JEE Main 2026 Answer Key LIVE: NTA Response Sheet Download, Challenge Link @ jeemain.nta.nic.in, Result Date
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the JEE Mains answer key 2026 on February 4. The NTA candidate response sheet for JEE Main session 1 exam will also be released with the answer key. The official JEE Main 2026 question papers will also be available with the answer keys. The answer keys will be provisional in nature, which means they will be available for objection from the candidates. Further, the JEE Mains session 1 result will be announced by February 12. Check all real time updates on NTA JEE answer keys, response sheet, steps to challenge, expected cutoff and result here.
JEE Main 2026 Answer Key & Response Sheet
NTA JEE Main Answer Key 2026 LIVE updates: NTA has announced that the NTA JEE Main session 1 response sheet and the provisional answer key will be out on February 4. Additionally, NTA will also open the challenge window for the candidates to report their objections to the provisional keys. The JEE Mains answer key challenge window will be open until February 5. The response sheet, answer key, and challenge facility will all be available to candidates under their respective logins at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Further, NTA has also added to the announcement that the JEE result 2026 for session 1 exams will be announced by February 12. The session 1 result will not have the ranks or cutoff; however, it will have the subject-wise percentile score and the overall percentile.
Parallely, the JEE Main 2026 session 2 registrations are ongoing at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The last date to apply for the second attempt is February 25.
JEE Mains 2026 Answer Key & Response Release Date & Time
NTA has announced the exact release time for NTA JEE provisional keys. The keys can be released at anytime on February 4.
The response sheet link and answer key challenge link will be available at the same time under the logins of the candidates.
| JEE Main 2026 Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam | January 21 - 29, 2026 |
| Response sheet release date | February 4, 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key | February 4, 2026 |
| Answer Key Objection Window | February 4 - 5, 2026 |
| JEE Main 2026 Result | February 12, 2026 |
JEE Main 2026 answer key & challenge link: will be available here
Steps to Download NTA JEE Main Response Sheet 2026 PDF
The JEE Main 2026 response sheet link with the question paper PDF will be available under the login. Check below the steps to download:
- Visit the official website - jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Now, click on the link that says "JEE Main candidate response sheet 2026 - session 1"
- The login window will open. Enter the following details:
- JEE Main application number
- Password
- CAPTCHA
- The dashboard will open, where candidates can check the response sheet link. Click on the link, and in the next window, the response sheet will open.
- Click on the "print" option to download the JEE Main candidate response sheet PDF.
JEE Mains candidate response sheet 2026 link: will be available here
How to Use JEE Main Answer Key 2026 and Response Sheet to Calculate Score?
To calculate the estimated score in the exam, candidates have to compare the response sheet and the answer key. Without any one of these documents, candidates will not be able to calculate their scores in the exam.
To calculate the score using the JEE Main answer key and response sheet, candidates have to use the steps below:
- Download JEE Main response sheet and answer key
- Check NTA provisional JEE Mains answer key and match it with the answer marked by you
- For every correct answer, give four marks
- Deduct one mark for every incorrect answer
- Add the total marks of correct questions and subtract the total of incorrect answers.
Difference Between JEE Mains Answer Keys 2026 and the Candidate Response Sheet
Check below how the answer keys and response sheet of JEE Main 2026 differ:
| Feature | JEE Main Response Sheet | JEE Main Answer Key |
|---|---|---|
| Contains YOUR marked answers? | Yes | No |
| Contains NTA's official correct answers? | No | Yes |
| Is it the same for all candidates in a shift? | No (Unique to candidates) | Yes (Same for everyone) |
| Can you challenge it if there's an error? | No | Yes (Provisional version) |
| Used to calculate your score? | Yes (Used with key) | Yes (Used with response) |
| Requires candidate login to download? | Yes | Yes (Official portal) |
JEE Main 2026 Result Session 1 Release Date
The JEE Main 2026 session 1 result will be announced by February 12. This means the scorecards of the candidates can be made available on or before February 12. The result will be announced on the official website, and candidates can check it using their application number and password.
