JEE Main 2026 answer key for Session 2 has been released. Candidates can use provisional JEE Main answer key 2026 to calculate probable secured marks in entrance examination. To make calculation, official marking scheme has to be used. JEE Main response sheet is also required to help candidates total their marks before results are announced. Read to know more about how to calculate marks using JEE Main answer key 2026.
How to Calculate Marks using JEE Main 2026 Answer Key: National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official JEE Main answer key 2026 for Session 2 exam. Candidates can know correct answers to question paper through provisional JEE Main answer key. Along with answer key, individual JEE Main 2026 session 2 response sheets are also available. JEE Mains answer key is available online at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
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Using provisional answer key, candidates can calculate marks obtained in JEE Main exam 2026, before results are announced. To make the calculation, candidates will have to follow official marking scheme as per JEE Mains exam pattern. NTA provides a formula that can be used to calculate probable secured marks. Read to know more about how to calculate marks using JEE Mains 2026 answer key.
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- Important information required to calculate marks using JEE Main answer key
- How to calculate marks using JEE Main 2026 answer key?
- JEE Main 2026 Marking Scheme
- JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Session 2: Steps to Download
- What is JEE Main response sheet 2026?
- How to challenge provisional JEE Main answer key 2026?
- JEE Main 2026 Result
Important information required to calculate marks using JEE Main answer key
To calculate marks using JEE Mains 2026 answer key, candidates should have some important information ready to quickly do calculation. Some details that are needed to estimate secured marks before JEE Main result are given below.
- Provisional JEE Mains answer key
- Candidate’s individual response sheet.
- JEE Main official marking scheme for correct and incorrect answers.
How to calculate marks using JEE Main 2026 answer key?
Candidates can download and use provisional JEE Main answer key to calculate probable marks secured in examination. JEE Main response sheet has to be downloaded and they will have to compare their responses to correct answers. Detailed instructions on how to calculate marks using JEE Main answer key can be checked below.
- Download JEE Mains answer key 2026 and response sheet.
- Individual responses have to be compared to correct answers.
- Candidates will have to note download correct and incorrect answers.
- Official marking scheme has to be followed to do calculation.
- Total calculated will be probable marks scored by candidates in exam.
Following formula can also be used to calculate JEE Main scores.
| 4*(Number of Correct Answers) - 1*(Number of Wrong Answers) = Candidate’s Scores |
JEE Main 2026 Marking Scheme
NTA releases details regarding marking scheme through JEE Main exam pattern 2026. Candidates can know information on how correct and incorrect answers will be marked through table given below.
Commonly asked questions
Yes, candidates who do not participate in the JoSAA counselling are eligible to participate in the CSAB counselling. Candidates must complete the CSAB counselling registration using JEE Main application number. After the registration process, the exam authorities will commence the document verification process.
The CSAB special counselling will start on July 28.
To participate in the JEE Main counselling, candidates will need to upload the following documents at the time of JoSAA registration. Class 10 mark sheet/certificate, Class 12 Certificate of category (if applicable), PwD Certificate (if applicable). After the seat allotment, while reporting to the institute, candidates will also need to submit documents like JoSAA seat allotment letter, JEE Main/Advanced admit card, Gap Certificate (if gap after class 12).
The age limit will be applicable as mentioned in JEE Main/JEE Advanced brochure and official website. There is no seperate age limit criteria prescribed for JoSAA counselling.
| Type of Response |
Marking Scheme |
|---|---|
| Correct response |
Four marks awarded |
| Incorrect response |
One mark deducted |
| No answer |
No marks |
| Marked for review |
No Marks |
JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Session 2: Steps to Download
To download answer key, candidates can follow steps given below.
- Go to jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Click on provisional answer key link.
- Candidates will have to log in using JEE Main application form number and password.
- Provisional answer key PDF has to be downloaded.
What is JEE Main response sheet 2026?
Commonly asked questions
The courses offered by the 23 IITs, 31 NITs, IIEST Shibpur, IISC Bangalore, 26 IIITs and 40 Other-Government Funded Technical Institutes (Other-GFTIs) via the JoSAA counselling includes:
The institutes that participate in JoSAA counselling are:
- 23 IITs
- IISc Bangalore
- 31 NITs
- IIEST Shibpur
- 26 IIITs
- 40 Other-Government Funded Technical Institutes (Other-GFTIs)
Candidates were able to make choices during JoSAA counselling till June 11.
The JEE Main cutoff for GFTIs is released by the JoSAA after the counselling is over. Candidates can check previous year JEE Main cutoff for GFTIs from the Shiksha page. The cutoff for GFTIs vary for various branches and also category of students.
Along with provisional answer key, candidates can also download JEE Mains 2026 response sheet. Through response sheet, they can know individual answers submitted during examination. These responses are important as it can be compared to provisional JEE Main answer key to know number of correct and incorrect answers marked in entrance examination. JEE Main 2026 question paper is also available after login.
