NTA has started the facility to raise objections in JEE Main answer key in case they're not satisfied with the answers. The procedure for objection/ challenging JEE Main session 2 answer key 2026 can be checked here. It includes login into NTA JEE portal, selecting questions and answers for challenges, and submitting objection by paying JEE Main answer key challenge fee. For complete details read below.
Steps to challenge the JEE Main answer key 2026
How to Challenge JEE Main 2026 Answer Key? NTA has released the Provisional Answer Key of JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam on the website jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can check the answer key online by login to the website. Along with the answer key, JEE Main Response Sheet is also displayed. JEE Main answer key and response sheet can be used by candidates to calculate their marks/score in exam. The last date to challenge the JEE Main 2026 session 2 answer key is April 13.
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In case the candidates finds any answer incorrect, they can raise objection online by login, along with a proper proof supporting their challenge. A fee of INR 200 per question/answer has to be paid towards the JEE Main 2026 answer key challenge. The submitted objections will be reviewed by NTA, after which final JEE Main answer key 2026 will be released. The final answer key will be used to calculate JEE Main Result 2026. Check in this article steps to challenge JEE Main 2026 answer key for session 2.
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- JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Answer Key Challenge Link
- How to Check JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Session 2?
- What is Answer Key Challenge in JEE Mains?
- How to Raise Objection in JEE Mains April Answer Key 2026
- JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Session 2 Challenge Fee
- JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Final Answer Key
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Answer Key Challenge Link
The direct link to challenge the JEE Main 2026 session 2 answer will be available below. Candidates can login to the website using their credentials to check and challenge the answer key.
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.
How to Check JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Session 2?
The answer key is available only online in the JEE Main website. The instructions to download JEE Main answer key are given here
- Open JEE Main official website
- Click on answer key link
- Login using your application number and password
- Answer key will be displayed on screen
- Download and take its printout
Candidates can also download their response sheet and question paper along with the answer key.
What is Answer Key Challenge in JEE Mains?
The challenge of answer key is the process of submitting grievances in answers to the issuing authority. In JEE Main exam, NTA has releases the provisional answer key on website and challenges are invited. If candidates feel that the answers given by the NTA in JEE Answer Key are wrong, they can report it to NTA by following the process of answer key challenge. This process of reporting any inconsistencies in the answer key is referred as JEE Main answer key challenge. Candidates can dispute any inconsistencies or discrepancies in the JEE Main 2026 official answer key through this facility.
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Why Should I Challenge the JEE Main 2026 Answer Key?
If candidates believe a marked answer is correct and the official key suggests otherwise, they have the option to challenge it. This process provides transparency in the result preparation process. Based on the challenges received NTA will make changes in the answer key if they find the challenges relevant. After any changes in the provisional JEE Main 2026 answer key, NTA will release the final answer key based on which the JEE Main 2026 result is prepared. Thus candidates must challenge the JEE Main answer key, if they feel answers in the answer key are wrong. This will lead to the fair calculation of the JEE Main result.
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Commonly asked questions
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).
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.
Candidates can check their JEE Main ranks with their JEE Main session 2 scorecard. To check their ranks, candidates have to download the scorecard from their respective logins.
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.
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How to Raise Objection in JEE Mains April Answer Key 2026
To challenge answer key, candidates need to log in to official website using their respective login credentials and pay a non-refundable processing fee of INR 200 per question. The payment can be made using credit/debit card, Net banking, UPI, or PAYTM service. If NTA approves challenge, fee will be refunded.
The procedure to challenge the answer key involves logging in with the Application Number and Password. Once logged in, candidates can check the question number, upload supporting document and click on 'Save your claim'. Challenge fee has to be paid online.
Instructions for How to Challenge Questions in JEE Mains
- Visit the official JEE Main 2026 website, jeemain.nta.ac.in.
- Click ‘Answer Key Challenge for JEE Main 2026’.
- Login with your Application Number and Passord enter the Security PIN as displayed and Submit.
- Click ‘Challenge (s) regarding Answer Key’.
- You will see the Question IDs in the below sequential order for JEE Main 2026.
- The ID next to the question under the column ‘Correct Option’ stands for the most appropriate Answer Key by NTA.
- If you wish to challenge this option, you may use any one or more of the Option IDs given in the next four columns by clicking the check box.
- You may upload supporting documents for which you can select ‘Choose File and Upload (all documents to be put in a single PDF file).
- After clicking your desired option, for Mathematics / Physics / Chemistry for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.), Mathematics / Aptitude Test for Paper 2A (B.Arch.), and Mathematics / Aptitude Test / Planning for Paper 2B (B.Planning), scroll down and ‘Save you claim’ and move on to the next screen.
- You will see a display of all the Option IDs you have challenged.
- Click on ‘Save your claim and Pay Fee finally’.
- Select the Mode of Payment and Pay a non-refundable processing fee of INR 200/- for each question.
JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Session 2 Challenge Fee
The candidates have to pay INR 200 per question challenged. Candidates can pay the JEE Main answer key challenge fee using any one of the following online modes:
- Credit card
- Debit card
- Net banking
- UPI
- PAYTM service
Commonly asked questions
The JoSAA counselling registration link is made available on the official JoSAA counselling website, josaa.nic.in.
- 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.
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.
The JEE Mains answer key challenge fee is INR 200 per challenge.
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