) on February 16, 2026. This marks a pivotal moment for students who appeared for the examination held from January 21 to January 29, 2026.
Over 13 lakh candidates registered for Session 1, with a massive 13,04,653 students appearing for the exam. The results, along with the final answer key, are now available on the official NTA websites. This comprehensive blog post will guide you through checking your results, understanding the cutoffs, and preparing for the upcoming counselling process.
How to Check Your JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result
Accessing your JEE Main 2026 Session 1 scorecard is a straightforward process. Follow these steps to download your result:
Your scorecard will contain crucial details such as your subject-wise NTA percentile scores, overall NTA score, and All India Rank (AIR), along with your qualifying status for JEE Advanced.
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Top Performers and Key Statistics
The NTA has also announced the list of toppers for the JEE Main 2026 Session 1. A remarkable 12 candidates have achieved a perfect 100 percentile score in Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech). These top scorers hail from various states, showcasing talent across the country. Interestingly, there were no female candidates among the 100 percentile scorers in this session, with the highest-scoring female candidate achieving an NTA score of 99.9969766.
Understanding JEE Main 2026 Cutoff Percentiles
The JEE Main cutoff is the minimum percentile score required for candidates to qualify for JEE Advanced and to be eligible for admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs through JoSAA counselling. The official cutoff will be released by NTA after the declaration of the Session 2 results.
Based on expert predictions and previous year trends, here are the expected JEE Main 2026 cutoff percentiles for various categories:
| Category | Expected Cutoff Percentile (Session 1) | Expected Safe Score (Marks out of 300) |
|---|---|---|
| General | 93-95 | 100-125+ |
| EWS | 88-90 | |
| OBC-NCL | 80-82 | 50-60 |
| SC | 61-63 | |
| ST | 47.5-50 |
It's important to note that these are expected cutoffs, and the actual qualifying cutoffs might vary. Achieving a percentile above these benchmarks generally increases your chances of qualifying for JEE Advanced and securing a seat in a reputable institution.
What's Next? JEE Main 2026 Counselling (JoSAA)
For candidates who have cleared the JEE Main 2026 cutoff, the next crucial step is the counselling process, primarily conducted by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA). JoSAA manages admissions to IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other GFTIs based on JEE Main and JEE Advanced ranks.
✅ JoSAA counselling is expected to begin in June 2026.
✅ It involves online registration, choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting to allotted institutes.
✅ Seat allotment is based on your All India Rank (AIR), category, reservation norms, and the availability of seats.
✅ Usually, six rounds of seat allotment are conducted.
Key Steps in JoSAA Counselling:
The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result is a significant milestone. Students are encouraged to stay updated with official announcements from NTA and JoSAA regarding the Session 2 examination, final answer keys, cutoffs, and counselling schedules. Good luck to all the aspirants as they embark on their journey towards a successful engineering career!
