How to Challenge JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Session 2: Steps to Raise Objection, Last Date and Fees
Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2027 ( JEE Main )
JEE Main 2027 Exam Date Session 1
22 Jan '27 - 24 Jan '27
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
The CSAB special counselling started on July 28.
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:
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 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
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)
As per the JEE Main cutoff data released by the NTA, PwD category has the lowest cutoff.
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.
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).
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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 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.
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.
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)
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.
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JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Final Answer Key
If challenges made by the candidate are found correct, the JEE Main 2026 Answer Key will be revised and applied in the response of all the candidates accordingly. Based on the revised Final JEE Main Answer Key, the result will be prepared and declared. No individual candidate will be informed about the acceptance/non-acceptance of his/her challenge.
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