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Collegedunia’s JEE Main College Predictor 2026 tool helps you predict your admission chances into NITs, IIITs & Top Govt B.Tech colleges based on your JEE Main Result.

This reflects a geographically balanced performance across North, South, West, and East India.

• NTA has withheld the JEE Main 2026 results of 68 candidates.
• This was announced along with the result declaration.
• Their results were not released due to Unfair Means practices.
• Results for lakhs of other candidates have been declared.

Some colleges accepting ranks between 50,000 to 75,000 in JEE Main 2024 include

• Dr. BR Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar;
• Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal;
• National Institute of Technology Agartala;
• Pt. Dwarka Prasad Mishra IIITDM Jabalpur, and many others.

Check Details: Colleges Accepting 50,000 to 75,000 rank in JEE Main 2026

Check: List of Colleges Accepting JEE Main Score in West Bengal

Various top IIITs accept JEE Mains, such as

• International Institute of Information Technology - [IIIT], Hyderabad,
• Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology - [IIITD], New Delhi,
• Indian Institute of Information Technology - [IIITL], Lucknow,

Read More: Government Colleges Accepting JEE Main Score in Delhi

Here is a list of some of the top colleges state-wise.

Check the full list of colleges Accepting JEE Main 2026 Score

Read more: List of Colleges Accepting JEE Main Score in Maharashtra

The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result has been released.

While the official cutoff will be announced by NTA after both sessions, students can check the expected JEE Main 2026 cutoff to understand their chances of qualifying for JEE Advanced 2026.

Check Expected Marks vs Percentile and Cut off for NITS, IITS & GFTIs ( General Category)

List of colleges accepting 90+ percentile in JEE Main 2026:

• IIIT Allahabad
• IIITM Gwalior
• KIIT University
• BIT Mesra, Ranchi
• College of Engineering, Pune
• Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar
• CMR Institute of Technology, Hyderabad
• Jaipur Engineering College, Jaipur
• University of Engineering & Management, Jaipur
• Dream Institute of Technology, Kolkata

Read More: Check the list of all colleges accepting 90+ percentile in JEE Main 2026

It is advised to download your JEE Main Scorecard 2026 on a laptop, as a laptop is a better device due to its large display and the ability to directly print if the printer is connected.

Eleven students from the General category have scored a 100^th percentile in the JEE Main 2026.

Narendrababu Gari Mahith from Andhra Pradesh is the OBC-NCL category topper for JEE Main 2026 with a 100^th percentile. 

No, as of now, NTA has not officially released the names of toppers or 100 percentile scorers for JEE Main 2026.

Typically, toppers are announced alongside the final result or percentile scorecards, once all sessions are processed and normalisation is complete.

Also, Check: JEE Main Topper Marks out of 300

Shresth Jasoria is the Gen-EWS category topper from Rajasthan with a 99.99^th percentile.  

Twelve candidates have acheived a 100^th percentile in JEE Main 2026. 

Yes, after the release of the JEE Main 2026 final answer key, some candidates are reporting changes in their percentile compared to the provisional key.

• This happens because the final key locks all correct answers and bonus marks for dropped questions are added.
• This can slightly shift the normalization and percentile calculations, especially in high-competition score ranges.

Yes. If you don’t remember your application number, you can still download the JEE Main scorecard through alternate login recovery options provided by the National Testing Agency.

• Use “Forgot Application Number” on the login page, then enter your registered email ID, mobile number, and date of birth to retrieve it.
• Once recovered, log in normally and download the scorecard PDF.
• Some sessions may also allow login using application number, password or DOB, so retrieving the number is usually required first.

Also, Check: JEE Main Result Login Issues

The NTA has officially released the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. 

You can download the JEE Main Result in the form of Scorecard PDF, and check the JEE Main Toppers list. 

To check JEE Main result, follow these quick steps:

• Visit the official website of the National Testing Agency (jeemain.nta.nic.in).
• Click on “JEE Main 2026 Result/Scorecard” link on the homepage.
• Log in using your Application Number and Date of Birth/Password.
• Your scorecard with percentile and marks will appear on the screen.
• Download and save the result PDF for counselling and future use.

