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
The JEE Main 2026 session 2 final answer key has been released.
The JEE Main Answer Key is an official document released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) that lists the correct answers for all questions asked on the exam day.
The details needed to doenload the JEE Mains answer key 2026 are the application number and password.
Candidates can check the JEE Mains answer key link on the official website - jeemain.nta.nic.in.
| 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
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.
Candidates can check JoSAA seat allotment result on the official JoSAA website. Candidates will have to log in to their JoSAA account using JEE Main application number and password.
The CSAB counselling is conducted after the completion of JoSAA. The dates of CSAB is announced after the last round JoSAA counselling at csab.nic.in. The counselling process will begin with the CSAB NEUT round, followed by the special round, and finally the supernumerary round. The schedule for the CSAB NEUT round, as well as the special and supernumerary rounds will differ.
Yes. Birth certificate is needed to prove age in JoSAA counselling. But if you do not have the birth certificate, then you can upload Aadhaar card or Class 10 marksheet/certificate.
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 can check their All India Rank on their JEE Main 2026 session 2 scorecard.
The official website for CSAB counselling is csab.nic.in. This website hosts the schedule and details related to CSAB counselling for all rounds - Special, NEUT and Supernumerary.
If the JEE Main answer key challenge has been accepted, NTA will inform the students via email. Keep an eye on your mailbox.
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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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 8 hours ago
Yes, JEE Mains has been listed as an accepted entrance exam for MIT Academy of Engineering BTech admission. The institute has also listed MHT-CET as its accepted entrance exam. Thus, candidates with a JEE Mains score can apply directly without appearing for MHT-CET.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 9 hours ago
CT Group of Institutions (North Campus) offers scholarships to students who crack the JEE Mains exam. Institution offers various scholarship categories including merit based aid for exceptional JEE Mains performance.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Guru Nanak Institute of Technology accepts JEE Main scores for admission in BTech programme. However, it is not compulsory. Aspirants with WBJEE or CE-AMPAI scores can also get admission in BTech provided they also meet the eligibility criteria.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 3 days ago
Students who gave the JEE Main session 2 exam and want to take admission at IITs should start preparing for the JEE Advanced exam. Students with a more than 98th percentile should start to study for the JEE Advanced exam.
Those who have secured a percentile between 95th and 98th should focus more on
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
With a JEE Main percentile of 90.94 and CRL rank ~1.4 Lacs (female, general category), you have realistic chances in mid-tier NITs (later rounds), state government colleges, and strong private universities in Tamil Nadu and Bangalore for ECE/EEE. Top NITs/IIITs are unlikely, but good regional option
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
With a JEE Main 2026 rank of 400,510 (≈ 70 percentile), admission to NITs, IIITs, or top GFTIs through JoSAA counseling is not possible.
Why?
- NITs/IIITs/GFTIs Cutoffs:
- Even for lower-demand branches (Civil, Mechanical, Metallurgy), closing ranks are usually within 2–2.5 Lacs (General category).
- Your r
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
| Branch | General Category Closing Rank | OBC/SC/ST Closing Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science (CSE) | ~12,000–15,000 | Up to ~25,000–30,000 | Most competitive branch |
| Information Technology (IT) | ~15,000 | ~28,000–32,000 | Slightly easier than CSE |
| Electronics & Communication (ECE) | ~18,000–20,000 | ~35,000–40,000 | Balanced demand |
| Electrical Engineering | ~20,000–25,000 | ~40,000–50,000 | Moderate demand |
| Mechanical Engineering | ~25,000–30,000 | ~50,000–60,000 | Higher closing ranks |
| Civil Engineering | ~30,000–35,000 | ~60,000–70,000 | Lower demand |
| Other Core (Textile, Metallurgy, Bio-Tech) | ~35,000–40,000 | ~70,000–80,000 | Easier admission |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
With a JEE Main CRL rank of ~79,364 and an EWS category rank of ~11,884, you have a realistic chance of securing CSE in several mid-tier NITs, newer IIITs, and some GFTIs. Top NITs (Trichy, Surathkal, Warangal, Allahabad) are out of reach, but options like NIT Jalandhar, NIT Hamirpur, IIIT Kota, III
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Yes, the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 (April attempt) result has already been declared by NTA on April 20, 2026. You can download your scorecard from the official portal using your application number and password/date of birth.
Result Date: April 20, 2026 (Session 2).
Official Websites to Check:
jeemain.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
With 90 percentile in JEE Main (OBC-NCL, Female, Home State MP), your chances for B.Tech CSE are quite realistic in MBM Engineering College, Jodhpur (Rajasthan) and other state/NIT options. Let’s break it down:
MBM Engineering College (Jodhpur)
- Admission Route: Rajasthan REAP counseling (based on JEE
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