JEE Advanced Provisional Answer Key 2026 OUT at jeeadv.ac.in – Download Provisional Answer Key PDF (Paper 1 & 2)
JEE Advanced Provisional Answer Key 2026 OUT at jeeadv.ac.in – Download Provisional Answer Key PDF (Paper 1 & 2)

JEE Advanced Answer Key 2026 out on May 25 by IIT Roorkee. Download Paper 1 & 2 PDF, challenge till May 26 (₹500/question)
JEE Advanced 2026 Official Provisional Answer Key PDF Download
The JEE Advanced Answer Key 2026 has been officially released today, May 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM IST, by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee on the official website jeeadv.ac.in. The JEE Advanced 2026 provisional answer key is now available for download for both Paper 1 and Paper 2. All candidates who appeared for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam on May 17, 2026 can log in to jeeadv.ac.in using their registration number, date of birth, and registered mobile number to download the JEE Advanced answer key PDF 2026.
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JEE Advanced Answer Key 2026 – Direct Download Link
| Document | Released By | Date & Time | Direct Link |
| JEE Advanced Provisional Answer Key 2026 – Paper 1 | IIT Roorkee | May 25, 2026 – 10:00 AM | Download at jeeadv.ac.in |
| JEE Advanced Provisional Answer Key 2026 – Paper 2 | IIT Roorkee | May 25, 2026 – 10:00 AM | Download at jeeadv.ac.in |
| JEE Advanced Response Sheet 2026 | IIT Roorkee | May 21, 2026 | Download at jeeadv.ac.in |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Objection Submission | IIT Roorkee | May 25 – May 26, 2026 (till 5:00 PM) | Submit at jeeadv.ac.in |
| JEE Advanced Final Answer Key + Result 2026 | IIT Roorkee | June 1, 2026 – 10:00 AM | JEE Advanced Result 2026 – Aakash |
JEE Advanced 2026 – Complete Important Dates
| Event | Date | Time | Status |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Exam | May 17, 2026 | P1: 9 AM–12 PM | P2: 2:30–5:30 PM | Done |
| Response Sheet Released | May 21, 2026 | 5:00 PM IST | Done |
| JEE Advanced Provisional Answer Key 2026 | May 25, 2026 | 10:00 AM IST | LIVE |
| Answer Key Objection Window Closes | May 26, 2026 | 5:00 PM IST | Open |
| JEE Advanced Final Answer Key 2026 | June 1, 2026 | 10:00 AM IST | Upcoming |
| JEE Advanced Result 2026 + AIR | June 1, 2026 | 10:00 AM IST | Upcoming |
| JoSAA 2026 Counselling Begins | After June 1, 2026 | – | Upcoming |
Track all events at the Aakash JEE Advanced 2026 Important Dates page.
How to Download JEE Advanced Answer Key 2026 at jeeadv.ac.in
Follow these step-by-step instructions to access and download the JEE Advanced provisional answer key 2026 PDF from the official IIT Roorkee portal:
JEE Advanced 2026 Marking Scheme – Score Calculation
| Question Type | Correct Answer | Incorrect Answer | Unattempted |
| Single Correct MCQ | +3 | -1 | 0 |
| Multiple Correct MCQ (all correct) | +4 | -2 | 0 |
| Multiple Correct MCQ (partial correct) | Partial marks | – | 0 |
| Numerical Answer Type | +4 | 0 | 0 |
Apply this marking scheme carefully while comparing your JEE Advanced 2026 response sheet with the JEE Advanced provisional answer key 2026 for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics across both papers. Then use the Aakash JEE Advanced Rank Predictor to get your estimated All India Rank.
How to Challenge the JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key
Candidates who believe any answer in the JEE Advanced 2026 provisional answer key is incorrect can submit objections through the official portal between May 25, 10:00 AM and May 26, 2026, 5:00 PM IST. The objection window is only 31 hours — act fast.
Important: The ₹500 challenge fee per question is non-refundable regardless of whether the objection is accepted or rejected. IIT Roorkee's subject experts will review all valid challenges. If any objection is accepted, the answer key will be corrected and all candidate scores will be recalculated before the final result is declared on June 1, 2026.
JEE Advanced 2026 – Expected Marks vs Rank
| Estimated Score (Out of 360) | Expected AIR (General Category) |
| 300+ | Top 100 |
| 260 – 299 | 100 – 500 |
| 220 – 259 | 500 – 1,500 |
| 180 – 219 | 1,500 – 3,500 |
| 140 – 179 | 3,500 – 7,000 |
| 100 – 139 | 7,000 – 15,000 |
| Below 100 | 15,000+ |
For a precise, personalised rank estimate based on your actual score, use the Aakash JEE Advanced Rank Predictor 2026. Planning college choices? Use the Aakash College Predictor to explore IIT branch options based on your estimated rank.
JEE Advanced 2026 Qualifying Criteria (Minimum Marks Required)
JEE Advanced 2026 Qualifying Criteria (Minimum Marks Required)
| Category | Minimum Aggregate Marks | Minimum Marks in Each Subject |
| General / CRL | 35% | 10% |
| OBC-NCL | 31.5% | 9% |
| SC / ST / PwD | 17.5% | 5% |
Review the full JEE Advanced 2026 syllabus and access JEE Advanced Mock Tests to benchmark preparation for future attempts. For the complete exam overview, visit the Aakash JEE Advanced 2026 exam page.
What Happens After the JEE Advanced Answer Key 2026?
After the objection window closes on May 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM, IIT Roorkee's subject experts will review all valid challenges. Based on this review, the JEE Advanced 2026 final answer key will be released on June 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM IST along with the JEE Advanced 2026 result and All India Rank (AIR) list. Qualifying candidates will then proceed to register for JoSAA 2026 counselling for seat allotment across IITs, IISc Bengaluru, and other top engineering institutions. Track the JEE Advanced 2026 result here on Aakash for instant updates.
Q1. When was the JEE Advanced 2026 provisional answer key released?
The JEE Advanced 2026 provisional answer key was released on May 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM IST by IIT Roorkee at jeeadv.ac.in. Both Paper 1 and Paper 2 answer key PDFs are now available for download.
Q2. What is the last date to raise objections against the JEE Advanced answer key 2026?
The JEE Advanced 2026 answer key objection window closes on May 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM IST. Candidates must submit their challenges at jeeadv.ac.in before this deadline. The fee is ₹500 per question challenged — non-refundable.
Q3. When will the JEE Advanced 2026 result be declared?
The JEE Advanced 2026 result along with the final answer key and All India Rank (AIR) list will be declared on June 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM IST at jeeadv.ac.in. Visit the Aakash JEE Advanced Result 2026 page for the latest updates.
Q4. What login credentials are needed to download the JEE Advanced answer key 2026?
Candidates need their JEE Advanced Registration Number, Date of Birth, and Registered Mobile Number to log in and download the JEE Advanced 2026 answer key PDF from jeeadv.ac.in.
Q5. How to calculate score using JEE Advanced 2026 answer key?
Download your JEE Advanced 2026 response sheet and the provisional answer key PDF for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Match each response and apply the official marking scheme +3/-1 for single correct MCQ, +4/-2 for multiple correct MCQ, and +4/0 for numerical types. Total the scores to get your estimated aggregate. Then use the Aakash JEE Advanced Rank Predictor to estimate your AIR.
Q6. What is the challenge fee for the JEE Advanced 2026 answer key?
The JEE Advanced 2026 answer key challenge fee is ₹500 per question. This fee is non-refundable regardless of the outcome of the challenge. Payment must be made online through credit card, debit card, or net banking at jeeadv.ac.in before May 26, 5:00 PM IST.


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