JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Session 1 (Out): Download Shift 1, 2 Key PDF

JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Session 1 (Out): Download Shift 1, 2 Key PDF

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K Guna SahitiUpdated on 29 Jan 2026, 06:20 PM IST
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JEE Main Answer Key 2026 PDF download- NTA will release the JEE Mains 2026 answer key pdf in the first week of February 2026. The authorities will update the official JEE answer key 2026 download link on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. The expected JEE Mains 2026 answer key release date is February 1. Resonance, Allen, Sri Chaitanya, and Aakash have released the unofficial JEE Main answer key pdf for all days and shifts online. Candidates can download the answer key of JEE Mains 2026 session 1 to calculate their scores in the JEE Main exam. The JEE Main answer key 2026 unofficial contains memory-based questions and solutions. JEE Main 2026 exam for session 1 was held from January 21 to 24, 28 & 29, 2026.

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  3. JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Session 1 (Unofficial) PDF Download
  4. How to Download NTA JEE Mains Answer Key 2026 Session 1?
  5. How to Challenge JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Session 1?
  6. How to Calculate Probable Scores Using JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Session 1?
  7. Previous Year JEE Mains Answer Key
  8. JEE Main Answer Key 2026- Know Marks vs Rank
  9. JEE Mains Response Sheet 2026
JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Session 1 (Out): Download Shift 1, 2 Key PDF
JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Session 1 Live Updates

JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Session 1 LIVE Updates

January 29, 2026 | 5.40 PM IST

JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Session 1 PDF Download

Candidates will have to log in to the portal to check the answer key of JEE Main 2026. The JEE Main 2026 result will be based on the final answer key. Aspirants can also use the JEE Main 2026 college predictor to determine their chances of admission at various colleges.


January 29, 2026 | 4.40 PM IST

JEE Main Answer Key 2026 - Details Required

NTA will soon release the JEE Main 2026 session 1 answer key at the official website. Candidates should have their application number and password to download the NTA JEE Mains 2026 answer key.


January 29, 2026 | 3.40 PM IST

JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Release Date

In 2025, JEE Main provisional answer key session 1 date was February 4 for paper 1 and the exam was concluded on January 30. While the JEE answer key for paper 2 was released on February 15, 2025. Hence, it is expected that the JEE Main 2026 answer key release date may fall in the first week of February 2026.

January 29, 2026 | 3 PM IST

JEE Main 2026 Answer Key 2026 PDF- What's After?

After the release of the official JEE Main answer key 2026, candidates can match their responses with the JEE Main final answer key. This way, they will be able to calculate the scores before the declaration of results.


January 29, 2026 | 2:45 PM IST

JEE Mains 2026 Session 1 Answer Key PDF Download Link

NTA will provide the JEE Main 2026 answer key pdf download link online at jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026 answer key. To download the JEE answer key pdf, candidates will need their application number and password.


January 29, 2026 | 2:25 PM IST

NTA JEE Mains Answer Key 2026 Session 1

National Testing Agency (NTA) will first release the provisional JEE answer key pdf along with the JEE Main question paper and response sheet. Candidates will be able to raise objections against the provisional answer key. No objection will be entertained after the release of the final JEE Mains 2026 answer key.


January 29, 2026 | 12:45 PM IST

Final JEE Main 2026 Answer Key January Session

NTA will declare the result along with the final JEE Mains answer key. The tentative release date for JEE Main 2026 answer key final and result declaration is February 12. Keeep checking the page to get the complete details on JEE Main 2026 session 1 answer key.


January 29, 2026 | 11:25 AM IST

JEE Mains 2026 Answer Key Release Date

National Testing Agency has mentioned that JEE Mains 2026 session 1 answer key will be released 2-3 days after the conclusion of the January session exam. Hence, it is expected that NTA JEE Mains answer key 2026 will be issued by February 1.


January 29, 2026 | 10:45 AM IST

JEE Mains 2026 Answer Key Official Website

National Testing Agency will release the answer key of JEE Mains 2026 session 1 on the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026 answer key. Here, we will be updating all the information related to JEE Main exam answer key 2026 for ease of students.

JEE Main 2026 Answer Key (Session 1) Official

The JEE Main answer key 2026 PDF download link will be updated on the official website. Candidates who appeared for the NTA JEE Mains can check the NTA JEE Mains answer key day-wise using the links provided here. Moreover, students must download their JEE response sheet to verify the answers. Candidates can also use the JEE Main 2026 session 1 answer key to prepare for the session 2 exam.

JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Session 1 (Unofficial) PDF Download

Several coaching institutes have released the unofficial JEE Mains answer key 2026 before the official ones are published. The JEE Main 2026 answer key pdf download link is available in the table below.

Institute-Wise JEE Mains Answer Key PDF Download

These memory-based answer keys for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics help candidates verify their responses, estimate scores, and analyze the exam's difficulty before the official answer key is released. The answer keys are compiled based on students' feedback gathered immediately after the exam and cross-checked by subject experts.

JEE Main 2026 Answer Key by Resonance

JEE Main 2026 Answer Key by Sri Chaitanya

JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Session 1 Release Date

The authority will release the JEE Main answer key 2026 date for session 1 on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026 answer key. Students can check the NTA JEE Mains answer key 2026 release date to know when the solutions will be available. The JEE Mains answer key date will be updated below when it is released.

JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Release Date for January Session

EventsJEE Main Dates

JEE Main exam 2026 date

Paper 1 - January 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 2026

Paper 2- January 29, 2026

JEE Mains 2026 answer key date

Paper 1 - By February 1, 2026

Paper 2 - By February 13, 2026

NTA JEE Main answer key challenge date

Paper 1 - February 2026

Paper 2 - February 2026

Final JEE Main answer key date

Paper 1 - February 2026

Paper 2 - February 2026

JEE result date 2026

Paper 1 - By February 12, 2026

Paper 2 - February 2026

How to Download NTA JEE Mains Answer Key 2026 Session 1?

Students will be able to download the answer key JEE Mains 2026 in a few simple steps. Follow the steps mentioned below to check the JEE Main answer key. The JEE Main session 1 answer key download link will be provided on this page.

  • Visit the official website of JEE Main: jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026 answer key

  • Click on the answer key of JEE Mains 2026 in this window.

  • Enter the login credentials - JEE Main application number and password

  • Click on submit and the provisional JEE Mains 2026 answer key appears on the screen.

  • Download the NTA JEE Mains official answer key 2026 for more convenience.

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After downloading the JEE Mains 2026 answer key, candidates will be able to compare their responses to calculate their probable scores. If candidates believe any responses provided in the NTA JEE Main 2026 answer key are incorrect, they will be allowed to raise objections by providing valid proof in support of their claims. The objections raised are reviewed by experts, and any necessary changes may be reflected in the final JEE Main 2026 answer key.

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How to Challenge JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Session 1?

After downloading the NTA JEE Main 2026 provisional answer key, applicants will be allowed to raise objections against the provided answers. To raise objections, candidates must note the question ID and the answer provided in J

JEE Main official answer key 2026. Then, apply through the JEE Mains answer key link and pay a processing fee of Rs 200 for each question. Follow the below steps to challenge the provisional NTA JEE Main answer key 2026 -

  • Visit the NTA JEE Mains answer key official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026 answer key

  • Click on the link to ‘Challenges Regarding JEE Mains answer key 2026’.

  • Candidates are required to log in using their application number and password.

  • The JEE Main 2026 answer key shall contain the question ID as well as the ID with a correct option for both papers 1 and 2.

  • In case of some error, candidates can challenge the question by selecting one or more IDs.

  • Now click on ‘Save your claim’ and click on Next.

  • Question ID so challenged shall appear on the screen.

  • Candidates are required with the necessary documents in support of their claim.

  • They have to upload the same in pdf form and click on the ‘Choose file’ button shown on the screen.

  • The next step requires candidates to pay the processing fee of Rs 200 for each question thus objected against. Payment can be done through credit card/ debit card/ net banking.

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Candidates may note that the processing fee is a refundable amount and candidates whose claims turn out to be relevant and thus accepted by the authorities get the processing fee refunded. Also, no claim shall be considered for candidates who raised objections without paying the respective processing fee.

How to Calculate Probable Scores Using JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Session 1?

