JEE Main Response Sheet 2026 Session 2 (OUT) LIVE: Answer Key Download Link Activated @jeemain.nta.nic.in

JEE Main 2026 Response Sheet and Answer Key Session 2:NTA has released the official answer key for the session 2 exam today, on 11 April 2026. Candidates who appeared for the exam can check the marks using the response sheet along with the answer key. To access the response sheet, candidates need to enter the application number along with their password. As per the official notification, the candidate can raise an objection on or before 13 April 2026. Candidates need to make the payment for the processing fee through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking. No other mode of payment will be accepted for the answer key objection.

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JEE Main 2026 Response Sheet Link (OUT)

The direct link to check the response sheet has been made available here:

JEE Main 2026 Response Sheet & Answer Key Session 2 Quick Facts

Check out the major highlights on the release of the date and time of the JEE Main 2026 response sheet session 2 here in the following table:

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After releasing the JEE Main response sheet and provisional answer key, the candidates should download and save them for future reference. So that before releasing the result, they can assess their performance in session 2 by comparing both the response sheet and the answer key.

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JEE Main 2026 Response Sheet Session 2 LIVE Updates

• Apr 11, 2026 09:00 PM IST

  How to Raise Objection on JEE Main Session 2 Answer Key 2026?

  • Go to the official website.
  • Click the link to the JEE Main Session 2 tentative answer key challenge.
  • Enter the necessary login information.
  • Select the question number that you wish to contest.
  • From the list, select the answer that you believe is accurate.
  • Upload the necessary files.
  • Select "Save Your Claim" to proceed to the payment screen.

• Apr 11, 2026 08:45 PM IST

  Important Instructions Related to JEE Main 2026 Answer Key

  Candidates must promptly download the JEE Main Session 2 response sheet and answer key PDF. The authority will deactivate the download URLs after a few days. It is advisable to download and preserve it in advance.

• Apr 11, 2026 08:20 PM IST

  How to know my Marks in JEE Main 2026 Exam

  Access the response sheet and identify the question ID and the selected option for each candidate.
  Access the tentative answer key for session 2 and juxtapose your responses with the correct option ID supplied by the NTA. Count the attempts and compute the scores.

• Apr 11, 2026 08:10 PM IST

  Steps to Check the JEE Main 2026 Response Sheet 2026

  • Visit the official website.
  • On the homepage, click the link to the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 response sheet.
  • After entering your login information, including your application number and birthdate, the JEE Main Session 2 response sheet 2026 will show up on the screen.
  • For future use, download the response sheet in PDF format.

• Apr 11, 2026 07:39 PM IST

  JEE Main 2026 Response Sheet Official Release Time

  As per the previous year's trends, the response sheet can be expected before 9 PM. Candidate must note that the official time has not been confirmed by the authorities yet.

• Apr 11, 2026 06:47 PM IST

  JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Expected Soon

  NTA will soon be activating the official link for the Session 2 Exam. Once released the direct link to check the answer key will be made available here.

• Apr 11, 2026 06:00 PM IST

  What is the expected rank for 84 percentile?

  Percentle	Expected Rank (14 Lakh Candidates)
  84.9	211400
  84.5	217000
  84	224000

• Apr 11, 2026 05:30 PM IST

  What is the expected rank for 82 percentile?

  Percentle	Expected Rank (14 Lakh Candidates)
  82.9	239400
  82.5	245000
  82	252000

• Apr 11, 2026 05:00 PM IST

  What is the expected rank for 78 percentile?

  Percentle	Expected Rank (14 Lakh Candidates)
  78.9	295400
  78.5	301000
  78	308000

• Apr 11, 2026 04:30 PM IST

  What is the expected rank for 76 percentile?

  Percentle	Expected Rank (14 Lakh Candidates)
  76.9	323400
  76.5	329000
  76	336000

• Apr 11, 2026 04:00 PM IST

  What is the expected rank for 70 percentile?

