JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Session 1 (Soon): Download PDF Link for Shift 1, 2

JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Session 1 (Soon): Download PDF Link for Shift 1, 2

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K Guna SahitiUpdated on 03 Feb 2026, 06:00 PM IST
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JEE Main Answer Key 2026 PDF download- NTA will release the answer key of JEE Main 2026 session 1 on February 4. The JEE Mains 2026 answer key download link for session 1 will be updated on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026. Candidates need to enter their application number and password for JEE answer key pdf download. The session 1 JEE Main answer key objection process will start on Feb 4. The last date to raise objection to the JEE Mains answer key paper 1 is February 5. Along with the JEE Main 2026 answer key pdf, candidates will be able to download JEE response sheet. The final answer key for JEE Mains 2026 will be released on February 12, 2026. The JEE Main 2026 exam for session 1 was held from January 21 to 24, 28 & 29, 2026. Candidates can calculate their scores in the JEE Main exam with the help of answer key of JEE Mains 2026 session 1.

LiveJEE Mains Answer Key 2026 LIVE: NTA to issue response sheet tomorrow at jeemain.nta.nic.in; cut-offs, resultFeb 3, 2026 | 6:28 PM IST

The JEE Main 2026 answer key challenge window will be open on February 4, and candidates can raise objections against the JEE Main answer key by February 5, 2026. To challenge the JEE Main provisional answer key, candidates will have to pay Rs 200 for each question they challenge.

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  2. JEE Mains Answer Key 2026 Session 1- Response Sheet Date & details
  3. JEE Main 2026 Answer Key- Challenge Date
  4. JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Release Date
  5. Official JEE Main 2026 Answer Key (Session 1)
  6. How to Download NTA JEE Mains Answer Key 2026 Session 1?
  7. How to Challenge JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Session 1?
  8. How to Calculate Probable Scores Using JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Session 1?
  9. How to Calculate Percentile Using JEE Mains Answer Key 2026?
  10. JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Session 1 (Unofficial) PDF Download
  11. JEE Mains Response Sheet 2026
  12. JEE Main 2026 Question Paper
  13. JEE Main Answer Key 2026- Know Marks vs Rank
  14. JEE Main Answer Key 2026-Marks Vs Percentile
  15. Previous Year JEE Mains Answer Key
JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Session 1 (Soon): Download PDF Link for Shift 1, 2
JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Session 1 Live Updates

JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Session 1 LIVE Updates

NTA will release the official JEE Main 2026 provisional answer key on February 4, 2026. Resonance, Allen, Sri Chaitanya, and Aakash have released the unofficial JEE Main answer key pdf for all days and shifts online. The official JEE answer key 2026 will contain questions, candidates' responses, and correct answers. Keep checking the page for all the latest updates on the provisional JEE Main 2026 answer key.

February 3, 2026 | 6 PM IST

JEE Mains 2026 answer key release time

NTA has not announced the release time for JEE Main answer key yet. However, according to past reports, NTA may release the JEE Main 2026 answer key at jeemian.nta.nic.in either late night today or early morning tomorrow.

February 3, 2026 | 5.55 PM IST

JEE Main Answer Key Live Updates: Minimum Marks Required to Qualify

Candidates searching for "how many marks are required to clear JEE Mains 2026" must note that NTA has not announced the minimum marks to qualify for JEE Advanced yet. NTA will release the JEE Main 2026 qualifying cutoff for session 1 along with the JEE Mains session 2 results . The cutoff marks of JEE Mains 2026 will be released separately for all categories. JEE Main answer key 2026 pdf for session 1 will be at jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026 answer key.

February 3, 2026 | 5.45 PM IST

JEE Main Answer Key Live Updates: JEE Mains 2026 exam date session 1

NTA conducted the JEE Mains 2026 session 1 on January 21, 22, 23, 24, 28 and 29. The authority will release the answer key for JEE Main 2026 session 1 on February 4 at jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026. Candidates can check the correct answers to all the question in the JEE Main official answer key.

February 3, 2026 | 5.30 PM IST

JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Live: January 23 Marks vs Percentile by Coaching Institutes

After calculating the JEE Mains, candidates can check the tentative percentile they will get in session 1 JEE Main results.

JEE Mains January 23 Marks vs Percentile

Percentile1st Shift January 232nd Shift January 23

99.50–99.99

198–300

185–300

99.00–99.49

183–197

168–184

98.00–98.99

162–182

149–167

97.00–97.99

145–161

132–148

96.00–96.99

131–144

118–131

95.00–95.99

119–130

107–117

94.00–94.99

109–118

100–106

93.00–93.99

102–108

95–99

92.00–92.99

96–101

89–94

91.00–91.99

93–95

85–88

90.00–90.99

89–92

80–84

February 3, 2026 | 5.20 PM IST

JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Live: January 22 Marks vs Percentile by Coaching Institutes

After calculating the marks with JEE Mains answer key, candidates must match with the tentative percentile to know their chances of selection.

JEE Mains January 22 Marks vs Percentile

Percentile22 January Shift 122 January 2nd Shift

99.50–99.99

193–300

200–300

99.00–99.49

177–192

185–199

98.00–98.99

158–176

165–184

97.00–97.99

142–157

148–164

96.00–96.99

128–141

133–147

95.00–95.99

117–127

120–132

94.00–94.99

107–116

110–119

93.00–93.99

99–106

102–109

92.00–92.99

93–98

96–101

91.00–91.99

89–92

92–95

90.00–90.99

86–88

90–91


February 3, 2026 | 5.10 PM IST

JEE Main Answer Key Live: January 21 Marks vs Percentile by Coaching Institutes

After calculating the scores with JEE Mains Key 2026, candidates can have an idea of the tentative percentile they will get in JEE Main session 1 results.

JEE Mains January 21 Marks vs Percentile

PercentileJanuary 21 Shift 1January 21 Shift 2

99.50–99.99

200–300

190–300

99.00–99.49

190–199

175–189

98.00–98.99

172–189

154–174

97.00–97.99

155–171

138–153

96.00–96.99

142–154

125–137

95.00–95.99

132–141

114–124

94.00–94.99

124–131

105–113

93.00–93.99

115–123

98–104

92.00–92.99

108–114

93–97

91.00–91.99

103–107

88–92

90.00–90.99

99–102

85–87


February 3, 2026 | 5.04 PM IST

JEE Main Key 2026 Session 1 LIVE: Session 2 Dates

NTA released the JEE Mains session 2 application form on February 1 and candidates can fill the forms till February 25. JEE Mains 2026 Exam for April session will be held from April 2 to April 9. JEE Main provisional answer key for session 1 will be available on February 9 on the website jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026.


February 3, 2026 | 4.55 PM IST

JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Session 1 LIVE: How to Calculate Marks

Candidates should follow the marking scheme correctly to calculate marks by using the official JEE Main 2026 answer key and response sheet. Later, match with the previous year's JEE cut off to the selection chances. NTA to issue the JEE Mains answer key pdf on Feb 4 at jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026.


February 3, 2026 | 4.40 PM IST

JEE Main Key 2026 Live Updates- Response Sheet & Paper

The NTA will release the response sheet and question papers on the NTA website jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026 answer key. The recorded responses will be available for 2-3 days. Candidates are must download their Response Sheet and JEE Main answer key retain a hard copy for later stage.


February 3, 2026 | 4.20 PM IST

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

To download the JEE Main key 2026 pdf, candidates first visit the main website jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026 answer key, Enter the JEE Main 2026 login details, click on "Submit". The JEE Main response sheet, answer key and question paper of that particular shift will be available for download.


February 3, 2026 | 3.55 PM IST

JEE Answer Key Live Updates- JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Release Date

NTA will release the JEE Main 2026 session 1 answer key on February 4 at jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026 answer key. Candidates should have their application number and password to download the NTA JEE Mains answer key.


February 3, 2026 | 3.50 PM IST

JEE Answer Key Live Updates: At what time JEE Main Answer Key be released?

NTA will release the JEE Main 2026 answer key on February 3 late night as per previous schedules or on February 4 early morning. The JEE Main answer key helps in calculating the probable scores.


February 3, 2026 | 3.45 PM IST

JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Session 1 PDF Download

To download the JEE Main exam answer key, candidates will have to log in to their portal by entering their application number and password. 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.


February 3, 2026 | 3.40 PM IST

JEE Main Answer Key 2026 January Session- Marking Scheme

After the JEE Main answer key release for session 1, candidates must follow the given marking scheme to calculate their JEE scores. NTA JEE Mains 2026 answer key to be issued at jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026 answer key on February 4, 2026.

  • Correct Answer- +4
  • Incorrect Answer- -1
  • No Answer- 0
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February 3, 2026 | 3.30 PM IST

JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Live News- Normalisation process

JEE Main 2026 answer key release date is February 4. Candidates can download the JEE Mains answer key at jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026 answer key. After the release of JEE Main official answer key, NTA will declare the JEE session 1 results based on normalization process. Below are details

jee main answer key normalisation


February 3, 2026 | 3.16 PM IST

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

NTA will release the response sheet along with the JEE Main session 1 answer key 2026 at jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026 answer key. Students will find the given details on the JEE Main response sheet.

  • Application number
  • JEE Roll number
  • JEE Main 2026 Exam Date & Time
  • Type of Question
  • Option IDs (distinct for each one of the four options)
  • Status of Question (attempted or not, and if correctly attempted)
  • Correct Option
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February 3, 2026 | 3.10 PM IST

JEE Mains Answer Key 2026 Session 1 Live Updates

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.


February 3, 2026 | 3 PM IST

NTA JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Session 1 Live Updates: Tie-breaking rule

If 2 or more candidates gets the same score in the results, then NTA will follow the

  1. NTA scores in Maths, followed by;
  2. NTA scores in Physics, followed by;
  3. NTA scores in Chemistry, followed by;
  4. Candidate with a lower proportion of the number of attempted incorrect and correct answers in all the subjects in the test, followed by;
  5. Candidate with a lower proportion of the number of attempted incorrect and correct answers in Maths, followed by;
  6. Candidate with a lower proportion of the number of attempted incorrect and correct answers in Physics, followed by;
  7. Candidate with a lower proportion of the number of attempted incorrect and correct answers in Chemistry followed by;
  8. If there is a tie even after this, candidates will be assigned the same rank
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JEE Mains 2026 answer key pdf download link will be updated on this page after the official release.


February 3, 2026 | 3 PM IST

NTA JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Session 1 Live Updates: Expected Cutoff

The final JEE Main cut off is released after the session 2 results. Below we have provided the expected JEE session 1 cut off scores based on students' reactions. NTA will release the JEE main session 1 answer key 2026 in pdf format tomorrow at jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026.

Category

Cutoff

Unreserved (UR)

93- 95

Gen-EWS

81- 83

OBC-NCL

80- 82

SC

61- 62

ST

48- 50

UR-PwD

0-1


February 3, 2026 | 2.50 PM IST

JEE Main Answer Key 2026- Hardest Shift of JEE Main 2026 Session 1

According to the student’s reaction, January 23 shift 1 is the toughest shift of JEE Mains 2026 January session. However, the complete session is moderate to difficult. It is expected that the JEE Main April 2026 session may provide some relief to students. Hence, candidates should apply for JEE Mains 2026 session 2.


February 3, 2026 | 2.45 PM IST

JEE Main 2026 Answer Key: Final Answer Key Release Date

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


February 3, 2026 | 2.30 PM IST

NTA JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Session 1 Live Updates- Download PDF Link

Careers360 will provide the direct link to download the jee main session 1 answer key 2026 pdf on this page. Candidates can find the direct link of JEE Main 2026 answer key here as soon as it gets released.


February 3, 2026 | 2 PM IST

JEE Mains Session 1 Answer Key 2026 Live: JEE B.Arch Answer Key Release Date

NTA will release the JEE BArch answer key after the release of session 1 results in the mid of February. The exact date for JEE B Arch 2026 answer key date will be updated immediately after release. NTA JEE Mains 2026 answer key to be issued at jeemian.nta.nic.in 2026.


February 3, 2026 | 12.40 PM IST

JEE Mains 2026 Answer Key Live: Process to Challenge Provisional Answer Key

After the release of NTA JEE Mains answer key 2026 session 1, candidates will have an option to challenge the provisional JEE answer key if they find any incorrect answer. The last date to challenge the JEE provisional answer key is February 5. Below are the steps to challenge JEE Main answer key

  • Visit jeemani.nta.nic.in 2026
  • Enter JEE Main login credentials like Application Number and Date of Birth/Password
  • Now, Select “Challenge Answer Key" available in login section
  • Select the question ID/Answer ID, then add it to the claims list
  • Pay the fee online either by Credit/Debit/Net banking

February 3, 2026 | 12.20 PM IST

JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Live: Session 1 Result Date

NTA has announced the result for session 1 exams will be declared by February 12. On the same day, NTA will also release the final JEE Mains 2026 answer key pdf at jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026.


