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JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key Released: PDF Download, Dropped Questions, Multiple Answers and Result Status

The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 final answer key has now been officially released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. In the final key, 9 questions have been dropped while 4 questions have been assigned multiple correct answers, and marks will be awarded as per NTA’s evaluation rules.

Earlier, NTA had released the provisional answer key, response sheet, and question paper PDFs and allowed candidates to raise objections during the challenge window. Since that process is now complete, the final answer key has been published after reviewing all valid challenges submitted by candidates.

With the release of the final answer key, the JEE Mains Result 2026 Session 1 is being released today. Students will be able to check their scorecard, percentile, and rank once the result link is activated on the official portal.

Candidates are advised to keep checking the official website and this page for the direct result link, scorecard download steps, and latest announcements.

👉Get the direct link to download the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Paper 1 Final Answer Key now

Final Answer Keys of JEE (Main)–2026 [Session-I] Paper-1

JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Release Date and Key Details

Event	Session 1 (January 2026)	Session 2 (April 2026)
Exam Dates	21, 22, 23, 24, 28 & 29 January 2026	1 to 10 April 2026
Provisional Answer Key Release	4 February 2026	April 2026 (Expected, after exam)
Response Sheet Release	4 February 2026	April 2026 (Expected)
Answer Key Challenge Window	4 to 5 February 2026	Open for a few days after the answer key
Final Answer Key Release	16 February 2026	After challenges are reviewed
Result Announcement	16 February 2026 (with final answer key)	Along with the final answer key
Official Website	jeemain.nta.nic.in	jeemain.nta.nic.in

Students can also use Vedantu’s JEE Main Rank Predictor Tool to predict their approximate rank based on their score.

Also Check: JEE Main 2026 Exam Dates JEE Main 2026 Exam Events, JEE Mains Results 2026

How to Calculate Your JEE Main 2026 Score?

Response Type	Marks Awarded
Correct Answer	+4 marks
Incorrect Answer	-1 mark
Unanswered Question	0 marks

Score Calculation Formula:
Total Score = (Number of Correct Answers × 4) − (Number of Incorrect Answers × 1)

Also Visit: JEE Main Score Card 2026

How to Download the JEE Main Answer Key 2026?

Follow these simple steps to download your JEE Main Answer Key 2026:

Go to jeemain.nta.nic.in, the only official website for JEE Mains.

On the homepage, look for the notification or direct link labelled “JEE Main 2026 Answer Key.” Make sure you select the correct session—either the JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Session 1 or JEE Main Session 2 Answer Key.

Enter your application number and password or your date of birth to securely access your exam dashboard.

After logging in, download both the JEE Main answer key and your individual response sheet. Save these files for future reference.

Open the downloaded files and compare your recorded answers with the official answer key. Calculate your probable score using the official marking scheme.

Steps to Challenge the JEE Mains Answer Key 2026

Step 1: Go to the NTA JEE Main portal.
Step 2: Use your Application Number and Date of Birth/Password to log in. Click on the “Answer Key Challenge” option visible on the dashboard.
Step 3: Download the provisional answer key and carefully compare it with the responses you marked in the exam.
Step 4: Select the specific question(s) you believe contain an error by ticking the checkbox next to each one.
Step 5: For every challenge, attach valid proof—such as excerpts from textbooks, reference materials, or credible academic sources—to support your objection.
Step 6: A fee of ₹200 per question must be paid online. You can pay via debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI.
Step 7: After completing the payment, submit your challenge request. NTA will review all objections and release the final answer key afterward.

JEE Main 2026 Answer Key PDF: Download Now

Candidates can now access the JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key PDF through the official links. The final answer key is released after reviewing all objections raised against the provisional key. Students who appeared for the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 examination can use the answer key to compare their responses and get an accurate idea of their performance.

S.No	JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key	Shift 1	Shift 2
1	JEE Main 2026 Answer Key – January 21	Direct Link	Updated Soon
2	JEE Main 2026 Answer Key – January 22		Updated Soon
3	JEE Main 2026 Answer Key – January 23		Updated Soon
4	JEE Main 2026 Answer Key – January 24		Updated Soon
5	JEE Main 2026 Answer Key – January 28		Updated Soon
6	JEE Main 2026 Answer Key – January 29		Updated Soon

Notes

The final answer key is released along with or just before the declaration of results.
No further challenges are accepted after the final answer key is published.
The PDFs are available only on the official NTA website (jeemain.nta.nic.in).

