JEE Main 2026 Answer Key & Response Sheet to Be Released on Feb 4
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• Updated on 2 Feb, 2026, 12:01 PM, by Arman Kumar
The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 provisional answer key and response sheet will be released on 04 February 2026 on the official NTA portal jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can access and download the key and response sheet, and use the challenge window from 04–05 February 2026 to raise objections if needed ahead of final results
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has confirmed that the provisional answer key and response sheet for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 will be released on 04 February 2026 on the official portal jeemain.nta.nic.in. Aspirants who appeared in the January session examination can download their response sheet and compare answers once the link goes live. These releases are part of the post-exam evaluation process and will help candidates estimate their probable scores ahead of the final results.
JEE Main 2026 Answer Key & Response Sheet: How to Download?
Candidates must follow the steps below once the answer key and response sheet are available on the official portal:
- Visit the official JEE Main site: jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Locate the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Answer Key & Response Sheet link.
- Enter the application number, password and security code.
- Download the provisional answer key PDF and response sheet PDF.
- Save the PDFs for personal score estimation and record keeping.
The response sheet contains the answers marked by the candidate during the exam, which is used along with the answer key to calculate tentative scores.
Objection Window for JEE Main 2026 Answer Key
Along with the answer key release on 04 February 2026, the objection (challenge) window will open for candidates to raise challenges if they disagree with any answer or key discrepancy. The objection facility will be available until 05 February 2026.
To raise a challenge:
- Log in using registered credentials.
- Select the question(s) to challenge.
- Upload supporting evidence or reference materials.
- Pay the prescribed challenge fee per question.
- Submit before 05 February 2026 midnight.
Challenges without appropriate supporting proof are likely to be rejected.
How to Estimate JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Score?
Once the answer key and response sheet are downloaded, candidates can estimate their probable score using the official JEE Main marking scheme:
- +4 marks for a correct answer
- −1 mark for an incorrect MCQ answer
- 0 marks for unanswered questions
Calculated scores provide an early indication of performance ahead of final results.
Next Steps After Answer Key and Objection Window
After the objection submission period ends on 05 February 2026, NTA will review all valid challenges and prepare a final answer key. Based on this revised key, the JEE Main Session 1 final result is expected to be declared by 12 February 2026. Candidates should regularly check jeemain.nta.nic.in for updates regarding results, scorecards, and other official notifications related to counselling and further admission processes.
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