JEE Advanced 2026 Provisional Answer Key Released; Objection Window Open

The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee has officially released the provisional answer key for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2026. Candidates who appeared for the highly competitive engineering entrance examination can now access and download the answer key for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 through the official website - JEE Advanced Official Website - jeeadv.ac.in.

JEE Advanced 2026 Provisional Answer Key Released; IIT Roorkee Opens Objection Window

The provisional answer key has been released in PDF format and can be downloaded directly without requiring login credentials. The answer key contains the official responses to all questions asked in the examination and will help candidates estimate their probable scores before the declaration of results.

Earlier, the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee had released the JEE Advanced 2026 response sheets on May 21, 2026. Candidates can still access their recorded responses through the official portal by logging into their accounts.

By comparing:

• Response sheets
• Official answer keys
• Question papers

students can calculate tentative marks and analyse their performance in the examination.

Objection Window Activated

Along with the release of the provisional answer key, IIT Roorkee has also activated the objection or challenge facility for candidates who wish to contest any answer mentioned in the official key.

Candidates who are not satisfied with any answer can submit objections online through the official portal. The challenge window will remain open till May 26, 2026, up to 5 PM.

The institute will review all objections submitted by candidates before preparing the final answer key and declaring the results.

How to Download JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key

Candidates can follow these steps:

1. Visit the official website - JEE Advanced Portal

2. Click on the "JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key" link

3. Select Paper 1 or Paper 2

4. Download the PDF answer key

5. Compare answers with response sheets

How to Raise Objections

To challenge any answer:

1. Login to the official portal using credentials
2. Open the objection submission section
3. Select the question to challenge
4. Upload supporting documents or explanation
5. Submit the objection before the deadline

Candidates are advised to carefully review all responses before submitting challenges.

Importance of JEE Advanced Answer Key

The provisional answer key helps students:

• Estimate expected scores
• Predict qualifying chances
• Analyse exam performance
• Prepare for counselling and admission process

The answer key also increases transparency in the evaluation process by allowing candidates to raise objections before the final results are announced.

JEE Advanced 2026 Result Date

After reviewing objections received from candidates, the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee will release:

• Final answer key
• JEE Advanced 2026 result
• Rank list

on the official portal.

The JEE Advanced examination is conducted annually for admission into undergraduate engineering programmes at the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology across the country.

Candidates are advised to regularly monitor the official website for the latest updates regarding:

Final answer key
Result announcement
Counselling schedule
JoSAA admission process