JEE Main January 2026 Shift-wise Question Paper with Solutions (Memory-Based)

Vedantu provides JEE Main January 2026 Shift-wise Question Papers with Solutions, prepared using memory-based questions collected from students who appeared for the examination. These papers help aspirants understand the actual exam pattern, difficulty level, and question trends of JEE Main 2026 Session 1.

S. No	JEE Main 2026 Question Paper with Answer Key
1	JEE Main 2026 Question Paper with Answer Key – January 21 Shift 1
2	JEE Main 2026 Question Paper with Answer Key – January 21 Shift 2
3	JEE Main 2026 Question Paper with Answer Key – January 22 Shift 1
4	JEE Main 2026 Question Paper with Answer Key – January 22 Shift 2
5	JEE Main 2026 Question Paper with Answer Key – January 23 Shift 1
6	JEE Main 2026 Question Paper with Answer Key – January 23 Shift 2
7	JEE Main 2026 Question Paper with Answer Key – January 24 Shift 1
8	JEE Main 2026 Question Paper with Answer Key – January 24 Shift 2
9	JEE Main 2026 Question Paper with Answer Key – January 28 Shift 1
10	JEE Main 2026 Question Paper with Answer Key – January 28 Shift 2

FAQs on JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key OUT: Download Session 1 PDF, Check Dropped Questions and Result Updates

1. Has NTA released the JEE Main 2026 answer key?

Yes. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the JEE Main 2026 provisional answer key along with the response sheet for Session 1 on 4 February 2026. Candidates can download both from the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in using their login credentials.

2. How can I download the JEE Main 2026 response sheet?

To download the JEE Main 2026 response sheet, visit jeemain.nta.nic.in, log in using your application number and date of birth or password, and click on the response sheet link available in the candidate dashboard. Download and save the PDF for reference.

3. When was the JEE Main 2026 answer key released?

The JEE Main 2026 provisional answer key was released on 4 February 2026 along with the response sheet and question paper PDF.

4. What is the last date to challenge the JEE Main 2026 answer key?

Candidates can challenge the JEE Main 2026 provisional answer key until 5 February 2026. Objections submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

5. What is the fee to challenge the JEE Main 2026 answer key?

The answer key challenge fee is ₹200 per question. The fee is refunded only if the challenge is accepted by NTA.

6. Can I calculate my score using the JEE Main 2026 response sheet?

Yes. By matching your response sheet with the provisional answer key, you can calculate your expected score and estimate your probable percentile before the result is declared.

7. Will the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result include ranks?

No. The Session 1 result will include only subject-wise percentile scores and overall percentile. All India Rank and cut-off will be released after Session 2.

8. When will the JEE Main 2026 result be declared?

The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result is expected to be declared by 12 February 2026, as announced by NTA.

9. Where can I download the final JEE Main 2026 answer key?

The final answer key will be released on jeemain.nta.nic.in after all challenges are reviewed. It will be available under the candidate login and alongside the result.

10. Are JEE Main 2026 question papers officially released by NTA?

No. NTA does not release official question paper PDFs. However, memory-based question papers with solutions are prepared by experts based on student feedback.

11. What happens when a question is dropped?

The question is treated as invalid (wrong, ambiguous, or technically flawed).
Full marks are awarded for that question.
Usually, all candidates who attempted the paper get the marks, even if:

They selected the wrong option, or sometimes even if they didn’t attempt it (as per NTA rules for that session).

12. What is a dropped question in JEE Main 2026?

A dropped question in JEE Main 2026 is a question that the National Testing Agency (NTA) cancels due to errors, ambiguity, or incorrect data. Such questions are removed from evaluation, and full marks are usually awarded to all candidates as per NTA rules.

13. What does multiple correct answers mean in JEE Main 2026?

When a JEE Main 2026 question has multiple correct answers, it means more than one option is considered valid by NTA. In this case, marks are awarded only to candidates who selected any of the correct options, while others do not receive marks.

14. What is the difference between a dropped question and multiple correct answers in JEE Main 2026?

In JEE Main 2026, a dropped question is cancelled and generally gives marks to all candidates, whereas a multiple-correct-answer question remains valid and awards marks only to students who chose one of the correct options.