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

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

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JEE Main CSAB special counselling

22 Jul '26 - 18 Aug '26

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

By Mamona Majumder, Deputy Manager

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
  • 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 

JEE Mains 2026 Dates and Schedule

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
22 Jul ' 26 - 18 Aug ' 26

JEE Main CSAB special counselling

ONGOING
DatesPast Exam Dates
16 Jul ' 26

JEE Main counselling round 5 allotment

10 Jul ' 26

JEE Main counselling round 4 allotment

06 Jul ' 26

JEE Main counselling round 3 allotment

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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

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B.Arch

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B.Plan

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Usually the Cutoffs differ across B.Tech programmes and counselling rounds. However, The Guru Nanak Dev University JEE Main Cutoff 2025 the closing rank of 145410 for round 1 remained the same across the listed B.Tech programmes under the General Home State category, with no variation in closing ran

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For Guru Nanak Dev University JEE Main Cutoff 2025, the listed B.Tech programmes for round 1 had the same closing rank of 145410 under the General Home State category.

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The JEE Main 2025 cutoff closing rank for round 1 at GEU Dehradun for all the listed B.Tech branches was 145410.

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GEU Dehradun 2025 cutoff for Round 1 has been released for General Home State category with a closing rank for B.Tech Cse at 145410.

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Yes, students can apply for B.Tech admission at Galgotias University through the university's admission process. JEE Main scores can be considered for preference in the merit-based admission process, which can be an advantage for students who have appeared for the examination.

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There is no fixed JEE Main cutoff rank published by Galgotias University. JEE Main scorers get preference in the merit list, but admission is also possible based on the university's eligibility criteria. For B.Tech CSE, GU currently lists 60% in the relevant Class 12 subjects. So, you don't need a s

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Yes, exceptional performance in national exams is well rewarded here. General category candidates who score between an 85 and 89.99 percentile in JEE Main 2026 receive a 15% tuition fee waiver. Those achieving a percentile above 90 receive a 25% scholarship to support their education within BTech fa

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Yes, a valid JEE Main score plays a major role in seat allocation. JECRC University gives higher preference to applicants who have performed well in this national entrance test. Engineering aspirants with competitive percentiles are prioritised during counseling.

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