JEE Main 2026 Answer Key OUT LIVE: [Link Active] Download NTA Session 1 Response Sheet at jeemain.nta.nic.in; Key Challenge Window Open

1. Please go to the website jeemain.nta.nic.in
2. Click ‘Challenge (s) regarding Answer Key’.
3. Login with your Application Number and Password, enter the Captcha Code as displayed and Submit.
4. Click ‘Challenge (s) regarding Answer Key’.
5. You will see the Question IDs in the below sequential order for JEE (Main) – 2026 Session 1 (January 2026)

6. The ID next to the question under the column ‘Correct Option’ stands for the most appropriate Answer Key by NTA.
7. If you wish to challenge this option, you may use any one or more of the Option IDs given in the next four columns by clicking the check box.
8. You may upload supporting documents for which you can select ‘Choose File and Upload’ (all documents to be put in a single PDF file).
9. After clicking your desired option, for Mathematics / Physics / Chemistry for Paper 1 (B.E./B. Tech.), scroll down and ‘Save your claim’ and move on to the next screen.
10. You will see a display of all the Option IDs you have challenged.
11. Click on ‘Save your claim and Pay Fee finally’.
12. Select the Mode of Payment and Pay a non-refundable processing fee @ ₹ 200/- for each question challenged. Make payment through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.

Candidates can use the answer key to calculate their scores with the response sheet by following the marking scheme provided here: 

Candidates can challenge the JEE Main 2026 provisional answer key online by following the mentioned steps:

1. Visit the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in
2. Under ‘Candidate Login’, click on the link 'Answer Key Challenge for JEE(Main) – 2026 [Session-I] is LIVE!'
3. Log in using login credentials
4. Select the question you wish to challenge
5. Upload supporting documents
6. Pay the challenge fee per question
7. Review and submit the objection

DIRECT LINK -  Answer Key Challenge for JEE(Main) – 2026 [Session-I]

• If a candidate's challenge is correct, the Answer Key will be revised and used for all responses.
• The result will be based on the revised JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Final Answer Keys.
• Individual candidates will not be notified about the acceptance or rejection of their challenge.
• The Answer Keys finalized by experts after the challenge settlement are final.
• The processing fee must be paid by Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking until 06 February 2026 (11:50 PM).
• Challenges without the processing fee will not be considered.
• The fee will not be accepted through any other payment method.

For further clarification related to JEE (Main) - 2026, the candidate may also contact 011-40759000 or e-mail at jeemain@nta.ac.in

Candidates can check the JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Challenge dates here:

Candidates must note that no challenge will be accepted after February 6, 2026 (11:50 PM).

The official notice states, "The Provisional Answer Keys of Paper 1 (B.E. /B. Tech) along with the Question Papers with Recorded Responses have been uploaded on the website jeemain.nta.nic.in for interested candidates to submit a challenge to the Provisional Answer Keys (if any) online by paying a non-refundable processing fee of ₹ 200/- (Rupees Two Hundred Only) per question challenged."

Click here to riase objections: Answer Key Challenge for JEE(Main) – 2026 [Session-I]

NTA has released the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Answer Key objection window. Click on the following link to reaise objections aaginst the answer key:

Answer Key Challenge for JEE(Main) – 2026 [Session-I]

The JEE Main 2026 session 1 response sheets and provisional answer key PDFs will be released today, February 4, 2026. The window for candidates to subject challenges on the provisional answer key will also open today. Although the time of release of the JEE Main response sheets and answer key has not been confirmed, it is expected to be released online soon. The link to check the response sheets and provisional answer key will be available at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

The registration process for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 examinations has commenced on February 1, 2026. The last date for candidates to apply for the April exams is February 25, 2026. Those who have appeared for the session 1 JEE Main exams in January 2026 are also eligible to apply. The link to apply for JEE Main session 2 is also available on the same website - jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates are advised to complete the applications before the deadline.

NTA conducts the JEE Main exams in two sessions. Session 1 of JEE Main 2026 was conducted from January 21 to 29, 2026. The session 2 exams are scheduled to be conducted in April 2026. The exams will be conducted from April 2 t0 9, 2026

The JEE Main 2026 response sheets are the copies of the answer sheets marked by candidates during their JEE Mains exams. The response sheets will thus include the correct answer options marked by candidates during their exams. 

JEE Main 2026 exam was conducted from January 21 to 29, 2026, for Paper 1 B.E and B.Tech and Paper 2A and 2B, BArch and BPlanning programmes. According to the marking scheme shared, every correct answer will be awarded 4 marks while 1 marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer. After the response sheets and provisional answer key is released, candidates can calculate their estimate schores with the responses marked and the correct answer option mentioned in the provisional answer key. 

Correct Answer: Four marks (+4)

Incorrect Answer: Minus one mark (-1)

Unanswered/Marked for Review (without filling any Numerical value): No mark (0).

