The JEE Main 2026 Answer Key has officially been released by the National Testing Agency on 4 February 2026. The provisional answer key, along with the response sheet, is now available on the official portal jeemain.nta.in. Candidates who appeared in the January Session (21–29 January 2026) can log in using their application number and password to download the PDF and review their marked responses. The NTA has allowed candidates to submit objections against the provisional key from 4 February to 6 February 2026 with a processing fee of ₹200 per question. The JEE Main Session 1 result is expected to be released on 12 February 2026.

Overview of JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Release

Steps to Download the JEE Main 2026 Answer Key

Applicants who want to download the JEE Main 2026 Answer Key need: to follow the given below steps carefully:

Step 1 > Open the official portal of JEE Main: jeemain.nta.in and click on the link “JEE Main 2026 Provisional Answer Key”.

Step 2 > Enter the application number and password or date of birth, and the provisional answer key will be available on your screen.

Step 3 > Download both the answer key and response sheet for score comparison; save a copy for future use.

Calculating JEE Main 2026 Scores

To Calculate Scores Using the Answer Key applicants need to follow the given below steps carefully:

Step 1 > Match the answers in the Response Sheet with the provisional answer key.

Step 2 > Count total correct and incorrect attempts and apply the official formula.

JEE Main 2026 Score Formula

Important Dates

Important FAQs

Q1. Has JEE Main 2026 Is the answer key released?
Ans. Yes, the provisional answer key for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 was released on 4 February 2026 by NTA.

Q2. What is the last date to object to the answer key?
Ans. Applicants can submit objections until 6 February 2026 (11:50 PM).

Q3. Where to download the answer key?
Ans. The official download link is available on the NTA portal: jeemain.nta.in.