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JEE Main 2026 Response Sheet LIVE: NTA Releasing Session 1 Provisional Answer Key Tomorrow at jeemain.nta.nic.in; Direct link here

Laavanya Negi
Feb 3, 2026, 19:26 IST

NTA will release the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Answer Key and Response Sheet on February 4, 2026, at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can download both from the official website. Objections to the provisional answer key, supported by documents, can be raised online until February 5, 2026. NTA will issue a final, revised answer key after reviewing challenges.

JEE Main 2026 Response Sheet and Provisional Answer Key LIVE Updates
JEE Main 2026 Response Sheet and Provisional Answer Key LIVE Updates

HIGHLIGHTS

  • NTA will release the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Answer Key and Response Sheet on February 4, 2026, at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
  • Objections to the provisional answer key, supported by documents, can be raised online until February 5, 2026.
  • NTA will issue a final, revised answer key after reviewing challenges.

JEE Main 2026 Response Sheet LIVE: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Session 1 Answer Key Response Sheet on February 4, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the exam will need to visit the official website to download their JEE Main 2026 Response Sheet and answer key at jeemain.nta.nic.in, along with JEE Main 2026 Answer Key. 

In case a candidate finds any errors in the provisional answer key, they can raise objections online with the supporting documents. The last date to raise objections and challenge the answer key is February 5, 2026. Candidates will need to pay the objection fee for each question they wish to challenge. NTA will release a revised JEE Main 2026 final answer key after taking the challenges in consideration.

JEE Main 2026 Key Highlights

Candidates can read the main highlights of the JEE Main 2026 exam here:

Overview 

Details 

Event name 

JEE Main 2026 provisional answer key

Exam name 

Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main

Board name 

National Testing Agency (NTA)

Official website

jeemain.nta.nic.in

Academic year 

2025-26

Level 

Undergraduate (UG)

Exam dates 

January 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, and 29, 2026

Exam mode 

Online, computer-based test (CBT)

Release date and time

February 4, 2026

Result mode

Online 

Login credentials 

Application Number 

Password 

How to challenge the JEE Main 2026 Provisional Answer Key?

Candidates can challenge the JEE Main 2026 provisional answer key online by following the  mentioned steps: 

  1. Visit the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in
  2. Under ‘Candidate Login’, click on the link for raising objection against the answer key
  3. Log in using login credentials
  4. Select the question you wish to challenge
  5. Upload supporting documents 
  6. Pay the challenge fee per question
  7. Review and submit the objection
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  • Feb 3, 2026, 19:17 IST

    JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Marking Scheme

    Candidates can use the answer key to calculate their scores with the response sheet by following the marking scheme given here: 

    Category

    Marks

    Correct Answer

    4 Marks

    Incorrect Answer

    -1 Marks

    Unattempted Questions

    No negative marking

    Total Score Formula

    (Correct Answers x 4) - (Incorrect Answers x 1)

  • Feb 3, 2026, 18:50 IST

    JEE Main answer key 2026 official question paper PDFs

    NTA will release the JEE Main 2026 provisional answer key and response sheets of candidates. The JEE Main 2026 Response sheet must include the following details:

    • Application number
    • Candidate's name
    • Roll number
    • Test date
    • Test time
    • Subjects
    • Section
    • Question
    • Question type
    • Question ID
    • Options
    • Option ID
    • Status - Answer/Unanswered
    • Response of the candidate
  • Feb 3, 2026, 18:31 IST

    JEE Main 2026: Where to check JEE Main 2026 provisional answer key?

    NTA will release the JEE Main 2026 provisional answer key on the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Additionally, candidates can also visit the NTA website at nta.nic.in to get the official updates.

  • Feb 3, 2026, 18:28 IST

    jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026: JEE Main 2026 Important Dates

    Candidates can check the JEE Main 2026 Answer key release date and schedule here:

    Events

    Date(s)

    JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam dates

    January 21 - 29, 2026 

    JEE Main 2026 Provisional Answer Key release date

    February 4, 2026

    JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Objection Dates

    February 4  - 5, 2026

    JEE Main 2026 Result

    February 12, 2026

  • Feb 3, 2026, 18:25 IST

    jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026: When will NTA release JEE Main 2026 provisional answser key?

    NTA will release the JEE Main 2026 provisional answser key tomorrow, February 4, 2026. The agency will also release the response sheets of candidates. Students who appeared for the exams will need to use their log in credentials to receive their response sheets. 

Laavanya Negi
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Laavanya Negi is a content writer at Jagran Josh, writing for Education News. She is a multimedia professional with writing experience of over 1 year. She covers international, national, and regional education news. Previously, she has worked at Hindustan Times Media and India Today. She writes informative, timely, and rich content that engages the audience and achieves positive results. Her expertise lies in news writing and creative writing. She can be reached at laavanya.negi@jagrannewmedia.com.

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