When will the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 provisional answer key be released?

The provisional answer key for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 is expected to be released in February 2026, a few days after the exams scheduled from 21 January 2026 to 30 January 2026.

How can I download the JEE Main 2026 answer key?

Candidates can download the answer key from the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in by logging in with their Application Number and Date of Birth or Password, then clicking on the link for the respective session’s answer key. Response sheets will also be available for download.

How do I object to the answer key?

If candidates find errors in the provisional answer key, they can challenge it within a specified window by selecting the question, uploading supporting documents, and paying a fee of INR 200 per question as an objection fee.

What is the marking scheme for JEE Main 2026?

As per NTA guidelines, each correct answer gives +4 marks, each wrong answer deducts 1 mark, and no marks are deducted for unattempted questions. Subjective evaluation applies to the Drawing section in Paper 2A.

How do I calculate my marks using the answer key?

Candidates use their response sheet to tally correct and incorrect answers, then calculate the score using: Total Score = (Correct Answers × 4) − (Incorrect Answers × 1). For example, if you have 65 correct and 15 incorrect answers, your score would be (65 × 4) − (15 × 1) = 260 − 15 = 245.

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