NTA has dropped 9 questions from the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 question paper and answer key. Physics dominated the list of dropped questions. Check the complete list of shift-wise dropped questions for which bonus marks shall be awarded.
Shift-wise List of Questions Dropped from JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Final Answer Key: NTA drops 9 questionsCollegeDekho News Desk, NEW DELHI: As the final answer key for the JEE Main 2026 examination session 1 was released on February 16, the aspirants are looking for the list of shift-wise dropped questions. National Testing Agency has dropped a total number of 9 questions from the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 question paper. Bonus marks shall be awarded for these questions. You can stay updated with the latest happenings of the result through our live blog - JEE Main Session 1 Result 2026 Live Updates
Shift-wise Questions Dropped from JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key Session 1 (Official)
NTA dropped a total of 9 questions. Here are the details. Also check - Analyzing JEE Main Marks vs Percentile Impact for Dropped or Bonus Questions in JEE Main Final Answer Key 2026| Date and Shift | Question ID | Subejct |
|---|---|---|
| January 22, 2026 - Shift 1 | 44479219 | Physics |
| January 22, 2026 - Shift 2 | 860654995 | Mathematics |
| January 22, 2026 - Shift 2 | 8606541010 | Physics |
| January 22, 2026 - Shift 2 | 8606541017 | Physics |
| January 23, 2026 - Shift 1 | 8606541395 | Physics |
| January 23, 2026 - Shift 2 | 444792476 | Physics |
| January 23, 2026 - Shift 2 | 444792479 | Physics |
| January 24, 2026 - Shift 2 | 444792647 | Physics |
| January 28, 2026 - Shift 1 | 444792698 | Mathematics |
Also read | JEE Main Toppers List 2026 Live Updates
Will Bonus Marks Be Awarded in JEE Main 2026 Session 1?
Based on previous trends followed by JEE Main, if any question is officially removed in the final answer key, NTA grants full marks (+4) to all students who attempted the examination in any shift, irrespective of whether they attempted a particular question or not. However, if the answer is simply corrected instead of being dropped, only the students who selected the correct option will be given marks.
List of Errors Quoted by Subject Experts in JEE Main Question Paper and Answer Key 2026 Session 1
| Date | Shift | Subject | Question ID | Expected Status |
| January 21, 2026 | Shift 1 | Chemistry | 8606541181 | Incorrect answer |
| January 22, 2026 | Shift 1 | Physics | 444792191 | Dropped (+4 marks) |
| January 22, 2026 | Shift 2 | Physics | 8606541017 | Bonus Expected |
| January 22, 2026 | Shift 2 | Physics | 8606541004 | Incorrect Answer |
| January 23, 2026 | Shift 1 | Physics | 8606541395 | Dropped (+4 marks) |
| January 23, 2026 | Shift 2 | Physics | 444792476 | Bonus Expected |
| January 23, 2026 | Shift 2 | Physics | 444792479 | Bonus Expected |
| January 24, 2026 | Shift 2 | Physics | 444792647 | Bonus Expected |
| January 24, 2026 | Shift 2 | Mathematics | 444792614 | Bonus Expected |
| January 28, 2026 | Shift 1 | Physics | 444792719 | Bonus Expected |
| January 28, 2 026 | Shift 2 | Chemistry | 8606541723 | Bonus Expected |
Source:
Vinod Kumar - Physics Lecturer for AP Inter and JEE Main Coaching Expert, Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh)
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