February 3, 2026 | 12.10 PM IST

JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Release Date Announced by NTA

JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Release Date


February 3, 2026 | 11.55 AM IST

NTA JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Session 1 Live Updates: Session 1 Response Sheet Release Date

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the response sheet along with the JEE Main answer key pdf on February 4 at jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026 answer key. The response sheet and JEE Main 2026 session 1 answer key will be available until February 5.


February 3, 2026 | 11.35 AM IST

NTA JEE Mains Answer Key 2026: JEE Mains session 2 registration date

NTA started the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 registration on February 1. The last date to complete the JEE session 2 registration process is February 25. Along with the session 2 registration details, NTA also announced the JEE Mains 2026 answer key release date. JEE Main 2026 answer key will be released on February 4, 2026 at jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026 answer key. To know is the JEE Mains answer key released? Or not. Keep checking the page


February 3, 2026 | 11.21 AM IST

JEE Mains Session 1 Answer Key: Is the answer key released for JEE Mains 2026?

NTA has not released the answer key of JEE Mains 2026. The NTA JEE Mains answer key 2026 release date is February 4, 2026. Candidates should visit the jeemain NTA NIC IN to download the Jee main official answer key 2026 session 1.


February 3, 2026 | 11.11 AM IST

JEE Mains Session 1 Answer Key 2026 PDF Download Link- Objection

First, NTA will release the provisional JEE Mains session 1 answer key at jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026 answer key. Candidates will be able to raise objections against the provisional NTA JEE Mains answer key 2026. The last date to file an objection will be announced along with the answer key of JEE Mains 2026. They need to pay a non-refundable fee of Rs 200 per question to raise an objection for JEE Main 2026 answer key. NTA will release the final JEE Main answer key along with the session 1 JEE Main 2026 session 1 result.


February 3, 2026 | 11 AM IST

JEE Main Answer Key PDF- Details Required to Download

Candidates must have their application number and password to download the NTA JEE Mains answer key 2026. To download the JEE Main answer key pdf, candidates need to visit the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026 answer key.


February 3, 2026 | 10:55 AM IST

JEE Main 2026 Answer Key- How many students appeared in JEE Main 2026 session 1?

According the NTA official data, a total of 13,00,368 candidates have appeared for JEE Mains session 1 for BE/BTech or paper 1 while a total of 13,50,969 candidates registered for the JEE Main session 1 exam. NTA JEE Main answer key 2026 will be released for all appeared candidates at jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026 answer key.


February 3, 2026 | 10:07 AM IST

JEE Answer Key 2026- How to Calculate Marks Using the JEE Main Answer Key?

Candidates can calculate marks with JEE Mains 2026 answer key by adding 4 marks for each correct answer and removing one mark for each wrong answer. The resulting sum is the probable marks in JEE Mains 2026.


February 3, 2026 | 9:30 AM IST

JEE Main Answer Key 2026 - Has NTA released the JEE Main answer key?

The authority will upload the JEE Main 2026 answer key for session 1 on February 4. Also, along with the NTA JEE Mains answer key, NTA will release the question paper and response sheet .


February 3, 2026 | 8:55 AM IST

JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Download Link

The JEE Main answer key pdf download link will be official website is jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026 answer key. Candidates require login credentials like application number and password.


February 2, 2026 | 7:10 PM IST

JEE Main Answer Key Release Date

According to the latest NTA news & updates, NTA will release the JEE Main 2026 answer key on February 4, 2026. Stay connected with us to know when and how to download the JEE Mains 2026 answer key.


February 2, 2026 | 7 PM IST

JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Session 1- How to Challenge Provisional Key?

JEE Mains 2026 answer key can be challenged online through the official website within the specified window after its release. To raise a challenge to the JEE Main answer key, students must provide valid proof from credible sources. A fee of ₹200 is charged for each question challenged.


