JEE Main Answer Key 2026 (OUT) LIVE Updates: Challenge Link open at jeemain.nta.nic.in, Final Answer Key & Result Date
National Testing Agency has released JEE Main answer key 2026 and response sheet PDFs. Last date to challenge JEE Main answer key at jeemain.nta.nic.in is February 6, 2026 (11:50 PM). For every challenge, INR 200 has to be paid. NTA has announced that JEE Main 2026 result for Session 1 exam will be announced by February 12. Before result, final JEE Mains answer key is also expected. Stay tuned for real time updates on JEE answer key, how to raise objections, percentile calculator, result announcement and more.
JEE Main Answer Key 2026 LIVE Updates: National Testing Agency (NTA) has released NTA JEE Mains 2026 answer key for Session 1 at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Along with the provisional answer key, JEE Main 2026 response sheet is also available. Candidates can use provisional answer key and response sheet to calculate their marks before JEE Main result 2026 is announced. The JEE Mains answer key challenge window is open until February 6, 2026 (11:50 PM) at official website. After logging in, candidates will have to select questions to be challenged and pay INR 200 for each challenge.
JEE Main 2026 result for Session 1 will be released by February 12, according to NTA. Through JEE result, candidates can check their subject wise and total percentile marks. All India Rank will not be declared in the JEE Main Session 1 result. NTA is also expected to release final JEE Main answer key 2026 anytime soon.
How to Challenge JEE Main 2026 Answer Key?
Candidates can challenge the provisional JEE answer key until February 6, 2026 at jeemain.nta.nic.in. All challenges have to be submitted correctly along with required fee. Steps to challenge JEE Main answer key 2026 can be checked below.
- Go to jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Click on ‘Answer Key Challenge for JEE Main 2026 Session 1’
- Candidates have to log in using their application number and password.
- Once logged in, they can see the Question IDs along with Option IDs.
- If they wish to challenge the correct option, they will have to click the check box of their preferred option ID.
- Supporting documents can be uploaded.
- Click on ‘Save your claim and pay fee’
- INR 200 has to be paid for every challenge online through net banking/credit card/debit card.
Direct Link (OUT) ---- JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Challenge Window
JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Session 1 OUT: How to Calculate Marks Using Provisional Key and Response Sheet?
JEE Main answer key 2026 for Session 1 is now OUT. Candidates can check their answer key and download their NTA JEE Main 2026 response sheet, after logging in using required credentials. Using both JEE Main answer key and response sheet, score calculation can be done before results are announced. Check steps to calculate marks using JEE Main 2026 answer key and response sheet.
- Download JEE Main answer key and response sheet
- Match correct answers to individual responses submitted during exam.
- For every correct answer, four marks is added. One mark is deducted for every incorrect answer.
- Total marks of correct answers should be subtracted with total marks of incorrect answers.
Direct Link ---- JEE Main 2026 Answer Key & Response Sheet
JEE Main 2026 Percentile Calculator: How to Convert Scores into Percentile
Once the scores are calculated, it can be converted into NTA percentile using formula given below. For the JEE Main percentile calculator, candidates will require their raw scores and total number of candidates who appeared for the exam session.
Steps to Check JEE Main Answer Key 2026 and Response Sheet PDF
To check provisional NTA JEE Main answer key 2026 and download response sheet PDF, candidates can follow steps given below.
- Go to jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Click on ‘Answer Key for JEE Main Session 1’ link.
- Login has to be done using their application form number and password.
- Questions IDs along with correct option/answers can be checked after logging in.
- To download JEE Main response sheet 2026 PDF, click on the respective link.
- After response sheet opens, candidates have to click on print option to download the PDF.
JEE Main 2026 Result Session 1
NTA has announced that JEE Main 2026 result for Session 1 exam will be declared by February 12. Candidates who attempted JEE Main 2026 January session will be able to check their percentile scores on or before February 12 at jeemain.nta.nic.in. To download JEE Mains result, candidates will have to use their application number and password. Through result, subject wise and total percentile scores obtained in Session 1 exam can be checked. However, All India Rank will not be available in JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result. NTA will also announce JEE Main 2026 toppers for Session 1 exam.
