NTA to Release JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Answer Key
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 provisional answer key soon on the official website — jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates who appeared for the exam will be able to download the answer key, response sheet, and question paper using their login credentials. Along with the provisional answer key, NTA will also open the objection or challenge window, allowing candidates to raise discrepancies in the answers if they find any errors.
How to Download JEE Main 2026 Answer Key?
Candidates can follow these steps to access the answer key once released:
- Visit the official website — jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Click on the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 answer key link
- Log in using application number and password or date of birth
- Download the provisional answer key and response sheet
- Calculate probable scores using the official marking scheme
JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Challenge Process
After releasing the provisional answer key, NTA will allow candidates to submit objections online. Candidates must select the question they wish to challenge and upload supporting documents or justification. Applicants will be required to pay a non-refundable fee per question while submitting objections. The objections will be reviewed by subject experts, and if found valid, the final answer key will be revised accordingly.
JEE Main 2026 Result Date and Score Calculation
The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result will be declared after evaluating the objections and releasing the final answer key. The result will include percentile scores, All India Rank (AIR), and qualifying status for JEE Advanced. Candidates can estimate their expected marks using the marking scheme:
- +4 marks for each correct answer
- –1 mark for each incorrect answer
- No negative marking for unanswered questions
Expected Cutoff and Next Admission Process
The final cutoff for qualifying JEE Advanced will be announced along with the results. The cutoff varies every year based on difficulty level, number of candidates, and overall performance trends. Candidates who qualify will be eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2026, which is required for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Meanwhile, JEE Main scores are also used for admission to NITs, IIITs, and other participating institutes through the JoSAA counselling process.