JEE Main 2026 Result Delay Sparks Reactions; Students React on Reddit, Twitter
JEE Main 2026 is the biggest exam for engineering aspirants in India. Its resul ts are a much-awaited event. Hence, NTA’s decision to delay the JEE Mains result 2026 has sparked widespread discontent among students. The National Testing Agency has postponed the JEE Main result 2026 for session 1 to February 16. Candidates took to Reddit and Twitter to express their frustration over the delayed JEE Mains result. There has been no proper explanation as to why the result has been postponed. Students’ reactions show that they are worried about how this delay could affect the JEE Main 2026 exam’s outcome.
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LiveJEE Mains 2026 Result LIVE: NTA session 1 scorecard by February 16; marks vs percentile, cut-offsFeb 13, 2026 | 10:22 PM IST
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JEE Mains 2026 expected marks vs percentile, as per trends, are as given below.
JEE Main Marks | Expected Percentile |
292-257 | 99.99890732- 99.97168132 |
256-243 | 99.96967807- 99.93088785 |
242-230 | 99.92879354- 99.87060821 |
229-210 | 99.86150253- 99.69159044 |
209-190 | 99.68494329-99.40858575 |
189-170 | 99.39319714-98.87981861 |
169-140 | 98.85149993-97.54301298 |
139-120 | 97.4927496-96.0687115 |
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- JEE Main 2026 Result Session 1 Live Updates
- JEE Main 2026 Result Delay Sparks Reactions
- Why has NTA Delayed JEE Main 2026 Result?
- JEE Main Result 2026 Statistics
JEE Main 2026 Result Session 1 Live Updates
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result will be announced by February 16, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the examination can check their scorecards online through the official website once the result link is activated. Keep your application number and password ready to download the result.
10:30 PM IST, February 13, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Result Live- Should I mail NTA?
Several students on Reddit and Twitter/X have claimed to have emailed NTA regarding the delay. However, they only received an automated email.
10:00 PM IST, February 13, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Result Live - Can I attempt the exam again?
Yes, candidates can attempt the JEE Main 2026 exam again in the April session.
9:30 PM IST, February 13, 2026
JEE Main Result 2026 Live- Is the Final Answer Key Released?
No, NTA is yet to release the JEE Main 2026 final answer key as well. However, candidates can check their estimated scores through the provisional answer key.
9:00 PM IST, February 13, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Result Live: No Update on Website?
NTA has not officially released any notification on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. The notification about the delay was mentioned only on Twitter/X.
7:00 PM IST, February 13, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Result Live: Forgot Application Number?
If you forget your application number, use the "Forgot Application Number" option on the login page, enter your registered email ID, mobile number, and security details to instantly retrieve your credentials and access the result.
6:40 PM IST, February 13, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Result Live: How many students can apply for Advanced 2026?
Candidates who rank among the top 2,50,000 successful applicants (across all categories) in the B.E./B.Tech. paper of JEE (Main) 2026 will be eligible to apply for JEE Advanced 2026.
6:20 PM IST, February 13, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Result Live: JEE Main 2nd attempt date 2026?
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the JEE Main 2026 second session from April 2 to April 9, 2026. This session gives candidates a chance to improve their scores or appear for the exam for the first time. Students are advised to complete their registrations and prepare accordingly for the April attempt.
6:02 PM IST, February 13, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Result Live: What is the new update of JEE Mains?
JEE Main 2026 updates: Session 2 registration has started from February 1, 2026, while the results for Session 1 are expected to be announced around February 16, 2026.
5:50 PM IST, February 13, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Result Live: Who is the topper of JEE Main 2026?
Arnav Gautam and Pasala Mohith secured a perfect score of 300 out of 300 in JEE Main 2026, topping the exam as per the official answer key.
5:40 PM IST, February 13, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Result Live: How to calculate JEE marks out of 300?
To calculate JEE Main marks, compare your answers with the official key: +4 for correct MCQs, −1 for wrong MCQs, 0 for unattempted, and no negative marks for numerical questions. Total out of 300.
JEE Main 2026 Result Live: JEE Main 2026 Result Date & Time?
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is likely to announce the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result on February 16, 2026, around 6:00 PM. Students can check their results live at jeemain.nta.nic.in on Monday evening.
5:00 PM IST, February 13, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Result Live: What is the expected cutoff of JEE Main 2026?