Also, Read: How to Check JEE Main Result 2026?

To clear JEE Main 2026, you need to score around the qualifying cutoff percentile set by the NTA for JEE Advanced eligibility.

Expected marks to clear JEE Main 2026 (Session-wise estimate):

• General (UR): 90–95 percentile → 85–95 marks

• EWS: 75–80 percentile → 70–80 marks

• OBC-NCL: 72–78 percentile → 70–80 marks

• SC: 50–55 percentile → 45–55 marks

• ST: 40–45 percentile → 35–45 marks

Also, Check: Marks Required to Clear JEE Main 2026

If you have forgotten or misplaced your application number, then you can retrieve credentials using NTA's recovery options by giving the following details:

• Your Name
• Father Name
• Mother Name
• DOB

This is the right time to recover your application number as the result will be declared any time soon today

• The JEE Main 2026 result is unlikely to be delayed further.
• The final answer key has already been released.
• The result is expected to be announced anytime now.

• There is no minimum passing mark in JEE Main.
• Every candidate who appears gets a result.
• However, the cutoff for JEE Advanced eligibility will be announced later.
• The All India Rank (AIR) will be released with the Session 2 result.

In most major competitive exams (like JEE Main, NEET), candidates typically do NOT receive direct email notifications when scorecards are live. 

• Official Process: Results are usually announced via official websites only.
• Action Needed: Candidates must log in to the official portal using their application number and date of birth/password to view or download their scorecards.
• Exceptions: Some smaller, private, or specific recruitment processes might send an email notification, but this is not guaranteed

No, percentile tie-breaking rules are not applied before Session 2 results to determine final ranks. 

• When they are applied: Tie-breaking rules are only used to determine the final All India Rank (AIR), which is released after Session 2, based on the best of the two session scores.
• Session 1 Result: The first session only provides a subject-wise/overall NTA score (percentile).

The NTA usually releases the toppers’ list and 100-percentilers shortly after the result link is activated, but it may come in a separate notice or press release.

The final consolidated topper list (with AIR-1) is released only after Session 2 results are declared.

Check: JEE Main Toppers list

The Exact release time for the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result is not officially released by the NTA. 

The scorecard link can be released anytime today, on 16^th Feb 2026, once evaluation and normalisation are completed, so candidates should keep checking the official portal throughout the day.

Many JEE Main 2026 aspirants are actively discussing the result delay, expected percentiles, and answer key updates on Reddit communities like r/JEENEETards.

Students are sharing predicted scores, login updates, and reactions while waiting for the official result from the NTA. 

Source: Reddit

The Official JEE Main 2026 result and scorecard link will be available on the websites of the NTA. You can check your Session 1 result and download the scorecard once the link is activated on:

• jeemain.nta.nic.in 

• ntaresults. nic.in

Students should keep their application number and password/date of birth ready to access the result as soon as it goes live.

You can estimate your JEE Main score by comparing your responses with the final answer key released by the NTA. 

• Add +4 marks for every correct answer.

• Deduct –1 mark for each incorrect answer.

• Give 0 marks for unattempted questions.

• Add bonus marks for dropped/incorrect questions (For 9 Questions Given).

• The JEE Main 2026 Final Result will include whether a candidate has qualified for JEE Advanced.
• Along with the percentile and rank, it will show if the candidate meets the official qualifying cutoff and falls within the top 2.5 lakh eligible candidates for Advanced registration.

Check: JEE Main vs JEE Advanced

To be roughly within the top 1 lakh candidates after JEE Main Session 1, students typically need around 90–92nd percentile or higher, depending on the total number of candidates and score distribution.

This range is an estimate because final ranks are prepared only after both sessions by the National Testing Agency.

