JEE Main 2026 Answer Key (Out): NTA Response Sheet PDF at jeemain.nta.nic.in

JEE Main 2026 Answer Key (Out): NTA Response Sheet PDF at jeemain.nta.nic.in

Simran KashyapUpdated on 10 Feb 2026, 11:23 AM IST

JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key: The National Testing Agency will release the final JEE Mains 2026 answer key by February 12. Candidates will be able to download the JEE Main final answer key for sesssion 1 at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The authority will release the updated key based on the objections raised to the JEE Main provisional answer key session 1 till February 6, 2026. JEE Main 2026 aspirants can download their JEE Main answer key and response sheet. Candidates will need their application number and password to download the JEE Main answer key. The JEE Main response sheet 2026 was released along with the JEE answer key 2026 NTA. Read the full article for the JEE Main answer key 2026 session 1.
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  1. JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Live Updates
  2. JEE Mains Answer Key 2026 Session 1- Response Sheet Date & details
  3. Final JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Link
  4. Provisional JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Link
  5. JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Release Date
  6. How to Download the JEE Main Session 1 Answer Key 2026?
  7. How to Estimate Probable Scores Using JEE Main Answer Key 2026 & Response Sheet?
  8. JEE Main Final Answer Key 2026 Sessional 1
  9. JEE Main Result 2026
  10. JEE Mains 2026 Marks vs Percentile Expected
JEE Main 2026 Answer Key (Out): NTA Response Sheet PDF at jeemain.nta.nic.in
JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Out Today

JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Live Updates

The authority will activate JEE Mains answer key pdf download link at jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026. JEE Mains answer key live updates are provided here for the ease of students. Keep checking the page for all the latest updates on the JEE Main 2026 answer key.

February 10, 2026 | 11 AM

JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key Release Date

Based on previous year trends, the JEE Mains final answer key 2026 release date is expected to be a day before the declaration of results. The authority is likely to release the final JEE Mains 2026 answer key between February 10 to 12.


February 9, 2026 | 2:21 PM

JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key Today

The final answer key is likely to be released today, February 9, 2026. The candidate must keep visiting the official website.


February 4, 2026 | 6 PM

JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Live: Toughest shift of JEE Mains 2026 Session 1

According to students' reaction and coaching experts, JEE Mains 2026, 23 Jan 2nd shift was the toughest shift for the JEE Main January 2026 session.


February 9, 2026 | 2:21 PM

JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key Today

The final answer key is likely to be released today, February 9, 2026. The candidate must keep visiting the official website.


February 4, 2026 | 6 PM

JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Live: Toughest shift of JEE Mains 2026 Session 1

According to students' reaction and coaching experts, JEE Mains 2026, 23 Jan 2nd shift was the toughest shift for the JEE Main January 2026 session.


February 4, 2026 | 5.40 PM

JEE Main Answer Key 2026 LIVE: Challenge fees

To challenge the JEE Mains answer key, candidates have to pay a non-refundable fee of ₹ 200/- per question as processing charges. Along with the fee, candidates have to submit a valid proof along with the challenge; otherwise, it wouldn't be accepted.


February 4, 2026 | 5.20 PM

JEE Main Answer Key 2026: What is a good score in JEE Main?

Candidates aiming for top NITs must have at least 240 marks or 99.9 percentile, while to qualify for JEE Advanced, they must obtain at least 94 percentile in JEE Mains 2026.


February 4, 2026 | 5.10 PM

JEE Mains answer key 2026 response sheet- Last date to challenge revised

NTA has change the last date to challenge the official JEE Main answer key. Candidates can challenge the JEE Main provisional answer key till February 6.


February 4, 2026 | 4.40 PM

JEE Mains answer key 2026 response sheet- What next?

After the release of JEE Mains 2026 answer key and response sheet, candidates can calculate their expected scores. Candidates with low scores can apply for the JEE Main 2026 session 2 till February 25. While candidates who secured good scores can wait for the final results on April 20, 2026.


February 4, 2026 | 4 PM

JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Live Updates- What to Expect With Session 1 Result?

JEE Main session 1 result will has the scores and the candidate's personal details only. The AIR and cut off marks will be announced with session 2 results.


February 4, 2026 | 2.30 PM

JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Live Updates- How to Download JEE Answer Key?

To download the JEE Main answer key pdf, candidates first need to visit the main website jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026, Now, they need to enter the login details, click on "Submit". The JEE Main response sheet and answer key of JEE Main 2026.


