🏁 JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Results Declared

Kokila Chokkanathan
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially declared the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result today, 16 February 2026. Candidates who appeared for the Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) examination can now check their scorecards and percentiles on the official websites jeemain.nta.nic.in and nta.ac.in.

The exam was conducted in January 2026 across five days — 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January — in a computer‑based test (CBT) mode.

📊 High Attendance: 96.26 % Participation

The attendance rate was an impressive 96.26 %, showing strong engagement from engineering aspirants nationwide. Out of 13,55,293 registered candidates, 13,04,653 appeared for the examination across 658 centres in 326 cities, including 15 international locations.

This turnout reflects high participation and intense competition in one of India’s most important engineering entrance tests.

🏆 Top Scorers & Perfect Scores

A total of 12 candidates achieved a perfect 100 percentile in Paper 1 — the highest possible NTA score — showcasing exceptional performance. These top scorers come from several states, including Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Odisha, haryana and Telangana.

Some names among the perfect scorers include:

  • Shreyas Mishra (Delhi)
  • Narendrababu Gari Mahith (Andhra Pradesh)
  • Kabeer Chhillar (Rajasthan)
  • Madhav Viradiya (Maharashtra)
  • Purohit Nimay (Gujarat)
    …among others in the list of 12 toppers.
🧑‍🎓 Scorecard & Result Details

Candidates can log in to the official JEE Main result portal using their application number and date of birth to view:

  • NTA Score
  • Overall percentile
  • Subject‑wise percentiles
  • Eligibility status for JEE Advanced
  • Category‑wise details
Qualified students can now start planning for further steps in their engineering admission journey.

🎓 What Comes Next: JEE Advanced & Counselling

With Session 1 results declared, qualified candidates can now prepare for:

  • JEE Advanced 2026, the next level exam for admission to Indian Institutes of technology (IITs).
  • Counselling and seat allocation for National Institutes of technology (NITs), IIITs, and other centrally funded technical institutions, based on their best of two JEE Main scores.
Detailed counselling schedules and cut‑off information are expected soon after the conclusion of Session 2.

🌟 Diverse Participation

The exam saw a broad demographic of candidates, with a steady increase in female participation and representation across various categories. This diversity highlights the widening interest in engineering careers across the country.

📌 Summary — Key Highlights

  • 🟢 Results Declared: 16 February 2026 by NTA.
  • 📍 Attendance: 96.26 % (13,04,653 appeared).
  • 🌟 Perfect Scores: 12 candidates achieved 100 percentile.
  • 📥 Check Scorecard: Results available on jeemain.nta.nic.in and nta.ac.in.
  • 📍 Next Steps: Prepare for JEE Advanced and counselling rounds.
 

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