  Percentle	Expected Rank (14 Lakh Candidates)
  70.9	407400
  70.5	413000
  70	420000

• Apr 11, 2026 03:30 PM IST

  What is the expected rank for 65 percentile?

  Percentle	Expected Rank (14 Lakh Candidates)
  65.9	477400
  65.5	483000
  65	490000

• Apr 11, 2026 03:00 PM IST

  Scope for 95 percentile holder in NITs

  • Approximate Rank Range: Around 70,000
  • Example NITs:  NIT Nagaland, NIT Mizoram, NIT Srinagar (Home State), BIT Mesra (GFTI)
  • Top Branches Available:  Mechanical (Newer), Civil, Environmental, Metallurgy

• Apr 11, 2026 02:30 PM IST

  Scope for 96 percentile holder in NITs

  • Approximate Rank Range: Around 50,000
  • Example NITs:  NIT Manipur, NIT Sikkim, NIT Arunachal Pradesh, NIT Mizoram
  • Top Branches Available:  CSE (Newer), ECE (Newer), Civil, Production, Biotech

• Apr 11, 2026 02:00 PM IST

  Scope for 97 percentile holder in NITs

  • Approximate Rank Range: Around 42,000
  • Example NITs:  NIT Agartala, NIT Puducherry, NIT Meghalaya, NIT Uttarakhand
  • Top Branches Available:  ECE (Tier 3), Electrical, Mechanical, Civil (Tier 1/2)

• Apr 11, 2026 01:30 PM IST

  Scope for 98 percentile holder in NITs

  • Approximate Rank Range: Around 28,000
  • Example NITs:  NIT Raipur, NIT Hamirpur, NIT Goa, NIT Srinagar
  • Top Branches Available:  IT, ECE, Mechanical (Tier 2), Chemical (Tier 1)

• Apr 11, 2026 01:00 PM IST

  What is the expected rank for 62 percentile?

  Percentle	Expected Rank (14 Lakh Candidates)
  62.9	519400
  62.5	525000
  62	532000

• Apr 11, 2026 12:30 PM IST

  What is the expected rank for 86 percentile?

  Percentle	Expected Rank (14 Lakh Candidates)
  86.9	183400
  86.5	189000
  86	196000

• Apr 11, 2026 12:00 PM IST

  What is the expected rank for 88 percentile?

  Percentle	Expected Rank (14 Lakh Candidates)
  88.9	155400
  88.5	161000
  88	168000

• Apr 11, 2026 11:30 AM IST

  What is the expected rank for 90 percentile?

  Percentle	Expected Rank (14 Lakh Candidates)
  90.9	127400
  90.5	133000
  90	140000

• Apr 11, 2026 11:00 AM IST

  MNNIT Allahabad CSE Round 1 Cutoff of HS Quota for Last Two Years

  Category	Closing Ranks of 2025	Closing Ranks of 2024
  Open	6364	5642
  OBC-NCL	2482	2583
  SC	1075	1046
  ST	1143	767
  EWS	1038	1003

• Apr 11, 2026 10:30 AM IST

  NIT Rourkela CSE Round 1 Cutoff of HS Quota for Last Two Years

  Category	Closing Ranks of 2025	Closing Ranks of 2024
  Open	7371	7801
  OBC-NCL	4182	3392
  SC	1718	2171
  ST	729	1061
  EWS	1287	3098

• Apr 11, 2026 10:00 AM IST

  What is the expected rank for 60 percentile?

  Percentle	Expected Rank (14 Lakh Candidates)
  59.9	561400
  59.5	567000
  59	574000

• Apr 11, 2026 09:30 AM IST

  What is the expected rank for 92 percentile?

  Percentle	Expected Rank (14 Lakh Candidates)
  92.9	99400
  92.5	105000
  92	112000

• Apr 11, 2026 09:00 AM IST

  What is the expected rank for 93 percentile?

  Percentle	Expected Rank (14 Lakh Candidates)
  93.9	85400
  93.5	91000
  93	98000

• Apr 11, 2026 08:30 AM IST

  What is the expected rank for 58 percentile?

