JEE Main Session 1 Answer Key 2026 Soon: Check Direct Link and Steps to Download Response Sheet Here

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main session 1 entrance exam answer key and response sheet on 4th February 2026. Candidates who have appeared for the JEE Main 2026 entrance exam conducted between the 21st and 29th January 2026 in two shifts can download the JEE Main Session 1 Answer Key 2026 from the official website of NTA. After the release of the JEE Main Session 1 Answer Key 2026 candidates can raise objections and challenge the answer key till 5th February 2026. Also for raising the objections, candidates are required to pay an objection fee for each question. Students can check the steps, important dates and more information for the JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Session 1  from below.

JEE Main Session 1 Answer Key Important Dates

Around 13 lakh candidates have appeared for the JEE Main Entrance Exam for admission to the engineering course offered by the top universities across pan India. Appeared candidates can check the JEE Main session 1 Answer Key 2026 important dates from the table below. 

Steps to Download JEE Main Session 1 Answer Key 2026

To avoid any last-minute mistakes, candidates can access the steps provided below to download the JEE Main session 1 Answer Key 2026. 

Step 1: Access the official website, i.e., https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/. 

Step 2: Click on the link of JEE Main 2026 Answer Key session 1. 

Step 3: Now complete the login process and enter personal details like Application Number and Password. 

Step 4: The answer key PDF will appear on the screen. 

Step 5: Save the PDF file for future use. 

How to challenge the JEE Main Session 1 Answer Key 2026?

Candidates can challenge the answer key for the JEE Mains session 1 entrance exam till 5th February 2026 on the official portal. Also, the steps to challenge the JEE Mains Answer Key are provided below. 

Step 1: Visit the official portal and Complete the login process in the candidate portal.

Step 2: Now, Select the question to be challenged.

Step 3: Upload the proof or explanation.

Step 4: Pay the challenge fee via internet banking. 

Step 5: Submit the objection

Candidates must keep in mind that the challenge fee is non-refundable and the authorities will reject the objections without valid proof. 

Details Mentioned in the JEE Main Session 1 Answer Key 2026

The JEE Main 2026 Answer Key session 1 will contain the following details: 

• Candidate's application number and registration number

• Exam Date and Time

• Type of question

• Option IDs

• Status of each question

• Correct option