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    JEE Main Final Answer Key 2026 OUT for Session 1 - 9 Question Dropped by NTA

    JEE Main Final Answer Key 2026 OUT for Session 1 - 9 Question Dropped by NTA

    Chintakuntla Sai GnanUpdated on 16 Feb 2026, 11:30 AM IST

    JEE Main Final Answer Key 2026: The National Testing Agency has released the JEE Main 2026 session 1 final answer key today, February 16, 2026. The authority has updated the final JEE Main answer key 2026 link on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. To download the PDF copy of the JEE Main final answer key, candidates do not need to enter their credentials, as it is openly available on the official portal. Students can estimate their raw score by calculating the correct answers in the answer key with the questions answered during the session 1 JEE Main 2026 exam. The authority will also announce the JEE Main 2026 result on February 16, 2026.
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    1. JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key Release Date
    2. JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key Link
    3. How to Download JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key?
    4. How to Calculate Marks Using JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key & Response Sheet
    5. When will the Session 1 JEE Main 2026 Result be released?
    JEE Main Final Answer Key 2026 OUT for Session 1  - 9 Question Dropped by NTA
    JEE Main Final Answer Key 2026 Session 1

    After downloading the answer key, candidates have to check the question id with the answer ids in the released final answer key. The bonus marks will be added to the dropped questions. Read the article carefully to know more about the JEE Main final answer key 2026.

    JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key Release Date

    Session 1 of the JEE Main final answer key 2026 has been revised on the official website. Candidates can find the release dates of the final answer below in table format.

    Final Answer Key of JEE Main 2026 Release Date

    EventsJEE Main 2026 answer key release date

    Session 1 JEE Main Final Answer Key Release Date

    February 16, 2026

    Result Date of Session 1 JEE Main 2026

    February 12, 2026

    February 16, 2026

    Session 1 JEE Main 2026 Exam

    January 21 to 30, 2026

    JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key Link

    The National Testing Agency has activate the JEE Main final answer key 2026 link on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.

    How to Download JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key?

    Candidates can check the steps below to download the JEE Main 2026 final answer key from the official website. Follow the instructions step by step.

    • First, visit the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.

    • Check for the session 1 of JEE Main 2026 final answer key download link.

    • There is no need for any credentials to log in.

    • Click on the direct link of JEE Main final answer key 2026.

    • JEE Main 2026 final answer key will appear on the screen.

    • Download the final answer key PDF copy and take a printout.

    • Check the response sheet answers and estimate your probable JEE Main 2026 score.

    How to Calculate Marks Using JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key & Response Sheet

    Candidates must know the marking scheme of the JEE Main 2026 exam before calculating the score using the JEE Main answer key and response sheet. Follow the instructions below to know the probable score and marks in the attempted session 1 of JEE Main exam 2026.

    • First, take the answer key and response sheet.

    • Add 4 marks to each correct answer.

    • Deduct -1 mark for every incorrect answer.

    • Give 0 marks for each unanswered question or unattempted one.

    • Add 4 marks to the dropped question if they are declared as dropped by authority.

    • Now, add all the scores and the result is the raw score of the candidate.

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    With this raw score, students can estimate their percentile, rank with the previous years' JEE Mains marks vs percentile data.

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    When will the Session 1 JEE Main 2026 Result be released?

    The authority has postponed the session 1 of JEE Main 2026 results to February 16, 2026. Candidates can directly download their results from the official website. To download the results, aspirants need to enter their credentials, such as application number and password.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: How many questions are dropped by the authority in session 1 of JEE Main 2026?
    A:

    There are about 8 questions that are dropped and bonus marks will be added to the candidates by the authority.

    Q: What is the official website from where JEE Main final answer key 2026 can be downloaded?
    A:

    Candidates can download the answer key of JEE Main 2026 from the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.

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