JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key: Download IIT JEE Advanced Paper 1 & 2 Answer Key PDFs Here

Joint Entrance Exam - Advanced 2026 ( JEE Advanced )

Mamona Majumder
Updated on Sep 25, 2025 12:45 IST

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JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key: IIT Roorkee will release the JEE Advanced answer keys 2026 a few days after the exam. The JEE Advanced 2026 answer key release date will be released with the JEE Advanced 2026 exam schedule at jeeadav.ac.in. However, on the JEE Advanced exam day, memory-based JEE Advanced 2026 questions, answer keys, and solutions will be provided by experts. Candidates will be able to access them after the exam ends from this page.

IIT Roorkee will also release the JEE Advanced 2026 response sheets under the respective logins of the candidates. The response sheet will bear the answers marked by the candidates on the exam day. The candidates will be able to challenge the JEE Advanced answer keys. After the JEE Advanced 2026 answer key challenges are reviewed, the final JEE Advanced 2026 answer key will be released with changes, if any. Based on the JEE Advanced final answer key 2026, the JEE Advanced 2026 result will be prepared. Check all the details of the JEE Advanced 2025 answer key on this page below.

Table of content
  • JEE Advanced Answer Key 2026 PDF Download
  • JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule (Tentative)
  • JEE Advanced 2026 Response Sheet
  • How to Calculate Scores Using JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key?
  • How to Download the JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key?
  • How to Challenge JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key?
  • Final JEE Advanced Answer Key 2026
  • JEE Advanced 2026 Question Paper
  • Previous Year JEE Advanced Question Paper and Answer Keys
  • JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key FAQs
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JEE Advanced Answer Key 2026 PDF Download

JEE Advanced  2026 answer key PDFs for papers 1 and 2 will be released after the exam. The official and unofficial (memory-based) JEE Advanced answer keys will be made available in the tables below.

Download Provisional JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key PDF - Official

The official JEE Advanced answer keys by IIT Roorkee will be available for papers 1 and 2, separately. The answer keys will be available as PDF files on the official website, and for JEE Advanced 2026 answer key PDF download, candidates will require no login details. The JEE Advanced answer key 2026 will have the correct answers to all the questions asked in the exam. Therefore, candidates can use the answer keys to get an estimate of their JEE Advanced 2026 marks before the JEE Advanced result is announced.

To check scores using the JEE Advanced answer key, candidates must follow the exam's marking scheme. The marking scheme of the exam is displayed on the JEE Advanced question papers.

JEE Advanced 2026 paper Download answer key PDF
Paper 1 will be available here
Paper 2 will be available here

JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key and Solutions by Experts and Coaching Centres - Unofficial and Memory-Based

Candidates can check the JEE Advanced answer keys by the coaching centres below:

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JEE Advanced 2026 question paper, answer key, solutions

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Q:   When will the JEE Advanced 2026 answer key release?
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The JEE Advanced 2026 answer key will be released a few days after the exam. The JEE Advanced answer key PDF will be uploaded for paper 1 and paper 2. Candidates will be able to challenge the provisional answer key from their logins and a final answer key will be issued with the result with changes, if any.

Q:   Can I challenge the JEE Advanced 2026 final answer key?
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NO. The JEE Advanced final answer key cannot be challenged. The final answer key is released after the challenges against the provisional answer key is processed. The marks of the candidates for JEE Advanced result will be prepared based on the correct answers in the final answer keys.

JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule (Tentative)

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of JEE Advanced 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
May ' 26

JEE Advanced 2026 response sheet release date

TENTATIVE
25 May ' 26

JEE Advanced 2026 provisional answer keys available

May ' 26

JEE Advanced 2026 answer key challenge window

TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26

JoSAA 2026 starts

TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26

JEE Advanced 2026 final answer key and result declaration

TENTATIVE
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JEE Advanced 2026 Response Sheet

The JEE Advanced 2026 response sheet contains the answers marked by the candidates in the exam. Candidates can compare the answers in their response sheet with those in the JEE Advanced answer key to know how many answers they have got correct and how many are incorrect. This gives them a fair idea of the JEE Advanced 2026 scores.

How to Download JEE Advanced Response Sheet 2026?

