JEE Main Provisional Answer Key Response Sheet 2026 Session 1 OUT: Challenge Now at jeemain.nta.nic.in
Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2026 ( JEE Main )
JEE Main CSAB special counselling
22 Jul '26 - 18 Aug '26
JEE Main Provisional Answer Key Response Sheet OUT: NTA JEE Main 2026 answer key and response sheet was made available on the official website - jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates who appeared JEE Main January 2026 session on the scheduled date had to download and challenge the answer key was Feb 6. Read below to know more about NTA JEE Mains response sheet, JEE provisional answer key, and JEE Main result 2026.
The National Testing Agency has closed the challenge facility against provisional answer key. The last date to challenge the answer key was Feb 6. JEE Main final answer key 2026 will be delcared along with result. The JEE Mains 2026 answer key release date and result date can be checked below. JEE Main 2026 was conducted on January 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, and 29 for session 1.
Students can also use JEE Main rank predictor and JEE Main college predictor to check their admission chances.
Students must note that there is no minimum qualifying mark to pass JEE Mains. However, the cutoff of JEE Advanced and AIR will be declared along with session 2.
- JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key Release Date
- Has NTA released JEE Main Provisional Answer Key 2026?
- How to challenge JEE Main Provisional Answer Key 2026 Session 1?
- JEE Main Provisional Answer Key 2026 Session 1 Release Date OUT
- JEE Main Response Sheet 2026 and Display of Question Paper Attempted
- How to download JEE Mains 2026 Session 1 Provisional Answer Key?
- How to calculate scores using Official JEE Main Answer Key?
- JEE Main 2026 Provisional Vs Response Sheet
JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key Release Date
If the challenges made by the candidate are found to be correct, then NTA (National Testing Agency) published final answer key. Based on the JEE Main final answer key 2026, the result will be prepared and declared.
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 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:
Has NTA released JEE Main Provisional Answer Key 2026?
National Testing Agency had released JEE Main response sheet 2026 along with JEE Main 2026 answer key on Feb 4.
How to challenge JEE Main Provisional Answer Key 2026 Session 1?
If a candidate is not satisfied with the response provided by the authorities, then he/she can challenge the provisional answer key of JEE Main 2026 session 1. Doing this will lead to fairness in result announcement.
The steps to challenge answer key can be checked below -
- Go to official website
- Click on challenge answer key
- Login using application number, date of birth, and security pin.
- Question IDs will be displayed in sequential order
- Next to ID will have the correct option.
- If you wish to challenge, then use any one or more of the option IDs
- Upload supporting documents
- Save you claim and pay fee of INR 200 non-refundable.
- Select accepted payment mode and submit
Accepted payment mode: credit card, debit card, netbanking, UPI, PayTM service
Commonly asked questions
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 Provisional Answer Key 2026 Session 1 Release Date OUT
The provisional key is an official document that is released by NTA on its official website. The JEE Mains provisional answer key of session 1 contains correct answers to the question asked in the exam. Provisional answer key for session 1 dates are OUT. Students can check dates below -
| Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| JEE Main Answer Key 2026 release date |
Feb 4 |
| JEE Main 2026 objection facility |
Feb 6 |
| Final JEE Main Answer Key for session 1 |
Feb 16 |
| JEE Mains 2026 session 1 result date |
Feb 16 (Revised) |
JEE Main Provisional Answer Key 2026: Important Points
- The NTA will release provisional answer key of JEE along with JEE Main response sheet 2026 at jeemain.nta.nic.in
- The authorities provides facility to challenge the answer key. Candidates can object answer key by paying a fee of INR 200 (non-refundable) per question.
- The provisional answer key will be made available for two to three days.
- Only paid challenges (within the given deadline) will be considered.
- Students who want to challenge JEE provisional answer key must provide proper justification and evidence for the question.
- After the submission, the subject experts will examine all challenges received and based on that final answer key will be displayed on the website.
- The JEE Main 2026 session 1 result will be based on the final answer key. No changes or request will be made after result declaration.
