JEE Main Answer Key Date 2026 Session 1 LIVE Updates: Check tentative release date, expected percentile scores vs rank
The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Answer Key is expected soon for exams held from January 21 to 28, 2026. Based on previous trends, the tentative release dates are January 31, February 1, or February 3, 2026. Candidates can check it on jeemain.nta.nic.in without credentials.
JEE Main Answer Key Date 2026 Session 1 LIVE Updates: National Testing Agency will release the answer key for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 examination conducted from January 21 to 28, 2026, soon. The official release date has not been announced yet; however, based on the trend of previous years, it is likely to be released on or by January 31, 2026, or February 1 or 3, 2026. Once it is released, candidates will be able to check the answer key atjeemain.nta.nic.in. No credentials are required to check the answer key, as it will be made publicly accessible.
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JEE Main Answer Key Date 2026 Session 1 Tentative Release Date
Based on the previous year’s trend, the expected release date for JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Session 1 has been provided in the table below:
Particulars | Details |
Session 1 Exam Date (B.E/B.Tech) | January 21, 22, 23, 24, and 28, 2026 |
Expected Answer Key Release Date 1 | On or by January 31, 2026 (If 2023 exam vs answer key release date gap period is followed) |
Expected Answer Key Release Date 2 | On or by February 1, 2026 (If 2024 exam vs answer key release date gap period is followed) |
Expected Answer Key Release Date 3 | On or by February 3, 2026 (If 2025 exam vs answer key release date gap period is followed) |
Release Mode | Online |
Official website to check and download answer key | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
Credentials required to check and download answer key | None, will be made publicly accessible |
The answer key will include the question ID of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, along with the provisional Correct Option ID. Candidates can send objections to the answer key (if they find any errors) to the conducting authorities, who will then review, correct the errors, and release the final answer key.
Stay tuned to the LIVE Blog for more updates on JEE Main Answer Key Date 2026 Session 1, and expected percentile scores vs rank.
JEE Main Answer Key Date 2026 Session 1 LIVE Updates
Jan 23, 2026 06:00 PM IST
Is it possible to get under 10,000 in JEE Main 2026 rank vs percentile data?
Yes, you need a percentile of about 99.35 or higher to break into a rank under 10,000.
Jan 23, 2026 05:40 PM IST
What is the expected JEE Main 2026 cutoff for the General category?
According to last years’ trend, the JEE Main 2026 cutoff for general category is likely to be between 93.3 and 93.8 percentile for unreserved candidates.
Jan 23, 2026 05:20 PM IST
What is the expected JEE Main marks vs percentile for 2026 at the 99th percentile?
A 99th percentile is expected around 180–185 marks in a moderate shift, about 195 marks in an easy shift, and roughly 170 marks in a tough shift.
Jan 23, 2026 05:00 PM IST
JEE Mains Answer Key Date 2026: Exam Date vs Provisional Answer Key Release Date 2025 (B.E/B.Tech)
- Exam Date: January 22, 23, 24, 28, and 29, 2025
- Draft Answer Key Release Date: February 4, 2025