The result will be contact the percentile score in Maths, Physics and Chemistry. The total percentile marks will also be made available. Alongwith the result, NTA will announce the session 1 JEE Main toppers.
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JEE Main 2026 Answer Key & Response Sheet LIVE: Check How to Download, Challenge NTA Keys and Calculate Scores
- 2:17 AM IST• 3 Feb 2026
What is JEE Mains 2026 answer key release date for session 1?
The JEE Main session 1 answer key release date 2026 is February 4. The answer key challenge window will also open with the release of the answer key and will be open till February 5.
- 2:03 AM IST• 3 Feb 2026
JEE Mains Provisional Answer Key Release Date (OFFICIAL)
NTA has announced the JEE Mains key release date. The answer keys will be out on February 4. The response sheet and challenge window will be available from January 4 to 5.
Result for the session 1 exam will be declared by February 12.
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JEE Main answer key date
- 1:59 AM IST• 3 Feb 2026
How is the JEE Main 2026 percentile score calculated?
NTA will release the JEE Mains result 2026 for Session 1 by February 12. For result, candidates will have to log in using their application number, date of birth/password. Through result, subject wise and total percentile marks obtained in the exam can be checked. All candidates should know how to calculate JEE Main percentile score. Marks will be converted into JEE Main percentile by NTA authorities using the official formula given below.
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- 1:48 AM IST• 3 Feb 2026
JEE Main 2026 Answer Key LIVE: Check expected marks vs percentile for session 1
JEE Main 2026 Jan Exam Date Shift 1 Expected Marks vs Percentile Shift 2 Expected Marks vs Percentile 21 Jan 2026 224+ marks -> 99.9 Percentile
158+ marks -> 99 Percentile
101+ marks -> 95 Percentile
89+ marks -> 93.24 Percentile
230+ marks -> 99.9 Percentile
174+ marks -> 99 Percentile
123+ marks -> 95 Percentile
111+ marks -> 93.24 Percentile
22 Jan 2026 243+ marks -> 99.9 Percentile
186+ marks -> 99 Percentile
129+ marks -> 95 Percentile
117+ marks -> 93.24 Percentile
219+ marks -> 99.9 Percentile
153+ marks -> 99 Percentile
99+ marks -> 95 Percentile
88+ marks -> 93.24 Percentile
23 Jan 2026 227+ marks -> 99.9 Percentile
166+ marks -> 99 Percentile
112+ marks -> 95 Percentile
101+ marks -> 93.24 Percentile
224+ marks -> 99.9 Percentile
158+ marks -> 99 Percentile
101+ marks -> 95 Percentile
90+ marks -> 93.24 Percentile
24 Jan 2026 236+ marks -> 99.9 Percentile
178+ marks -> 99 Percentile
120+ marks -> 95 Percentile
108+ marks -> 93.24 Percentile
230+ marks -> 99.9 Percentile
174+ marks -> 99 Percentile
123+ marks -> 95 Percentile
111+ marks -> 93.24 Percentile
28 Jan 2026 228+ -> 99.9 Percentile
170+ -> 99 Percentile
114+ -> 95 Percentile
102+ -> 93.24 Percentile
227+ -> 99.9 Percentile
166+ -> 99 Percentile
112+ -> 95 Percentile
101+ -> 93.24 Percentile
- 1:32 AM IST• 3 Feb 2026
Formula to calculate score using JEE Main 2026 response sheet and answer keys
Detailed instructions on how to calculate marks using JEE Main answer key can be checked below.
- Download JEE Mains answer key 2026 and response sheet.
- Individual responses have to be compared to correct answers.
- Candidates will have to note download correct and incorrect answers.
- Official marking scheme has to be followed to do calculation.
- Total calculated will be probable marks scored by candidates in exam.
Following formula can also be used to calculate JEE Main scores.
