JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 (B.Arch, B.Plan) Answer Key (By Feb 15): Download PDF Response Sheet with Question Paper

Shilpa Pradhan

Updated On: February 09, 2026 12:06 PM

The NTA will release the JEE Main Paper 2 answer key on the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in. Check the details related to the JEE Main BPlan and BArch answer key for Session 1 in the article. 

JEE Main Paper 2 Answer Key 2026

JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 (B.Arch & B.Plan) Answer Key: The JEE Main Paper 2 answer key for Session 1 will be released on the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in as a PDF by February 15, 2026 (provisional). Candidates will be able to download the JEE Main provisional answer key 2026 for Paper 2 through their login by using their application number and password.

The B.Arch Answer Key 2026 for the final one will be released on February 22, 2026. Get more details on the answer key for JEE Main 2026 here.

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JEE Main Paper 2 Answer Key 2026: Direct Link

The provisional JEE Main Session 1 2026 answer key for Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Planning will be released by the NTA by February 15, 2026. Check the download link for the B.Arch answer key 2026 in the table below:

Direct Link to Download JEE Paper 2 Answer Key 2026 - TBA

JEE Main Paper 2 Answer Key 2026: Important Dates

Candidates wondering when the JEE Main result 2026 for B Arch be released can check the tentative release date from the table below.

Event

Session 1 (January)

Session 2 (April)

JEE Mains Exam 2026

January 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 2026 (for BArch/ BPlan)

April 1 to 10, 2026

Release of Response Sheet & Answer Key (Provisional)

By February 15, 2026 (for Paper 2)

May 14, 2026

Objections Against Provisional Answer Key

Till February 16, 2026 (for Paper 2)

Till May 15, 2026

JEE Main Paper 2 Final Answer Key

February 22, 2026 (for Paper 2)

May 23, 2026

JEE Mains Result 2026

February 12, 2026

3rd week of April 2026

JEE Main Paper 2 Answer Key 2026 Official Release by NTA

The JEE Main Answer Key 2026 PDF by NTA will be officially released on the official website - jeemain.nta.nic.in. The candidates can download the B.Arch Answer Key 2026 PDFs from the NTA portal using their login credentials. The step-by-step guide to downloading the JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Answer Key is shared in this article for the reference of candidates.

JEE Main Paper 2 Answer Key 2026: Steps to Download

Candidates who have taken the JEE Main exam will be able to access the JEE Main Session 2 Paper 2 Answer Key 2026 online. The link to download the NTA JEE Main answer key 2026 will be available on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. If you have appeared for the entrance test, you can easily check the answer key for JEE Main B Arch and B. Plan by following the simple steps below.

Step 1: Go to the official website of NTA - jeemain.nta.nic.in
Step 2: On the homepage, click on the 'JEE Main Paper 2 Answer Key 2026' link
Step 3: Enter your JEE Mains application number, date of birth, and security code, and click on the 'Submit' button
Step 4: View the JEE Mains answer key and download the same
Step 5: Save the official JEE Mains 2026 Answer Key PDFs and take a printout of the same for future reference

JEE Main Paper 2 Answer Key 2026: How to Raise Objections

NTA allows students to challenge or raise objections against the JEE Mains Answer Key 2026 in case of any discrepancies or inconsistencies in the provisional answer keys. The steps to challenge JEE Main 2026 Answer Key are simple; candidates can raise objections through the official NTA portal i.e. jeemain.nta.nic.in. However, to do so, they will need to provide proof to validate and support their claim and pay INR 200 per question to challenge the answer key in the online mode. It is to be noted that the JEE Mains answer key challenge window will be open for a brief period, after which no objections made by candidates shall be entertained. NTA will review the objections raised by the students and resolve them if found valid. The final answer key of the JEE Main Paper 2 exam will be released thereafter, along with the JEE Mains results.

How to Challenge JEE Paper 2 Answer Key 2026

  • Visit the official NTA website - jeemain.nta.ac.in

  • Provide your JEE Main login, application number, and password to sign in

  • Click on the 'JEE Main Session 1 Paper 2 Answer Key 2026 & Response Sheet' link and download the same

  • Review the answer keys and mark the question IDs as well as the answer key options that you wish to challenge

  • Next, click on the 'Raise Objections/Challenge NTA JEE Main answer key 2026 ' link

  • Choose the question ID and the correct answer key according to you

  • Click on the ‘Save your claim’ option and then on ‘Next’ to proceed

  • Upload the required documents in support of your claim

  • Pay a processing fee of INR 200 per question to raise objections

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How to Calculate Scores With the Help of JEE Main Paper 2 Answer Key 2026?

Candidates taking the JEE Mains 2026 exam can calculate their probable scores with the help of the JEE Paper 2 Answer Key 2026, which will further help them narrow down the search for the top B. Arch colleges. Students must note that the allotment of marks for correct responses is done based on the JEE Main marking scheme 2026. To calculate JEE Mains scores using the JEE Main Answer Key 2026, candidates must follow the instructions given below.

