JEE Main 2026 Session 1 answer key will be released after the exam is over. The exam is starting from 21 January to 30 January 2026 as the exam is typically scheduled for January-February 2026. The answer key will be releasing following 3-5 days after each shift. NTA releases provisional keys on jeemain.nta.nic.in, allowing challenges before the final version with results.
Release Timeline
The answer key Session 1 is expected in late first week of February 2026, post-exam, alongside response sheets for score estimation. Coaching institutes like Aakash and Allen provide memory-based keys immediately after shifts.
JEE Main Session 1 answer key 2026 download
The answer key is released in PDF format you can log in with your application number and DOB/password on the official site to access keys, question papers, and responses. Raise objections online if discrepancies appear, with fees per question reviewed by NTA.
How to challenge the Answer key 2026
To challenge the provisional JEE Main answer key, candidates must log in to the official NTA website using their application number and date of birth or password during the designated window, typically 3-5 days after key release.
Step-by-Step Process
Follow these steps on jeemain.nta.nic.in to raise objections effectively.
- Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in and click “Challenge(s) regarding Answer Key.”
- Log in with your credentials to access the provisional key and your responses.
- Select the question ID(s), mark the claimed correct option, and upload supporting documents (e.g., textbook references in PDF).
- Pay ₹200 non-refundable fee per question via net banking, card, or UPI; proceed to submit.
Special Notes
Candidates must know that their subject expert will review your challenges, may alter the final key and refund fees. The window is time-bound (e.g., up to 11:50 PM on specified dates), and no offline mode exists. Track status via login post-submission.
TA accepts specific supporting documents as proof when challenging the provisional JEE Main answer key, primarily scanned PDFs or images of relevant textbook pages, reference books, or official syllabi clearly showing the disputed answer.
Accepted Document Types
Upload clear, legible proofs justifying the objection; illegible or irrelevant files lead to rejection.
- Scanned pages from NCERT textbooks (Class 11/12) highlighting the correct option.
- Excerpts from standard reference books (e.g., HC Verma for Physics, OP Tandon for Chemistry) with page numbers.
- Relevant portions of the official JEE Main syllabus or question paper analysis from NTA notifications.
- Government-published educational materials or expert committee reports (if applicable).
Submission Guidelines
Documents must be in PDF/JPG format (max 0.5 MB each), directly linked to the question ID, and submitted online during the challenge window. Multiple questions require separate uploads per objection; no emails or physical copies accepted. Valid proofs result in expert review and potential key revision.
JEE Main Session 1 Answer key FAQs
The answer key will be out with 3 to 5 days after the exam is over
NTA will release answer key for all the dates in a single day, it will not release separate answer key for separate date
Yes NTA will give you chance to challenge the answer key
Yes it is possible by multiplying your correct answer with the marks allotted to that question and minus the wrong answer marks it does not include unattempted question
You can check the answer key by these institutes but we would suggest you to rely on official answer key
To challenge the answer key you will pay Rs.200 per key
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