The National Testing Agency (NTA) is gearing up to release the much-anticipated final answer key for JEE (Main) 2026 Session 1, a crucial step students across India have been waiting for after the examination concluded in late January. This final answer key will be followed by the official declaration of the JEE Main 2026 results.
📌 What’s Happened So Far
- The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exams were conducted from 21–29 January 2026, with multiple shifts for Paper 1 and a single shift for Paper 2.
- NTA released the provisional answer key and response sheet on 4 February 2026, allowing candidates to check their answers and calculate tentative scores.
- Candidates were given a short window to challenge this provisional key — typically until 6 February 2026 — by paying a processing fee per question challenged.
📝 Final Answer Key: Status & Expectations
The final answer key — which incorporates corrections based on legitimate challenges — is expected to be published very soon at the official portal: jeemain.nta.nic.in. This final key will serve as the basis for preparing and declaring the official results.
As of now, NTA has not announced the specific release time for the final answer key, but it is widely expected anytime today or in the next few days.
🧾 Result Date & Direct Link
Once the final answer key is released:
- The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result is expected on or before 12 February 2026.
- Candidates will be able to download their scorecards and check subject-wise percentiles through:
➡️ jeemain.nta.nic.in (official site) or ntaresults.nic.in once available.
📥 How to Download the Answer Key & Scorecard
Here’s the standard NTA process:
- Visit the official JEE Main website: jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the link for JEE Main 2026 — Final Answer Key/Response Sheet/Result (once active).
- Enter your application number and date of birth/password.
- Submit to view and download the key or scorecard.
📌 Tip: Keep a hard copy for future reference, counselling registrations, and cut-off comparisons.
📊 What This Means for Candidates
- The final answer key gives candidates their most accurate performance assessment before results.
- Once the scorecards are released, aspirants can begin planning based on their percentiles for admissions into NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, or preparing for JEE Advanced 2026 eligibility (if applicable).