Expected JEE Main 2026 Marks vs Percentile
Candidates can check expected JEE Mains marks vs percentile 2026 based on January session paper analysis below.
| JEE Main marks | Expected percentile | Expected ranks |
|---|---|---|
| 240 - 280+ | 99.9+ | 1 - 1,200 |
| 210 - 240 | 99.5 - 99.9 | 1,200 - 6,000 |
| 180 - 210 | 99.0 - 99.5 | 6,000 - 12,000 |
| 160 - 180 | 98.0 - 99.0 | 12,000 - 25,000 |
| 140 - 160 | 97.0 - 98.0 | 25,000 - 35,000 |
| 120 - 140 | 95.0 - 97.0 | 35,000 - 60,000 |
| 100 - 120 | 90.0 - 95.0 | 60,000 Lakh - 1.1 Lakh |
| 70 - 100 | 80.0 - 90.0 | 1.1 Lakh - 2.5 Lakh |
LIVE UPDATE
JEE Main 2026 Answer Key & Response Sheet OUT: Challenge Link, Percentile Calculator, Result Date
- 3:23 PM IST• 5 Feb 2026
NTA JEE Main 2026 Result: Tie Breaking Guidelines
JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 tie breaking guidelines are given below:
- NTA score in Mathematics
- NTA score in Physics
- NTA score in Chemistry
- Candidate with less proportion of number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in all the subjects in the test
- Candidate with less proportion of number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Mathematics in the test
- Candidate with less proportion of number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Physics in the test
- Candidate with less proportion of number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Chemistry in the test
- If there is a tie even after this, candidates will be assigned the same rank
- 3:14 PM IST• 5 Feb 2026
JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Challenge Link OUT: Fee to Raise Objections
For every challenge raised against NTA JEE Main 2026 answer key, candidates will have to pay INR 200. Payment can be done online through net banking/credit card/debit card.
- 3:01 PM IST• 5 Feb 2026
JEE Main Response Sheet 2026 PDF Download
Along with provisional answer key, JEE Main 2026 response sheet is also available. To download response sheet, candidates will have to log in using their application form number and password.
- 2:50 PM IST• 5 Feb 2026
JEE Main 2026 Percentile Calculator: Can marks be converted into percentile?
Candidates will be able to convert marks into JEE Main percentile through a formula provided by NTA. However, to use the formula, students require additional details, such as the number of students who appeared for that shift and marks secured by highest scorer of that shift.
- 2:40 PM IST• 5 Feb 2026
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result Release Date
NTA has announced that JEE Main 2026 result for Session 1 will be announced by February 12. Official JEE Main result download link will be available at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- 2:31 PM IST• 5 Feb 2026
JEE Mains 2026 Answer Key: How will I know if my challenge is accepted?
If the JEE Main answer key challenge is accepted, NTA will send an email to the registered email address mentioning the details of the question for which the objection has been accepted. Details of the correct answer for the questions will also be sent.
- 2:24 PM IST• 5 Feb 2026
NTA JEE Main Answer Key 2026 OUT: Login Credentials
To check JEE Main answer key 2026 for Session 1 exam, candidates will have to use their application form number and password at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- 2:18 PM IST• 5 Feb 2026
JEE Mains Answer Key Challenge Window: Final Date to Raise Objections
NTA is accepting challenges raised against provisional JEE Mains answer key 2026 until February 6 (11:50 PM).
- 2:08 PM IST• 5 Feb 2026
NTA JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Live: Marking Scheme to Calculate Scores
Candidates have to use official marking scheme to calculate marks using provisional JEE Mains answer key 2026.
Particulars BE/BTech Marking Scheme BArch Marking Scheme BPlan Marking Scheme Correct Answer 4 (four marks awarded) 4 (four marks awarded) 4 (four marks awarded) Incorrect Answer -1 (One mark deducted) -1 (One mark deducted) -1 (One mark deducted) Un-attempted Question 0 (No marks deducted) 0 (No marks deducted) 0 (No marks deducted) Marks per Section Mathematics: 25 × 4 = 100 marks
Physics: 25 × 4 = 100 marks
Chemistry: 25 × 4 = 100 marksMathematics: 25 × 4 = 100 marks
Aptitude Test: 50 × 4 = 200 marks
Drawing Test: 2 × 50 = 100 marksMathematics: 25 × 4 = 100 marks
Aptitude Test: 50 × 4 = 200 marks
Planning Based Questions: 25 × 4 = 100 marks - 2:00 PM IST• 5 Feb 2026
JEE Main 2026 Answer Key OUT
NTA has released provisional JEE Main answer key 2026 and response sheet PDF online at jeemain.nta.nic.in
JEE Main memory-based answer keys are unofficial answer sheets created by coaching institutes immediately after an exam, compiled from students' recollections of questions and correct answers, used by aspirants to estimate scores before the official NTA key release, and help in challenging official answers later.
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.
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NTA has released the JEE Main Answer key 2026. The link to check JEE Main answer key 2026 is 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.