The expected JEE Main 2026 qualifying percentiles are: General (UR) 93–95, Gen-EWS 80–82, and OBC-NCL 80–82. For SC category, the cutoff is around 60–62, while ST candidates can expect 47–49.
4:40 PM IST, February 13, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Result Live: How to see JEE Result 2026?
To check the JEE Main 2026 result, candidates must visit the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in and click on the “JEE Main 2026 Result” link. Then, enter their application number, date of birth, and other required credentials to log in and view the scorecard.
4:20 PM IST, February 13, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Result Live: Student's Reactions to Result Postponement?
Several students expressed frustration after the result was postponed and reportedly sent emails to the NTA authority seeking clarification. Many candidates said they have been waiting for a long time and are anxious about the final answer key release. After NTA released its recent notification, reactions flooded social media platforms like Reddit and Twitter, where students shared their disappointment and concerns.
4:03 PM IST, February 13, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Result Live: Why Did NTA Delay the Result?
The result delay may be due to ongoing final answer key processing after reviewing candidate objections and possible technical issues during compilation. Authorities are also conducting thorough verification and quality checks to ensure accuracy. This ensures transparency before the final declaration.
3:54 PM IST, February 13, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Result Live - JEE Main 2026 ka result kab aaega
The session 1 result for JEE Mains 2026 will be declared by February 16, 2026. Once released, candidates can access the JEE Main 2026 result on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
JEE Main 2026 Result Delay Sparks Reactions
The National Testing Agency has postponed the release of JEE Main result 2026 for session 1. The new JEE Main result date is February 16. This, in addition to issues related to Bonus questions and other such problems like in NEET 2024, has caused candidates to question the organization itself.
Aspirants were looking forward to getting clarity over their percentile and preparing for further exams or other opportunities as required. However, the sudden delay in the JEE Mains results has hampered their planning, and students are feeling anxious over the postponed results.
A few candidates have even expressed their unhappiness with colourful language that cannot be shared on this platform. However, it is a testament to the fact that the postponement of JEE Main 2026 result has caused stress among the students.
Students are also expressing discontent over the fact that such an important announcement was made in Twitter/X, not on the official website. Moreover, there has been no clarification regarding the same. Here’s what they say,
Moreover, since X platform is not the official portal for NTA, and the authority has not released any notice at jeemain.nta.nic.in, Hence, candidates say that the JEE result is expected on any day before February 16. Furthermore, when asked for clarification through email correspondence, the authority says that the result is to be out as per the schedule mentioned in the brochure, adding to the confusion.
Why has NTA Delayed JEE Main 2026 Result?
Students speculate that the reason for NTA delaying the JEE Main result is some glitch in the system. Some say that it is because of an error is the data itself. The most plausible reason is that the authority has delayed the JEE Main result due to some technical issue.
JEE Main Result 2026 Statistics
Here the JEE Main 2026 statistics on how many candidates had appeared for the exam in session 1. Over 13 lakh students are waiting for the JEE Main result link.
Students Appeared for JEE Mains 2026 Session 1
| Aspects | All Shifts (January 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2026) |
|---|---|
Candidates registered to appear in the January session | 13,50,969 |
Candidates who actually appeared | 13,00,368 |
Attendance (%) | 96.26% |
Aadhaar Verified Candidates | 9,96,774 |
Aadhaar Verification (%) | 96.19% |
PwD Candidates | 4314 |
JEE Main 2026 Result Session 1 Overview
| Details | JEE Main Session 1 Result Date |
|---|---|
Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
Exam name | Joint Entrance Examination (Main) |
NTA JEE Mains result 2026 official website |
|
JEE Main 2026 result date (revised) |
By February 16, 2026 |
JEE Main result time | Late evening or early morning |
Mode of result for JEE Main 2026 | Online only |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: At what time will the JEE Main result be declared?
A:
NTA is expected to declare the JEE Main result 2026 by February 16.
Q: Why JEE Mains Result is Delayed 2026?
A:
The JEE Mains Result is delayed possibly due to technical issues.
Q: Is the JEE Main 2026 result delayed?
A:
Yes, NTA has postponed the JEE Mains result date 2026 to February 16, 2026.
Q: Who got 300-300 in JEE Mains 2026?
A:
Based on marks calculated from JEE Main answer key and response sheet, Arnav Gautham and P Mohith have got 300-300 in JEE Mains 2026.
Q: When was the JEE Mains result declared in 2026?
A:
The session 1 JEE Main 2026 results and final answer key will be released by February 16, 2026.
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