JEE Mains Result 2026 out: NTA releases scorecards – here's how to download, check toppers' list, other details

JEE Mains Result 2026 out: Candidates can check their scorecards using their application number and password. Based on previous years' trends, several online study portals have estimated this year's likely cutoff. The final cutoff for JEE Advanced, however, will be declared with Session 2 results

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Updated16 Feb 2026, 07:26 PM IST
JEE Mains Result 2026 out: NTA releases scorecards – here's how to download, topper list, other details
JEE Mains Result 2026 out: NTA releases scorecards – here's how to download, topper list, other details

JEE Mains Result 2026 out: The National Testing Agency has announced the JEE Main 2026 results. The result link for Session 1 is now live on the official website of the National Testing Agency(NTA) at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

To access their results, candidates need to log in using their application number and password.

JEE Mains 2026 Results: Where to check scorecard

Candidates can access their JEE Mains scorecards from the official website.

Click here for the latest updates on JEE Mains 2026 Results

JEE Mains 2026 Results: How to check?

Candidates can check the results via the following steps.

  1. Visit the official website: Open your browser and go to jeemain.nta.nic.in.

2. Click on the result link: On the homepage, find and select the link that reads “Result of JEE (Main)” or “View Scorecard.”

3. Log in: Enter your Application Number along with your Date of Birth or Password in the login window.

4. Enter the security code: Fill in the CAPTCHA displayed on the screen.

5. Submit details: Click on the “Submit” button.

6. Your JEE Main 2026 scorecard will be displayed on the screen. Candidates are advised to download the same and keep a printout of the same for future reference.

JEE Mains 2026 toppers' list

NTA does not upload JEE Mains 2026 All India Ranks. However, the testing body has published the names of candidates who secured a perfect 100 percentile score in Session 1 of the entrance exam.

12 candidates who have obtained NTA Score (percentile) of 100 in Paper 1 are:

  1. Shreyas Mishra (Delhi)
  2. Kabeer Chhillar (Rajasthan)
  3. Narendrababu Gari Mahith (Andhra Pradesh)
  4. Shubham Kumar (Bihar)
  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)

JEE Mains Result 2026 cutoff

The final cutoff for qualifying for JEE Advanced will be announced along with the Session 2 results of JEE Main 2026.

Based on trends observed last year, several online study portals estimate that this year’s cutoff for General category candidates is likely to be around the 93.3045326 percentile range. However, the official cutoff will only be confirmed once the NTA releases the Session 2 results.

Here's a look at what the cutoff percentile was last year:

Category2025 cutoff
General (UR)93.10 percentile
EWS80.38 percentile
OBC-NCL79.43 percentile
SC61.15 percentile
ST47.90 percentile
PwD0.0079 percentile

JEE Mains result: How many students scored 100 percentile last year?

In 2025, a total of 24 students secured a perfect 100 percentile score. Rajasthan led the tally with seven toppers. Maharashtra, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh followed with three toppers each, while West Bengal had two.

Among the 100 percentile scorers, there were two female candidates — Devdutta Majhi from West Bengal and Sai Manogna Guthikonda from Andhra Pradesh.

What's next after JEE Mains Result 2026?

Those who clear the JEE Mains exam will be eligible for JEE Advanced exam.

Upon downloading their scorecards, candidates are advised to check their details carefully, such as name, application number, percentile in each subject and the overall percentile.

In case you find any mistakes in any details in the JEE Mains scorecard, then contact NTA at the earliest for corrections.

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