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

JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key Release Date

National Testing Agency has released the JEE Main 2026 answer key for paper 1 on February 16, 2026. The provisional JEE Main 2026 answer key was released on February 4, 2026. In 2025, JEE Main final answer key session 1 date was February 10 for paper 1 and the exam result was announced on February 11, 2025. While the JEE answer key for paper 2 was released on February 15, 2025.

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

How to Download NTA JEE Mains Answer Key 2026 Session 1?

Note that no login is required to get the JEE Main final 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 1 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 1?

After downloading the NTA JEE Main 2026 provisional answer key, applicants are 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 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 while calculating the marks using the JEE Main answer key

Marking Scheme of JEE Main 2026

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.

JEE Main 2026 Question Paper

Along with the JEE Main answer key 2026, NTA also released 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 2026 Response Sheet

The National Testing Agency uploaded the session 1 JEE Main 2026 response sheet along with the answer key. The authority activated 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 1. The information will help candidates predict their percentile based on the marks.

Expected JEE Main Marks vs Percentile 2026

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 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

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 Main January 24 answer key
• JEE Main Jan 27 answer key
• JEE Main Jan 29 answer key
• JEE Main Jan 30 answer key
• JEE Main Jan 31 answer key

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 4 April answer key
• JEE Main April 5 answer key
• JEE Main April 6 answer key
• JEE Main April 8 answer key

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 April 6 Answer key
• JEE Main April 8 Answer key
• JEE Main 10 April Answer key
• JEE Main April 11 Answer key
• JEE Main April 12 Answer key
• JEE Main April 13 Answer key
• JEE Main April 15 Answer key

JEE Main Answer Key 2023 January Session (Official)

Candidates can check the official JEE Mains answer key 2023 session 1 below

• JEE Main Jan 24 Answer Key
• JEE Main Jan 25 Answer Key
• JEE Main Jan 28 Paper 2 Answer Key
• JEE Main Jan 29 Answer Key
• JEE Main Feb 1 Answer Key
• JEE Main Jan 30 Answer Key
• JEE Main Jan 31 Answer Key