How to Challenge JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Session 2: Steps to Raise Objection, Last Date and Fees
Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2026 ( JEE Main )
Result - 20 Apr '26
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.
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Candidates will be able to raise objections against the provisional JEE Main answer key online. For every objection, the candidates will have to pay INR 200. The fee payment has to be done online i.e., through credit card/debit card/net banking. If the candidates do not pay the required fee then their objections will not be accepted. Along with the fee, the candidates will also have to submit the supporting proof for the objections.
The JEE Main Answer Key is an official document released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) that lists the correct answers for all questions asked on the exam day.
The JEE Main 2026 session 2 final answer key will be available soon before or with the JEE Mains session 2 result 2026.
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
Objections raising fee in JEE Main answer key is INR 200 per question. You can pay it online using internet banking or credit/debit card. The exact fees to be paid depends on total questions selected for grievance.
The last date to challenge the JEE Mains session 2 answer key was April 13.
The details needed to doenload the JEE Mains answer key 2026 are the application number and password.
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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
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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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