JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result Today: The National Testing Agency (NTA) today released the JEE (Main) 2026 Session 1 final answer key for Paper 1 (BE/BTech), dropping a total of nine questions. The final answer key is available on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates who appeared for Paper 1 can now review the confirmed responses to estimate their probable scores ahead of the result, which is scheduled to be declared today. Once released, candidates can download their JEE Main 2026 Session 1 scorecard from the official websites, nta.ac.in and jeemain.nta.nic.in, using their application number and password.
"Candidates who appeared for Session 1 can download the official PDF to check the question IDs and confirmed answer keys for their respective shifts and subjects," the official notification states.
JEE Main 2026 Result: What Will Be Mentioned On Scorecard?
The scorecard will include:- NTA percentile scores (subject-wise and overall)
- All India Rank (AIR)
- Category rank (if applicable)
- Qualification status for JEE Advanced
The final result is based on the revised answer key after reviewing objections.
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam Details
The Session 1 examination was conducted in computer-based mode from January 21 to January 29. The test was held in two shifts daily:
- Morning shift: 9 AM to 12 Noon
- Afternoon shift: 3 PM to 6 PM
The BE/BTech paper was conducted between January 21 and January 28. Students and subject experts reported that the overall difficulty level ranged from moderate to slightly challenging, depending on the shift.
What Happened Last Year?
In 2025, the January session results were announced on February 11. That year, the NTA dropped 12 questions from the final answer key after reviewing objections.
Can Other Institutions Use JEE Main Scores?
Yes. Apart from admissions to BE/BTech, BArch, and BPlanning programmes at participating institutes, JEE Main 2026 scores may also be used by central and state government bodies, subject to their eligibility rules.
Is There Any Provision For Re-evaluation?
No. The NTA does not allow re-evaluation or re-checking of JEE Main results. Requests for review after declaration will not be accepted.
In Which Cases Will Results Be Cancelled?
The result will not be declared for candidates found involved in:
- Use of unfair means (UFM/UMP)
- Impersonation
- Appearing from an unauthorised centre
- Appearing multiple times in the same session
- Such candidates may also face debarment as per NTA guidelines.
JEE (Main) 2026: How NTA Score Is Calculated For Paper 1 And Paper 2
The National Testing Agency calculates JEE (Main) 2026 results using the final answer key. The raw (actual) marks obtained by a candidate in Paper 1 and Paper 2 are considered for preparing the result.
For Paper 2(A) (BArch), the marks awarded in the Drawing Test, after digital evaluation, are added to the total score.
In the case of multi-shift examinations, the raw marks obtained by candidates in different shifts or sessions are converted into NTA Scores (percentile scores) to ensure normalisation and fairness across shifts.