Check the steps below to doenload the JEE Advanced 2026 response sheet:

  • Step 1: Go to the official website, jeeadv.ac.in.
  • Step 2: Click on the link provided for the JEE Advanced 2026 response sheet.
  • Step 3: You'll be directed to a login screen. Enter your JEE Advanced 2026 login credentials.
  • Step 4: Once logged in, you can access the response sheet under the candidate portal.

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Q:   When will the JEE Advanced response sheet 2026 release?
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The JEE Advanced 2026 response sheet will be released in May 2026, a few days after the exam. The response sheet will have all the answers that the candidates mark on the exam day. Using the response sheet and answer keys, candidates can compare their answers and calculate their scores in the exam. The JEE Advanced answer key will have the correct answers to all the querstions asked on the exam day and is released a few days after the response sheet.

Q:   Where can I find the solved question papers for JEE Advanced exam?
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Candidates can find the solved question papers of JEE Advanced exam on the websites of various coaching centres. Also shiksha.com have comoile the solved past 10 year JEE Advanced question papers here: Last 10 Year JEE Advanced Question Papers with Solutions: Download Here.

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How to Calculate Scores Using JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key?

To check scores using the JEE Advanced answer key, candidates must follow the exam's marking scheme. The marking scheme of the exam is displayed on the JEE Advanced 2026 online question paper.

The broad types of questions that are asked in JEE Advanced are:

  • Single correct
  • Multiple correct
  • Numerical type
  • Paragraph type
  • Matrix match type
  • Question stem (Paragraph type question with answer in numerical form)

There are questions of 1 mark, 2 marks, 3 marks and 4 marks. There are also questions with negative markings of -1, -2, etc. Candidates must read the instructions on the question paper properly regarding the marking scheme.

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Q:   What is the passing marks for JEE Advanced exam?
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The JEE Advanced passing marks or the JEE Advanced cutoff is set every year and it differs. Last year the JEE Advanced qualifying cutoff was as follows:

JEE Advanced 2025 Criteria for Inclusion in a Rank List:

JEE Advanced 2025 Rank List 

Minimum Percentage of Marks in Each Subject 

Minimum Percentage of Aggregate Marks 

Common Rank List (CRL) 

5.83%20.56%

OBC-NCL Rank List 

5.25%18.50%

GEN-EWS Rank List 

5.25%18.50%

SC Rank List 

2.92%10.28%

ST Rank List 

2.92%10.28%

Common-PwD Rank List (CRL-PwD) 

2.92%10.28%

OBC-NCL-PwD Rank List 

2.92%10.28%

GEN-EWS-PwD Rank List 

2.92%10.28%

SC-PwD Rank List 

2.92%10.28%

ST-PwD Rank List 

2.92%10.28%

Preparatory Course (PC) Rank List 

1.46%5.14%

JEE Advanced 2025 Qualifying Marks:

Rank List

Minimum marks in each subject

Minimum aggregate marks out of 360

Common rank list (CRL)

774

GEN-EWS rank list

666

OBC-NCL rank list

666

SC rank list

337

ST rank list

337

Common-PwD rank list (CRL-PwD)

337

GEN-EWS-PwD rank list

337

OBC-NCL-PwD rank list

337

SC-PwD rank list

337

ST-PwD rank list

337

Preparatory course rank lists

118
Q:   When will the JEE Advanced 2026 result release?
A: 

The JEE Advanced 2026 result will be out a few days of the exam is over, tentatively in the first week of June 2026. The candidates will be able to check the JEE Advanced 2026 result online on the official website - jeeadv.ac.in.

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How to Download the JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key?

Aspirants can check the steps to download the JEE Advanced 2026 answer key below:

  • Visit the official website of JEE Advanced 2026.
  • Log in with the required credentials or navigate to the “Answer Key” link.
  • JEE Advanced 2026 answer key will be displayed in PDF format.
  • Download and save the exam answer key, and then compare your responses with it.
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Q:   Is the JEE Advanced result and scorecard different?
A: 

YES. The JEE Advanced 2026 result will be initially announced that will have the subject wise marks and overall marks of the candidates at jeeadv.ac.in. Also, there will be the JEE Advanced AIR of the candidate alonwith the qualifying status. This result is just for information of the candidates so that they can start with the admission process.

