The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially declared the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 results for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.) on February 16, 2026. Candidates who appeared in the January session can now download their scorecards from the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, to view their NTA percentile scores, All India Rank (AIR), and eligibility for JEE Advanced 2026. The exam, held on January 21, 22, 23, 24, and 28, saw 13,55,293 registrations and 13,04,653 appearances, achieving a 96.26% turnout. Results for Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Planning) will be announced later.
Conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode across 658 centers in 326 cities, including 15 international locations like Manama, Doha, Dubai, Kathmandu, Muscat, Riyadh, Sharjah, Singapore, Kuwait City, Kuala Lumpur, Lagos, West Java, Washington, Munich, and Abu Dhabi, the test was offered in 13 languages: Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. NTA scores are normalized percentiles based on relative performance, and final ranks will consider the best score from both sessions.
Official Site and Direct Link to JEE Main Result
It has an official web site, which is jeemain.nta.nic.in. Here is the sole location where the outcome is to be verified. Other counterfeit links should not be trusted.
- Direct/ live:- JEE Main Result Direct Link. (After the result is declared, visit this link and find the button JEE Main 2026 Result or View Scorecard).
- They are also using nta.ac.in or ntaresults.nic.in.
How to Download JEE Main 2026 Scorecard?
As the result link of JEE Main 2026 becomes active, your scorecard can be downloaded easily and quickly. Keep in mind your application number and date of birth so that your last-minute confusion may be prevented. To access and save your scorecard to be used in future, follow the following steps.
- Follow the given link after exam result is released : JEE Main Result Direct Link . or Open the site: jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Visit Result link which can be either JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result or View Scorecard.
- Select your Application Number and Password (or Date of Birth).
- Enter the CAPTCHA code on screen.
- Click Submit.
- The score card will be displayed on the screen, it will contain your name, roll number, category, subject-wise percentiles, total percentile, etc.
- Print it in PDF and print a copy. Store it out since you face it in counseling and JEE Advanced.
- Your scorecard will last a while in which case you need to save it correctly.
Gender/Category-wise Distribution of Registered Candidates for Paper 1
This section presents the number of candidates registered for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) based on gender (Male/Female/Third Gender) and category (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS). It helps in understanding the participation trends and overall competition level across different groups of aspirants.
| Category | General | Gen-EWS | OBC- NCL (Central List) | SC | ST | Total |
| Female | 1,65,622 | 53,824 | 1,86,607 | 46,440 | 15,324 | 4,67,817 |
| Male | 3,08,011 | 1,10,436 | 3,47,364 | 90,767 | 30,898 | 8,87,476 |
| Total | 4,73,633 | 1,64,260 | 5,33,971 | 1,37,207 | 46,222 | 13,55,293 |
Gender/Category-wise Distribution of Appeared Candidates for Paper 1
This section highlights the number of candidates who actually appeared for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech), categorized by gender (Male/Female/Third Gender) and reservation category (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS). It provides insights into real exam participation and helps analyze attendance trends across different groups.
| Category | General | Gen-EWS | OBC- NCL (Central List) | SC | ST | Total |
| Female | 1,57,747 | 52,904 | 1,80,476 | 43,998 | 14,443 | 4,49,568 |
| Male | 2,95,078 | 1,08,054 | 3,36,860 | 85,904 | 29,189 | 8,55,085 |
| Total | 4,52,825 | 1,60,958 | 5,17,336 | 1,29,902 | 43,632 | 13,04,653 |
Candidates with 100 NTA Score in Paper 1
This section highlights the list and total number of candidates who secured a perfect 100 NTA score in Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech). It reflects the highest level of performance in the examination and showcases the top achievers across different sessions and categories.
The following candidates (in ascending order of Application No.) have obtained NTA Score (percentile) of 100:
| S. No. | Application No. | Name of Candidate | State of Eligibility |
| 1 | 260310038881 | SHREYAS MISHRA | DELHI (NCT) |
| 2 | 260310088709 | NARENDRABABU GARI MAHITH | ANDHRA PRADESH |
| 3 | 260310164042 | SHUBHAM KUMAR | BIHAR |
| 4 | 260310215465 | KABEER CHHILLAR | RAJASTHAN |
| 5 | 260310220953 | CHIRANJIB KAR | RAJASTHAN |
| 6 | 260310228381 | BHAVESH PATRA | ODISHA |
| 7 | 260310231839 | ANAY JAIN | HARYANA |
| 8 | 260310241955 | ARNAV GAUTAM | RAJASTHAN |
| 9 | 260310432915 | PASALA MOHITH | ANDHRA PRADESH |
| 10 | 260310434363 | MADHAV VIRADIYA | MAHARASHTRA |
| 11 | 260310635369 | PUROHIT NIMAY | GUJARAT |
| 12 | 260310757063 | VIVAN SHARAD MAHISWARI | TELANGANA |
State-wise Toppers and Their NTA Scores (in descending order)
This section presents the list of state-wise toppers along with their NTA scores arranged in descending order. It highlights the highest-performing candidates from each state and provides a clear comparison of top scores across the country.
