JEE Main Answer Key 2026: NTA to Release Session 1 Provisional Key & Response Sheet Today at jeemain.nta.nic.in
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to release the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 provisional answer key along with the candidate response sheet today, February 4, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the January session can download the answer key and response sheet from the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in and check their marked answers.
Along with the provisional key, NTA will also activate the objection/challenge window for candidates who wish to raise concerns about any answer.
JEE Main Answer Key 2026: Key Highlights
- Exam: JEE Main 2026 (Session 1)
- Answer Key Type: Provisional
- Answer Key Release Date: February 4, 2026
- Response Sheet Release: Along with answer key
- Official Website: jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Objection Window: Feb 4 to Feb 5, 2026
- Challenge Fee: ₹200 per question (non-refundable)
- Session 1 Result Expected: By February 12, 2026
How to Download JEE Main 2026 Answer Key & Response Sheet
Candidates can download their JEE Main Session 1 key by following these steps:
- Visit the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Click on the link for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Answer Key/Response Sheet
- Login using your Application Number and Password/DOB
- Your response sheet, question paper and provisional answer key will appear
- Download/save the PDF for reference
How to Raise Objection Against JEE Main 2026 Answer Key
If any candidate feels an answer in the provisional key is incorrect, they can challenge it through the objection portal.
Steps to submit objections:
- Login at jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Select the option to Challenge Answer Key
- Choose the question(s) you want to challenge
- Upload supporting proof/document (if required)
- Pay the objection fee (₹200 per question) online
- Submit the challenge
📌 Only paid challenges submitted within the deadline will be considered.
What Happens After Objections?
After the challenge window closes, NTA will:
- verify all objections through subject experts,
- make corrections if required,
- publish the Final Answer Key.
The final JEE Main result is then prepared using this final key.
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam Dates
As per reports, the JEE Main 2026 January session exam was conducted on:
January 21, 22, 23, 24, 28 and 29, 2026.
JEE Main 2026 Result Date (Session 1)
Candidates are advised to note that the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result is expected by February 12, 2026.
The release of the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 provisional answer key and response sheet will help candidates estimate their tentative score and raise objections in case of discrepancies. Students should regularly check jeemain.nta.nic.in for the latest official updates.
Official Website: jeemain.nta.nic.in