A total of 9 questions are dropped from the JEE Main 2026 session 1:

Dropped Questions – Shift-wise
22 Jan 2026 – Shift 1

Physics

• 444792191 

22 Jan 2026 – Shift 2

Mathematics

• 860654995 

Physics

• 8606541010
• 8606541017 

23 Jan 2026 – Shift 1

Physics

• 8606541395 

23 Jan 2026 – Shift 2

Physics

• 444792476
• 444792479 

24 Jan 2026 – Shift 2

Physics

• 444792647 

28 Jan 2026 – Shift 1

Mathematics

• 444792698 

Source: JEE Main Answer key PDF

JEE Main final answer key 2026 is out now:

You can download the official JEE Main Answer key PDF here

Check how to predict JEE Main 2026 Percentile Using Answer Key

You can check the video provided below by @collegedunia to know about the step-by-step process to download the JEE Main Result.

• NTA has not announced the exact time for the JEE Main 2026 result.
• The result is scheduled to be released on February 16, 2026.
• Usually, results are released in the evening after 5 PM or late night (10 PM - 1 AM).
• The final answer key is usually released 2-3 hours before the result.
• Candidates should keep checking the official website regularly.

• The NTA is ready to announce the JEE Main 2026 result today.
• As per the official update on NTA’s X (Twitter), scorecards are expected by February 16, 2026.
• The result will be released on the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in.

If the JEE Main Scorecard is not loading, it can be because of heavy traffic on the website, as more than 13 lakh candidates appeared in JEE Main 2026. 

• Refresh the page and try again after a few minutes.

• Use an alternate official result link or portal.

• Clear browser cache or switch to another browser/device.

• Check internet connection and re-enter login details carefully.

• Try during non-peak hours if the website is slow.

Most candidates can log in to check the JEE Main 2026 scorecard using their Application Number and Password (or Date of Birth) once the result link is active.

• However, during peak result hours, the NTA website may slow down due to heavy traffic.
• So, some students might face temporary login errors or loading issues.

Along with the JEE Main Result, the NTA will also release the topper list, including the gender wise toppers, category-wise toppers, state-wise toppers & the total number of candidates who appeared & registered in JEE Main 2026 Session 1. 

Check: JEE Main Topper List

Every year, female candidates continue to break stereotypes in engineering entrance exams. In previous year, girls have secured 100 percentile and top AIRs, proving that consistent strategy, mock-test practice, and conceptual clarity can outperform intense competition.

• In JEE Main 2025 Session 1, one female candidate secured a perfect 100 percentile and featured among the top national scorers.

• Female toppers often score 99.9+ percentile, placing them in the top 100 AIR range after both sessions are combined.

 Source: JEE Main 2025 Result

As the JEE Main Result 2026 has been postponed from 12^th Feb to 16^th Feb 2026, the candidates are posting their different views on various social media portals. 

Many students have expressed frustration, anxiety, and confusion as they wait for clarity on their percentiles and next-step planning

Source: Reddit

Along with the overall toppers, the National Testing Agency releases a state-wise topper list for JEE Main.

This shows the highest NTA percentile scorer from each state/UT, helping students compare regional performance and competition levels across India.

Source: JEE Main 2025 Result

With lakhs of candidates expected to check scores, heavy traffic may slow down or temporarily crash the NTA result portals once the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 scorecard link is released.

Students are advised to keep their login credentials ready and try alternate official links if the website becomes unresponsive during peak result hours.

Read: How to Check JEE Main Result?

As both JEE Main and NEET Results are released by NTA, a large number of candidates appear in both and multi-shift normalisation is followed in both.

With a delay in review of the final answer key or the compilation of scores, the result announcements can be pushed slightly, which creates a similar anxiety in both engineering and medical aspirants waiting for counselling and admission schedules.

For JEE Main 2026, if a candidate appears in both Session 1 and Session 2, the higher NTA percentile score from the two attempts will be considered for preparing the final merit and All India Rank.

This ensures students get a second chance to improve performance without any penalty for attempting both sessions.

After the JEE Main result, participating institutes are likely to release or revise their branch-wise and category-wise seat matrix for the 2026 admission cycle.

This updated seat availability helps counselling authorities and candidates understand how many seats are open in each program before choice filling begins.

Check: JEE Main Seat Matrix 

The JEE Main Result will be released in the form of a scorecard PDF, which will be used  for admissions through central counselling, like JoSAA, as well as many state-level and private institute counselling processes.

