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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The JEE Mains cutoff of 2026 has not been released yet. However, in 2025 the closing rank for the general category for BTech in AI and ML was 1843344. In 2024 the closing rank for SDEC BTech AI and ML was 737084.

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Yes, students can get admission in DIT University Admission Office BTech without appearing for JEE Main. The univeristy offers direct admissions to top 10% of Class 12 board toppers. Students can connect with the university to know more.

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Anupama Garg

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If you qualified for JEE Advanced, then study for it; otherwise, look for the best college at your rank. 

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Vaibhav Pandey

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The cutoff for of OBC category students for admission to I2IT Pune is approximately 95 percentile.

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Vaibhav Pandey

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No, JEE Main is not compulsory for taking admission in BTech at ICFAI University Jharkhand. The college offer admission based on screening of application and interview. The college offer merit-based admission based on past academic performance. For final selection, weightage is given to their academ

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Yes, candidates must appear for JEE Mains to qualify for Poornima Institute of Engineering and Technology BTech course. The institute folllows REAP guidelines to select candidates for BTech admissions. Only if some seats are left vacant after admission process can candidates be chosen without JEE Ma

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 3 days ago

No, VIT Vellore BTech admission is not decided through JEE Mains scores. Candidates who wish to apply for BTech must appear in VITEEE only in order to qualify for VIT Vellore admission. No other entrance exams have been mentioned as alternatives to VITEEE.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 4 days ago

NMIT Bangalore reserves 2% seats for candidates with JEE Main score of at least 75. JEE category aspirants are eigible for Merit Scholarship seats, provided they score a minimum of 85 NTA score and not less than 80% aggregate in PCM in Class 12. The ranking is based on JEE Main NTA score.

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No, JEE Main is not compulsory for taking admission in the BTech programme at JECRC University. Candidates can get admission based on their merit in Class 12 exam. However, students with JEE Main score are preferred more for admission. 

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