JEE Main 2026 Question Papers Out Today, Answer Key on April 11 as per the schedule released by the National Testing Agency. Candidates can access question papers from 09 April 2026, while results are expected by 20 April 2026.
JEE Main 2026 Question Papers Release and Download Process
The National Testing Agency is releasing all shift-wise question papers in the public domain on 09 April 2026. This step ensures transparency and allows candidates to review exam questions. Candidates can download the question papers without login by following these steps:
- Visit the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Click on the Session 2 question paper link on the homepage
- Open the PDF files available for each shift
- Download and save the question papers
These question papers help candidates analyse difficulty level and estimate performance.
JEE Main 2026 Answer Key and Response Sheet Details
The provisional answer key and response sheets are expected on 11 April 2026 (tentative). Both will be available under candidate login. The following points explain the process:
- Response sheet will show answers marked by candidates
- Answer key will contain correct responses
- Candidates can calculate raw score out of 300 marks
- Challenge window will open with a fee of INR 200 per question
Candidates must upload valid proof while raising objections.
JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Challenge and Final Key Process
After the challenge window closes, NTA will review all objections submitted by candidates. Based on valid challenges, the final answer key will be released. If any question is dropped in the final answer key, all candidates of that shift will be awarded bonus marks. The final key will be published shortly before the result declaration.
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result Date and Ranking Method
The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 result for Paper 1 is expected by 20 April 2026 (tentative). The result will include percentile scores and All India Rank. The ranking will be prepared based on the following criteria:
- Scores will be normalised across sessions
- Best score from January and April attempts will be considered
- Cut-off marks for JEE Advanced eligibility will be announced
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Important Dates and Schedule
Candidates should track all upcoming events carefully to stay updated. The complete schedule is provided below.
- 09 April 2026: Question papers release
- 11 April 2026 (Tentative): Answer key and response sheet
- 11 April 2026 (Tentative): Challenge window opens
- Result Date: By 20 April 2026 (Tentative)
Around 11.23 lakh candidates appeared for Session 2 exams held from 02 April 2026 to 08 April 2026 across multiple centres. Candidates are advised to check the official website regularly for latest updates.
