JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Answer Key & Response Sheet Released

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Answer Key and Response Sheet on its official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates who appeared for the JEE Main January 2026 examination can now check the provisional answer key, question paper, and their recorded responses by logging in with their application number and date of birth/password.

The release of the answer key is a crucial step in the JEE Main examination process, as it allows candidates to verify their answers, estimate their scores, and raise objections in case of discrepancies before the declaration of the final result.

What Has Been Released?

NTA has published the following documents for JEE Main 2026 Session 1:

• Provisional Answer Key (shift-wise and paper-wise)
• Candidate Response Sheet (answers marked by the candidate)
• Question Papers for all shifts

The answer key has been released separately for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, and for all exam shifts conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.

How to Download JEE Main 2026 Answer Key & Response Sheet

Candidates can follow these steps to download the answer key and response sheet:

1. Visit the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in

2. Click on the link for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Answer Key

3. Log in using your application number and date of birth/password

4. View and download the answer key and response sheet

5. Save a copy for future reference

How to Raise Objections Against the Answer Key

NTA has also opened the answer key objection window. Candidates who find any incorrect answer in the provisional key can challenge it online by following the prescribed procedure.

To raise objections:

1. Log in to the candidate portal

2. Select the question you wish to challenge

3. Upload supporting documents or justification

4. Pay the non-refundable objection fee per question

5. Submit the challenge before the deadline

All objections will be reviewed by subject experts. If a challenge is found valid, the answer key will be revised accordingly.

JEE Main Result 2026 Based on Final Answer Key

After reviewing all challenges, NTA will release the final answer key, which will be used to prepare the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result. No further objections will be allowed once the final key is published.

The result will include NTA percentile scores, All India Rank (AIR), and eligibility status for JEE Advanced 2026. Candidates should note that percentile scores are calculated based on normalization across shifts.

What Candidates Should Do Next

Candidates are advised to carefully compare their response sheet with the answer key and raise objections, if necessary, within the stipulated time. They should also regularly check the official website for updates related to the final answer key, result date, and counseling process.

The release of the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Answer Key and Response Sheet ensures transparency in evaluation and gives aspirants clarity about their performance before the final results are announced.