JEE Main answer key 2026 Live Updates: Session 1 response sheets released; how to calculate your score

NTA JEE Main 2026 session 1 answer key 2026 Live Updates: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the provisional answer key and individual response sheets for JEE Main 2026 session 1 on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in on February 4, 2026. Candidates can log in to the JEE Main portal using their application number and date of birth or password to download their answer key and recorded responses. The portal will display the question status alongside the options selected by the candidate during the examination.The documents can be saved as PDFs or printed, enabling students to calculate tentative scores based on the official marking scheme of +4 for each correct answer and -1 for each incorrect response. This early access allows candidates to evaluate their performance prior to the official results.NTA JEE Main answer key challenge windowThe NTA has provided a 48-hour window for candidates to raise objections against the provisional answer key. The challenge window opens on February 4 and closes on February 5, 2026. Candidates who notice discrepancies in the answer key can submit objections through the online portal. The final answer key and Session 1 results will be prepared after addressing these challenges.NTA JEE Main answer key 2026: Steps to downloadCandidates can follow the steps mentioned here to download the NTA JEE Main answer key 2026: Visit the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.Click on “JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Answer Key / Response Sheet”.Log in using your application number and date of birth/password.View your question paper, responses, and provisional answer key.Download or print the PDF for reference.Submit objections (if any) by February 5, 2026.Session 1 results expected by February 12The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result is expected to be declared on February 12, 2026, on the official website. These results are critical for students seeking admission to B.Tech, B.Arch, and B.Planning programmes in NITs, IIITs, and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions.Additionally, performance in JEE Main serves as the qualifying examination for JEE Advanced 2026, which is mandatory for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).JEE Main 2026 Session 1 AttendanceThe January session witnessed strong participation, with 96.26 percent attendance among 13,00,368 registered candidates. The exams were conducted smoothly across multiple days: January 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, and 29, 2026. The high attendance reflects the significance of the examination in shaping the careers of future engineers.Session 2 registration openWhile Session 1 results are awaited, the registration for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 is already underway. The application window opened on February 1, 2026, and will close on February 25, 2026. This session allows candidates who missed the first attempt or wish to improve their scores to participate.The examination is open to candidates seeking admission in B.Tech, B.Arch, and B.Planning programmes and continues to be a cornerstone for technical education admissions nationwide.