| S. No. | Application No. | Name of Candidate | State of Eligibility | NTA Score |
| 1 | 260310038881 | SHREYAS MISHRA | DELHI (NCT) | 100.0000000 |
| 2 | 260310088709 | NARENDRABABU GARI MAHITH | ANDHRA PRADESH | 100.0000000 |
| 3 | 260310164042 | SHUBHAM KUMAR | BIHAR | 100.0000000 |
| 4 | 260310215465 | KABEER CHHILLAR | RAJASTHAN | 100.0000000 |
| 5 | 260310220953 | CHIRANJIB KAR | RAJASTHAN | 100.0000000 |
| 6 | 260310228381 | BHAVESH PATRA | ODISHA | 100.0000000 |
| 7 | 260310231839 | ANAY JAIN | HARYANA | 100.0000000 |
| 8 | 260310241955 | ARNAV GAUTAM | RAJASTHAN | 100.0000000 |
| 9 | 260310432915 | PASALA MOHITH | ANDHRA PRADESH | 100.0000000 |
| 10 | 260310434363 | MADHAV VIRADIYA | MAHARASHTRA | 100.0000000 |
| 11 | 260310635369 | PUROHIT NIMAY | GUJARAT | 100.0000000 |
| 12 | 260310757063 | VIVAN SHARAD MAHISWARI | TELANGANA | 100.0000000 |
| 13 | 260310112562 | UTKARSH | UTTAR PRADESH | 99.9992497 |
| 14 | 260310184412 | A VISHNU SAI THEJA | KARNATAKA | 99.9992454 |
| 15 | 260310356824 | AJAIY P | TAMIL NADU | 99.9992380 |
| 16 | 260310641089 | RIDDHESH ANANT BENDALE | MADHYA PRADESH | 99.9992186 |
| 17 | 260310364382 | KUNTAL CHOUDHURY | WEST BENGAL | 99.9984908 |
| 18 | 260310382492 | BHARAT BANSAL | PUNJAB | 99.9976982 |
| 19 | 260310044784 | KAPISH MITTAL | CHANDIGARH | 99.9945899 |
| 20 | 260310169572 | ADITYA GUPTA | CHANDIGARH | 99.9945899 |
| 21 | 260310087433 | YUG MAHESHWARI | CHHATTISGARH | 99.9937491 |
| 22 | 260310267212 | YASHRAJ SINGH | ASSAM | 99.9811354 |
| 23 | 260311321113 | VAISHNAVI KUMARI | JHARKHAND | 99.9775257 |
| 24 | 260310319698 | VAISHNAV E N K | KERALA | 99.9763781 |
| 25 | 260310439612 | H KARTHIKEYAN | PUDUCHERRY | 99.9630985 |
| 26 | 260310441570 | ROHIT | UTTARAKHAND | 99.9392562 |
| 27 | 260310734204 | DAVIS SAJU JOHN | OUTSIDE INDIA | 99.9148010 |
| 28 | 260310362774 | SHAURYA VEER SINGH | SIKKIM | 99.8840696 |
| 29 | 260310843493 | ADRIRAJ SAHA | TRIPURA | 99.8611562 |
| 30 | 260311056725 | RAMAN SAINI | HIMACHAL PRADESH | 99.8503435 |
| 31 | 260310190995 | AMITESHWAR SINGH | JAMMU AND KASHMIR | 99.8351331 |
| 32 | 260310215317 | ABHINAV BATTA | JAMMU AND KASHMIR | 99.8351331 |
| 33 | 260310214688 | TANAY AJIT PRABHU | GOA | 99.8251735 |
| 34 | 260310363717 | HARSH AGARWAL | DAMAN AND DIU | 99.7749684 |
| 35 | 260310008403 | AIMAN TANISH | ARUNACHAL PRADESH | 99.7366348 |
| 36 | 260310840997 | MANOSU DAS | DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI | 99.2332087 |
| 37 | 260310051633 | VISHNU BHARDWAJ UPADHYAY | MEGHALAYA | 98.9615457 |
| 38 | 260310024556 | CLINTON AKOJAM | MANIPUR | 98.8584081 |
| 39 | 260310574449 | HEMAKSHI KUMAR | ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS | 98.2660419 |
| 40 | 260310268075 | JIGMET RINCHEN NURBOO | LADAKH | 95.1448092 |
| 41 | 260310550938 | KHUSHI SAH | NAGALAND | 94.5171782 |
| 42 | 260310094815 | LALLUNG MUANA KHELTE | MIZORAM | 90.3855086 |
| 43 | 260310535272 | RAYYAN ZAKI B N | LAKSHADWEEP | 89.1111367 |
General Category Toppers and Their NTA Scores (in ascending order of Application No.)
