Careers360 Logo
ask-icon
share
    JEE Main 2026 Provisional Answer Key (Out) - Login Link, How to Download

    JEE Main 2026 Provisional Answer Key (Out) - Login Link, How to Download

    Kanak MukhijaUpdated on 14 Apr 2026, 11:51 AM IST

    JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Provisional Answer Key - The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the revised JEE Main 2026 Session 2 provisional answer key on April 12, 2026, on its official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. The authority uploaded the JEE Main answer key 2026 on April 11, 2026. Following multiple candidate raise issue regarding the answer key being incorrect, particularly in the April 5 Shift 2 paper, the authority reviewed the responses and issued a revised answer key for some shifts. To download the answer key, candidates need their application number and date of birth. Using the answer key, students can calculate their expected marks and percentile in the JEE Mains exam. NTA concluded the JEE Main 2026 answer key challenge process on April 13, 2026. The authority conducted the JEE Main 2026 exam in two sessions. Session 1 exam was held from January 21 to 29, 2026, while session 2 was conducted from April 2 to 8, 2026. Read more below to know how to calculate the marks using the JEE Main provisional answer keys.
    Lates: JEE Mains session 2 answer key 2026 download link

    This Story also Contains

    1. JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Provisional Answer Key
    2. Steps to download the JEE Main Provisional Answer Key 2026?
    3. Steps to challenge the JEE Main Answer Key 2026?
    4. How to calculate probable scores using the JEE Main Answer Key 2026?
    JEE Main 2026 Provisional Answer Key (Out) - Login Link, How to Download
    JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Provisional Answer Key

    JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Provisional Answer Key

    NTA has released the official JEE Mains 2026 provisional answer key for session 2 online. Candidates can access the JEE Main provisional key for their shift only. The authority will also release the response sheet and question paper.

    Confused About College Admissions?

    Get expert advice on college selection, admission chances, and career path in a personalized counselling session.

    Book a Counselling Slot
    Select Date
    Pick a Slot

    Steps to download the JEE Main Provisional Answer Key 2026?

    The session 2 JEE Main 2026 answer key was updated on April 11, 2026. Students can download the JEE Main Answer Key 2026 in a few simple steps. Follow the steps mentioned below to check the JEE Main answer key.

    • 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.

    Steps to challenge the JEE Main Answer Key 2026?

    After downloading the NTA JEE Main provisional answer key 2026, candidates are allowed to raise objections against the answers. To raise objections, candidates must note the question ID and the answer provided in JEE Main official answer key 2026. Now, 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.

    Amity University Noida-B.Tech Admissions 2026

    Among top 100 Universities Globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026

    UPES B.Tech Admissions 2026

    Last Date to Apply: 28th May | Ranked #43 among Engineering colleges in India by NIRF | Highest Package 1.3 CR , 100% Placements

    How to calculate probable scores using the JEE Main Answer Key 2026?

    Students can 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:

    Marking Scheme of JEE Main 2026

    Types of ResponseMarking Scheme

    Type of Response

    Marking 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)

    JEE Main Syllabus: Subjects & Chapters
    Select your preferred subject to view the chapters

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Has the JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 answer key released?
    A:

    No, the JEE Main 2026 session 2 answer key will be released on April 11, 2026.

    Articles
    |
    Upcoming Engineering Exams
    Ongoing Dates
    IEMJEE Exam Date

    5 Jan'26 - 30 May'26 (Online)

    Ongoing Dates
    CITKEE Application Date

    9 Mar'26 - 25 May'26 (Online)

    Certifications By Top Providers
    Online Certificate Course on Cyber Laws
    Via Indian Law Institute, New Delhi
    Basic Programming using Python
    Via Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
    Software Engineering Essentials
    Via Technical University of Munich, Munich
    Material Science
    Via Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi
    B.Tech Engineering Technology
    Via Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
    Principles of Digital Communications
    Via Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
    Udemy
     1525 courses
    Swayam
     817 courses
    NPTEL
     773 courses
    Coursera
     697 courses
    Edx
     608 courses
    Explore Top Universities Across Globe

    Questions related to JEE Main

    On Question asked by student community

    Have a question related to JEE Main ?

    Hi student, you can check the list of colleges accepting 97 percentile in JEE Main . Please note that the list is curated as per the general category JEE Main percentile. As a candidate of the OBC-NCL category, you may get into better colleges as the percentile for OBC-NCL is

    Hi Jugal,

    For top branches (CSE/ECE) at MBM Jodhpur may be challenging but you may have a higher chance going with less important streams through REAP counseling. Students from Rajasthan and those who belong to special category.

    With an 86.88 percentile in the OBC-NCL category, gaining admission to the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) for the B.Tech-M.Tech Dual Degree in Computer Science & Engineering (Cyber Security) is highly competitive but potentially possible at newer campuses.

    You can check your admission chances through Careers360 predictor based on your JEE Main rank, home state, caste, and gender.