However, the JEE Advanced scorecard, which acts as the official document is issued a few days later on the official website - jeeadv.ac.in.

Q:   When will the JEE Advanced 2026 cutoff be released?
A: 

The JEE Advanced cutoff 2026, meaning the minimum needed to qualify the exam will be released with the result. The minimum qualifying marks is also released with the official infirmation brochure, however, they are changed when the result is announced.

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How to Challenge JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key?

Candidates can raise objections against the answers that seem incorrect to them. The authorities will provide a certain period for it. Given below are the steps to be followed for raising objections against the JEE Advanced 2026 answer key:

  • Visit the JEE Advanced official website
  • Login using JEE Advanced application number and password
  • Click on the link to challenge the answer key
  • Mark the number of questions whose answer is to be challenged
  • Upload the documents in support of objections and pay fees (if applicable)
  • Click on the submit button to challenge
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Q:   Can I challenge the JEE Advanced answer key?
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Yes candidates can challenge the JEE Advanced provisional answer key. The challenge facility is provided for one day under the login of the candidates. For each question challenged candidate have to pay a fee. If the challenges are accepted and found valid a revised answer key is released with result. That will be the final answer key and cannot be challenged further.

Q:   What is the last date to challenge the JEE Advanced 2026 answer key?
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The JEE Advanced answer key challenge window will open in May 2026 after the provisional keys are released. Candidates will get a one day period to challenge the keys.

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Final JEE Advanced Answer Key 2026

DeskCalendarAnswer Key: May ' 26

The JEE Advanced 2026 final answer key PDFs are released after the challenges against the provisional JEE Advanced 2026 answer keys are received and reviewed by the authorities. The candidates can download the final JEE Advanced answer key 2026 and calculate their most probable score in the exam. The marks for the JEE Advanced 2026 result preparation is calculated based on the answers given on the JEE Advanced final answer keys.

The final answer key of JEE Advanced 2026 will be available in the table below:

JEE Advanced 2026 Paper Final Answer Key PDF
JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 will be available here
JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 2 will be available here
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Q:   When will the final JEE Advanced answer key release?
A: 

The final JEE Advanced answer key will be out with the JEE Advanced result in June 2026 at jeeadv.ac.in.

Q:   Where can I find the JEE Advanced answer key?
A: 

The provisional JEE Advanced answer keys are released on the official website - jeeadv.ac.in as PDFs, a few days after the exam.

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JEE Advanced 2026 Question Paper

The JEE Advanced 2026 question paper is officially uploaded at jeeadv.ac.in after the exam ends. Candidates can use the question paper to look at the marking scheme, pattern, weightage of the syllabus and topics. The candidates must download the JEE Advanced question paper, answer key and response sheet to calculate a probable score before the JEE Advanced result is out. JEE Advanced have two question papers - Paper 1 and Paper 2. Both papers have three sections each - Maths, Physics, and Chemistry.

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Q:   What will be subjects asked in JEE Advanced paper 1?
A: 

In JEE Advanced paper 1, there will be these three subjects:

  1. Maths
  2. Physics
  3. Chemistry
Q:   What subjects will be asked in the JEE Advanced paper 2?
A: 

The subjects that will be asked in the JEE Advanced 2026 paper 2 are the same as the JEE Advanced 2026 paper 1, they are:

  1. Maths
  2. Physics
  3. Chemistry
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Previous Year JEE Advanced Question Paper and Answer Keys

Until the current year’s answer key and question papers are available, candidates can check the same from last year:

JEE Advanced year

Paper 1

Paper 2

2025

Final paper 1 answer key

Download Paper 1 Question Paper

Final paper 2 answer key

Download Paper 2 Question Paper

2024

Download Paper 1 Answer Key

Paper 1 question paper

Download Paper 2 Answer Key

Paper 2 question paper

2023

Answer key

Answer Key

2022

Answer Key

Question Paper

Answer Key

Question Paper

2021

Question Paper

Answer Keys - Physics | Chemistry | Maths

Question Paper

Answer Keys - Physics | Chemistry | Maths

2020

Question Paper

Answer Key - Physics | Chemistry | Maths

Question Paper

Answer Key - Physics | Chemistry | Maths

2019

Question Paper

Answer Key

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Answer Key

2018

Question Paper and Answer Key

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2017

Question Paper and Answer Key

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2016

Question Paper and Answer Key

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2015

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2014

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2013

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2012

Question Paper and Answer Key

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2011

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2010

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2009

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2008

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2007

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📎Last 10 Year JEE Advanced Question Paper PDF

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Q:   Are the official previous year JEE Advanced question papers available?
A: 

Yes, the official previous year JEE Advanced question papers are available on the official website of JEE Advanced - jeeadv.ac.in.

