JEE Mains results 2026: When and Where to Download NTA JEE Mains Answer Key, Scorecard

JEE Mains results 2026: Complete Guide on Official Answer Key Release, Result Date & How to Download Your NTA JEE Mains Scorecard

JEE Mains results 2026 are one of the most eagerly awaited exam outcomes for engineering aspirants across India. The National Testing Agency (NTA) is responsible for conducting the JEE Main exam and releasing both the final answer key and the official results online. The results for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 have been declared, and candidates can now access their scorecards via official portals.

Official timeline and result release date

The NTA confirmed that the JEE Mains results 2026 Session 1 will be published on February 16, 2026. This follows the release of the final answer key, which is used to prepare the rank and scorecards.

Although some reports earlier indicated potential result dates around February 12, delays and final processing meant that the results were made available on February 16, 2026.

Where to check and download your scorecard

To download your JEE Mains results 2026 scorecard, use the official NTA websites. These include:

• jeemain.nta.nic.in

• nta.ac.in

• ntaresults.nic.in

Avoid unofficial websites, as only official NTA portals host authentic result links and scorecards.

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How to download the final answer key and your scorecard

Here’s a step-by-step guide to accessing both the JEE Mains answer key and the results / scorecard once they’re live:

1. Visit the official site – go to jeemain.nta.nic.in.

2. Find the answer key link – look for the “JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key” link to download the PDF.

3. Check the final answer key – open the PDF to review correct answers and dropped questions if any.

4. Access results – once released, click on the “JEE Mains results 2026” or “JEE Main scorecard 2026” link.

5. Login credentials – enter your application number and password or date of birth.

6. Download and save – your scorecard will appear; download it and print for counselling and admission processes.

These steps will ensure you can safely download your official scorecard and answer key for future reference.

What the scorecard shows

Your JEE Main 2026 scorecard will display:

• Subject-wise marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics

• Total percentile scores

• All India Rank (AIR) and category-wise rank

• Eligibility status for JEE Advanced 2026 and counselling.

Final answer key and bonus marks

The final answer key is crucial because it determines how raw marks are calculated before conversion into percentiles. In cases where a question is found ambiguous or invalid, NTA may drop that question and award full marks to all candidates for that item.

After the answer key is finalised, NTA compiles the results and scorecards. These are published officially and are binding for admissions and future eligibility checks.

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After the results: What’s next

Once you’ve downloaded your JEE Mains results 2026 scorecard, use the percentiles and ranks to:

• Apply for JEE Advanced 2026 (if eligible)

• Participate in counselling for admissions to NITs, IIITs, and other engineering colleges

• Plan your academic pathway based on category and performance.

Stay updated

Keep your login credentials ready and check the official websites regularly for any updates or changes in steps to download results. Official portals often experience heavy traffic on result days, so patience and careful login sometimes can help avoid delays.

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