JEE Main Paper 2 Answer Key 2026 (OUT): Download Session 2 Keys Here

Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2026 ( JEE Main )

Mamona Majumder
Updated on May 4, 2026 22:28 IST

By Mamona Majumder, Assistant Manager

Overview

JEE Main Paper 2 Answer Key 2026 Session 2: NTA has released the final JEE Mains 2026 Paper 2 answer key. Candidates can check the response sheet and answer key to calculate their expected scores in JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 before the announcement of the results. JEE Main 2026 result will be calculated based on the final answer key.

Table of contents
  • How to Download JEE Main Paper 2 Answer Key Session 2
  • NTA JEE Mains 2026 Dates and Schedule
  • JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Paper 2 Response Sheet OUT
  • How to Challenge JEE Main Paper 2 Answer Key 2026
  • JEE Main 2026 Marking Scheme for Paper 2a and 2b
  • Previous Year JEE Main Paper 2 Answer Key BArch and BPlan (2025-2021)
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How to Download JEE Main Paper 2 Answer Key Session 2

To download provisional answer key, candidates have to login to website. Instructions to download JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 provisional answer key is given here

  • Open JEE Main portal
  • Click on Paper 2 Answer Key link
  • Login using your application number and password
  • Answer key with response sheet will be displayed on screen
  • Download and take its printout

JEE Mains 2026 paper 2 session 2 final answer keys PDF 

NTA JEE Mains 2026 Dates and Schedule

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

DatesPast Exam Dates
05 May ' 26

JEE Main 2026 paper 2 result session 2

04 May ' 26

JEE Main 2026 paper 2 final answer key session 2

25 Apr ' 26

JEE Main 2026 paper 2 answer key & response sheet session 2

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JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Paper 2 Response Sheet OUT

NTA has uploaded the JEE Main response sheet 2026 for Paper 2 (BArch and Bplan) courses for the April exam under the login of the students at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can login with their JEE Main application number and password to download the paper 2 response sheet. The question paper is also available with the question paper and answer keys.

The candidates who appear for JEE Main 2026 paper 2 get the response sheet with answer keys. The response sheet contains the answers marked by the candidates on the exam day. Comparing the JEE Main 2026 answer keys with the response sheet, candidates can calculate their scores in the exam.

  • Download and JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Response Sheet - Here
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How to Challenge JEE Main Paper 2 Answer Key 2026

The facility to challenge JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Paper 2 Session 2 exams is also available with the release of answer keys. Candidates can raise objections online. To challenge the answer key, candidates have to login in the official website. Check the procedure to challenge the answer key below

  • Open the official website 
  • Click on JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Answer Key
  • Login using Application form number and password
  • Answer key with correct option ID and the option selected by candidate will be displayed on screen
  • For challenging the key, click on raise objections
  • Select the question ID which want to challenge and select the answer which you deem correct
  • Submit the challenge and pay the fee   

After successfull submission, NTA will review the challenges and will publish the final answer key. Candidates must note that challenges will not be accepted in final JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Paper 2. 

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JEE Main 2026 Marking Scheme for Paper 2a and 2b

Check below the details of JEE Main 2026 paper 2a and 2b marking scheme and pattern to calculate scores using the JEE Main 2026 paper 2 answer keys:

Aspect

Paper 2A (BArch)

Paper 2B (BPlan)

Total Marks

400 marks

400 marks

Number of Questions

Math- 25 (20 MCQs + 5 NVQs),

Aptitude- 50,

Drawing- 2

Math- 25 (20 MCQs + 5 NVQs)

Aptitude- 50

Planning- 25

Numerical Value Questions

5 in Math, attempt all 5

5 in Math, all compulsory

Question Types

MCQs (Math & Aptitude), Drawing Tasks (pen & paper)

MCQs + Numerical Value + Planning-based questions

Marking Scheme

+4 for correct, -1 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted

+4 for correct, -1 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted

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Previous Year JEE Main Paper 2 Answer Key BArch and BPlan (2025-2021)

Check JEE Mains previous year answer keys for paper 2 below.

JEE Main Answer Key 2025 Paper 2 Session 1 & 2

Download final JEE Main 2025 Paper 2 Answer Key from below. 

JEE Main BArch BPlan Answer Key 2025  Answer Key Download
JEE Main 2025 Paper 2 Answer Key BArch
BPlan
BArch and BPlan 

JEE Main Answer Key 2024 Paper 2 Session 1 & 2

Download final JEE Main 2024 Paper 2 Answer Key from below. 

Exam Date Subject
JEE Main 2024 Paper 2 Session 2 April 12 Answer Key B.Arch
B.Planning
B.Arch and B.Plan Combined

JEE Main Answer Key 2021 Paper 2 Session 1 & 2

Check the JEE Main 2021 answer key for the February and August sessions in the table below.

JEE Main Paper 2 Answer Key Session 4

Exam Date Shift 1 Shift 2
JEE Main 2021 Paper 2 September 2

B.Arch

B.Arch

B.Plan

B.Arch and B.Plan Combined

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Answered 3 days ago

No, JEE Main is not required to take admission in BTech at NMAM Institute of Technology, NITTE University. The college accepts NUCAT scores for BTech admissions. NUCAT is conducted by the institute itself. It has MCQ type questions with no negative marking. 

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 days ago

No, candidates need to pass NMIMS CET conducted by the university for admission in BTech programme of NMIMS Chandigarh. SAT/ ACT qualified candidates can also get admission. Applicants have to confirm their seat by paying the course fee after completion of selection process. 

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered 4 days ago

Candidates can get admission in BTech programme of United Group of Institutions, Greater Noida via UPTAC Counselling based on their JEE Main scores. Hence, JEE Main is one of the options to get admission in the institute.

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered 4 days ago

After the JEE Main Session 2 result, students usually start comparing universities based on placements, specializations, campus exposure, and future opportunities. Many students apply to private universities like Jain University, but at the same time a lot of students also explore LPU for B.Tech CSE

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Ankita Sharma

Guide-Level 11

Answered 5 days ago

A straight answer: if your goal is less academic load + decent career options, then among CSE, ECE, EE, the usual reality is:

  • CSE (Computer Science)the lightest relative load (more logic + coding, less hardcore physics/math hardware)
  • ECE (Electronics & Communication) → Medium load (mix of coding +

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Ashok Sharma

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 5 days ago

No, JEE Mains is not a mandatory entrance exam for ICFAI School of Architecture BArch admission.as candidates can also appear in NATA to qualify for this course as well. Selection can be done on the basis of either exam's result.

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 5 days ago

Hi,
If you have scored 28,551 rank in SC category in JEE Main, your chances of getting admission at NITs will be restricted to newer NITs or some specific branches, via CSAB special round or state quota, if any.
Based on 2024-2025 cutoff trends, here's the overview:
With this rank, you will not be abl

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 6 days ago

Yes, JEE Main is enough for HVPM College of Engineering & Technology BTech admissions. The college accepts students through an entrance basis only. Hence, a student have either JEE Main or MHTCET score is eligible. The basic eligibility must also be fulfilled.

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Anupama Garg

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

JEE Main is one of the accepted exams for Atharva School of Engineering and Technology BTech admissions. However, it is not compulsory. Students can also submit valid score obtained in MHT CET/ PERA CET/ CUET/ AU-AIET instead.

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Nishtha Hazarika

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

GRD Institute of Management and Technology does accept JEE Main scores for admission in BTech course. However, it is not compulsory. Aspirants with CUET-UG scores can also get a seat in BTech programme. 

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

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