JEE Main Session 1 Result 2026 Live Updates: Final answer key issue resolved or not? NTA plans announce results on February 16
NTA to announce JEE Main 2026 Session 1 results by February 16. Over 13 lakh students await scorecards. Get live updates on final answer key PDF, dropped questions impact on percentile, and direct login link for jeemain.nta.nic.in.
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result Live:As per the revised timeline announced by NTA, you can download scorecards of JEE Main 2026 onFebruary 16, 2026. Around 13 Lakh JEE Main 2026 takers are awaiting. JEE Main Session 1 Result 2026, which was earlier supposed to be out on February 12, due toerrors in the JEE Main question paper and answer key. The final answer keys are yet to be uploaded, and NTA subject experts closed challenges against answer keys on February 6, 2026. Until the scorecards are live on NTA portal,analyzing JEE Main Marks vs Percentile Impact for Dropped or Bonus Questions in JEE Main Final Answer Key 2026is essential for you. Do note, final Session 1 answer key will be released as a non-challengeable PDF.
The JEE Main Session 1 Result 2026 Direct login link will be activated on this Blog as and when it goes live on NTA official portal!
JEE Main Session 1 Result 2026: Quick Facts
Engineering aspirants can glance at the quick facts related to the Session 1 scorecard.
Event | Details |
Exam Dates | January 21 to January 29, 2026 |
Revised Result Date | February 16, 2026 |
Total Registered Candidates | Approx. 14.5 Lakh (Highest ever for January session) |
Credentials Required | Application Number & Date of Birth |
Next Step | Session 2 Registration (Ends February 25, 2026) |
Official website |
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Final Answer Key & Dropped Questions Issue Resolved?
NTA has not yet resolved the final answer key and the issue of dropped questions. Based on trends from previous sessions, the final answer keys are typically released shortly before the results are announced. Ifquestions are dropped from the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Final Answer Key due to technical errors, all exam takers in that specific shift will receive +4 marks. The results will be announced based on the final answer keys only.
JEE Main 2026 January Result: What’s Next?
If you fall in the top 2,50,000 qualifiers, you will be eligible for JEE Advanced 2026. If you aren't satisfied with your Session 1 percentile, register for Session 2 (April), which shall improve your All India Rank (AIR).
JEE Main Session 1 Result 2026 Live Updates
Feb 14, 2026 09:20 AM IST
Physics Answer Key Discrepancies: The Primary Reason for Delay?
Sources indicate that multiple challenges in the Physics section forced a re-evaluation by subject experts. This "issue resolution" is likely why the original February 12 deadline was pushed to February 16, 2026.
Feb 14, 2026 09:00 AM IST
What does a "Dropped Question" in the final answer key mean for my score?
If NTA subject experts find a technical error in a question, it is "dropped." In this case, all candidates who appeared in that specific shift are awarded +4 marks, regardless of whether they attempted the question.
Feb 14, 2026 08:40 AM IST
Record Participation: How 14.5 Lakh Registrations Impact Your Percentile?
With a record 14.5 lakh students registered for Session 1, the "crowding" at top marks will be intense. Even a 1-mark difference could lead to a shift of 500–1,000 in All India Rank (AIR).
Feb 14, 2026 08:20 AM IST
Final Answer Key Still Awaited; Will it Drop Today?
Historically, NTA releases the non-challengeable Final Answer Key PDF 24–48 hours before the result. With the revised February 16 date, experts suggest the key could be uploaded as early as today to clear the "dropped questions" air.
Feb 14, 2026 08:00 AM IST
JEE Main Session 1 Result 2026 Live Coverage Begins: 13 Lakh Aspirants Awaiting Scorecards
The wait continues as the National Testing Agency (NTA) prepares to release the Session 1 scorecards by Monday, Feb 16. Our live blog is tracking every server ping on jeemain.nta.nic.in to catch the first glimpse of the Final Answer Key.