If you’re one of the lakhs of students who took the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam, the wait is almost over! The National Testing Agency (NTA) is all set to drop the JEE Main Result 2026 for the January session tomorrow, February 12, 2026. That’s right – after burning the midnight oil during the exams from January 21 to 29, it’s finally time to see your hard work pay off.
More than 13 lakh candidates appeared across India in different shifts. Everyone’s talking about it, and the excitement (and nerves) are real. The JEE Main Result 2026 will show your percentile score, All India Rank, and whether you qualify for JEE Advanced. Let’s break it down simply so you know exactly what to expect.
When and Where to Check JEE Main Result 2026
The final answer key drops first thing in the morning on February 12, and the full JEE Main Result 2026 should come out by evening or late night. Keep an eye on these official sites:
To grab your scorecard fast:
- Head to the official portal.
- Click the link for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Scorecard.
- Put in your application number and date of birth (or password).
- Solve the CAPTCHA and hit submit.
- Download and save/print your scorecard – you’ll need it for JoSAA/CSAB counselling later.
Pro tip: Keep multiple copies ready!
Expected Cutoff to Qualify for JEE Advanced 2026
Your NTA score is a percentile – it shows how you stacked up against others in your shift. Based on the paper’s difficulty and past trends, here’s what experts predict for qualifying to JEE Advanced:
| Category | Expected Percentile Range |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 93.2 – 95.0 |
| GEN-EWS | 80.0 – 82.0 |
| OBC-NCL | 79.0 – 81.0 |
| SC | 60.0 – 63.0 |
| ST | 46.5 – 50.0 |
These are just estimates – the official ones come with the JEE Main Result 2026. If you hit these, you’re in the race for IITs!
Who Might Top the List?
Coaching big names like Allen and Sri Chaitanya are buzzing about perfect scorers. Names like Arnav Gautam and P. Mohith are being talked about for AIR 1 with 300/300 based on provisional keys. The official toppers and 100-percentilers list drops with the results – fingers crossed!
Session 2 is coming up soon, with results expected around April 20, 2026. But first, focus on tomorrow’s big reveal.
Stay calm, check the sites often, and good luck! You’ve got this. If you want help with your shift’s marks-vs-percentile once results are out, just let me know.
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