Also read: JEE Main 2026 question paper and answer key solutions
JEE Main Response Sheet 2026 and Display of Question Paper Attempted
The National Testing Agency will display the recorded responses and question paper attempted by the students before the declaration of result. Candidates are advised to download JEE Mains 2026 response sheet from the official website.
Through response sheet, candidates can compare their answers with correct responses provided in the official JEE Main answer key PDF. Using the marking scheme, students can evaluate their estimated score before the declaration of JEE Mains Result 2026.
Commonly asked questions
- 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.
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.
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 download JEE Mains 2026 Session 1 Provisional Answer Key?
The provisional answer key of JEE Main 2026 will be available online only. The process to download can be checked below -
- Visit the official website
- Click on the answer key link, students will be redirected to JEE Main login 2026
- Login using application number and password
- The answer key will be displayed on the screen.
- Download and take printout of the recorded responses, answer key, and question paper.
How to calculate scores using Official JEE Main Answer Key?
To calculate scores, students need to follow the marking scheme under JEE Main exam pattern 2026. Follow process below to evaluate JEE Main scores -
- Download JEE Main 2026 answer key along with response sheet
- Tally answers from both official answer key and recorded responses
- For each correct answer, 4 marks will be awarded and -1 mark for incorrect answer.
- Follow same process for all questions.
- Calculate estimated scores.
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Commonly asked questions
As per the JEE Main cutoff data released by the NTA, PwD category has the lowest cutoff.
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)
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.
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JEE Main 2026 Provisional Vs Response Sheet
The provisional answer key is basically the official answer key document that is released after the exam. It contains all the correct answer and is open for challenge. On the other hand, the response sheet contains the recorded answers of the student, that he/she had marked during the JEE Mains 2026 session 1 exam.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 21 hours ago
Sorry, but the college does not accept JEE Mains score for admission to BE ECE program at Loyola-ICAM College of Engineering and Technology.
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YES. Galgotias University accepts JEE Main and CUET scores for B.Tech admissions and gives preference to candidates with these scores in the merit list. Students also need to meet the required Class 12 eligibility criteria for their chosen B.Tech program.
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Beginner-Level 3
Answered 2 days ago
There is no fixed JEE Main cutoff rank published by Galgotias University. JEE Main scorers get preference in the merit list, but admission is also possible based on the university's eligibility criteria. For B.Tech CSE, GU currently lists 60% in the relevant Class 12 subjects. So, you don't need a s
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Answered 2 days ago
Yes, exceptional performance in national exams is well rewarded here. General category candidates who score between an 85 and 89.99 percentile in JEE Main 2026 receive a 15% tuition fee waiver. Those achieving a percentile above 90 receive a 25% scholarship to support their education within BTech fa
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 days ago
Yes, a valid JEE Main score plays a major role in seat allocation. JECRC University gives higher preference to applicants who have performed well in this national entrance test. Engineering aspirants with competitive percentiles are prioritised during counseling.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 days ago
No, JEE Main is not strictly mandatory for architecture admission in Mumbai. Admissions to B.Arch programs in Mumbai colleges typically accept either JEE Main Paper 2 or NATA conducted by the Council of Architecture.
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Answered 3 days ago
The needed rank would depend on the category, round and branch. For the General AI category, the highest rank acceptable in the first round is 600000. Hence, General AI category students need a rank of at least 600000 to be wualffied fir admission in 2026.
See the list below to know the estimated un
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Answered 3 days ago
UPES Dehradun JEE Main cutoff 2026 for the General AI category ranges from 450000 to 600000 in the first round. The most competitive specialisations for admission are BTech CSE, followed by BTech in Aerospace Engineering (Avionics) and BTech in Aerospace Engineering (Space Technology). All 3 branche
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Answered 5 days ago
Galgotias University does not have one fixed JEE Main cutoff for all B.Tech branches. The cutoff varies by course and admission year. JEE Main scores/ranks may be considered for admission, but the university also has other admission routes. For the exact cutoff, it is better to check the specific B.
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Yes, aspirants can get admission in BTech programme of JECRC University Alwar Campus without JEE Main scores. Candidates are selected based on their Class 12 scores. The university prefers aspirants with JEE Main score, but it is not mandatory.
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