The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 provisional answer key and candidate response sheets on April 11, 2026 . The official website for access will be jeemain.nta.nic.in. This release follows the successful completion of the Session 2 examination, which took place from April 2 to April 8, 2026.
The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam was held across 566 centers nationwide. Approximately 11.23 lakh students appeared for this session. The answer key allows students to review correct answers and compare them with their own responses. This comparison helps in estimating potential scores before the final results are announced.
Accessing and Challenging the Answer Key
Candidates can download their individual response sheets along with the provisional answer key from jeemain.nta.nic.in. The provisional answer key will list the correct answers for all questions. Students will have a limited window to raise objections against any discrepancies found in the provisional answer key.
The process to challenge the answer key is online. A fee of Rs. 200 per question is required for each objection submitted. This fee is non-refundable. The NTA will review all submitted objections before finalizing the answer key.
Calculating Scores
Students can calculate their estimated scores using the provisional answer key and their response sheet. The marking scheme for JEE Main 2026 is as follows:
| Response Type | Marks |
| Correct Answer | +4 marks |
| Incorrect Answer | -1 mark |
| Unanswered Question | 0 marks |
The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 results are expected to be declared by April 20, 2026 . The provisional answer key and response sheets are crucial tools for students to gauge their performance and prepare for the next steps.