Candidates must use the same scorecard for registration, choice filling, and seat allotment across participating institutes.

Check: JEE Main Counselling 

After the JEE Main 2026 result is declared, NTA will share candidates’ scores, percentiles, and qualifying status with participating institutes and JoSAA authorities.

This data is used for counselling registration, rank list preparation, and seat allotment across NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and other accepting colleges.

Check: JEE Main College Predictor 

With the delay in JEE Main Results, the admission process will also be delayed, such as JoSAA Counselling registration, state counselling schedule and admission deadline of private colleges. 

After JEE Main 2026 results, ranks will be released separately for each category (General, OBC-NCL, EWS, SC, ST, PwD).

These category-wise ranks are used during JoSAA counselling and seat allocation to ensure reservation rules are applied correctly while determining admission chances.

Check: JEE Main Marks vs Rank 

The JEE Main 2026 result will be valid only for admissions in the 2026 academic year across NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and other participating institutes through JoSAA/CSAB counselling.

Scores cannot be carried forward to future years; candidates must reappear in the exam if they wish to seek admission in later admission cycles.

The JEE Main 2026 scorecard will be released only in digital format on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. 

• Candidates must download and print it themselves, as no hard copy will be sent by post.
• The online scorecard will be required for counselling, admissions, and future reference.

Check: JEE Main Scorecard download

No, as of February 13, 206, 1:36 p.m JEE Main 2026 result is not declared.

• Go to jeemain.nta.nic.in
• Click the “JEE Main Result” or “View Scorecard” link
• Enter your application number + date of birth (or password)
• Hit submit
• Your result/scorecard will show up — download and save it

Quick Tip- Use only jeemain.nta.nic.in to check your results.

If we look at the NTA delay history for JEE Main Results, then 2026 is now in the biggest JEE Main Result delays with a 4-day delay, followed by JEE Main 2021 with 5 days delay.

NTA usually follows a fixed timeline, but there are times when the JEE Main result gets delayed due to :

• Technical issues,
• normalisation concerns,
• COVID disruptions,
• answer key challenges, and
• exam rescheduling.

The JEE Main 2026 Final Result will include whether a candidate has qualified for JEE Advanced.

Along with the percentile and rank, it will show if the candidate meets the official qualifying cutoff and falls within the top 2.5 lakh eligible candidates for Advanced registration.

Check: JEE Main vs JEE Advanced

Along with the national toppers, NTA also prepares a state-wise toppers list based on the highest percentile from each state/UT.

This list is released with the final combined JEE Main results after Session 2 and highlights the top performers, region-wise, for information and record purposes.

Also, Check: JEE Main Topper List

The Registration for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 is currently open on the official website. Candidates can apply for the April session until February 25, 2026, with exams scheduled between April 2 and April 9, 2026.

• Students who appeared in Session 1 can log in and choose additional papers or cities, while new candidates must complete a fresh application.
• The Session 2 result, expected in April/May 2026, will be used to prepare the final All India Rank (AIR) and official category-wise cutoffs for JEE Advanced eligibility.

Check: JEE Main Session 2 Registration Process 

The JEE Main 2026 score is valid for admission to BE/BTech, BArch and BPlan programs in NITs, IIITs, GFTIs and many other participating colleges.

The scorecard released by the NTA will be used during JoSAA and institute-level counselling for the 2026 academic session only.

Also, Check: Colleges Accepting JEE Main 2026 Score 

The NTA has released the JEE Main 2026 result link. However, candidates are encountering an error when trying to log in. Additionally, if the result link has been generated, why has the NTA scheduled a new result date for February 16?

The link for NTA JEE Mains result 2026 that has been activated by NTA is 

https://cnr.nic.in/Results26/JEEMAIN2026S1P1/Login

If you are unable to access the JEE Main 2026 result link, it is primarily because the National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially postponed the release date from February 12 to February 16, 2026. 

Many candidates may face login issue like heavy traffic, as 13 lakh candidates will try to log in at the same time to download the JEE Main 2026 result. 

