JEE Main 2026 Provisional Answer Key to Release on Feb 4 by NTA
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• Updated on 3 Feb, 2026, 11:18 AM, by Arman Kumar
NTA will publish the JEE Main 2026 session 1 provisional answer key and response sheet on 04 February 2026. Candidates can download them from the official portal and challenge answers with supporting proof. The session 1 result is expected to be announced by 12 February 2026.
The National Testing Agency will release the provisional answer key and candidate response sheet for JEE Main 2026 session 1 on 04 February 2026. Engineering aspirants who appeared for the entrance examination will be able to access the tentative key through the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in using their login credentials. The provisional answer key is an important step before the declaration of results, allowing candidates to verify their responses and estimate scores.
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam Dates and Candidate Awaiting Answer Key
NTA conducted the JEE Main 2026 session 1 examinations across multiple shifts in January. Candidates who participated are now awaiting the release of the official key.The session 1 exam was held on:
- 21 January 2026
- 22 January 2026
- 23 January 2026
- 24 January 2026
- 28 January 2026
- 29 January 2026
The answer key and response sheet will help candidates compare their marked answers with the official solutions.
How to Download JEE Main 2026 Answer Key and Response Sheet?
Candidates will be able to download the provisional answer key only through the official NTA JEE Main portal. The process is simple but requires valid login details.Before downloading, candidates should keep their application number and password ready.Steps to download the provisional answer key:
- Visit the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Click on the link for JEE Main 2026 provisional answer key
- Log in using application number and password/date of birth
- The answer key PDF and response sheet will appear on the screen
- Download and save the file for future reference
Candidates are advised to keep a printed copy for objection filing and score calculation.
JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Objection Process
NTA will provide an opportunity for candidates to raise objections against the provisional answer key. If any discrepancy is found, candidates can challenge the answer by submitting valid justification and supporting documents. Only objections filed within the specified window will be considered. After reviewing all challenges, NTA will publish the final answer key, based on which results will be prepared.
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result Date and What Comes Next
As per the official information bulletin, the JEE Main 2026 session 1 result is expected to be declared by 12 February 2026. After the result announcement, qualified candidates will be eligible for:
- JEE Advanced qualification (as applicable)
- JoSAA counselling process
- Admission to NITs, IIITs, and other participating institutes
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for updates regarding the objection window, final answer key, and scorecards.
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