Commonly asked questions
Candidates who do not score above JEE Main cutoff marks are eligible to take admissions in NITs, IIITs and GFTIs but not IITs. To appear in the admission process for IITs, candidates need to get marks above than the JEE Main cutoff and appear in JEE Advanced exam.
If the JEE Main answer key challenge has been accepted, NTA will inform the students via email. Keep an eye on your mailbox.
NTA does not release marks vs rank data officially. The data available on the internet is provided by various experts and is subject to changes due to various variables.
JEE Main counselling and seat allotment has many processes. Once seat is allotted to a candidate, you have option of Accept and Freeze, Accept and Float and Slide. If you are satisfied with allotted seat and select first option, you cannot participate in next round counselling. If you are not satisfied, select second or third option to participate in next round with the current seat.
How to challenge provisional JEE Main answer key 2026?
Candidates can challenge provisional JEE Main 2026 answer key. To raise objections, they had to log in and select question ID/answer ID and add it to claims list. For every question, candidates had to pay INR 200 online through credit card/debit card/net banking/UPI/PayTM. It is to be noted that fee was non refundable. However, NTA will refund fee, if challenge is approved. After last date, no requests to submit objections will be accepted.
JEE Main 2026 Result
NTA releases JEE Mains result 2026 for session 2 at jeemain.nta.nic.in. For result, candidates will have to log in using application number and date of birth/password. Through result, subject wise and total percentile marks obtained in exam can be checked. All candidates should know how to calculate JEE Main percentile score. Marks are converted into JEE Main percentile by NTA authorities using official formula given below.
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However, securing a seat in B.Tech CSE in Galgotias College of Engineering and Technology (GCET) via AKTU counselling, particularly under the general category due to the fact that CSE is among the most competitive branches, with such an average percentile in JEE Main as well as a score in class 12 m
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 2 days ago
The IIIT Bhopal JEE Main cutoff 2026 ranged from 27901 to 44131 for the General AI category in the first round. As per this range, B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering was the most difficult engineering branch for admission.
On the other hand, B.Tech. in Physics and Computational Engineering
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Yes, you can get into IIIT Allahabad with a JEE Main rank of 4000 if you belong to the OBC AI category. For this category, the round 1 of IIIT Allahabad JEE Main cutoff 2026 ranged from 2351 to 4378. See the table below to know which course can be availed.
| Course | Round 1 Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| BTech + MBA in Information Technology Business Informatics (Dual Degree) | 4378 |
If you belong to any other category, namely
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
JEE Main doesn't have to be a compulsory requirement for BTech admission in Ahmedabad though most universities accept JEE Main as a qualification, you can enroll based on other entrance exams and based on merit in your 10th results too.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
Yes, candidates can definitely claim a seat in Manipal Institute of Technology BTech course through their national competitive exam performance. It reserves 20% of general category seats for students scoring a minimum 90 percentile or above in the JEE Main examination. Selection involves single roun
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 3 days ago
As per the JEE Main cutoff 2025 for admission to BTech courses, the cutoff values ranged between 33433 and 82527. CSE was the most competitive BTech branch. Tabulated below is the branch-wise BTech cutoff:
| Course | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.E. in Mechanical Engineering | 90395 | 72561 | 82148 |
| B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering | 52383 | 45829 | 33433 |
| B.E. in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering | 90079 | 64402 | 68734 |
| B.E. in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | 76053 | 60844 | 64865 |
| B.E. in Civil Engineering | 129382 | 100743 | 82527 |
| B.Tech. in Information Technology | – / – | 50463 | 56342 |
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Coimbatore considers JEE Main scores for admission in BTech. Applicants with JEE Main can directly apply for CSAP or Centralised Seat Allotment Process conducted by the university for admission in BTech courses. Alternatively, aspirants can also appear for in-house entranc
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 3 days ago
DJSCE JEE Main cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the BTech course and its various branches. The General AI category needed a rank of at least 19963 to be eligible for admission to the different CSE specialisations offered at this college.
Students can check the table below to know the maximu
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
JIIT Noida offers scholarships for students with good JEE rank. To get the JEE scholarship benefit, students must meet the eligibility requirement. Check the eligiblity for JEE Main scholarship below:
| JEE AIR | Scholarship |
|---|---|
| Upto 15000 | 100% |
| 20000 ≥ AIR > 15000 | 50% |
| 25000 ≥ AIR > 20000 | 25% |
| 30000 ≥ AIR > 25000 | 10% |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
Yes. While government colleges (IET, IIIT) strictly require JEE Main ranks, private institutions have two alternative routes:
- Direct Admission / Management Quota
- University Entrance Exams
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