Along with this candidate may face other issues like:

• Incorrect Application number or password
• Forgot Password
• Forgot Application Number
• Browser and Device Issues May Block Login
• Server Down

Read More: Troubleshooting Tips for jeemain.nta.nic.in & Forgot Password Fixes

The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result, earlier expected on February 12, has now been officially postponed and is likely to be released by February 16, 2026, as confirmed by NTA updates.The agency has not provided a detailed reason for the delay. 

On Various portals like reddit, quora a lot of candidates are posting there opinions related to the same. 

Source: Reddit 

Also Check: JEE Main 14 Lakh candidates for 58,000 Seats

The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 scorecard will display only subject-wise and overall NTA percentile scores.

The All India Rank (AIR) and category ranks will be released later with the final combined result after Session 2, as ranking is prepared using the best percentile from both attempts.

Check: JEE Main Shift-Wise Marks vs Percentile

The NTA is currently in the final phase of preparing the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result, where raw marks are being verified and converted into normalised percentile scores across all shifts.

The result will be generated strictly using the final answer key, after which the scorecards will be uploaded to the official website.

The JEE Main 2026 scorecard is mandatory for registering in JoSAA counselling, which handles admissions to NITs, IIITs and GFTIs.

• Candidates must use their final percentile and All India Rank (AIR) from the result to fill choices and participate in seat allotment.
• Without a valid JEE Main result, students cannot apply for JoSAA counselling.

Check: List of government colleges accepting JEE Main Score other than NIT

The JEE Advanced eligibility cutoff is the minimum percentile required to qualify for JEE Advanced 2026.

• This cutoff is released along with the final combined JEE Main result after Session 2, not with the Session 1 scorecard.
• Only candidates meeting this cutoff and ranking within the top 2.5 lakh will be eligible to register for JEE Advanced.

On the result day, lakhs of candidates try to check their scorecards at the same time, which can slow down or temporarily crash the JEE Main result website.

If the page doesn’t load, candidates should wait and try again after some time, as the scorecard remains available for download even after the initial rush.

Check: Login Issues related to JEE Main 2026

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If more than 2 candidates score 100 percentile in JEE Main, a tie-breaking policy will be applied by NTA to decide their AIR. 

• The candidate with higher marks in Mathematics, then Physics, then Chemistry will be ranked higher.
• If the tie still remains, factors like the number of correct answers and age (older candidate) may be considered.

The JEE Main Session 1 Result will be released in percentile format, with scores normalised across shifts. As per the previous year's data, the expected difficulty level and the marks required for the top percentile can be similar, whereas with shift-wise variation.

Expected JEE Main Marks vs Percentile (Session 1)

The JEE Main 2^nd attempt date 2026 is April 2-April 9, 2026. 

The JEE Main scorecard may have errors related to

• incorrect personal details,
• calculation mistakes,
• errors in subject-wise marks,
• wrong percentiles or
• errors in final marks.

If a student found errors in the scorecard, then they should immediately contact NTA. NTA also provides a window for a limited time period to raise objections

Read More about JEE Main 2026 Scorecard Errors

• A safe score for JEE Main 2026 depends on the college and branch you are targeting, but generally, a score of 180–220 marks is considered safe for top NITs and popular branches like CSE/ECE.
• For eligibility to JEE Advanced, a score of 120–150 marks (around 90–93 percentile for the General category) is typically considered safe.

The evaluation of answers for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 is done using the final answer key released by NTA after reviewing all objections submitted by candidates.

• Each correct response is awarded +4 marks, while 1 mark is deducted for incorrect answers and 0 for unattempted questions.
• If any question is dropped, full marks are awarded to all candidates for that question

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the postponement of the release date for the JEE Main 2026 Result Session 1.

As per the NTA’s update on X Platform, the JEE Main 2026 scorecard for session 1 will now be available by 16^th February, 2026.

Once the JEE Main result is released, you can check your JEE Main result at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

You can follow the steps listed below to check the JEE Main result 2026.