4 X (Number of Correct Answers) - 1 X (Number of Wrong Answers) = Candidate’s Scores
- 1:24 AM IST• 3 Feb 2026
How o Challenge the Provisional JEE Mains answer keys 2026?
Check below how to challenge the JEE Main answer key 2026:
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Log in with your Application Number and Date of Birth/Password
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At the Candidates’ Login Screen, select “Challenge Answer Key".
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For the Answer Key, select the question ID/Answer ID, then add to the claims list
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Make the payment by Debit/Credit/Net banking
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- 1:16 AM IST• 3 Feb 2026
JEE Mains 2026 Session 1 Result Date
NTA has announced that the JEE Main 2026 session 1 result will be announced by February 12. The result of JEE main session 1 can also be announced before Fenruary 12. Candidates can check their NTA score in session 1 subject-wise and overall at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
To check the result, candidates have to use their application number and password.
- 1:10 AM IST• 3 Feb 2026
What is JEE main 2026 Answer Key Challenge?
The JEE Main answer key challenge is a facility provided by NTA to all candidates that allows them to raise objections against the provisional answer key if they believe any official answer is incorrect.
This helps maintain tranpareny among the candidates and NTA on what answers are deemed correct while preparation of NTA percentile for JEE Main 2026 result.
- 1:00 AM IST• 3 Feb 2026
Will NTA also release the JEE Main 2026 question paper PDF?
NTA will release the question paper PDF with the response sheet. However, note that not all session 1 question papers from all shifts will be available for all with the response hseet and JEE Mains answer keys 2026.
NTA will upload the question paper PDFs later on at nta.ac.in.
- 12:52 AM IST• 3 Feb 2026
JEE Main 2026 Answer Key LIVE: NTA Marking Scheme to Calculate Score
The official marking scheme by NTA to calculate scores is given here. Note the below marking scheme appluied to both MCQs and Numerical answer type questions.
Type of Response
Marking Scheme
Correct response
Four marks awarded
Incorrect response
One mark deducted
No answer
No marks
Marked for review
No Marks
- 12:46 AM IST• 3 Feb 2026
JEE Main answer key LIVE: Official website for challenge and response sheet download
The official website where candidates can check the JEE Main answer key 2026, response sheet, and challenge the key is jeemain.nta.nic.in. Note that NTA will not receive any request for JEE Main answer key challenge via email, fax or other modes.
- 12:39 AM IST• 3 Feb 2026
JEE Main answer key 2026 official question paper PDFs
NTA will also release the questions asked in the exam with the JEE Main candidate response sheet.
The response sheet will have the following details:
- Application number
- Candidate name
- Roll number
- Test date
- Test time
- Subjects
- Section
- Question
- Question type
- Question ID
- Options
- Option Id
- Status - Answer/unanswered
- Chosen option - Response of the candidate
- 12:31 AM IST• 3 Feb 2026
JEE Main 2026 answer key LIVE: Challenge window date
NTA will open the JEE Main 2026 challenge window for the provisional answer keys on February 4. The last date to submit the objections is set for February 5.
The challenge window will open online at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Challenges can only be submitted online under the candidate login and no other ways of challenge will be accepted.
- 12:23 AM IST• 3 Feb 2026
NTA will release JEE Mains answer keys 2026 and response sheet on Feb 4
The JEE Main 2026 answer key with question papers and response sheets will be released on February 4 at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The answer key challenge facility will also open on fenruary 4 and will eb available until February 5.
You can go find the marks from the answer key and response sheet. If one answer is correct, it's four marks. For an incorrect one, one mark is reduced. Then you can sum all.
The JEE Main answer key official website is jeemain.nta.nic.in. The NTA activates JEE Main answer key link on the official website. Candidates can download their answer key by login to the official website. Along with answer key, NTA also releases the JEE Main response sheet and question paper PDF.
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NTA will release the JEE Main Answer key 2026 on Feb 4 The link to check JEE Main answer key 2026 will be available on the website jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can download JEE Main answer key response sheet by login to the website. Candidates have to use JEE Main login available at he website for JEE Main answer key download.