JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Session 1 (OUT): Download PDF Link at jeemain.nta.nic.in, How to Check, Challenge Process

About JEE Main Answer Key 2026 (Out, Challenge Window Live)

The provisional JEE Mains Answer Key 2026 for Session 1 has been released on February 4, 2026, along with the response sheet. The objection window for raising challenges against the answer key is now live from February 4 to 6, 2026. The official JEE Mains 2026 answer key has been released by the NTA at jeemain.nta.nic.in online mode only, in a PDF format. The provisional answer key is usually released within 7 to 10 days after the exam date. The Session 1 and Session 2 exams will have separate answer keys, respectively, and will be released after they have been concluded in each case. The answer key is released in two stages, namely, provisional and final. The provisional version of the answer key is published first, followed by the final answer key a few days later. The direct link to the answer key challenge portal has been provided below:

During the objection period, students will have to log into the online portal and select their questions to raise objections. It is important to mention that students will be able to submit their objections only once, and therefore, they should save their responses carefully. The sequencing of the questions must be taken care of while submitting the objections to avoid any last-minute hassle. The final answer key will be released based on the students’ responses submitted during the objection period. The JEE Main Result 2026 will be released by February 12, 2026, based on the responses marked in the answer key.

Also Read: JEE Main Result 2026 Session 1 Release Date

JEE Main 2026 Answer Key PDF Download Link (Available)

The direct JEE Main 2026 answer key PDF download link is now available here as released by the NTA, post the Session 1 exam conclusion:

JEE Mains 2026 Answer Key Dates

The official dates for the answer key release have been announced by the NTA yet. Therefore, the dates for the release of the JEE key answer 2026 are provided here for reference. 

JEE Main Response Sheet 2026

The JEE Main 2026 response sheet will be released by the NTA along with the provisional answer key. Students will be able to download it from the official website of JEE Mains 2026. To access the portal, students will need to log in by entering their application number and date of birth. The JEE Main Response Sheet 2026 features the responses marked by the students on the day of the exam. It allows all candidates to calculate their overall estimated score and performance in the JEE Mains exam. It is best used alongside the JEE answer key 2026 to calculate the expected JEE Mains score for admission. 

How to Download NTA JEE Main Answer key 2026 @jeemain.nta.nic.in?

Check the steps to download the session answer key for JEE Main 2026 below:

Step 1: Click on the direct link available on this page
Step 2: A link to access the 'JEE Main Answer Key 2026' will be available
Step 3: Click on the link, and you will be directed to a new page where you may have to fill in details like Application Number and Password or Date of Birth and Application Number
Step 4: JEE Main 2026 Answer Key will appear on your screen
Step 5: Download the answer key and the question paper of JEE Main for future use

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How to Challenge JEE Main 2026 Answer Key?

Candidates who want to raise objections against the collegedekho JEE Main answer key 2026 will be allowed to do it by logging in to their registered accounts using the application number and password. Check the steps to challenge the JEE Main Answer Key below.

Steps to Challenge JEE Main Answer Key 2026 @jeemain.nta.nic.in

You can challenge the JEE Mains 2026 provisional answer key by following the steps given below:

Step 1: Go to the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in 

Step 2: Click on the JEE Main Answer Key Objection Tracker Link 

Step 3: The login dashboard will appear on the screen 

Step 4: Log into your registered account using your application number and password 

Step 5: Enter the Security Pin 

Step 6: Click on the “Submit” button 

Step 7: The JEE Main Exam Dashboard will appear on the screen 

Step 8: Click on the JEE Main Answer Key Challenge button

Step 9: The Question ID will appear on the screen 

Step 10: Click the JEE Main 2026 Question ID to challenge the answer key 

Step 10: You will have to upload supporting documents to challenge the JEE Main Answer Key 

Step 11: Save your claims after uploading the supporting documents PDFs

Step 14: After saving your claims for answer key objection, you have to pay the JEE Main Answer Key Objection fee (INR 200 per objection)

JEE Answer Key 2026 Steps to Calculate Marks

Candidates can check the table given below to understand the JEE Main 2026 marking scheme:

• The OMR sheet or JEE Main response sheet can be used by candidates to compare their marked responses with the answers given in the JEE Main answer key.

• It is important to note that for every correct answer, the candidate will be awarded four marks, whereas for every wrong answer, one mark will be deducted.

• Also, if a candidate doesn't attempt a question, that particular question will not be evaluated, and the candidate will secure zero marks for that question.

• To calculate their estimated score, the candidates can use the marking scheme provided. This will give them a rough idea of the total number of marks they will be securing in the JEE Main Session 1 examination.

Thus, to calculate the probable scores in JEE Main 2026, candidates can use the formula given below:

JEE Main 2026 Marking Scheme

As NTA releases the JEE Main Provisional Answer Key 2026, candidates can calculate their scores with the help of the official marking scheme of JEE Mains. They must follow the steps of the JEE Main marking scheme 2026 as mentioned below: