New Delhi | February 12, 2026 — The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially postponed the declaration of the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 results. Originally anticipated for release today, February 12, the scorecards are now expected to be available on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, by February 16, 2026.

This last-minute delay has sparked significant anxiety among over 13 lakh engineering aspirants who appeared for the January session. The NTA confirmed the revised timeline via an official social media update late Wednesday evening, citing the need for “additional processing time” to ensure result accuracy.

Why is the JEE Main Result 2026 Delayed?

While the NTA has not provided a granular explanation, education experts and sources within the agency point toward three primary factors:

1. Final Answer Key Challenges: The Coaching Federation of India (CFI) reportedly flagged nearly 17 disputed questions, primarily in the Physics section. The NTA is currently finalizing the “Final Answer Key” after reviewing these objections.

2. Score Normalization: Since the exam was conducted in multiple shifts from January 21 to January 29, the NTA employs a complex normalization process to maintain fairness across varying difficulty levels.

3. Data Verification: With record-high registrations this year, the agency is performing multi-tier verification to prevent technical glitches during the high-traffic result hour.

How to Check JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result

Once the link is activated on February 16, candidates can follow these steps to download their scorecards:

• Step 1: Visit the official NTA portal at jeemain.nta.nic.in or nta.ac.in.

• Step 2: Click on the link “JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Scorecard Download.”

• Step 3: Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth (or Password).

• Step 4: Enter the Security Pin (Captcha) and click ‘Submit.’

• Step 5: View, download, and print your result for future counseling rounds.

Key Details Mentioned on Your Scorecard

The JEE Main result is not just a raw score; it is a comprehensive performance report. Ensure you check the following:

• Subject-wise NTA Percentile (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)

• Overall NTA Percentile

• Category-wise All India Rank (AIR)

• JEE Advanced 2026 Qualifying Cutoff

Impact on Session 2 and JEE Advanced

The delay comes as a hurdle for students planning their next move. However, the registration for JEE Main Session 2 remains open until February 25, 2026. Experts advise students not to lose focus.

“While the wait is frustrating, a four-day delay ensures that the final ranks are error-free. Students should use this time to analyze their tentative scores from the provisional key and begin focused preparation for the April session or JEE Advanced,” says a senior faculty member at Resonance.

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