JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result Out: What to do next?

Last updated on February 16th, 2026 at 08:35 pm

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result Declared Today On 16 February 2026.

JEE Main 2026 session 1 result will come out today as mentioned in the notice of NTA when they released the prospectus.

What are planning after that result. You must understand one point if you are planning to appear for JEE Advanced 2026, and your score does not make you eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2026 you must attempt Session 2.

There are numerous colleges in India besides IITs which offer a good education in Engineering . NITs and IIITs are such institutions where you can look for admission not necessarily you have to waste your time for next preparation

You can check JOSAA 2025 opening and Closing Rank

Score for JEE Advanced 2026

The candidate must score at least this percentage to appear for JEE Advanced 2026. As JEE Advanced 2026 clearly mentions that only 2,50,000 candidates can appear so what should percentage a candidates must get to appear for JEE Advanced 2026

Percentage for JEE Advanced 2026

To appear for JEE Advanced 2026, the expected qualifying percentiles are around 93.10 for General, 80.38 for EWS, 79.43 for OBC-NCL, 61.15 for SC, and 47.90 for ST.

NIT CSE Rank 2025

Institute	Course	Opening Rank	Closing Rank	Category
Dr.BR Ambedkar NIT Jalandhar	cse	6821	14502′	General
		1952	2912	EWS
		967	3299	SC
NIT Delhi	CSE	3155	8971	General
		1166	2083	EWS
		328	1430	SC
NIT Calicut	CSE	2988	7921	General
		490	2697	SC
NIT Thiracharpalli	CSE	559	4463	General
		270	713	SC
NIT Kurukshetra	CSE	4835	7983	General
		520	1559	SC

Civil Engineering

Institute	Course	Opening Rank	Closing Rank	Category
NIT Surathkal	Civil	1976	3719	SC
		11984	22534	General
		967	3299	SC
NIT Delhi	Civil Engg	23309	28420	General
		4245	4245	SC
		328	1430	SC
NIT Calicut	CSE	2988	7921	General
		7320	14399	SC
NIT Thiracharpalli	Civil Engg	10131	27257	General
		2500	3130	SC
NIT Kurukshetra	Civil Engg	28543	36317	General
		5213	6154	SC

How to Check Your JEE Main Session 1 Results

Candidates must follow these steps:

1. NTA website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
2. Look for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result” or “Scorecard” link on the homepage.
3. Now enter your application number and date of birth (or password).
4. Submit to view and download your scorecard, which will include your NTA score, percentile, All India Rank (AIR) for this session, and category rank.

The NTA will also release the final answer key alongside or just before the results, allowing you to verify your probable score if you haven’t already.

What to Do Next After Checking Your Results

What is your next plan if you are not satisfied with Session 1 result you can re appear to improve your score or Planning to appear for JEE Advanced 2026 your marks will decide.

You have scored above 90 percent as a general students you may appear for JEE Advanced.

If not then re appear for Session 2 and follow these steps to improve your score

Analyze Your Performance:

• Candidate must analyze their performance in the session 1
• Check the rank and score for 2,50,000 rank for JEE Advanced 2026

JEE Main Rank for JEE Advanced 2026

You have 75 percent in class XII and it is 65 percent for reserved category students

Check the Table

Rank Range	Percentile Range	Approx. Marks (out of 300)
1 – 500	99.96 – 100	260+
501 – 5,000	99.5 – 99.95	200 – 260
5,001 – 10,000	99.2 – 99.5	180 – 200
10,001 – 20,000	98.5 – 99.2	160 – 180
20,001 – 50,000	97.0 – 98.5	140 – 160
50,001 – 100,000	94.0 – 97.0	120 – 140
100,001 – 150,000	90.0 – 94.0	100 – 120
150,001 – 250,000	82.0 – 90.0	70 – 100

1. Decide on JEE Main Session 2 (April 2026):
   • We have provided the list for the rank to appear for JEE Advanced 2026
   • Registration for Session 2 is already live Use your existing application number from Session 1—no need for a new one. Apply via jeemain.nta.nic.in, pay the fee separately, and note that corrections can be made when the window opens.
   • JEE Mains Session 2 Exam dates: April 2-9, 2026; results by April 20, 2026.

Check Eligibility for JEE Advanced 2026 (for IITs):

Sl No.	Category	Number of “Top” Candidates
1	OPEN	96187 → 101250
2	OPEN-PwD	5063
3	GEN-EWS	23750 → 25000
4	GEN-EWS-PwD	1250
5	OBC-NCL	64125 → 67500
6	OBC-NCL-PwD	3375
7	SC	35625 → 37500
8	SC-PwD	1875
9	ST	17812 → 18750
10	ST-PwD	938

4. Prepare for Counseling and Admissions:
   • Admissions to NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and some state colleges are based on your final JEE Main AIR (best of sessions).
   • Candidates will register on JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) for centralized seats—registration typically starts in June 2026 after Session 2 results. Fill choices based on your rank, branches, and colleges.
   • Some states/institutes may have separate counseling (e.g., via CSAB for supernumerary seats). Monitor josaa.nic.in for schedules.
   • Gather documents early: Admit card, scorecard, Class 10/12 marksheets, category certificate (if applicable), photo ID, etc.

If your rank is strong (e.g., under 20,000 for general category), explore options like NIT Trichy or IIIT Hyderabad for top branches like CSE. Stay updated via official sites, as dates can shift. If you have specific details like your expected percentile or target colleges, I can provide more tailored advice!

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