JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Provisional Answer Key Out at jeemain.nta.nic.in, Answer Key Challenge Closes Today

JEE Mains 2026 Paper 2 Provisional Answer Key: The National Testing Agency has released the JEE Mains 2026 Session 1 Paper 2 Provisional Answer Key. Candidates who have appeared for the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Paper 2A and 2B exams conducted on January 29, 2026, can visit the official website to check the provisional answer key. 

According to the official notification shared, NTA has simultaneously opened the window for students to submit challenges on the provisional answer key. The window for students to submit the Answer key challenge is today, February 20, 2026. 

JEE Mains 2026 session 1 Paper 2 provisional answer key PDF is available on the official website - jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can also click on the direct link given below to download the answer key PDF. 

JEE Mains 2026 Session 1 Paper 2 Provisional Answer Key - Click Here

How to Submit Challenges on JEE Main Paper 2 Provisional Answer Key

Candidates who have appeared for the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Paper 2 examination on January 29, 2026, can check the steps provided below to submit the challenges on the provisional answer key

Step 1: Visit the official website of JEE Main

Step 2: Click on the Paper 2 Answer Key Challenge window

Step 3: Log in with the application number ans password

Step 4: Click on the 'Challenge' regarding the Answer Key

Step 5: The question IDs will be given in sequential order

Step 6: The ID next to the question under the column 'Correct Option' stands for the most appropriate Answer Key by NTA.

Step 7: To challenge the option, candidates can use any one or more of the Option IDs given in the next four columns by clicking the check box

Step 8: Upload supporting documents by clicking on 'Choose File and Upload (all documents to be put in a single PDF file)

Step 9: After clicking on the desired option, for Mathematics / Aptitude Test for Paper 2A (B. Arch) and Mathematics / Aptitude Test/ Planning for Paper 2B (B. Planning), scroll down and 'Save your claim and move on to the next screen.

Step 10: The Option IDs challenged will be displayed

Step 11: Click on 'Save your claim and Pay Fee finally'.

Step 12: Select the Mode of Payment and Pay a non-refundable processing fee pf Rs. 200/- for each question challenged. Make payment through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.