This section features the top-performing candidates from the General category along with their NTA scores. The list is arranged in ascending order of Application Number to maintain official sequence and transparency in presenting the achievers.
| S. No. | Category | Application No. | Name of Candidate | State of Eligibility | NTA Score |
| 1 | General | 260310038881 | SHREYAS MISHRA | DELHI (NCT) | 100.0000000 |
| 2 | General | 260310164042 | SHUBHAM KUMAR | BIHAR | 100.0000000 |
| 3 | General | 260310215465 | KABEER CHHILLAR | RAJASTHAN | 100.0000000 |
| 4 | General | 260310220953 | CHIRANJIB KAR | RAJASTHAN | 100.0000000 |
| 5 | General | 260310228381 | BHAVESH PATRA | ODISHA | 100.0000000 |
| 6 | General | 260310231839 | ANAY JAIN | HARYANA | 100.0000000 |
| 7 | General | 260310241955 | ARNAV GAUTAM | RAJASTHAN | 100.0000000 |
| 8 | General | 260310432915 | PASALA MOHITH | ANDHRA PRADESH | 100.0000000 |
| 9 | General | 260310434363 | MADHAV VIRADIYA | MAHARASHTRA | 100.0000000 |
| 10 | General | 260310635369 | PUROHIT NIMAY | GUJARAT | 100.0000000 |
| 11 | General | 260310757063 | VIVAN SHARAD MAHISWARI | TELANGANA | 100.0000000 |
Gen-EWS Category Topper
This section highlights the candidate who secured the highest NTA score in the Gen-EWS category in Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech). It showcases the top performer from the Economically Weaker Section under the General category and reflects outstanding academic excellence in the examination.
| S. No. | Category | Application No. | Name of Candidate | State of Eligibility | NTA Score |
| 1 | Gen-EWS | 260310117628 | SHRESTH JASORIA | RAJASTHAN | 99.9992442 |
OBC-NCL Category Topper
This section highlights the candidate who achieved the highest NTA score in the OBC-NCL (Other Backward Classes – Non-Creamy Layer) category in Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech). It showcases the top performers from this category and recognizes their exceptional performance in the examination.
| S. No. | Category | Application No. | Name of Candidate | State of Eligibility | NTA Score |
| 1 | OBC- NCL (Central List) | 260310088709 | NARENDRABABU GARI MAHITH | ANDHRA PRADESH | 100.0000000 |
SC Category Topper
This section highlights the candidate who secured the highest NTA score in the SC (Scheduled Caste) category in Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech). It recognizes the top performer from this category and showcases their outstanding achievement in the examination.
| S. No. | Category | Application No. | Name of Candidate | State of Eligibility | NTA Score |
| 1 | SC | 260310031397 | DEVA SRIVEDH | ANDHRA PRADESH | 99.9992271 |
ST Category Topper
This section features the candidate who obtained the highest NTA score in the ST (Scheduled Tribe) category in Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech). It highlights the top achiever from this category and acknowledges their exceptional performance in the examination.
| S. No. | Category | Application No. | Name of Candidate | State of Eligibility | NTA Score |
| 1 | ST | 260310407335 | DAKSH SEHRA | RAJASTHAN | 99.9938620 |
PwBD Topper
This section highlights the candidate who secured the highest NTA score under the PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) category in Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech). It recognizes the exceptional performance and determination of the top achiever from this category in the examination.
| S. No. | Sub-Category | Application No. | Name of Candidate | State of Eligibility | NTA Score |
| 1 | PwBD | 260310471420 | ARSH JAIN | MADHYA PRADESH | 99.9100843 |
Gender-wise (Male) Toppers (in ascending order of Application No.)
