JEE Main Answer Key 2026: Download PDF, Response Sheet, Objection Link

JEE Main Answer Key 2026 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. Students will be able to check the NTA JEE Mains answer key 2026 release date to know the availability of the solutions. The JEE Mains answer key date will be updated below.

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JEE Main 2026 Official Answer Key

The authority will activate the JEE Main answer key 2026 PDF download link 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 below. Moreover, students must download their JEE response sheet to verify the answers.

JEE Main 2026 Unofficial Answer Key

Several coaching institutes will release the unofficial JEE Mains answer key 2026 before the official ones are published. Candidates will be able to download the JEE Main question paper with solution using the links given below.

How to Download NTA JEE Mains Answer Key 2026?

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

• 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.

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.

How to Challenge JEE Main Answer Key 2026?

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

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

• 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 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.

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?

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 certainly marks, the table below reflects the marking scheme to be referred to:

Marking Scheme of JEE Main 2026

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.
Also Check: JEE Main Mock Test 2026 Free - Check Online Test Series

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 2025 January session (Date-wise)

Candidates appearing for the JEE Main exam can check the unofficial JEE Main 2025 answer key January session below.

• JEE Main January 22 shift 1 answer key

• JEE Main January 22 shift 2 answer key

• JEE Main 2025 January 23 shift 1 answer key

• JEE Main 2025 January 23 shift 2 answer key

• JEE Main 2025 January 24 shift 1 answer key

• JEE Main 2025 January 24 shift 2 answer key

• JEE Main 2025 January 28 shift 1 answer key

• JEE Main 2025 January 28 shift 2 answer key

• JEE Main 2025 January 29 shift 1 answer key

• JEE Main 2025 January 29 shift 2 answer key

• JEE Main 2025 January 30 answer key

JEE Mains 2025 Answer Key Date Wise (Unofficial)

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

• JEE Main 2025 April 2 shift 1 answer key

• JEE Main April 2 shift 2 answer key

• JEE Main 2025 April 3 shift 1 answer key

• JEE Main 2025 April 3 shift 2 answer key

• JEE Main 2025 April 4 shift 1 answer key

• JEE Main 2025 April 4 shift 2 answer key

• JEE Main 2025 April 7 shift 1 answer key

• JEE Main 2025 April 7 shift 2 answer key

• JEE Main 2025 April 8 answer key

• JEE Main 2025 April 9 answer key

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

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

• JEE Main January 24 answer key

• JEE Main 2024 January 27 answer key

• JEE Main 2024 January 29 answer key

• JEE Main January 30 answer key

• JEE Main January 31 answer key

• JEE Main February 1 answer key

JEE Mains 2024 Answer Key Date Wise (Unofficial)

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

• JEE Main 4 April 2024 answer key

• JEE Main April 5 answer key 2024

• JEE Main April 6 2024 answer key

• JEE Main April 8 answer key 2024

• JEE Main 9 April 2024 answer key

• JEE Main April 12 answer key 2024

JEE Main Answer Key 2023 April Session (Official)

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

• JEE Main 2023 Answer key April 6
• JEE Main 2023 Answer key April 15
• JEE Main 2023 Answer key April 8
• JEE Main 2023 Answer key April 13
• JEE Main 2023 Answer key April 10
• JEE Main 2023 April 12 Answer key
• JEE Main 2023 Answer key April 11

JEE Main Answer Key 2023 January Session (Official)

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

• JEE Main 2023 January 24 Answer Key

• JEE Main 2023 February 1 Answer Key

• JEE Main 2023 January 25 Answer Key

• JEE Main 2023 January 31 Answer Key

• JEE Main 2023 January 28 Paper 2 Answer Key

• JEE Main 2023 January 30 Answer Key

• JEE Main 2023 January 29 Answer Key

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 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 JEE response sheet contains the electronic response marked by the candidates during the exam. Candidates use the response sheet to verify their answers.