The National Testing Agency (NTA) is poised to release the final answer key of JEE Main 2026 Session 1 on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. This final key is being awaited by candidates who appeared for the January Session exams held across multiple dates in January 2026. The final PDF link for the answer key is expected to be activated imminently, ahead of the JEE Main 2026 result announcement.
JEE Main Final Answer Key 2026: What to Expect?
The final answer key will contain the official correct answers to all questions from the Session 1 JEE Main exam. Candidates can download the PDF without login credentials once the link goes live on jeemain.nta.nic.in. The final keys will allow aspirants to:
- Estimate raw scores using the official marking scheme.
- Compare answers across subjects Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
- Assess their likelihood of qualifying before the result is declared.
Once published, the final key will show question IDs with correct answer IDs, helping candidates check their responses and calculate probable scores. It will also indicate any bonus marks or dropped questions, where eligible candidates receive marks even if they did not attempt a dropped question.
How to Download the JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key?
To download the final answer key once available:
- Visit the official JEE Main website: jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Look for the link that reads “JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key – Session 1 (PDF)”.
- Click on the link to open the PDF no login details are required.
- Save or print the PDF for score estimation and record-keeping.
Link With JEE Main 2026 Result
Reports indicate that the Session 1 final answer key will be released shortly before the JEE Main 2026 results, which are anticipated on 12 February 2026. The final key forms the basis for raw score calculation, which will then be converted to percentiles for preparing the official merit list and results. Candidates are advised to download the final answer key as soon as it is uploaded on jeemain.nta.nic.in and use it for self-evaluation before results are made public.