This section presents the list of male candidates who achieved the highest NTA scores in Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech). The names are arranged in ascending order of Application Number to maintain official sequence and transparency in reporting the top performers.
| S. No. | Gender | Application No. | Name of Candidate | State of Eligibility | NTA Score |
| 1 | Male | 260310038881 | SHREYAS MISHRA | DELHI (NCT) | 100.0000000 |
| 2 | Male | 260310088709 | NARENDRABABU GARI MAHITH | ANDHRA PRADESH | 100.0000000 |
| 3 | Male | 260310164042 | SHUBHAM KUMAR | BIHAR | 100.0000000 |
| 4 | Male | 260310215465 | KABEER CHHILLAR | RAJASTHAN | 100.0000000 |
| 5 | Male | 260310220953 | CHIRANJIB KAR | RAJASTHAN | 100.0000000 |
| 6 | Male | 260310228381 | BHAVESH PATRA | ODISHA | 100.0000000 |
| 7 | Male | 260310231839 | ANAY JAIN | HARYANA | 100.0000000 |
| 8 | Male | 260310241955 | ARNAV GAUTAM | RAJASTHAN | 100.0000000 |
| 9 | Male | 260310432915 | PASALA MOHITH | ANDHRA PRADESH | 100.0000000 |
| 10 | Male | 260310434363 | MADHAV VIRADIYA | MAHARASHTRA | 100.0000000 |
| 11 | Male | 260310635369 | PUROHIT NIMAY | GUJARAT | 100.0000000 |
| 12 | Male | 260310757063 | VIVAN SHARAD MAHISWARI | TELANGANA | 100.0000000 |
Gender-wise (Female) Topper
This section highlights the female candidate who secured the highest NTA score in Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech). It recognizes the top-performing female aspirant and showcases her exceptional achievement in the examination.
| S. No. | Gender | Application No. | Name of Candidate | State of Eligibility | NTA Score |
| 1 | Female | 260310243601 | ASHI GREWAL | HARYANA | 99.9969766 |
Matrix Academy Sikar – JEE Main 2026 Outstanding Results & Top Performers List
Matrix Academy Sikar has once again delivered exceptional performance in JEE Main 2026 Session 1, with students securing outstanding 99+ percentile scores and top ranks. The consistent academic excellence, expert faculty guidance, and result-oriented preparation strategy have helped students achieve remarkable success this year.
Below is the detailed result matrix of Matrix Academy Sikar, showcasing the complete list of top-performing students ranked according to their scores. This result highlights the strong competitive edge and academic dominance of Matrix Academy in Sikar.
99.80 – 99.89 Score Range
From Matrix Academy, 18 students secured scores between 99.80 and 99.89 percentile. All these candidates are high achievers and demonstrated strong consistency in their academic performance.
| Rank | Student Name | Batch | Total |
| 1 | ADITYA CHOUDHARY | 12th | 99.894100 |
| 2 | PRITAM CHOUDHARY | 12th | 99.890283 |
| 3 | PRIYANSHU SAINI | 13th | 99.877890 |
| 4 | YASHDEEP BAGRA | 12th | 99.863656 |
| 5 | LOKESH DODWARIA | 12th | 99.858800 |
| 6 | SOM PAREEK | 12th | 99.855874 |
| 7 | NAYNCY | 12th | 99.855200 |
| 8 | Sumit Kumar | 12th | 99.847635 |
| 9 | SHLOK | 12th | 99.846183 |
| 10 | PRIYANSHI MITTAL | 13th | 99.840411 |
| 11 | YASH KUMAR | 12th | 99.831204 |
| 12 | VIPIN | 12th | 99.831204 |
| 13 | AAYUSH | 12th | 99.827788 |
| 14 | ABHINAV | 12th | 99.827788 |
| 15 | VEDANT DIXIT | 12th | 99.815711 |
| 16 | AVNEET SINGH | 12th | 99.807500 |
| 17 | SAMYANK CHOUDHARY | 12th | 99.805147 |
| 18 | PAWAN KUMAR | 12th | 99.803405 |
99.90 – 99.95 Score Range
There are 7 students from Matrix Academy who scored between 99.90 and 99.95 percentile. These candidates demonstrated outstanding academic performance and secured strong positions among the top scorers.
