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The NTA has postponed the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 results. The results will now be released on February 16th. Let's find out approximately how many marks are needed to pass the JEE Mains.

If you took the JEE Mains 2026 Session 1 exam or are preparing for the exam, this news could prove extremely beneficial for you. Regardless of the exam, one question that lingers in almost every candidate's mind is how many marks are needed to pass. Similarly, how many marks are needed to pass the JEE Mains exam? This question is also likely to be on the minds of many candidates. So, let's learn more about this information through this news.

It's worth noting that competition is expected to be high this year, i.e., 2026. Last year, in 2025, the cutoff for the General category was around the 93rd percentile (75-90 marks). Based on trends, candidates may need slightly higher marks to qualify this year. The cutoff (expected) for the General category is expected to be 92-95 (possible 80-95 marks).

JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Expected Cutoff

General (UR): 92-95
OBC-NCS: 79-82
EWS: 80-82
SC: 64-66
ST: 45-48

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam Result

The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam results have been postponed. The National Testing Agency will now release the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam results on February 16, 2026. The NTA has shared information in this regard. The NTA has also posted a message in this regard on its official handle on X.

It should be noted that the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam was held from January 21st to 29th. The exam, which was held from January 21st to 28th, was conducted in two shifts. The exam, which was held on January 29th, 2026, was conducted in a single shift.