JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Answer Key by Resonance: Download Questions with Solutions PDF Here

Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2026 ( JEE Main )

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Updated on Apr 1, 2026 18:13 IST
After the exam, the students appearing for the second attempt of JEE Mains can download JEE Mains April answer key and question paper solutions by Allen here. The Resonance answer key for JEE Main 2026 session 2 will be made available subject-wise. Students can check the JEE Main 2026 answer key by Resonance of all JEE Main 2026 session 2 papers.

Candidates can download the JEE Main 2026 answer keys and solutions by Resonance for session 2 exams on April 2, 4, 5, 6 and 8. Along with the answer key, check the subject-wise paper analysis and difficulty level analysis.

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JEE Main 2026 Answer Key by Resonance: Analysis, Shift-wise PDF Download

JEE Main 2026 Answer Key by Resonance - After the exam, the students appearing for the second attempt of JEE Mains can download JEE Mains April answer key and question paper solutions by Allen here.

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The Resonance answer key for JEE Main 2026 session 2 will be made available subject-wise. Candidates can access the JEE Main 2026 answer key pdf by Resonance and the detailed paper analysis on this page free of charge. Candidates can further use this to determine their JEE Main result 2026 even before the official announcement. Students who appear for the test can use the key to assess their performance and know the paper's difficulty levels. Continue scrolling for the day-wise, subject-wise JEE Main 2026 Session 1 answer key by Resonance, paper analysis and more.

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Table of contents
  • JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Session 2 by Resonance
  • JEE Main 2026 Paper Analysis Session 2 by Resonance (Shift-Wise)
  • How to Calculate Probable Score Using JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Answer Key by Resonance
  • Is JEE Main April Answer Key by Resonance Reliable?
  • JEE Main 2026 Rank Predictor and College Predictor
  • JEE Main 2026 Answer Keys by Other Coaching Institutes
  • JEE Main Session 2 Official Answer Key and Result 2026
  • JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Answer Keys by Resonance
  • JEE Main January 2026 Shift Wise Questions with Answer Key Solutions
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JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Session 2 by Resonance

Students can check the JEE Main 2026 answer key by Resonance for all JEE Main 2026 session 2 papers from the table below. Subject-experts at Resonance use the unofficial and memory-based JEE Main 2026 question paper to provide the solutions. Moreover, separate answer keys are available for each shift. Candidates can use the answer key pdf to estimate their probable scores, as it will have the correct answers to the questions in the exam.

 Exam Day

Shift 1

Shift 2

April 2, 2026


 

 

Physics Physics
Chemistry Chemistry
Maths Maths

April 4, 2026

Physics Physics
Chemistry Chemistry
Maths Maths

April 5, 2026

Physics Physics
Chemistry Chemistry
Maths Maths

April 6, 2026

Physics Physics
Chemistry Chemistry
Maths Maths

April 8, 2026

Physics Physics
Chemistry Chemistry
Maths Maths
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will CSAB counselling start?
A: 

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.

Q:   If a candidate has not participated in JoSAA counselling, will he/she be eligible to take part in CSAB counselling?
A: 

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. 

Q:   What documents are required to participate in JEE Main counselling?
A: 

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).

Q:   Can I take admission in any institute if I do not get JEE Main cutoff marks?
A: 

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.

JEE Main 2026 Paper Analysis Session 2 by Resonance (Shift-Wise)

The JEE Main 2026 paper analysis by Resonance will be released separately for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics for each shift. Students must check the analysis to understand whether the paper was easy, moderate or tough, which is crucial for estimating the percentile due to the normalisation process used by NTA. Through the JEE Main paper analysis, candidates can understand the subject-wise difficulty level, the topic-wise weightage, the expected cutoff trends and more.

Want to know what your JEE Main 2026 Percentile will be based on your marks?

Check out the JEE Main Percentile Predictor 2026 by Shiksha.com, which predicts your percentile after analysing several years’ marks vs percentile data. 

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How to Calculate Probable Score Using JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Answer Key by Resonance

Candidates can calculate their anticipated marks using the answer key released by Resonance using the JEE Main marking scheme. To calculate their scores, students have to

  1. Download the JEE Main 2026 answer key by Resonance
  2. Compare your responses with the correct answers
  3. Add 4 marks for every correct response
  4. Deduct 1 mark for each incorrect answer
  5. No marks are deducted for unanswered questions
  6. The final total will be your probable score

Once the score is calculated, candidates can estimate their expected percentile using JEE Main 2026 marks vs percentile trends.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is JEE Main cutoff for IIITs?
A: 
The cutoff for IIITs vary for various branches and also category of students. Specialised branches like computer Science and electronics engineering has higher cutoff in comparison to other branches. Similarly, JEE Main cutoff for general category candidates is higher in comparison to OBC-NCL and SC/ST candidates. Candidates can check the JEE Main 2022 cutoff below for some top IIITs and branches. For detailed cutoff report, candidates can check Shiksha page. IIIT Allahabad IT Closing Rank Open Category: 5704 IIIT Allahabad ECE Closing Rank Open Category: 9700.
Q:   Is there any age limit to apply for JoSAA counselling?
A: 

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.

Q:   Where do I find the JoSAA counselling registration link?
A: 

The JoSAA counselling registration link is made available on the official JoSAA counselling website, josaa.nic.in. 

Q:   What is CRL in JEE Main result?
A: 

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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Is JEE Main April Answer Key by Resonance Reliable?

The solution key provided by Resonance is prepared by subject experts as well as experienced faculty members. Since the question paper is memory-based, candidates may observe minor differences in the solution key. Students should use the JEE Main 2026 solution key by Resonance for reference purposes only. The final answers will be available in the NTA JEE Main answer key 2026.