February 4, 2026 | 12.45 PM

JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Live - Normalisation process

NTA has released the JEE Main 2026 answer key and response sheet on February 4 at jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026. NTA will declare the JEE session 1 results based on normalization process. Below are details

jee main answer key normalisation



February 4, 2026 | 12.40 PM

JEE Mains Answer Key 2026 Session 1- Response Sheet Date & details

NTA has released the JEE Mains 2026 answer key and response sheet at jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026 answer key. Students can find the given details on the JEE Main response sheet.

  • Application number

  • JEE Main Session 1 Roll number

  • JEE Main 2026 January Exam Date & Time

  • Type of Question

  • Correct Option

  • Option IDs (distinct for each one of the four options)

  • Status of Question (attempted or not, and if correctly attempted)


February 4, 2026 | 12.25 PM

JEE Mains Answer Key 2026 LIVE: Answer Key, Response Sheet & Paper OUT

NTA has released the JEE Main 2026 answer key and response sheet pdf at jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026. Kepp your JEE application number and password ready to download the JEE Main answer key.


February 4, 2026 | 12.10 PM

JEE Mains Answer Key 2026 LIVE- Session 1 Result Date

NTA will declare the result of JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam by February 12, according to the brochure. Candidates will be able to view their scores by entering the application number and password. Along with the results, NTA will also release the final JEE Main answer key at jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026.


February 4, 2026 | 11.50 AM

JEE Mains Answer Key 2026 LIVE- Is JEE response sheet out for 2026?

NO, NTA has not released the JEE Mains 2026 answer key and response sheet at jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026. Howvere, it is expected thet JEE response sheet and the answer key link will soon be updated on the official website. Candidates are siuggested to keep checking the page for all latest news and updates on JEE Mains answer key.


February 4, 2026 | 11.45 AM

JEE Mains Answer Key 2026 LIVE: Login Details

NTA is all set to release the session 1 JEE Main official answer key at jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026. To download the JEE Mains provisional answer key 2026, candidates needx to enter their JEE Mains application number and password.


February 4, 2026 | 11.42 AM

JEE Mains Answer Key 2026 LIVE- Session 1 Date

NTA conducted the JEE Main exam for session 1 on January 21, 22, 23, 24, 28 & 29, 2026. The authorities will soon release the JEE mains 2026 answer key and response sheet today. Keep checking this page or the official jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026 answer key for latest updates.


February 4, 2026 | 11.37 AM

JEE Mains Answer Key 2026 LIVE- Marking Scheme

  • Correct Answer - Four marks (+4)

  • Incorrect Answer- Minus one mark (-1) for MCQs

  • Zero (0) for Numerical value questions.

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Add all the positive marks and deduct the negative marks to know the actual JEE Main scores. However, candidates are advised to wait for the final NTA JEE Mains answer key to calculate the most accurate scores.


February 4, 2026 | 11.31 AM

JEE Mains Answer Key 2026 LIVE- NTA JEE Key Challenge Fee

NTA will upload the provisional JEE answer key 2026 and recorded response paper 1 at jeemian.nta.nic.in 2026. The last date to challenge the JEE Main 2026 answer key is February 5. Candidates need to pay a fee of Rs. 200/- per question and attach a valid proof to challenge the provisional JEE Mains answer key.


February 4, 2026 | 11.27 AM

JEE Mains Answer Key Live: NTA JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key to be released?

The JEE Mains 2026 final answer key is scheduled to be released on February 12, 2026, on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026 answer key after all objections and challenges are reviewed by the authorities. Keep checking the page for the provisional JEE Mains answer key pdf download link.


February 4, 2026 | 11.24 AM

JEE Mains Answer Key 2026 LIVE- Does the JEE Main release answer key?

NTA will soon release the provisional JEE Main 2026 answer key for session 1 at jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026. The direct JEE Mains answer key link will be updated here after the official release. Candidates must keep their credentials handy.


February 4, 2026 | 11.22 AM

JEE Mains Answer Key 2026 LIVE: How to download official key?

To download the JEE Mains official answer key 2026, candidates must follow the below steps.

  • Visit at jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026 answer key

  • Click on “ Provisional JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Session 1”

  • Candidates need to enter the application number and password

  • Click on submit and the JEE answer key 2026 NTA will be displayed.

  • Download the JEE Mains 2026 answer key and response sheet for further need.

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February 4, 2026 | 11.14 AM

JEE Main Answer Key 2026 LIVE: JEE Mains answer key release time

According to the official update, JEE Mains session 1 answer key release date is February 4. Hence, it is expected that NTA may release the answer key of JEE Mains 2026 anytime at jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026 answer key. Keep checking this page for all the latest updates on the NTA JEE Mains answer key 2026.