JEE Main Marking Scheme 2026

  • Allot +4 marks for each correct answer

  • Deduct -1 mark for each incorrect answer

  • Allot 0 marks for unanswered/unattempted questions

Now, calculate expected JEE Main scores using the formula: (Total number of correct answers x 4) - (Total number of incorrect answers x 1)

Also Check - Steps to Challenge JEE Main 2026 Answer Key (Session 2) - Direct Link to Challenge, Fee, Process

Expected JEE Main Paper 2 Marks vs Percentile 2026

The expected JEE Main Paper 2 marks vs percentile 2026 have been tabulated below:

Score Range

Approx Percentile

Expected Rank

280 - 320

98 - 99.5%

Top 500

240 - 280

95 - 98%

500 - 1500

200 - 240

90 - 95%

1500 - 2500

160 - 200

80 - 90%

2500 - 4000

Below 150

Below 80%

4000+

JEE Main Exam Paper Pattern 2026: B.Arch and B.Plan (Paper 2)

JEE Mains Paper 2 for B.Arch/B. Plan comprises two sections - Section 2A & Section 2B. The examination is conducted online except for the Drawing section of Paper 2A, which is conducted offline. Candidates can quickly go through the JEE Main Paper 2 exam pattern 2026 here -

Particulars

JEE Main Session 1 B. Arch Exam Pattern 2026

JEE Main Session 1 B. Planning Exam Pattern 2026

Exam Mode

Online (Except for the Drawing section)

Online

Total Sections & Subjects

3 Sections – Mathematics, Aptitude, and Drawing

3 Sections – Mathematics, Aptitude, and Planning

Section-Wise Questions Distribution

  • Mathematics (Part I) - 20 MCQs and 5 NATs
  • Aptitude Test (Part II) – 50 MCQs
  • Drawing Test (Part III) – 2 MCQs
  • Mathematics (Part I) - 20 MCQs and 5 NATs
  • Aptitude Test (Part II) – 50 MCQs
  • Planning Based Questions (Part III) – 25 MCQs

Total Number of Questions

77

100

Type of Questions

Mathematics and Aptitude: Objective-type questions

Drawing

Mathematics and Aptitude, Planning-Based Questions: Multiple Choice Questions

Exam Duration

3 hours

Total Marks Allotted

400 marks

Language Mode

Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu

JEE Main Response Sheet 2026

NTA releases the JEE Main 2026 Response Sheet along with the answer keys for Session 1 and Session 2. The JEE Main Response Sheet 2026 is the online copy of the candidate's responses marked in the examination. Students can download the JEE Main Paper 2 Response Sheet 2026 to verify their responses with the official JEE Paper 2 Answer Key 2026 released by NTA. Candidates can predict their JEE Main 2026 scores and corresponding ranks by cross-checking their response sheet answers with the official solution keys.

The table below features year-wise JEE Main Previous Year Papers PDFs with Solutions that students can practice thoroughly after revision.

JEE Main 2023 Question Paper PDF with Solutions JEE Main 2022 Question Paper PDF with Solutions
JEE Main 2021 Question Paper PDF with Solutions JEE Main 2020 Question Paper PDF with Solutions
JEE Main 2019 Question Paper PDF with Solutions JEE Main 2018 Question Paper PDF with Solutions
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FAQs

How to Challenge JEE Paper 2 Answer Key 2026?

Go to jeemain.nta.ac.in. Log in with your JEE Main details. Click on "JEE Main Paper 2 Answer Key 2026 & Response Sheet" to download. Review and note down questions you want to challenge, then click "Raise Objections/Challenge NTA JEE Main answer key 2026." Select the question ID and your suggested correct answer. Save your claim and proceed. Upload supporting documents. Pay INR 200 per question for objections.

How to download JEE Main Paper 2 Answer Key 2026?

Visit jeemain.nta.ac.in and click on "JEE Main Paper 2 Answer Key 2026". Enter your application number, date of birth, and security code, then click "Submit". Check and download the answer key. Save the PDF for future use and print a copy if needed.

Is JEE 2026 tough?

The difficulty level of JEE Main 2026 will be decided upon the conclusion of the exams. However, as per previous years' analysis and the number of applicants who applied for the exam, the difficulty level of the exam can be mostly on the harder side due to the increase in competition.

Where can I check JEE Main Paper 2 Answer Key 2026?

Students can check the JEE Main 2026 answer key for Paper 2 online from the NTA official website - jeemain.nta.ac.in.

Are JEE Main paper 2 shift 2 question papers and solutions available in different languages?

Yes, JEE Main paper 2 shift 2 question paper and solutions are available in 13 different languages such as English, Hindi, and other regional languages, depending on the language selected by the candidate during the registration process.

How can I calculate my expected Paper 2 scores using JEE Main answer key 2026?

To calculate JEE Main expected scores for Paper 2, candidates can first verify their responses with the help of the official answer keys and then follow the NTA JEE Main marking scheme, which allots +4 marks for each correct answer and deducts 1 mark for each incorrect answer. 

How can I raise objections if I am not satisfied with the NTA JEE Main Paper 2 Answer Key 2026?

Candidates who might be dissatisfied with the JEE Paper 2 Answer Key 2026 released by NTA can raise objections online through the official portal at jeemain.nta.ac.in by logging in and clicking on the 'Raise objections against Answer Key' link. The answer key challenge window will be open for a specified period after which no further objections shall be entertained. 

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