JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Released: Challenge Window, Result Date
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• Updated on 5 Feb, 2026, 10:36 PM, by Disha Yadav
The National Testing Agency has released the JEE Main 2026 provisional answer key and response sheets online. Candidates can submit objections within the given window before the final result declaration.
JEE Main 2026 provisional answer key has been released by the National Testing Agency for candidates who appeared in Session 1. Along with the answer key, response sheets have also been made available on the official website. The objection facility is open for a limited period before the final answer key and result announcement.
JEE Main 2026 Provisional Answer Key and Response Sheet Details
The provisional answer key allows candidates to verify their recorded responses and estimate their expected scores before the declaration of results. The response sheet contains the answers marked by candidates during the examination. Candidates must carefully review the answer key and compare it with their responses to identify any discrepancies. This process helps in understanding the tentative performance in the examination. The provisional nature of the key means that corrections may still be made after reviewing the challenges submitted by candidates.
JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Challenge Process
The National Testing Agency has opened the challenge window for candidates who are not satisfied with the provisional answers. Objections can be submitted through the official login portal using valid credentials. Before submitting a challenge, candidates are advised to ensure they have valid academic justification for the objection. Each challenge requires payment of a non-refundable fee of INR 200 per question. Challenges submitted within the stipulated time will be reviewed by subject experts appointed by the agency. No requests will be entertained after the deadline.
JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key and Result Date
After evaluating all objections, the National Testing Agency will publish the final answer key. This final version will be used to prepare the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result. The result will be released online and will include subject-wise scores, total marks, percentile, and All India Rank. Once declared, the final answer key cannot be challenged further. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in for updates regarding the final answer key and result announcement.
How Candidates Can Calculate JEE Main 2026 Scores?
Using the provisional answer key, candidates can estimate their raw scores based on the official marking scheme. Each correct response carries 4 marks, while 1 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer. No marks are awarded or deducted for unattempted questions. This estimated score provides an early indication of performance but may change after the release of the final answer key.
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