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    JEE Main Final Answer Key 2026 Session 1 (OUT): Download PDF Link at jeemain.nta.nic.in

    JEE Main Final Answer Key 2026 Session 1 (OUT): Download PDF Link at jeemain.nta.nic.in

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    K Guna SahitiUpdated on 01 Apr 2026, 10:35 AM IST
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    JEE Main Answer Key 2026 - Coaching institutions will release the JEE Mains answer key 2026 for session 2 as soon as the exam ends. They will provide the JEE Main 2026 answer key as per the memory-based questions. Aspirants will be able to refer to the shift-wise solutions along with the JEE Main 2026 question paper here. One will be able to calculate the scores in the JEE Main examusing th answer key and predict their result. NTA will announce the JEE Main 2026 result by April 20. The JEE Main 2026 exam for session 2 will be conducted on April 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.

    Live | Apr 2, 2026 | 2:30 AM IST

    This Story also Contains

    1. How to Challenge JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Session 2?
    2. How to Calculate Probable Scores Using JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Session 2?
    3. How to Calculate Percentile Using JEE Mains Answer Key 2026?
    4. JEE Main 2026 Question Paper
    5. JEE Main 2026 Response Sheet
    6. JEE Main Answer Key 2026-Marks Vs Percentile
    7. JEE Main Answer Key 2026- Know Marks vs Rank
    8. JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Session 1 (Unofficial) PDF Download
    9. JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Final Answer Key
    JEE Main Final Answer Key 2026 Session 1 (OUT): Download PDF Link at jeemain.nta.nic.in
    JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Session 1 Live Updates

    Aspirants can use the JEE Main college predictor tool based on the JEE Main answer key and response sheet. It will offer insight into the colleges that will offer admission based on the scores calculated. The National Testing Agency will release the official JEE Main 2026 session 2 answer key at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates will need their login credentials to access the JEE Main 2026 answer key. They will be able to challenge the same as well. The final answer key of JEE Mains 2026 will be based on challenges submitted by students.
    Related- JEE Main 2026 Score Calculator

    JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Session 2 Release Date

    The authority will release the JEE Main answer key 2026 date for session 2 on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026 answer key. Students will be able to 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.

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    JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Release Date for April Session

    EventsJEE Main Dates

    JEE Main exam 2026 date

    April 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, 2026

    Official JEE Main 2026 answer key release date for session 2

    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 release 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

    How to Download NTA JEE Mains Answer Key 2026 Session 2?

    Note that login is required to get the JEE Main provisional answer key. Students can download the provisional 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 2 answer key 2026 download link is provided online.

    • 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.

    After downloading the JEE Mains 2026 answer key, candidates can 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 are 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 Session 2?

    After downloading the NTA JEE Main 2026 provisional answer key, applicants will be able to raise objections against the provided answers. To raise objections, candidates must note the question ID and the answer provided in 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 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 2?

    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 while calculating the marks using the JEE Main answer key

    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 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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    How to Calculate Percentile Using JEE Mains Answer Key 2026?

    National Testing Agency follows the normalisation process to calculate the JEE Main percentile. Candidates first calculate their scores with the held of JEE Main answer key and then use the normalisation formula that NTA has provided in the brochure.

    How to Calculate Percentile using JEE Main answer key


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    JEE Main 2026 Question Paper

    Along with the JEE Main answer key 2026, NTA will also release the official JEE Main question paper in pdf format. Candidates preparing for future attempts can check the questions and difficulty level of JEE Main 2026 session 1 and 2.

    JEE Main 2026 Response Sheet

    The National Testing Agency will release JEE Main 2026 response sheet for session 2 along with the answer key. The authority will activate the JEE Main response sheet login link on the official website. Candidates 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 password. The JEE response sheet contains the electronic response marked by the candidates during the exam. Candidates use the response sheet to verify their answers.

    JEE Main Answer Key 2026-Marks Vs Percentile

    Check the following table for the marks vs percentile JEE Main 2026 for session 2. The information will help candidates predict their percentile based on the marks.

    Expected JEE Main Marks vs Percentile 2026

    JEE Main MarksJEE Main Percentile
    300-291100-99.999
    292-28099.99890732 - 99.99617561
    279-27199.99417236 - 99.99153171
    268-25999.99034797 - 99.97687156
    258-25099.97413985 - 99.95228621
    249-24099.95028296 - 99.91549924
    239-23099.91395128 - 99.87060821
    229-22099.86150253 - 99.78191884
    219-21099.77499852 - 99.69159044
    209- 20099.68494329 - 99.57503767
    199-19099.56019541 - 99.40858575
    189- 18099.39319714 - 99.17311273
    179-17099.1567225 - 98.87981861
    169-16098.85149993 - 98.52824811
    159-15098.49801724 -98.09290531
    149-14098.07460288 - 97.54301298
    139-13097.4927496 - 96.87838902
    129-12096.80927687 - 96.0687115
    119-11095.983027 - 95.05625037
    109-10094.96737888 - 93.8020333
    99-9093.67910655 - 92.21882783
    89-8092.05811248 - 90.27631202
    79-7090.0448455 - 87.51810893
    69-6087.33654157 - 83.89085926
    59-5083.5119717 - 78.35114254
    49-4077.81927947 - 69.5797271
    39-3068.80219265 - 56.09102043
    29-2054.01037138 - 36.58463962
    19-1035.2885364 - 18.16647924
    9-017.14582299 -5.71472799
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    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 estimating the ranks.

    Expected JEE Main Marks vs Rank

    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 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 Session 2 Final Answer Key

    National Testing Agency will release the JEE Main 2026 session 2 answer key for paper 1 soon after the exam. The provisional JEE Main 2026 answer key will be released first. The final JEE Mains answer key 2026 for session 2 will be uploaded after considering the challenges. A direct link will be provided here for the convenience of candidates.

    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 - February 4, 2026

    Paper 2 - By February 19, 2026

    NTA JEE Main answer key challenge date

    Paper 1 - February 4 to 6, 2026

    Paper 2 - February 20, 2026

    Final JEE Main answer key date

    Paper 1 - February 12, 2026 February 16, 2026

    Paper 2 - February 2026

    JEE Main result 2026 date

    Paper 1 - By February 12, 2026 February 16, 2026

    Paper 2 - February 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

    JEE Mains Answer Key 2024 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

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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

    Candidates can download the JEE Main provisional 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 provisional answer key date was February 4, 2026 for session 1. The  JEE Main 2026 answer key release date for session 2 has not been announced yet.

    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 session 1 JEE Main 2026 provisional answer key release date is February 4, 2026.

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

    Candidates can download the JEE Main answer key on the website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.

    Q: Is the answer key released for JEE Mains 2026?
    A:

    The JEE Main session 2 answer key 2026 is yet to be released. The session 1 JEE Main 2026 answer key provisional has been released on February 4, 2026.

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

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

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