JEE Main 2026 Answer Key OUT; Challenge Till Feb 6, Result by Feb 12
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• Updated on 5 Feb, 2026, 1:04 PM, by Arman Kumar
NTA has released the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 provisional answer key and response sheet. Candidates can challenge the answer key till February 6, while the result is expected by February 12.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 provisional answer key along with the candidate response sheets. Candidates who appeared for the January session can now download both documents from the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in using their login credentials. Along with the answer key, NTA has activated the answer key challenge window, allowing candidates to raise objections against the provisional keys.
JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Challenge Window
Candidates who find discrepancies in the provisional answer key can submit objections within the given timeframe. Each challenge must be supported with valid proof and requires payment of a non-refundable fee.
- Last date to challenge answer key: 6 February 2026
- Challenge fee: INR 200 per question
- Mode: Online only
- Official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in
The response sheet and challenge facility will remain accessible only till the challenge deadline.
How to Challenge JEE Main 2026 Answer Key?
Candidates can follow these steps to challenge the answer key:
- Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Click on Challenge(s) regarding Answer Key
- Login using application number and password
- Select the question ID and choose the correct option
- Upload supporting documents in a single PDF
- Save the claim and pay the challenge fee
- Submit the objection
JEE Main 2026 Result Date (Session 1)
NTA has confirmed that the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result will be declared by February 12, 2026. The result will include:
- Subject-wise percentile (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
- Overall percentile score
Ranks and cut-off marks will not be released with the Session 1 result.
JEE Main 2026 Score & Percentile Calculator
Candidates can calculate their estimated raw score using the provisional answer key and response sheet:
- +4 marks for each correct answer
- –1 mark for each incorrect answer
- No negative marking for unattempted questions
The NTA percentile is calculated based on relative performance across sessions using the normalization formula.
Expected JEE Main 2026 Marks vs Percentile vs Rank
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Registration Update
Meanwhile, JEE Main 2026 Session 2 registrations are ongoing. Candidates who wish to appear for the second attempt must submit their application form before the deadline.
- Last date to apply for Session 2: 25 February 2026
Candidates are advised to keep checking the official website for final answer keys, result announcements, and further counselling-related updates.
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