  Percentle	Expected Rank (14 Lakh Candidates)
  58.9	575400
  58.5	581000
  58	588000

• Apr 11, 2026 08:00 AM IST

  NIT Tiruchirappalli CSE Round 1 Cutoff of HS Quota for Last Two Years

  Category	Closing Ranks of 2025	Closing Ranks of 2024
  Open	4463	4178
  OBC-NCL	1620	1501
  SC	713	1189
  ST	1088	605
  EWS	4720	3165

• Apr 11, 2026 07:30 AM IST

  NIT Calicut CSE Round 1 Cutoff of HS Quota for Last Two Years

  Category	Closing Ranks of 2025	Closing Ranks of 2024
  Open	7971	8965
  OBC-NCL	2793	2846
  SC	2697	2771
  ST	655	4056
  EWS	5688	7665

• Apr 11, 2026 07:00 AM IST

  NIT Warangal CSE Round 1 Cutoff of HS Quota for Last Two Years

  Category	Closing Ranks of 2025	Closing Ranks of 2024
  Open	3386	2698
  OBC-NCL	1241	761
  SC	924	625
  ST	200	157
  EWS	502	421

• Apr 11, 2026 06:30 AM IST

  NIT Surathkal CSE Round 1 Cutoff of HS Quota for Last Two Years

  Category	Closing Ranks of 2025	Closing Ranks of 2024
  Open	2726	2628
  OBC-NCL	1761	1744
  SC	731	672
  ST	354	146
  EWS	397	757

• Apr 11, 2026 06:00 AM IST

  What is the expected rank for 55 percentile?

  Percentle	Expected Rank (14 Lakh Candidates)
  55.9	617400
  55.5	623000
  55	630000

• Apr 11, 2026 05:30 AM IST

  What is the expected rank for 95 percentile?

  Percentle	Expected Rank (14 Lakh Candidates)
  95.9	57399
  95.5	63000
  95	70000

• Apr 11, 2026 05:00 AM IST

  Scope for 99 percentile holder in NITs

  • Approximate Rank Range: Around 14000
  • Example NITs:  SVNIT Surat, NIT Kurukshetra, NIT Jamshedpur, NIT Delhi, MANIT Bhopal
  • Top Branches Available:  CSE (Tier 2), ECE (Tier 1), Electrical (Tier 1)

• Apr 11, 2026 04:30 AM IST

  List of Top Ranked NITs in India (1/3)

  Rank	Institute Name	NIRF 2025 Rank
  8	NIT Durgapur	49
  9	NIT Silchar	50
  10	NIT Patna	53

• Apr 11, 2026 04:00 AM IST

  List of Top Ranked NITs in India (1/2)

  Rank	Institute Name	NIRF 2025 Rank
  5	NIT Warangal	28
  6	MNIT Jaipur	42
  7	VNIT Nagpur	44

• Apr 11, 2026 03:30 AM IST

  List of Top Ranked NITs in India (1/1)

  Rank	Institute Name	NIRF 2025 Rank
  1	NIT Tiruchirappalli (Trichy)	9
  2	NIT Rourkela	13
  3	NIT Surathkal (Karnataka)	17
  4	NIT Calicut	21

   

• Apr 11, 2026 03:00 AM IST

  Scope with 97 Percentile at GFTIs

  • Approx Rank (14L): Around 42,000
  • Accepted Institutes:  UIET Chandigarh, BIT Mesra (ECE), PEC (ECE)
  • Top Branches Available:  CSE (Tier 2), ECE (Tier 1), Electrical

• Apr 11, 2026 02:30 AM IST

  Scope with 98 Percentile at GFTIs

  • Approx Rank (14L): Around 21,000
  • Accepted Institutes:  BIT Mesra, PEC Chandigarh, JNU Delhi
  • Top Branches Available:  CSE, IT, Mathematics & Computing

• Apr 11, 2026 02:00 AM IST

  What is the expected rank for 98 percentile?

