JEE Mains 2026 Result LIVE: Final Answer Key Out as NTA Prepares Scorecard Activation

The wait is nearly over for over 13.5 lakh engineering aspirants. The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to declare the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 results today, February 16. Following its standard protocol, the agency has already published the Final Answer Key, which serves as the definitive basis for calculating NTA percentile scores.

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While the result link is “live” on the server backend, student access is being enabled in a phased manner. Candidates are advised to keep their application numbers and dates of birth ready for immediate login.

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Final Answer Key Released: The Impact of 9 Dropped Questions

The release of the final key on Monday morning confirmed a significant shift in evaluation. Following the objection window (Feb 4–6), subject experts identified errors in several shifts.

• The Math & Physics Focus: All 9 dropped questions were located in the Mathematics and Physics sections.

• Marking Bonus: For these dropped items, +4 marks are being awarded to every candidate who was present during that specific shift, regardless of whether they attempted the question.

• Multiple Options: Four additional questions were found to have two correct options; in these cases, +4 marks are awarded to anyone who selected either of the correct choices.

How to Check and Download Your Session 1 Scorecard

Once the link is officially activated, follow these steps to secure your result:

1. Visit the Official Site: Navigate to jeemain.nta.ac.in or ntaresults.nic.in.

2. Login: Click on the “JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Scorecard” link.

3. Credentials: Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth/Password.

4. Security Check: Enter the displayed CAPTCHA and hit “Submit.”

5. Verify: Check your subject-wise percentile scores. Note that All India Ranks (AIR) and cut-offs for JEE Advanced will only be released after the April Session.

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Investigative Angle: Identifying Fake Result Portals

Every year, several malicious domains attempt to harvest student data during the result rush. Our investigation has flagged multiple spoof websites that mimic the official NTA UI.

The Strategy: Sites like jeemainnic.in or upmsp-edu.com often replace “.nic.in” with “.com” or “.info”. Never enter your application number or sensitive data into any site that does not end in .gov.in or .ac.in. Furthermore, be wary of “Rank Predictors” that ask for your mobile OTP, as these are frequently used for unsolicited marketing.

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[JEE MAIN 2026: SESSION 1 AT A GLANCE]

Next Steps: Registration for JEE Main Session 2

If your Session 1 percentile is not as expected, don’t panic. The NTA will consider the best of two scores for your final rank.

• Deadline: You have until February 25, 2026, to register for the April attempt.

• Eligibility: You can apply using your existing login credentials to avoid creating a duplicate application.

• Preparation: Use the final answer key released today to identify specific “weak zones” in your Physics and Math concepts before the second round.

Next Steps

If you are a student, you should download and save your Session 1 scorecard immediately upon release, as the link is often archived once Session 2 begins. Furthermore, if you rank within the top 2.5 lakh candidates after the final April tally, you should begin focused preparation for JEE Advanced, as the difficulty gap between the two exams is historically significant.

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