JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Answer Key Released — Download, Raise Objections & Check Result Date
NTA has officially released the provisional answer key and response sheets for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 (April exams). Objection window is open. Here's everything you need to know.
Lakhs of engineering aspirants can now access their provisional answer key, recorded response sheets, and question paper PDFs for JEE Main 2026 Session 2. NTA has activated the download links and objection portal simultaneously, giving students a window to challenge answers they believe are incorrect.
Exam Dates Covered by This Answer Key
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 was conducted across multiple shifts at 566 centres in 304 cities in India, plus 14 international cities. Approximately 11 lakh candidates registered for this session.
📅 Important Dates at a Glance
- Session 2 Exams Held Apr 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8, 2026
- Provisional Answer Key Released April 11, 2026
- Objection Window Closes April 13, 2026
- Final Result (Expected) ~April 20, 2026
- Best Score Considered (Both Sessions) At Result Declaration
How to Download the Answer Key & Response Sheet
Follow these steps to access your provisional answer key, recorded response, and question paper from the official NTA portal:
🌐 Official Portal
jeemain.nta.nic.inLogin credentials required: Application Number + Date of Birth / Password
- Visit the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Click the "Answer Key / Response Sheet" link on the homepage
- Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth or Password
- Download the Provisional Answer Key PDF for your shift and date
- Download your Recorded Response Sheet to compare with the answer key
- Calculate your expected score using the official marking scheme below
Marking Scheme — Calculate Your Score
Use the official NTA marking scheme to estimate your raw score before the result. For candidates appearing in both sessions, only the better of the two scores will be used for final ranking.
| Answer Status | Marks Awarded | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ✅ Correct Answer | + 4 | Full marks per question |
| ❌ Incorrect Answer | − 1 | Negative marking applies |
| ⬜ Unattempted | 0 | No penalty for skipping |
| 🔢 Integer-type (Numerical) | + 4 | No negative marking |
How to Raise Objections Against the Answer Key
If you believe any answer in the provisional key is incorrect, you can formally challenge it within the given window. NTA reviews all valid objections and updates the final key accordingly — and refunds the fee if the challenge is upheld.
⚠️ Objection Window Details
Each question challenged requires a non-refundable fee of ₹ 200 / question. Submit before April 13, 2026. Upload valid proof (textbook/reference) to support your challenge. Accepted challenges will be reflected in the final answer key, and the corresponding fee will be refunded.
- Log in at jeemain.nta.nic.in with your credentials
- Click "Challenge Answer Key"
- Select the question(s) you wish to challenge and choose your preferred correct option
- Upload supporting proof — standard textbook page, official reference, etc.
- Pay ₹ 200 per question via the online payment gateway
- Submit and save the confirmation for your records
What Happens Next — Result & Counselling
After the objection window closes, NTA will review all challenges and release the final answer key. The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 result will be declared based solely on the final key, with scores, percentile, and All India Rank (AIR) published together.
Candidates who qualify will be eligible for JoSAA counselling for admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. Those targeting IITs must qualify and appear for JEE Advanced 2026, for which the expected cutoff for General category candidates is around 93 percentile (subject to change).
The best score from Session 1 (January) and Session 2 (April) will be considered for final ranking. No session-specific advantage — only performance matters. 🎯
🔗 Useful Links & Resources
The information in this article is compiled from publicly available sources including NTA announcements, official notifications, and reputed educational news outlets. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy at the time of publication (April 12, 2026), dates, deadlines, and processes are subject to change at NTA's discretion.
This post does not constitute official guidance. Candidates are strongly advised to verify all details directly from the official JEE Main website and NTA portal before taking any action. External links are provided for reference only and we are not responsible for third-party content.
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