  Percentle	Expected Rank (14 Lakh Candidates)
  98.9	15399
  98.5	21000
  98	28000

• Apr 11, 2026 01:30 AM IST

  What is the expected rank for 52 percentile?

  Percentle	Expected Rank (14 Lakh Candidates)
  52.9	659400
  52.5	665000
  52	672000

• Apr 11, 2026 01:00 AM IST

  Scope for 99.5 percentile holder in JEE Main Session 2 exam

  • Approximate rank range:  1,401 - 7,000
  • Example NITs:  MNNIT Allahabad, NIT Rourkela, MNIT Jaipur, NIT Calicut, VNIT Nagpur
  • Top Branches Available:  CSE, IT, AI, ECE (Top 3)

• Apr 11, 2026 12:30 AM IST

  Scope for 99.99 percentile holder in JEE Main Session 2 exam

  Apart from IITs, the top rankers can also think of securing a seat in any of the top-ranked NITs, such as  NIT Trichy, NIT Surathkal, and NIT Warangal, with  CSE, AI, and Data Science. If the candidates will not be able to perform equally in JEE Advanced like the JEE Main, then top-ranked NITs can be a greater choice than selecting the low-ranked or newly opened IITs.

• Apr 11, 2026 12:00 AM IST

  What is the expected rank for 50 percentile?

  Percentle	Expected Rank (14 Lakh Candidates)
  50.9	687400
  50.5	693000
  50	700000

• Apr 10, 2026 11:30 PM IST

  What is the expected rank for 99 percentile?

  Percentle	Expected Rank (14 Lakh Candidates)
  99.99	140
  99.9	1399
  99.5	7000
  99	14000

   

• Apr 10, 2026 11:00 PM IST

  MNIT Jaipur CSE Round 1 Cutoff of OS Quota for Last Two Years

  Category	Closing Ranks of 2025- OS Quota	Closing Ranks of 2024- OS Quota
  Open	4748	4396
  OBC-NCL	1997	1534
  SC	877	961
  ST	393	269
  EWS	647	651

• Apr 10, 2026 10:30 PM IST

  MNIT Jaipur CSE Round 1 Cutoff of HS Quota for Last Two Years

  Category	Closing Ranks of 2025- HS Quota	Closing Ranks of 2024- HS Quota
  Open	5629	4774
  OBC-NCL	1820	1989
  SC	1272	1074
  ST	358	203
  EWS	766	883

• Apr 10, 2026 10:00 PM IST

  IIT Delhi Electrical Engineering Round 1 Cutoff of Last Two Years

  Category	Closing Ranks of 2025	Closing Ranks of 2024
  Open	591	622
  OBC-NCL	398	409
  SC	202	204
  ST	106	95
  EWS	141	155

• Apr 10, 2026 09:30 PM IST

  IIT Delhi CSE Round 1 Cutoff of Last Two Years

  Category	Closing Ranks of 2025	Closing Ranks of 2024
  Open	125	116
  OBC-NCL	91	89
  SC	45	48
  ST	26	23
  EWS	34	33

• Apr 10, 2026 09:00 PM IST

  IIT Bombay Electrical Engineering Round 1 Cutoff of Last Two Years

  Category	Closing Ranks of 2025	Closing Ranks of 2024
  Open	418	464
  OBC-NCL	325	317
  SC	151	171
  ST	96	79
  EWS	113	116

• Apr 10, 2026 08:30 PM IST

  IIT Bombay CSE Round 1 Cutoff of Last Two Years

  Category	Closing Ranks of 2025	Closing Ranks of 2024
  Open	66	68
  OBC-NCL	54	50
  SC	31	31
  ST	19	13
  EWS	20	23

   

• Apr 10, 2026 08:00 PM IST

  When will JEE Advanced 2026 exam be held?

  As per the schedule, the JEE Advanced 2026 exam will be held on May 17, 2026, in two shifts, paper 1 from 9 AM to 12 PM and paper 2 from 2.30 PM to 5.30 PM. 

