JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Soon: Session 2 Question Papers Out @ jeemain.nta.nic.in
The National Testing Agency is set to release the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Answer Key on its official website. Candidates who appeared for the exam can expect the provisional answer key and response sheet by April 11, 2026 (tentative).
👉 The JEE Main 2026 result is likely to be declared by April 20, 2026.
JEE Main 2026 Latest LIVE Updates
- Answer Key Release: By April 11, 2026
- Response Sheet: Along with answer key
- Result Date: By April 20, 2026
- Official Website: jeemain.nta.nic.in
👉 Dates are tentative and may change slightly
JEE Main Session 2 Exam Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | JEE Main 2026 |
| Conducting Body | NTA |
| Session | Session 2 (April) |
| Exam Dates | April 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Candidates Appeared | 11.23 lakh (approx) |
| Mode | CBT |
JEE Main 2026 Question Papers Released
| JEE Main Question Paper | Download Link |
|---|---|
| BTech 2nd April Shift 1 | Download PDF |
| BTech 2nd April Shift 2 | Download PDF |
| BTech 4th April Shift 1 | Download PDF |
| BTech 4th April Shift 2 | Download PDF |
| BTech 5th April Shift 1 | Download PDF |
| BTech 5th April Shift 2 | Download PDF |
| BTech 6th April Shift 1 | Download PDF |
| BTech 6th April Shift 2 | Download PDF |
| BTech 8th April Shift 2 | Download PDF |
NTA has already released the official question papers for Session 2 exams. Candidates can now use these papers to:
- Analyze difficulty level
- Cross-check questions
- Prepare for future exams
👉 Question papers are available shift-wise (April 2 to April 8 exams)
JEE Main 2026 Answer Key (Session 2)
The provisional answer key will include:
- Correct answers to all questions
- Candidate response sheet
- Question paper
👉 Candidates can calculate their raw score out of 300
How to Calculate JEE Main Score
Use this formula:
- Correct Answer: +4 marks
- Incorrect Answer: -1 mark
- Unattempted: 0 marks
👉 Raw score will later be converted into percentile score
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Answer Key Challenge Process
If candidates find any discrepancy:
- They can challenge the answer key
- Fee: ₹200 per question
- Upload proof/document
- Submit within given deadline
👉 Fee is non-refundable
Final Answer Key & Bonus Marks
- Final answer key will be released before result
- If a question is dropped:
- Bonus marks given to all candidates
How to Download JEE Main Answer Key 2026
Follow these steps:
- Visit official website
👉 Go to JEE Main Portal - Click on “Answer Key 2026 Session 2”
- Login using:
- Application Number
- Date of Birth
- View answer key & response sheet
- Download PDF
Expected JEE Main Cut Off 2026
(Based on trends)
- General: 88–92 percentile
- OBC: 70–75 percentile
- SC: 50–55 percentile
- ST: 40–45 percentile
👉 Actual cut-off will be released with result
What Happens After Answer Key?
- Calculate expected score
- Challenge incorrect answers
- Wait for final key
- Check result on April 20
FAQs
Q1. When will JEE Main 2026 answer key release?
👉 By April 11 (tentative)
Q2. When will result be declared?
👉 By April 20, 2026
Q3. Can I challenge answer key?
👉 Yes, with ₹200 per question
Q4. What is response sheet?
👉 It shows your marked answers
Q5. Where to check answer key?
👉 jeemain.nta.nic.in