• A higher NTA percentile in Mathematics results in a better rank.
• If still tied, the higher percentile in Physics is considered.
• If still tied, the higher percentile in Chemistry is used.
• Next, the candidate with a lower incorrect-to-correct answer ratio (overall) gets a better rank.
• Then, the subject-wise incorrect-to-correct ratio is checked: Mathematics -> Physics -> Chemistry.
• If the tie remains, both candidates get the same rank.
• Note: Older age is no longer used as a tie-breaking rule from 2025 onwards.

• The expected General Cut off for JEE Mains 2026 will be around the 93.5 to 95.0 percentile.
• 200 marks in JEE Main 2026 is considered to be a safe score for General category students

Check Expected Marks vs Percentile and Cut off for NITS, IITS & GFTIs

• According to TNN, NTA is going to release the JEE Main 2026 result by 12^th Feb’26 evening. 
• Candidate can download their JEE Main 2026 scorecard using their application number and password/DOB

The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result is expected to be declared on or before February 12, 2026.

While NTA has not announced an exact time, results are usually released in the evening or late at night, often a few hours after the final answer key is published. 

Also, Check: JEE Main Scorecard Download

You may face JEE Main 2026 result login issues like:

• Incorrect Application number or password
• Forgot Password
• Forgot Application Number
• Browser and Device Issues May Block Login
• Server Down

Check here how to resolve the above-mentioned issue. 

You can predict B.Tech chances based on JoSAA Opening and Closing Ranks using the College predictor.

Click Here to predit Your College based on your score: JEE Main College Predictor 2026

Read more about JEE Mains College Predictor by Marks

• NTA will announce the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result by February 12.
• The result can be released anytime before the deadline.
• Once released, the result link will be active on jeemain.nta.nic.in.
• Students should keep their login details ready.
• This will help avoid last-minute problems while checking the result.

• JEE Main 2026 scorecard is expected to be available for download till July 31, 2026.
• The scorecard will be valid only for the 2026–27 academic year.
• Students should download and save multiple copies.
• Keep copies of scorecard, response sheet, and answer key.
• After this period, the result may not be available online.
• You may need to contact NTA later to get a copy.

Read More: JEE Main Scorecard Explained: Percentile, NTA Score, Rank & Category-Wise AIR

It is advised to download your JEE Main Scorecard 2026 on a laptop, as a laptop is a better device due to its large display and the ability to directly print if the printer is connected.

Read more: JEE Main Scorecard 2026 Download: Mobile vs Laptop - Which Is Better?

Many candidates may face login issue like heavy traffic, as 13 lakh candidates will try to log in at the same time to download the JEE Main 2026 result.

Along with this candidate may face other issues like:

• Incorrect Application number or password
• Forgot Password
• Forgot Application Number
• Browser and Device Issues May Block Login
• Server Down

 Check Troubleshooting Tips for jeemain.nta.nic.in & Forgot Password Fixes

The Candidates require the login details to access the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result once the scorecard is available on the official website. 

The Details required to log in are:

• Application number
• Date of birth or password
• Security pin/captcha (as shown on screen)

After logging in, candidates can download the scorecard PDF and save it for counselling and future admission processes.

• Yes, the 75% marks criterion in Class 12 is required for admission into top NITs, IIITs and GFTIs by JoSAA Counselling.
• However, this is not needed to appear for JEE Main or to check your result, which is applicable at the time of admission. 

After the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Results are declared, you have to decide your next pathway, depending on your goals and performance:

• Aim for IIT: Your rank should be among the top 2.5 lakh in JEE Main 2026 and apply for JEE Advanced (Apr–May 2026).
• Focus on JoSAA Counselling: Even if you don’t go for JEE Advanced, you can still get engineering seats in NITs, IIITs, GFTIs via JoSAA counselling

• Once the final answer key is published and results are declared, there is no separate revaluation or recounting of marks that candidates can request. 
• The Result will be released based on the final answer key, after the challenge window will be closed. 

To calculate the JEE Main Score, you need to use the JEE Main 2026 answer key along with the JEE Main response sheet.

• Then you need to match your correct and incorrect answers from the answer key to find out the expected marks.
• You can use the marking scheme, +4 marks for each correct answer and -1 marks for an incorrect answer. 
• Now compare these expected marks with the previous years’ trend to predict your percentile.