Students will be able to calculate the probable score using the answer key of JEE Main 2026. As it is well known through the JEE Main exam pattern that there is negative marking for the exam and correct answers bring certain marks, the table below reflects the marking scheme to be referred to:

Marking Scheme of JEE Main 2026

Type of ResponseMarking Scheme

Correct response

Four marks awarded

Incorrect response

One mark deducted

No answer

No marks

Marked for review

No Marks

Thus, to calculate the probable scores in the JEE Main exam 2026, candidates need to use the formula given below

Probable Score = (No. of correct answers x 4) - (No. of incorrect answers)

* It may be noted that the calculated score is repeatedly being termed as probable because the authorities may cancel any question or even change the correct response in the JEE Main 2026 answer key. Thus, the score so calculated may vary as per the JEE Mains marks distribution and final JEE Main result.
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JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Release Date for April Session

EventsJEE Main Dates

JEE Main exam 2026 date

April 2 to 9, 2026

JEE Mains official answer key 2026 session 2 release date

Paper 1- April 2026

Paper 2- April 2026

NTA JEE Main answer key challenge date

Paper 1- April 2026

Paper 2- April 2026

Final JEE Main answer key date

Paper 1- April 2026

Paper 2- April 2026

JEE Main 2026 session 2 result date

Paper 1- By April 20, 2026

Paper 2- April 2026

Previous Year JEE Mains Answer Key

Candidates may find the JEE Main question papers as well as answer keys for the previous sessions for reference. Check the table for the JEE Main answer key and response.

JEE Mains Answer Key 2024 January session (Date-wise)

Candidates can check the day-wise JEE Mains 2024 answer key session 1 below

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JEE Mains 2024 Answer Key Session 2 Date Wise

Candidates appearing for the JEE Main exam can check the unofficial answer key for JEE Mains April session below.

JEE Main Answer Key 2023 April Session

Candidates can check the official JEE Main 2023 answer key of the April session from here.

JEE Main Answer Key 2023 January Session (Official)

Candidates can check the official JEE Mains answer key 2023 session 1 below

JEE Main Answer Key 2026- Know Marks vs Rank

With the help of the answer key of JEE Main 2026, candidates will be able to calculate their tentative marks. It is advised to follow the final JEE Main answer key for calculating the scores.

Expected JEE Main Marks vs Rank vs Percentile

JEE Main MarksJEE Main Rank
300-2911 - 15
292-28016 - 56
279-27186 - 125
268-259142 - 341
258-250381 - 704
249-240733 - 1246
239-2301269 - 1909
229-2202043 - 3217
219-2103319 - 4549
209- 2004647 - 6269
199-1906488 - 8724
189- 1808951 - 12197
179-17012439 - 16524
169-16016942 - 21710
159-15022156 - 28132
149-14028402 - 36243
139-13036985 - 46047
129-12047066 - 57991
119-11059254 - 72925
109-10074236 - 91426
99-9093240 - 114780
89-80117151 - 143434
79-701468491 - 184121
69-60186799- 237626
59-50243215 - 319343
49-40327188 - 448730
39-30460200 - 647703
29-20678394 935442
19-10954561 - 1207129
9-01222184 - 1390805

JEE Mains Response Sheet 2026

The National Testing Agency will upload the session 1 JEE Main 2026 response sheet along with the answer key. The authority will activate the JEE Main response sheet login link on the official website. Candidates will need to access the candidate login portal to download the response sheet of JEE Main 2026. The credentials required to download the response sheet are the application number and date of birth. The authority will release the JEE Mains 2026 question paper pdf along with the answer key. The JEE response sheet contains the electronic response marked by the candidates during the exam. Candidates use the response sheet to verify their answers.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How can I download the JEE Main 2026 Answer Key?
A:

Candidates will be able to download the JEE Main Answer Key 2026 on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026 answer key.

Q: How can I challenge the JEE Main Answer Key 2026?
A:

Students who have objections to the provisional JEE Main 2026 answer key will be able to raise objections on the official website by providing valid proof within the designated period.

Q: When will NTA release JEE Main 2026 answer key ?
A:

The JEE Main 2026 answer key date will be announced.

Q: NTA refund the JEE Main answer key fees if the objections are found valid?
A:

Yes, NTA will refund the challenge fees for JEE Main answer key if the objection found valid with proper supporting documents.  

Q: Do the coaching institutes release JEE Main 2026 answer key?
A:

Yes, various coaching institutes do release the unofficial JEE Main 2026 answer key online.

Q: What is the session 1 JEE Main 2026 answer key date?
A:

The authority is yet to release the JEE Mains answer key 2026 date.

Q: How to download JEE Main answer key?
A:

Candidates will be able to download the JEE Main answer key on the website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Q: How much is the fee for challenging JEE Main answer key?
A:

Candidates who wish to challenge the JEE Main answer key will need to pay a fee of Rs 200 per question.

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