February 2, 2026 | 6.30 PM IST

JEE Main Answer Key 2026 PDF Challenge Fee

To raise a challenge against the provisional JEE Main 2026 answer key, candidates need to pay a non-refundable fee of INR 200 per question in online mode. Candidates can use either Credit card/ Debit card/ Net banking/ UPI/ PAYTM service to pay the fee.


February 2, 2026 | 5.45 PM IST

JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Release- How to Download JEE Main Answer Key PDF?

  • Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026 answer key
  • Choose "JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Answer Key" Link
  • Enter JEE application number and password
  • NTA JEE Main 2026 answer key pdf will appear on the screen.
  • Download the answer key for future use.

February 2, 2026 | 5.30 PM IST

JEE Mains 2026 Answer Key Official Website

National Testing Agency will release the answer key of JEE Mains 2026 session 1 on February 4 at the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026 answer key. Here, we will update all the information related to JEE Main 2026 answer key release for the ease of students.


February 2, 2026 | 4.30 PM IST

JEE Main 2026 Answer Key 2026 Release News & Updates

NTA has started the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 registration on February 1 at jeemain.nta.nic.in. JEE Mains session 2 exam will be held from April 2 to 9. JEE Main 2026 answer key for session 1 will be available at jeemain.nta.ac.in 2026 on February 4.


February 2, 2026 | 3.55 PM IST

JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Session 1 PDF Download Link- How to Use

Candidates who appeared for the session 1 will be able to download the JEE Mains answer key 2026 soon from the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026 answer key. Candidates can use JEE Main 2026 answer key to calculate the tentative score before the result announcement. Coaching institutes like Resonance & Allen have already released the JEE Main Session 1 answer key 2026.


February 2, 2026 | 3.35 PM IST

JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Download Link

Candidates will access the JEE Main answer key download link at jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026 answer key. They can download the JEE Main 2026 answer key in PDF format and raise objections or submit challenges online before the last date, Feb 5, set by the authorities.



February 2, 2026 | 2 PM IST

JEE Main 2026 Answer Key PDF- Response Sheet Release Date

NTA will release the response sheet along with JEE Mains 2026 answer key at jeemain.nta.nic.in in the first week of February. Applicants will be able to download the JEE Main response sheet by entering their application number and password.


February 2, 2026 | 12.50 PM IST

NTA JEE Main Answer Key 2026- Where can I find the official answer key for JEE Main?

NTA will release the JEE Main 2026 answer key for session 1 in pdf format at the official website. According to latest NTA news & updates, JEE Mains answer key pdf will be released by February 4 at jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026 answer key.


February 2, 2026 | 12.40 PM IST

JEE Main Answer Key 2026: Does JEE Mains release answer key?

NTA will release the JEE Mains answer key 2026 for session 1 at the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026 answer key. The JEE main answer key release date is February 4.


February 2, 2026 | 12:35 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.


February 2, 2026 | 12:20 PM IST

JEE Main 2026 Answer Key- Challenge Date

Candidates will be able to challenge the provisional JEE Main 2026 answer key at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The challenge window will open on February 4 and the last date to challenge the NTA JEE Mains answer key is February 5.

February 2, 2026 | 12:05 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. Keep checking the page to get the complete details on the JEE Main 2026 session 1 answer key.


February 2, 2026 | 11.40 PM IST

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

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


JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Release Date

National Testing Agency will release the JEE Main 2026 answer key for paper 1 on February 4, 2026. 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.

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Official JEE Main 2026 Answer Key (Session 1)

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 Answer Key 2026 Session 1 Release Date

The authority has released 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 has been 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 - February 4, 2026

Paper 2 - By February 13, 2026

NTA JEE Main answer key challenge date

Paper 1 - February 4 to 5, 2026

Paper 2 - February 2026

Final JEE Main answer key date

Paper 1 - February 12, 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 2026 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.

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 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 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.

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

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

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 Release Date for April Session

EventsJEE Main Dates

JEE Main exam 2026 date

April 2 to 9, 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

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 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 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 upcoming session can check the questions and difficulty level of JEE Main 2026 session 1.

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 Answer Key 2026-Marks Vs Percentile

Check the following table for the marks vs percentile JEE Main 2026 for session 1. 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

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 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 is February 4, 2026.

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 answer key release date is February 4, 2026.

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

JEE Main 2026 answer key will be 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 will need to pay a fee of Rs 200 per question.

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