JEE Main Answer Key 2026: Paper 2 Answer Key (OUT), Raise Objections, Download Link

JEE Main Answer Key 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the JEE Main provisional answer key 2026 for Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Plan) on February 19, 2026. Applicants can raise objections against the provisional answer key before 11:50 PM on February 20, 2026.

JEE Main final answer key 2026 for Paper 1 (B.E. /B.Tech) was published on February 16, 2026, at the official website - jeemain.nta.nic.in. As per the official data, NTA has dropped 9 questions from the JEE Main final answer key 2026. The JEE Main final answer key 2026 is prepared after the objections raised by candidates are reviewed. The JEE Main provisional answer key was released on February 4, 2026. Along with the answer key, the NTA has also published the response sheet PDF, which candidates can download by logging into their registered account using their application number and password. The objection window remained active from February 4 to 6, 2026.

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Following the answer key, applicants will also get an opportunity to raise objections against the provisional answer key within a specified deadline. The JEE Main Answer Key 2026 challenge fee is INR 200 per question. The provisional answer key is displayed for a period of 2-3 days. Candidates must challenge the key within the stipulated time duration. Candidates can also download JEE Main question papers and shift-wise solutions. Meanwhile, aspirants can also check the complete JEE main paper analysis by Aakash/Allen. Based on exam analysis, the expected JEE Main cutoff 2026 can also be checked by students in this article.

The NTA decision on the challenges is final and no further communication will be entertained by the conducting body. The result for JEE Main exam 2026 is displayed after compiling the scores based on the final answer key. NTA releases the final answer key considering all the challenges submitted against the provisional answer key. It must be noted that the JEE Main 2026 final answer key is obligatory in nature, that is, NTA will no longer accept any challenges after it is published.

JEE Main Paper 2 Answer Key 2026

The NTA has activated the download link for JEE Main Answer Key 2026 for Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Plan.) on February 19, 2026. Candidates who have appeared for the exam can download the answer key, along with their response sheet, by logging into their registered account. Aspirants not satisfied with answers can raise objections against it before February 20, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM).

JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Session 1 Download Link

JEE Main session 1 answer key 2026 has been released by NTA on the official website - jeemain.nta.nic.in. Meanwhile, candidates can review their answers by downloading JEE Main Unofficial Answer Key 2026, prepared by various coaching institutions. 

The objection window for the JEE Main 2026 provisional answer key is open from February 4 to 6, 2026. Use this link to raise objection against the answer key(s): Answer Key Challenge Login Window. Following this, the NTA will publish the JEE Main final answer key 2026, along with the result.

JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Release Date

NTA will soon activate the JEE Main Session 1 answer key 2026 download link on its official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates will be able to download the JEE answer key using their application number and password. JEE Main provisional answer key can be accessed through the login window provided by the NTA.

JEE Main Unofficial Answer Key 2026: January 21 Shift 1

The first shift for JEE Main 2026 session 1 was conducted on January 21, 2026, from 9 AM to 12 Noon. The unofficial answer key for the same is available in the table below:

How to Download JEE Main Answer Key 2026?

To download the JEE Main 2026 answer key, candidates must follow the steps given below:

• Visit the official website of NTA, jeemain.nta.nic.in
• Click on the "JEE Main Session 1 Answer Key 2026" link available on the homepage
• Login with your application number and password
• Submit details like date, shift of the exam, and roll number.
• The answer key will appear on the screen along with the responses.
• Download and calculate your JEE Main 2026 score.

How to Calculate Score using JEE Main Answer Key 2026?

Candidates can calculate their scores using the JEE Main answer key by following the steps given below:

Download the Answer Key and Response Sheet released by NTA

Candidates need to access and download the PDF files containing the answer key and solutions for the JEE Main exam from the official NTA website.

Check Whether Answers Match

• Once candidates have the answer key and solution PDF, they should carefully go through the provided answers and solutions.
• For each question in the JEE Main exam, compare the answer given in the answer key with the response you marked during the actual exam.
• If your answer matches, it means you answered the question correctly. If not, your response was incorrect.

Assign Marks

• If your answer matches the answer key, assign yourself 4 marks for that particular question. This indicates that you answered correctly and are awarded 4 marks.
• If your answer does not match the answer key, deduct 1 mark from your total for that question. This reflects a penalty for an incorrect answer.

Total the Marks:

• Continue this process for all the questions in the JEE Main exam.
• Sum up the marks obtained by adding 4 marks for each correct answer and subtracting 1 mark for each incorrect answer.
• The total marks calculated through this process represent your probable score in the JEE Main 2026 exam based on the answer key and solutions.

Probable JEE Main Score:

The final result of this calculation provides candidates with a probable score for the JEE Main exam according to the answer key and marking scheme.

JEE Main Answer Key 2026: How to Raise Objections?

Candidates have the provision to raise objections against the JEE Main 2026 answer key. Students can raise challenges/objections against the JEE Main provisional answer key at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Once released, students will be able to log in to their candidate's portal through the official website and follow the process to challenge the NTA JEE Main answer key. Given are the steps below: 

1. Visit the official website of JEE Mains 2026 - jeemain.nta.nic.in
2. Click on the JEE Main Answer Key 2026 link available on the homepage
3. Enter JEE Main Application ID, Password, and other required login credentials
4. Click the Submit button
5. Now, again navigate to the section where JEE Main Answer Key Objection link is available
6. Enter Question ID, Exam Date, Shift Number to raise challenges
7. Give the substantial proof against the answer provided by NTA in its provisional key
8. Pay the JEE Main answer key challenge fee of INR 200 per question
9. Submit the Challenge

JEE Main 2026 Answer Key: Display of Provisional Key

• Only paid challenges submitted through the JEE Main answer key link within the specified time will be considered. JEE Main answer key challenges lacking justification/evidence or submitted via other mediums will not be entertained.
• NTA's decision on challenges will be final, with no further communication. Candidates will not be informed individually about the outcomes.
• Subject experts will review all challenges, after which the final answer key will be published.
• Results will be based on the final answer key. No grievances regarding the answer key will be accepted after the result or NTA Score of the JEE Main 2026 Exam is declared.

JEE Main Marking Scheme 2026

JEE Main marking scheme can be checked by candidates in the table below:

JEE Main Paper Analysis 2026

JEE Main paper analysis can be checked by candidates once the exam shift is over. The paper analysis for shift-wise JEE Main analysis will help candidates know their expected score and cut off. Candidates must note that NTA releases the JEE Main cut-off after the conclusion of both session 1 and session 2 exams.

Detailed JEE Main Paper Analysis 2026 (Shift-wise)

JEE Main Marks vs Rank Analysis 2026

JEE Main marks vs rank analysis is done based on past trends. JEE Main exam is of 300 marks, out of which candidates must score above 280 marks for obtaining rank between 1-100. The detailed analysis is given below: 

JEE Main Expected Cut-off 2026

JEE Main cut off will be released by NTA after the successful conclusion of both Session 1 and Session 2 exams. Meanwhile, candidates can check the JEE Main expected cut-off (category-wise) in the table below:

JEE Main Session 2 Answer Key 2024

JEE Main Answer Key (Unofficial) has been released by coaching institutes. Candidates are advised to stay updated on this page to download the shift-wise answer key. 

JEE Main 2024 Answer Key for Session 1

JEE Main Answer Key (Unofficial) will be released soon by coaching institutions. The same will be provided to candidates once they are released. Candidates can keep an eye on this page to not miss out on JEE main unofficial answer keys.