JEE Main 2026 Provisional Answer Key Session 1 Date; Know How to Download
JEE Main provisional answer key 2026 is released 3 to 5 days after exam gets over for all days. Candidates can download their JEE Main 2026 answer key from official website. Check expected release date hereÂ
JEE Main Provisional Answer Key: National Testing Agency is expected to released provisional answer key for JEE Main 2026 session 1 soon. As per past year’s trends it is expected that JEE Main provisional answer key can be released by first week of February 2026. Candidates who appeared for exam can get JEE Main 2026 provisional answer key link at official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. They have to use their login details to download JEE Main answer key.Â
As of now, many coaching institutes have released unofficial JEE Main answer keys. Along with answer key, JEE Mains response sheets 2026 are also released. Candidates must note that response sheet will have the answers marked by the candidates on exam day. They will also be given opportunity to raise objections in JEE Main 2026 provisional answer key.Â
Also Read:Â JEE Main Jan 28 Exam Analysis 2026 LIVE Updates
JEE Main 2026 Provisional Answer Key Session 1 Date
Candidates can check table to know answer key date for JEE Main session 1Â
| Events |
Expected Dates |
|---|---|
| Provisional JEE Main Answer Key |
First week of February 2026 |
| JEE Main 2026 Objection Facility |
First week of February 2026 |
| Final JEE Main Answer Key |
February 2026 |
| JEE Main Session 1 Result |
By February 12, 2026Â |
How to download JEE Main Provisional Answer Key 2026?Â
To download JEE Main 2026 answer key, candidates need to follow these stepsÂ
- Go to official website jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Now, scroll down and click on Provisional Answer Key for JEE(Main)-2026 [Session-I]
- JEE Main login tab will openÂ
- Enter application number and password/date of birth
- JEE Main answer key & response sheets will be displayed on screen
- Check and download it for future referencesÂ
JEE Main Session 2 Registration UpdatesÂ
NTA will be releasing JEE Main registration form 2026 anytime soon. As per official update, it is likely that JEE Main 2026 application form will be released by last week of January. Once JEE Mains registration link for session 2 is active, candidates can apply online by visiting official website. Those who have registered for January session can also apply for April session. The JEE Mains session 2 exam is scheduled from April 2 to 9 in two shifts.
Read More
Follow Shiksha.com for latest education news in detail on Exam Results, Dates, Admit Cards, & Schedules, Colleges & Universities news related to Admissions & Courses, Board exams, Scholarships, Careers, Education Events, New education policies & Regulations.
To get in touch with Shiksha news team, please write to us at news@shiksha.com

Sanjana Surbhi is education focused content specialist with over five years of experience in education sector. She covers engineering and government exams. She holds Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from Patn
Read Full Bio