• Apr 10, 2026 07:30 PM IST

  Instructions for JoSAA Counselling

  • Candidates should use the JEE Main rank for admission to NITs.
  • and the rank obtained in the JEE Advanced exam for admission to IITs.

• Apr 10, 2026 07:00 PM IST

  The "True" IIT Admission Rank (JEE Advanced)

  Based on the previous years'trends, it is analysed that:

  • Top 7 IITs (Bombay, Delhi, Madras, etc.): The candidates should be ranked under AIR 8000.
  • Computer Science at Top IITs: One must definitely rank under AIR 500.
  • Any IIT Seat (General Category): As per the previous years' JoSAA counselling trends, the closing ranks for the general category should be under AIR 16,500 – 17,000 (for the newer IITs or less popular branches). 

• Apr 10, 2026 06:30 PM IST

  What if I have a very high JEE Main rank (Eg, AIR 400)?

  Though this is absolutely a very good rank, it does not guarantee you a seat in any of the IITs. For the same, the candidates should definitely appear for the JEE Advanced exam and obtain a good rank there too. 

  Nonetheless, this rank (AIR 400) is a very good score for securing a seat in any of the top-ranked NITs, and they do not need to appear in any other entrance exams for the same. 

• Apr 10, 2026 06:00 PM IST

  The JEE Main "Good Rank" for IIT Eligibility (1/2)

  Category	Approx. Percentile Needed
  SC	60.0 – 62.0
  ST	47.0 – 50.0

• Apr 10, 2026 06:00 PM IST

  The JEE Main "Good Rank" for IIT Eligibility (1/1)

  Category	Approx. Percentile Needed
  General (CRL)	93.5 – 95.0
  OBC-NCL	79.0 – 81.0
  Gen-EWS	81.0 – 83.0

   

• Apr 10, 2026 05:30 PM IST

  IITs Branch-Wise Rank Expectations (General Category) [1/2]

  Target Branch	Top 7 IITs (Bombay, Delhi, etc.)	Tier 2 & 3 IITs (Indore, Hyderabad, etc.)
  Mechanical / Chemical	Under 4,000	5,000 – 12,000
  Any Branch (Closing Rank)	Under 8,000 – 10,000	Under 16,500

• Apr 10, 2026 05:00 PM IST

  IITs Branch-Wise Rank Expectations (General Category) [1/1]

  Target Branch	Top 7 IITs (Bombay, Delhi, etc.)	Tier 2 & 3 IITs (Indore, Hyderabad, etc.)
  Computer Science (CSE)	Under 600 (IIT Bombay/Delhi: Under 120)	600 to 6,000
  Electrical / Electronics	Under 1500	2000 to 7500

   

• Apr 10, 2026 04:30 PM IST

  How to secure a seat in IITs after JEE Advanced exam?

  The candidates who will be qualified for the JEE Advanced exam should appear for the JoSAA counselling process, through which the top rankers can secure a seat in any of the IITs. Note that the final admission to the IITs will be done based on the rank of the candidates in JEE Advanced and on their preferences. 

• Apr 10, 2026 04:00 PM IST

  Who are eligible for JEE Davnaced 2026 exam?

  • Candidates should be ranked between 250000 in the JEE Main Paper 1 exam.
  • Candidates should be born on or after October 1, 2001 (note that the reserved category candidates will get 5 years' relaxation).
  • Only twice in the two consecutive years are the candidates eligible to apply for the JEE Advanced exam.

• Apr 10, 2026 03:30 PM IST

  Preparation for JEE Advanced

  Candidates who want to secure a seat in any of the IITs after JEE Main should appear for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam. Kindly note that the JEE Advanced registration process for the JEE Main qualifiers will be held from April 23 to May 2, 2026. 

• Apr 10, 2026 03:00 PM IST

  When will release the JEE Main Session 2 Result 2026?