If a question is found to be incorrect or the Question is dropped, then four marks (+4) will be awarded to all Candidates who appeared for that particular shift.

Candidates are advised to do the calculations with the constants given (if any) in the questions. The answer should be rounded off to the nearest integer.

The JEE Main 2026 response sheets are copies of the answer sheet filled out by candidates during their JEE Main session 1 exams. The response sheets will be helpful for candidates when cross checking the answers marks with the answer provided in the JEE Main provisional answer key. Based on the response sheets, question paper and the provisional answer key, candidates can submit challenges on any discrepancies. The schedule for submitting the comments on the answer key will be confirmed by officials today. 

According to the dates shared by NTA, the JEE Main session 1 results are likely to be released by February 12, 2026. The time of release of the result is not confirmed. Candidates must note that the JEE Main 2026 final answer key will also be issued by NTA after taking into consideration the suggestions submitted by candidates.

The National Testing Agency will be releasing the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 provisional answer key, response sheets today, February 4, 2026. Those who have appeared for the exams from January 21 to 29, 2026 can download their response sheets and cross check the same with the provisional answer key for errors. In case of any discrepancies, the same can be challenged through the answer key challenge window which is also scheduled to open today. 

Candidates can download the JEE Main 2026 Provisional Answer Key online today. They will need to follow the mentioned steps to download the answer key online:

1. Visit the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in
2. On the ‘LATEST NEWS’ ribbon, click on 'JEE Main 2026 Answer Key for Session 1' link
3. Enter your application number and password
4. JEE Main 2026 answer key PDF will appear
5. Download for reference

NTA will release the JEE Main 2026 provisional answer key today, February 4, 2026. Candidates can use the answer key to calculate their scores with the response sheet by following the marking scheme provided here: 

Candidates can challenge the JEE Main 2026 provisional answer key online by following the mentioned steps:

1. Visit the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in
2. Under ‘Candidate Login’, click on the link for raising objection against the answer key
3. Log in using login credentials
4. Select the question you wish to challenge
5. Upload supporting documents
6. Pay the challenge fee per question
7. Review and submit the objection

NTA will release the JEE Main 2026 provisional answer key and response sheets of candidates. The JEE Main 2026 Response sheet must include the following details:

• Application number
• Candidate's name
• Roll number
• Test date
• Test time
• Subjects
• Section
• Question
• Question type
• Question ID
• Options
• Option ID
• Status - Answer/Unanswered
• Response of the candidate

Candidates can check the JEE Main 2026 Answer key release date and schedule here:

Candidates will need to check the following list of official websites to check for JEE Main 2026 updates:

• nta.nic.in
• jeemain.nta.nic.in

NTA will release the JEE Main response sheet 2026 tomorrow, February 4, 2026. The answer key and response sheet will be available on the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Candidates can estimate their scores online by using the marking scheme provided here. Keep reading to know the JEE main 2026 marking scheme.

Candidates will be able to download the JEE Mains 2026 response sheet by following the mentioned steps:

1. Visit the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in
2. On the 'LATEST NEWS' ribbon, click on the 'JEE Main answer key response sheet' link
3. Login using JEE Main application number and password
4. JEE Main 2026 response sheet pdf will appear
5. Download for future use

The challenge fee is non-refundable. However, in case the challenge is correct, the objection fee will be refunded to their payment source. The authorities will reject the objections received without valid supporting proof. Once all objections are reviewed, the final answer key will be released along with the result.

The following details will be required to download the JEE Main 2026 response sheet online:

• JEE Main Application number
• Password
• Date of birth

NTA will release the JEE Main 2026 provisional answer key and response sheets of candidates. The JEE Main 2026 Response sheet must include the following details:

• Application number
• Candidate's name
• Roll number
• Test date
• Test time
• Subjects
• Section
• Question
• Question type
• Question ID
• Options
• Option ID
• Status - Answer/Unanswered
• Response of the candidate

Candidates will need to follow the mentioned steps to download the JEE Main 2026 answer key online:

1. Visit the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in
2. On the ‘LATEST NEWS’ ribbon, click on 'JEE Main 2026 Answer Key for Session 1' link
3. Enter your application number and password
4. JEE Main 2026 answer key PDF will appear
5. Download for reference

Candidates can use the answer key to calculate their scores with the response sheet by following the marking scheme given here: 

NTA will release the JEE Main 2026 provisional answer key on the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Additionally, candidates can also visit the NTA website at nta.nic.in to get the official updates.

Candidates can check the JEE Main 2026 Answer key release date and schedule here:

NTA will release the JEE Main 2026 provisional answser key tomorrow, February 4, 2026. The agency will also release the response sheets of candidates. Students who appeared for the exams will need to use their log in credentials to receive their response sheets.