February 4, 2026 | 11 AM

JEE Main 2026 Answer Key LIVE: JEE Mains 2026 answer key and response sheet

NTA is all set to release the JEE Mains answer key and response sheet online at jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026 answer key. Candidates must keep the login credentials handy to download the JEE Main answer key. It is advised to wait a bit after the release of JEE response sheet 2026 because of high traffic on the official website it may crash down.


February 4, 2026 | 10:53 AM

JEE Main 2026 Answer Key -What is Response Sheet in JEE Mains?

NTA provides JEE Mains response sheet 2026 along with the JEE answer key. It contains the answers marked by candidates during the exam. One can cross check whether the answers marked by them match with the official JEE Main answer key using the response sheet.


February 4, 2026 | 10:30 AM

Is JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Released?

The JEE Mains 2026 provisional answer key was released on February 4, 2026. As per the notice, the National Testing Authority will release the JEE Main final answer key today, at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Final JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Link

NTA will activate the final answer key link for JEE Main 2026 on the official website. Meanwhile, NTA JEE Mains 2026 provisional answer key helps candidates to verify their answers and calculate the expected scores.

Provisional JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Link

The authority has activated the JEE Main provisional answer key link on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. The JEE Main 2026 provisional answer key has been provide answers to the questions and help students to estimate their answers. Candidates will also be provided with an opportunity to challenge the answer key till February 05, 2026.

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JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Release Date

The NTA has announced the JEE Main provisional answer key release date online. The JEE Main 2026 provisional answer will be available on February 04. The JEE Main final answer key will be released by February 12, 2026. Candidates can check the JEE Main answer key date below in the table:

JEE Main Provisional Answer Key Release Date 2026

EventsDates

Exam Date

January 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, and 29

JEE Main provisional answer key release date

February 4, 2026

NTA JEE Main answer key challenge period

February 4 to 6, 2026

Final answer key

February 12, 2026

Result Date

By February 12, 2026

How to Download the JEE Main Session 1 Answer Key 2026?

Candidates can download the JEE Main 2026 session 1 answer key from the steps below:

Step 1: Go through the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026 answer key.

Step 2: Find and click on the answer key of JEE Mains 2026.

Step 3: Enter the login credentials like application number and password.

Sep 4: The JEE Main answer key 2026 pdf will be displayed.

Step 5: Download the JEE answer key.

How to Estimate Probable Scores Using JEE Main Answer Key 2026 & Response Sheet?

Students will be able to calculate the JEE Main scores using the marking scheme. The JEE Main marking scheme can be checked from the table below:

Type of AnswersMarking Scheme

Correct answer

+4 marks awarded

Incorrect answer

-1 marks deducted

No answer

No marks

Marked for review

No marks

JEE Main Final Answer Key 2026 Sessional 1

The authority will announce the JEE Main final answer key on February 12, 2026. Candidates can check the final answer key of JEE Main on the official website. Applicants need to enter their login credentials to download the JEE Main 2026 final answer key. The JEE Main 2026 answer key will help candidates to verify and estimate their scores. The unofficial answer of JEE Main 2026 has already been released for all the days and shifts.

JEE Main Result 2026

The JEE Main result will be released online on the official website. The authority is expected to be released by February 12, 2026. To check the JEE Main result, students need to enter their application number and password. The NTA JEE result will be declared in the form of a scorecard. The result of JEE Main will consist of the candidate’s name, application number, roll number, NTA JEE scores, category, nationality, and other details.

JEE Mains 2026 Marks vs Percentile Expected

JEE Main marksExpected percentileExpected ranks
240 - 280+99.9+1 - 1,200
210 - 24099.5 - 99.91,200 - 6,000
180 - 21099.0 - 99.56,000 - 12,000
160 - 18098.0 - 99.012,000 - 25,000
140 - 16097.0 - 98.025,000 - 35,000
120 - 14095.0 - 97.035,000 - 60,000
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70 - 10080.0 - 90.01.1 Lakh - 2.5 Lakh
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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

No, the final answer key has not yet been released for JEE Mains 2026.

Q: Is the JEE Mains result out in 2026?
A:

The JEE Mains results 2026 are expected to be out by February 12, 2026.

Q: Is 70 a bad score in JEE Mains?
A:

70 marks in JEE Mains are considered to be an average score. 

Q: When will the JEE Main session 2 registration start?
A:

The authority has commenced the JEE Main session 2 registration on February 12, 2026 on official website.

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