Candidates who are not satisfied with answers provided by NTA in JEE Mains answer keys 2026 can submit their grievances online at JEE Main official website jeemain.nta.nic.in until February 6 (11:50 PM). Candidates also need to submit a proof supporting their claim while submitting their answer key challenge.
How to Challenge JEE Main Answer Key 2026: National Testing Agency has released the provisional JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Session 1. Candidates can now check JEE Main Answer Key 2026 on the official website of the exam. To download answer key, candidates will need their login details. The facility to challenge JEE Main Answer key 2026 is also available until February 6 (11:50 PM). Candidates who are not satisfied with the NTA answers in JEE Mains 2026 Answer key can submit their grievances online from website jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates also require to pay the processing charges of INR 200/- per question.
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The challenge of JEE Main answer keys will be accepted online only through link available on website by paying processing charges. Payment of the fee is to be made through a credit/debit card (non-refundable). Candidates should note that NTA’s decision on challenges shall be final and no further objections will be entertained.
JEE Main Answer Key 2026 will help candidates evaluate their performance and calculate probable marks they could obtain in the JEE Main 2026 exam.
- How to Check JEE Main Answer Key 2026?
- How to Raise Objections/ Challenge JEE Main Answer Key 2026?
- JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern
- JEE Main Marking Scheme 2026
- JEE Main Result 2026 Session 1
How to Check JEE Main Answer Key 2026?
To check the JEE Main 2026 answer keys, candidates have to:
- Visit the official website of the exam
- Login using your application number and password
- Navigate to the “Answer Key for JEE Main 2026” tab
- Enter the required credentials and submit
- The JEE Main 2026 answer key will be displayed on the screen
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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 started 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 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:
How to Raise Objections/ Challenge JEE Main Answer Key 2026?
All the challenges against the JEE Main 2026 Answer Key will be accepted online until February 6. Follow the steps given below to challenge JEE Main answer keys online:
- Visit the official website of the exam
- Login using your application number and password.
- Navigate to the “Challenge of Answer Key” tab
- On clicking on the tab, candidates will have to select the question ID
- To challenge the question, they have to use any one or more of Option IDs given in next four columns by clicking check box.
- Supporting documents have to be uploaded through ‘Choose File and Upload (all documents to be put in a single PDF file).
- After clicking your desired option, candidates have to click on ‘Save your claim’.
- All Option IDs that have been challenged will be available.
- Click on ‘Save your claim and Pay Fee finally’.
After all the objections raised against the JEE Main final answer key are submitted, an expert committee will scrutinise the challenges submitted by candidates. If the committee agrees to the objections raised, they will release the JEE Main final answer keys based on the correct answers submitted by candidates for challenging questions in the JEE Main question paper.
JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern
NTA has released the JEE Main 2026 exam pattern. The exam will comprise two sections – Paper 1 and Paper 2. Both sections will be of three hours duration. JEE Main Paper 1 and 2B will be held online, while Paper 2A will be held in offline mode.
Candidates seeking admission to BTech programs at IITs, NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs will appear for JEE Main Paper 1. Aspirants are willing to seek admissions to BArch programs at NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs JEE Main Paper 2.
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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 is the minimum percentile score required to qualify for the JEE Advanced exam. Its is released with the April session result.
CRL stands for Common Rank List in the JEE Main result, representing a candidate's overall rank among all test-takers nationwide, regardless of category.
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JEE Main Marking Scheme 2026
JEE Main 2026 consists of three papers - Paper 1 (BE/B.Tech), Paper 2A (BArch), and Paper 2B (BPlan). The JEE Main exam for B.E./B. Tech (Paper 1) will consist of three sections - Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics consisting of 75 MCQs carrying 300 marks, and the test will be conducted online as a computer-based test. JEE Main Paper 2A will consist of 77 questions carrying 400 marks, and the BPlan paper will have 100 MCQs of 400 marks. JEE Main Paper 2 will be conducted online except the drawing section of Paper 2A, which is conducted offline.
For every correct answer, candidates will be awarded +4 marks in both Paper 1 & Paper 2. However, there is a provision for negative marking in the JEE Main exam. 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect response.
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JEE Main Result 2026 Session 1
JEE Mains session 1 result 2026 will be announced by February 12. Candidates will be able to check their JEE Main 2026 results online on the official website of NTA. The result will mention details about the percentile score of candidates.
How to check JEE Main Result 2026?
- Visit the official website of JEE Main
- Enter your roll number and date of birth to check your JEE Main result
- Once you submit the required details, JEE Main 2026 results will be displayed on the screen
- Download and take a printout of JEE Main 2026 scorecard
Candidates should preserve their JEE Main 2026 scorecards for future reference or till the time the admission process concludes.
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If your JEE Main score is not strong, Galgotias University can be a practical option to consider. It offers multiple B.Tech programmes and gives preference to JEE Main scores while also allowing admission based on its programme-specific eligibility criteria. Compare fees, branch, curriculum, and opp
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According to the tentative schedule, JEE Main 2027 counselling registration is likely to commence in June 2027 after the conclusion of both exam sessions.
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The cutoff rank in Round 7 for BTech Computer Science & Engineering under General All India category is 53,013. It is the most competitive branch in the institute.
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Yes, JEE Main is compulsory for admission in B.Tech course at SGSITS.
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After qualifying JEE Main, students need to register themselves for MP BE Counselling, choose colleges/branches, attend rounds and verify documents to secure admission.
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Getting into B.Tech CSE is straightforward. You need to have passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics, along with Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, or a Technical Vocational subject. Marks from boards like CBSE, ISC, and PSEB are accepted. JEE Main scores are also recognised under the RBUEdge Schol
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Yes, JEE Main scores are recognised under the RBUEdge Scholarship Program, so your entrance exam effort can also help reduce your fees. A higher score falls in a higher scholarship slab, with the top slab offering a 60% waiver on the course fee. This is a nice reward for the hard work that goes into
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The JEE Main Round 7 cutoff 2026 for SGSITS Indore ranged from 53,013 to 90,468 for General All India candidates across BTech branches.
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If a student has appeared for JEE Main, they can apply for B.Tech admission at Galgotias University through the university's admission process. JEE Main scores are considered for preference in the merit list, along with the eligibility requirements of the chosen B.Tech programme. After applying, the
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For B.Tech admissions, Galgotias University primarily considers eligibility based on Class 12 qualifications and its admission process. JEE Main scores may also be considered for admission, depending on the programme and admission criteria for that year. CUET acceptance can vary by course and admiss
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