JEE Main Session 2 Answer Key 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the JEE Main Session 2 Answer Key 2026 on 11 April 2026. Along with the provisional answer key, candidates can now also check their response sheet (recorded responses) to estimate their expected scores before the final result. This is an important stage for all aspirants as it allows them to verify answers and raise objections if any discrepancy is found.

As per the latest update, candidates can access the answer key through the official website by logging in using their application number, password/date of birth. This answer key is provisional, meaning candidates are allowed to challenge it from 11 to 13 April 2026.

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JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Answer Key Overview

The JEE Main Session 2 exam was conducted in April 2026 in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across multiple cities in India and abroad. According to the official notice, lakhs of candidates appeared for the exam across various shifts.

Now, NTA has released the provisional answer key to maintain transparency and allow candidates to review their performance.

Important Dates

Answer Key Release Date: 11 April 2026
Challenge Window: 11 April to 13 April 2026 (till 11:50 PM)
Challenge Fee: ₹200 per question (non-refundable)
Expected Result Date: 20 April 2026

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How to Check JEE Main Answer Key 2026

Candidates can follow these simple steps to download their answer key:

Visit the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in
Click on the “JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Answer Key” link
Login using the application number, password/ date of birth
View your answer key and response sheet
Download the PDF for future reference

The answer key helps students calculate their probable score before the official result is declared.

Response Sheet & Score Calculation

Along with the answer key, NTA has released the response sheet, which contains the answers marked by candidates during the exam. By comparing it with the official answer key, candidates can estimate their marks.

Correct Answer: +4 marks
Incorrect Answer: -1 mark
Unattempted: 0 marks

This gives a fairly accurate idea of your expected percentile.

How to Challenge Answer Key

If a candidate finds any discrepancy in the answer key, they can challenge it online:

Login to the official portal jeemain.nta.nic.in
Select the question(s) to challenge
Upload supporting documents
Pay ₹200 per question

The challenge fee is non-refundable, and objections without valid proof may be rejected. After reviewing all objections, NTA will release the final answer key, which will be used to prepare the results.

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Important Links

NTA JEE Main 2026 Session-2 Answer Key Notice-1	Notice PDF
NTA JEE Main 2026 Session-2 Answer Key Notice-2	Notice PDF
NTA JEE Main 2026 Session-2 Answer Key Download Link	Answer Key
NTA JEE Main 2026 Official Website	JEE Main 2026

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