  It is expected that the JEE Main Session 2 result 2026 will likely be released after 10 to 12 days from the last date of examination. This means that the result will tentatively be released on April 20, 2026. Before that, the authority will release the final answer key just a few hours before. 

• Apr 10, 2026 02:30 PM IST

  Details Mentioned on JEE Main 2026 Response Sheet Session 2

  • Personal information of the candidates, such as the Name, Roll Number, and Application Number of the candidates.
  • Specific date and exam shift.
  • Question IDs
  • Option IDs, which were marked by the candidates
  • Status whether the candidates "Answered," "Not Answered," or left the question "Unattempted."
  • Specific option ID that the candidates selected during the exam.

• Apr 10, 2026 02:00 PM IST

  Important Things to Remember regarding JEE Main Session 2 Answer Key

  • NTA is not responsible for notifying that the challenge has been accepted. Candidates will be able to know only when they check the final answer key.
  • If the authority finds that the question is technically incorrect or has multiple answers, then the NTA will drop it. In such a case, the candidates will get +4 marks. 
  • The final decision will be made by the NTA and once the final key is released, no further communication regarding the same will be considered. 

• Apr 10, 2026 01:30 PM IST

  JEE Main 2026 Response Sheet Session 2: Instructions Regarding Answer Key Challenge

  • The mode of fee payment for the answer key challenge is online only, such as Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
  • Once the challenge fee is paid, the amount will not be refunded. 

• Apr 10, 2026 01:00 PM IST

  How to challenge JEE Main Session 2 Answer Key 2026?

  • Visit the official website
  • Click on the JEE Main Session 2 provisional answer key challenge link
  • Enter the required login credentials 
  • Choose the question number that you want to challenge 
  • Choose the correct answer from the list (which you think)
  • Upload the supporting documents 
  • Click on the "Save Your Claim" and move on to the payment screen

• Apr 10, 2026 12:30 PM IST

  JEE Main 2026 Response Sheet Session 2: Instructions to Follow

  Candidates should download the JEE Main Session 2 response sheet and answer key PDF immediately. Since the authority will inactivate the download links after a few days. So it is better to download and save it beforehand. 

• Apr 10, 2026 12:00 PM IST

  How to calculate manually?

  • Open the response sheet and look for the question ID and the chosen option by the candidates
  • Now, open the session 2 provisional answer key and compare your answer with the correct option ID provided by the NTA 
  • Tally the attempts and calculate the scores

• Apr 10, 2026 11:30 AM IST

  JEE Main 2026 Response Sheet Session 2: Calculation Formula

  Total raw score = (C X 4) - (I X 1)

  • C is the total number of correct answers
  • I is the total number of incorrect answers

• Apr 10, 2026 11:00 AM IST

  JEE Main 2026 Response Sheet Session 2: Challenge Fees

  To challenge the JEE Main Session 2 provisional answer key (if required), the candidates should pay Rs 200 per question. Only the candidates should upload the supporting documents (for eg, scanned solution or textbook reference) to justify the claim. 

• Apr 10, 2026 10:30 AM IST

  Last Date of Challenging the JEE Main Session 2 Provisional Answer Key

  The authority is yet to declare the last date of challenging the JEE Main 2026 provisional answer key session 2. Usually, the candidates get 2 to 3 days to challenge the answer key. After releasing the session 2 response sheet and answer key, the authority will release a press note on the same.

• Apr 10, 2026 10:00 AM IST

  JEE Main 2026 Response Sheet Session 2: Score Calculation

  • +4 marks for every correct answer
  • -1 mark for both the MCQs and the numerical value questions
  • No mark will be deducted for the unattempted questions

• Apr 10, 2026 09:20 AM IST

  JEE Main 2026 Response Sheet Session 2: Steps to Download

  • Go to the official website
  • Click on the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 response sheet link available on the homepage
  • Enter the login credentials, such as the application number and date of birth
  • JEE Main Session 2 response sheet 2026 will appear on the screen
  • Download the response sheet PDF for future reference