jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026 Response Sheet: NTA Releases Provisional Answer Key For Session 1; Direct Active Link Here
NTA has released the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 response sheet and provisional answer key. Candidates can check live updates, download the answer key PDF, and access the direct active link at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Key Points
- JEE Main Provisional Answer Keys along with the Question Papers with and Recorded Responses
- Answer Key released for Session 1 B.E and Btech programmes
- Last date to submit challenges is February 6, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Response Sheet: The National Testing Agency has released the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Provisional Answer Key, Response Sheets and Question papers. Candidates who appeared for the JEE Main session 1 exams from January 21 to 29, 2026, can visit the official website to check the response sheet and provisional answer key.
JEE Main 2026 session 1 provisional answer key and response sheets are available on the official website of JEE Main. Those who wish to submit challenges to the provisional answer key must visit the official website and log in with their credentials. The challenges are to be submitted by February 6, 2026. Students are also required to make sure they upload the necessary supporting documents when submitting the challenges.
A fee of Rs. 200 is to be submitted when submitting challenges. Candidates must also note that the payment for the processing fee must be made through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking till February 6, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM). No challenge will be entertained without receipt of the processing fee.
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 provisional answer key challenge window is available on the official website - jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can also submit the challenges for the answer key through the direct link given here.
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JEE Mains 2026 Answer Key Challenge Schedule
The JEE Main 2026 response sheet, answer key and question papers have been released for B.E/ B.Tech exam. Check the schedule to submit challenges here.
| Examination/ Session | Duration of Answer Key Challenge | Paper |
| JEE (Main) 2026 Session -1 | 04 February 2026 to 06 February 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) | Paper 1 (B.E/ B. Tech.) |
Steps to Submit Challenges on NTA JEE Main Answer Key 2026
The link for candidates to submit the challenges on the JEE Main answer key is now live on the official website. Students can also follow the steps provided below to submit the challenges
Step 1: Visit the official website of JEE Main
Step 2: Click ‘Challenge (s) regarding Answer Key’.
Step 3: Login with the Application Number and Password
Step 4: Click ‘Challenge (s) regarding Answer Key’.
Step 5: The Question IDs will be provided in sequential order for JEE Main Session 1
Step 6: The ID next to the question under the column ‘Correct Option’ stands for the most appropriate Answer Key by NTA.
Step 7: To challenge this option, candidates may use any one or more of the Option IDs given in the next four columns by clicking the check box
Step 8: Upload supporting documents for which you can select ‘Choose File and Upload (all documents to be put in a single PDF file).
Step 9: After clicking on the desired option, for Mathematics / Aptitude Test for Paper 2A (B. Arch) and Mathematics / Aptitude Test/ Planning for Paper 2B (B. Planning), scroll down and ‘Save claim’ and move on to the next screen.
Step 10: The Option IDs challenged will be displayed
Step 11: Click on ‘Save claim and Pay Fee finally’.
Step 12: Select the Mode of Payment and pay a non-refundable processing fee
It must also be noted that if challenges made by the candidate are found correct, the Answer Key will be revised and applied in the responses of all the candidates accordingly. Based on the revised Final Answer Keys, the result will be prepared and declared. The keys will be finalised by the Experts after the settlement of the challenge is final.
Sherin is an education journalist with over 7 years of experience. Over her tenure of working with top media houses like Careers 360 and then Jagran Josh, Sherin has covered various entrance examinations liek JEE Main, NEET, CUET, GATE, etc. as well as various state board and CBSE results. Her understanding of the education ecosystem coupled with her own experience of teaching as an Assistant Professor of nearly 2 years helps her provide a comprehensive perspective to students. She has a Masters Degree in Communication from Madras Christian College. Apart from covering education news, Sherin also enjoys reading and cooking.