| Rank | Student Name | Batch | Total |
| 1 | KRISH KUMAR | 12th | 99.945579 |
| 2 | TANUJA | 12th | 99.939700 |
| 3 | BHUVEER | 13th | 99.932730 |
| 4 | ANSHU MEENA | 12th | 99.931367 |
| 5 | RAHUL KUMAR | 12th | 99.927000 |
| 6 | OVIYAN SINGLA | 12th | 99.921300 |
| 7 | ASHISH KUMAR | 12th | 99.903208 |
99.95+ Score Achievers
From Matrix Academy, this year 4 students scored above 99.95 percentile. These candidates fall in the highest performance bracket and secured top ranks in the overall merit list with exceptional scores.
| Rank | Student Name | Batch | Total |
| 1 | SAHIL | 12th | 99.973738 |
| 2 | RISHABH | 12th | 99.966044 |
| 3 | MAHAVEER | 13th | 99.958265 |
| 4 | ANSHUL KUMAR | 13th | 99.954980 |
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Expected Cutoffs
JEE Main does not have any passing mark, however, the qualifying cutoff percentile determines whether you are eligible to take JEE Advanced 2026 (top 2.5 lakh candidates). The official cutoff is following the end of Session 2, however, according to historical tendencies and the level of exams, the following are the expected cutoffs Percentile percentiles to be eligible:
| Category | Expected Cutoffs Percentile |
| General (UR) | 93 – 95 |
| OBC-NCL | 80 – 82 |
| EWS (Gen-EWS) | 80 – 82 |
| SC | 60 – 63 |
| ST | 47 – 50 |
| PwD | Around 0.001 – 40 (category-wise) |
What to Do When You Have Checked Your Result?
Once you have checked your JEE Main 2026 result, these steps become very crucial to your admission process. If your percentile is not as expected, don’t panic. You can still improve your score by appearing in Session 2. Make sure you complete the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Registration on time. The following are some of the points that you should read in order to make your move wisely.
- In case you have a good percentile, you can begin to prepare for JEE Advanced (register soon).
- Otherwise, there is no use of worrying, you can do your Session 2 (April 2026) to advance your score. Final rank is a sum of the best score during the two sessions.
- Use a college predictor tool to check the colleges you can get.
- To get admission in NIT+, wait after final results in JoSAA counseling.
Some Important Tips
- Continue visiting the official site of NTA.
- The re-checking and re-evaluation are not permitted.
- Store your log in information (application number, password).
- On WhatsApp or Telegram, if you notice any fake links of result, you can disregard it and trust only jeemain.nta.nic.in.
All the best to everyone, JEE warrior! You have labored and now you are going to reap. In case the result is outdo, please comment on your percentile (there is no pressure). Stay calm and positive.
Conclusion
The declaration of JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result by the National Testing Agency marks an important turning point in your engineering journey. Whether you secured a high percentile or are planning to improve your score in Session 2, remember that this is not the final destination – it’s just one step toward your dream college.
If you have qualified for JEE Advanced 2026, start your preparation immediately. Go through the complete syllabus, analyze your weak areas, and focus on high-weightage topics. And if your score is below expectations, don’t lose confidence – Session 2 is another big opportunity to boost your percentile.
Stay calm, believe in your hard work, and avoid unnecessary stress. Many successful students achieved their dream IIT/NIT seat after improving in later attempts. Your journey is still on – keep pushing forward.
Also Read:
- JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Answer Key
- JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Registration
- JEE Main 2026 Marks vs Percentile vs Rank
- JEE Advanced 2026 Syllabus
- Best IIT-JEE Coaching in Sikar
FAQs
The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result was officially declared by the National Testing Agency on 16 February 2026. Candidates can now log in and download their scorecards online.
You can check and download your scorecard only from the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in . Always rely on the official portal managed by the National Testing Agency and avoid fake or unofficial links.
To download your scorecard, you need:
Application Number
Password or Date of Birth
These credentials are required to log in to the official result portal.
No, there is no fixed “passing mark” in JEE Main. Only the qualifying cutoff percentile matters for eligibility to appear in JEE Advanced 2026.
No, the All India Rank (AIR) and final category-wise cutoffs will be released only after Session 2 results. The rank will be calculated based on the best percentile score of both sessions.
Yes, absolutely. You can appear in Session 2 (April 2026), and your best percentile among both attempts will be considered for final ranking and eligibility.
Approximately top 2.5 lakh unique candidates (across all categories) qualify for JEE Advanced based on their JEE Main performance.
