JEE Main 2026 Result Date Postponed to February 16 — Latest NTA Update

Key Takeaway

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has postponed the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result from the originally scheduled date of February 12, 2026 to February 16, 2026. Candidates should be ready to download their scorecards and percentile details from the official portal — jeemain.nta.nic.in — once the NTA activates the result link. 

Why Has the JEE Main 2026 Result Been Delayed?

The revised result date was confirmed through NTA’s official updates and several educational news outlets. Though NTA hasn’t publicly issued a detailed notification explaining the cause, multiple education analysts link the delay to the final answer key review process and normalization checks across multiple shifts before final scorecards are prepared. 

OGcollege Insight:
Final answer key reviews and objections from candidates often require time to reconcile all responses and ensure fair marking — especially after a multi-shift exam like JEE Main, where normalization is critical.

Updated Result Timeline & Details

Here’s the revised result schedule for JEE Main 2026 Session 1:

The scorecards will include subject-wise marks, total marks, overall percentile, and All India Rank (AIR), and can be downloaded using your application number and date of birth.

NTA Official Result Websites

Once the NTA releases the results, you can check and download your scorecard from the following official portals:

• jeemain.nta.nic.in (Primary portal)
• ntaresults.nic.in
• nta.ac.in

These official sites are where NTA will host the final scorecards and related notifications

How to Check JEE Main 2026 Result on Feb 16

1. Visit the official result site (jeemain.nta.nic.in).
2. Click on the “JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result” link once active.
3. Enter your application number and date of birth or password.
4. Submit the form to view your scorecard.
5. Download and print your scorecard for future use, including counselling and JoSAA registration.

What This Delay Means for You

Counselling Timeline Adjustments

The result postponement may slightly shift the start of JoSAA/CSAB counselling schedule, as counselling processes normally begin soon after result declarations.

Rank & Cutoff Predictions

Students can use this extended window to re-estimate their percentiles and probable ranks using tools like the OGCollege Rank Predictor, preparing their choice lists ahead of counselling.

Final Answer Key Relevance

The final answer key, which finalizes questions and correct answers used to generate normalized scores, is typically published shortly before the result — giving students a chance to assess expected marks vs percentile before the scorecards are out.

Conclusion

The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result — originally expected on February 12, 2026 — has been officially postponed to February 16, 2026 by the National Testing Agency. Aspirants can access their scorecards and detailed performance metrics from jeemain.nta.nic.in once the link goes live. Planning ahead with percentile and rank tools will help candidates be prepared for the counselling rounds once results are out.

Verified Sources

• Engineering Careers360 — JEE Main 2026 Result Date Postponed to February 16; Revised Time & Latest Updates
• Aakash — Why NTA Delayed the JEE Main Result 2026
• Vedantu — JEE Main 2026 Result Updates: Date, Scorecard, Percentile & Details