JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Answer Key Released on jeemain.nta.nic.in, Raise Objection Till April 13

JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Session 2 OUT: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 provisional answer key along with the response sheet on its official website on 11th April 2026. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now check and download their answer key by logging in at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

The answer key enables candidates to verify their responses and calculate their probable scores before the declaration of results. Along with the answer key, NTA has also activated the answer key challenge window, allowing students to raise objections within the stipulated time.

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Answer Key: Direct Link & Login Details

The JEE Main 2026 answer key and response sheet are available in candidate login. To access them, students need:

• Application Number
• Password or Date of Birth

The answer key includes question IDs and correct answer IDs, helping candidates match their marked responses accurately. 

Official Notice: JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Answer Key OUT

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Answer Key, Response Sheet and Result Date

Based on the tentative schedule provided, here is the timeline for the upcoming JEE Main 2026 events.

How to Download JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Session 2

Follow these simple steps to download your answer key:

1. Visit the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in
2. Click on the link for “JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Answer Key”
3. Log in using your credentials
4. View the answer key and response sheet
5. Download the PDF for future reference 

JEE Main 2026 Response Sheet Released

Along with the answer key, NTA has released the JEE Main 2026 response sheet, which contains the answers marked by candidates during the exam.

• Helps in calculating probable score
• Shows recorded responses exactly as marked in exam
• Useful for comparison with official answer key

Candidates can use the official marking scheme (+4 for correct, -1 for incorrect) to estimate their raw scores.

JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Challenge Window

NTA has also opened the objection window for the provisional answer key. Candidates who find discrepancies can challenge the answers by paying a non-refundable fee per question.

• Challenges will be reviewed by experts
• Final answer key will be released after evaluation
• Result will be based only on final answer key

Based on the official NTA procedures, here are the steps to follow to challenge the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 provisional answer key via the objection window:

Steps to Challenge JEE Main 2026 Provisional Answer Key

1. Go to the official JEE Main website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
2. Click on the link for 'Challenge Answer Key' and log in using your Application Number and Date of Birth/Password.
3. You will see your recorded responses and the JEE Main provisional answer key.
4. The question IDs are listed in sequential order. The ID next to the question under the column 'Correct Option' stands for the correct answer key to be used by NTA. To challenge a question, select the checkbox next to the Option ID you believe is correct.
5. You can upload supporting documents (as a single PDF file) to justify your claim by clicking on 'Choose File'.
6. Click on 'Save your Claim' and move to the next screen, which will display all the options you have challenged.
7. Click on 'Pay Fee' and pay a non-refundable processing fee of ₹200 per question challenged using Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. No challenge will be accepted without receipt of the processing fee.

Important Note: The objection window for the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Provisional Answer Key is open until April 13, 2026. Make sure to submit your challenges and pay the processing fee before the deadline.

After Submitting Objections

• Subject Experts will verify all challenges received.
• If a challenge is found to be correct, the answer key will be revised accordingly.
• The Final Answer Key will be released based on these revisions.
• The final result for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 will be prepared based only on this Final Answer Key.
• No individual candidate will be informed about the acceptance or rejection of their challenge.

What’s Next After Answer Key?

After reviewing objections, NTA will release the final answer key, followed by the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 result.

• Final answer key: No further challenges allowed
• Result: Based on revised answers
• Scorecard: Includes percentile & AIR

Details Mentioned on JEE Main Answer Key

The answer key will contain:

• Question ID
• Correct Answer ID
• Candidate’s selected option
• Exam date & shift

Why JEE Main Answer Key is Important

The provisional answer key plays a crucial role as it:

• Helps estimate scores before result
• Ensures transparency in evaluation
• Allows candidates to challenge discrepancies

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