Q:   How to challenge the provisional JEE Advanced answer keys?
A: 

To challenge the JEE Advanced provisional answer keys, candidates have to:

  1. Login to their candidate portal using login details asked.
  2. Then enter the details like - answer Id to be challenged and other required details.
  3. Thereafter, upload the supporting documents as the proof of your challenge.
  4. Finally, pay the applicable challenge fee.
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JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key FAQs

Check below some of the most frequently asked questions on JEE Advanced answer keys:

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Q:   Where to find the JEE Advanced previous year question papers?
A: 

The previous year JEE Advanced question papers can be downloaded from the official website - jeeadv.ac.in. The official website has the previous year IIT JEE question papers from 2007 to 2025.

Q:   Is there percentile score in the JEE Advanced exam?
A: 

No, there is no percentile marks. The marks in JEE Advanced result is the raw marks scored by the candidates. The marks are simply calculated using the making scheme of the exam and is totalled to get the aggregate marks scored by the candidates. This marks form the basis of the JEE Advanced ranks.

Q:   Will JEE Advanced be also held for BArch admission at the IITs?
A: 

NO. Barch admisison in the IITs is based on JEE Advanced and Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT). For Barch admisison t the IITs, candidates have to first qualify JEE Advanced and then appear for AAT.

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Answered 4 weeks ago

To be eligible for JEE Advanced JoSAA counselling:

  • Candidates should have JEE Advanced rank
  • Candidates must have passed class 12 or equivalent exam
  • Candidates should have studied Physics, Chemistry and Maths in class 12 
  • In class 12, canmdidates must have score 75% aggregate marks or must be in top 20 p

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Yatendra Singh

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Answered 4 weeks ago

No, your candidature will be rejected as you need to have minimum of 75% in class 12 to be eligible for admisison to the IITs, NIT, IIITs and GFTIs via the JoSAA counselling. Even if you pass JEE Advanced and JEE Main, of you do not have 75% minimum marks in class 12 boards you will no get admission

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Vipra Mehra

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Answered 4 weeks ago

Devdutta Majhi was the female topper in JEE Advanced 2025. She has scored 312 marks out of 360 marks and got anm all India rank of 16.

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Akansha Bhandari

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 4 weeks ago

In 2025, the number of male candidates who passed JEE Advanced were 44,974 and 9,404 females qualified.

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Manori Karan

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 4 weeks ago

1,87,223 candidates registered for JEE Advanced 2025 and 1,80,422 appeared in the exam. Of them, 54,378 passed the JEE Advanced exam in 2025.

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Manori Patra

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 4 weeks ago

No. The JEE Advanced counselling is held online only on the official website of JoSAA - josaa.nic.in. The counselling process includes:

  1. Registration
  2. Choice filling
  3. Mock seat allotment
  4. Seat allotment
  5. Online reporting (seat confirmation, payment of fee, freeze/slide/float)
  6. Document verification

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Abhay Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 4 weeks ago

The official website for JEE Advanced counselling is josaa.nic.in. All details related to the JEE Advanced counselling is posted on the official website. Candidates have to register online for the counselling process at josaa.nic.in.

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Mamona Majumder

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 weeks ago

The JEE Advanced counselling is held online on the official website - josaa.nic.in. The JEE Advanced counselling for IIT admission is called the JoSAA counselling. Only candidates with JEE Advanced rank are allowed to register for the counselling process.

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Nishtha Shrivastava

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 4 weeks ago

As per the analysis of the previous year data, the candidates belonging to general category must aim to score around 180 marks out of 360 to qualify the exam. 180+ marks will be a safe zone and will ensure that you pass the exam for IIT admissions. However, note that this marks will not get you a go

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Abhishek Chaudhary

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 4 weeks ago

To get a JEE Advanced AIR below 5000, candidates must score around 145 marks out of 360 as per the 2025 data.

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