Also check: 

 JEE Mains 2026 response sheet How To Calculate JEE Main 2026 Rank From Percentile
How to calculate JEE Main 2026 Percentile Score: Normalization Process Expected Cutoff for JEE Mains 2026

JEE Main 2026 Rank Predictor and College Predictor

After estimating marks using the answer key, candidates can use a JEE Main 2026 rank predictor to know their possible rank range. Rank prediction helps students prepare in advance for counselling and admission planning. Candidates can also check a JEE Main college predictor 2026 for the potential NITs, IIITs, and other participating institutes based on their most likely percentile and past years’ closing ranks.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the minimum qualification needed to appear in the JoSAA counselling?
A: 
  • Candidates should have JEE Main and/or JEE Advanced rank.
  • Candidates must have at least 75% aggregate marks in Class 12. The aggregate marks for SC, ST and PwD candidates must be at least 65%.
  • Candidates must be within the category wise top 20 percentile of successful candidates in their respective Class 12 board.
Q:   Which category has the lowest cutoff in JEE Mains 2023 exam?
A: 

As per the JEE Main 2023 cutoff data released by the NTA, PwD category has the lowest cutoff of 0.0013527. The highest cutoff is for general category which is 90.7788642. The PwD candidates scoring above 0.0013527 NTA score are eligible to appear in JEE Advanced for admission to IITs. The PwD cutoff has been lowered in 2023 to 0.0013527 which was 0.0031029 in the year 2022.

Q:   What is the tie-breaking or inter-se merit rule in JEE Main Result?
A: 

In JEE Mains, ties are broken using subject-wise NTA scores (prioritising Mathematics, then Physics, then Chemistry), followed by a lower ratio of incorrect-to-correct answers. Age is no longer used.

Q:   Can I participate in JEE Main counselling if I did not score above JEE Main cutoff?
A: 
Yes, candidates can participate in JEE Main counselling even if they do not meet the cutoff. Scoring above JEE Main cutoff is required only when candidates wish to appear in JEE Advanced for admission to IITs. Those candidates who wish to take admission in NITs, IIITs or other GFTIs can take part in JEE Main counselling conducted by Joint Seat Allocation Authority JoSAA for admissions.

JEE Main 2026 Answer Keys by Other Coaching Institutes

Students should cross-check answers from multiple sources for better accuracy. Apart from Resonance, several other reputed institutes also release unofficial JEE Main 2026 answer keys. Candidates can check the answer key for other institutes below.

JEE Main Session 2 Official Answer Key and Result 2026

The official JEE Main 2026 answer key will be released by NTA a few days after the exam. Candidates will be allowed to raise objections against the provisional key by paying a prescribed fee. The final answer key will be published after reviewing challenges.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is JEE Main cutoff for NITs?
A: 

The cutoff for NITs vary for various branches and also category of students. Specialised branches like computer Science and electronics engineering has higher cutoff in comparison to other branches. Similarly, JEE Main cutoff for general category candidates is higher in comparison to OBC-NCL and SC, ST candidates. Candidates can check the previous year JEE Main cutoff below for some top NITs and branches. For detailed cutoff report, candidates can check Shiksha page.

  • MNNIT Allahabad CSE Closing Rank Open Category: 5627 (Home State)
  • MNNIT Allahabad CSE Closing Rank Open Category: 4254 (Open)
  • MNIT Jaipur CSE Closing Rank Open Category: 5610 (Home State)
  • MNIT Jaipur CSE Closing Rank Open Category: 4631 (Open)
Q:   Where can I check JEE Main counselling dates?
A: 

The schedule of JEE Main counselling is announced on the JoSAA website. The detailed round-wise schedule of counselling will be released after the JEE result is announced. Candidates can also check the details about the JoSAA counselling schedule on the Shiksha page.

Q:   Can I participate in JoSAA counselling if I don't have 75% marks in class 12?
A: 

It is mandatory to have minimum 75% marks (65% for reserved category) in class 12 to take admission in IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs. Students should apply for JoSAA conselling only if they fulfill all conditions of eligibility. However many institutes admit students on basis of JEE Main where there is no requirement of minimum marks in class 12. 

Q:   Till which date can I fill the choices in JoSAA counselling?
A: 

Candidates can fill in choices in JoSAA counselling till June 11.

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Answer Keys by Resonance

JEE Main 2026 Resonance answer key shift-wise released. Check below.

 Exam Day

Shift 1

Shift 2

January 21, 2026


 

 

Physics

Physics

Chemistry

Chemistry

Maths

Mathematics

January 22, 2026

Physics

Physics

Chemistry

Chemistry

Maths

Maths

January 23, 2026

Physics

Physics

Chemistry

Chemistry

Maths

Maths

January 24, 2026

Physics

Physics

Chemistry

Chemistry

Mathematics

Mathematics

January 28, 2026

Physics

Physics

Chemistry

Chemistry

Maths

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No, interview round for BSc admission at BIT Mesra is part of BITCHEM which is not required for candidates who are open to pusuing BSc at Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra. Candidates who apply through JEE Main will not be required to appear in BITCHEM.

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If candidates have identical Common Rank List (CRL) in JEE (Main) - 2026 Paper-I even after applying NTA's tie-breaking measures, the following order of additional tie-breaking criteria shall be adopted for seat allocation in JAC Delhi:
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Raj Priya

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The East Point Group of Institutions accepts many exams for the BE course. The accepted exams are JEE Main, COMEDK, and KCET. Students can appear in any of these exams to get admission at EPGI. Students need to fulfil the eligibility criteria as well.

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