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JEE Main Final Answer Key 2026 Session 2 OUT 

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4 min read • Updated on Apr 20 2026, 03:54 PM IST
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JEE Main Final Answer Key 2026 Session 2 OUT
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JEE Main Final Answer Key 2026 Session 2 released. Download PDF, check result date, scorecard details & expected cutoff at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

JEE Main Final Answer Key 2026 Session 2 OUT Today: NTA Result, Scorecard Download & Expected Cutoff @ jeemain.nta.nic.in

This is a big day for all of the thousands of aspiring engineers who took the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam. The JEE Main Final Answer Key 2026 Session 2 is officially released by the NTA, which means that the results you’ve been waiting for are closer than you’ve ever been before! The JEE Main final answer key was posted on the NTA official website so that JEE Main candidates can calculate their expected scores.

Those who took the JEE Main exam in April will now have an opportunity to find out their marks!

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Final Answer Key Released – Latest Update

The JEE Main Final Answer Key 2026 Session 2 has been released after reviewing all of the challenges to the JEE Main provisional answer key. All challenges to the JEE Main provisional answer key have now been disposed of by the release of this final version of the JEE_Main Answer Key.

For candidates who had lodged objections, this is the opportunity to check if their grievances have been taken into consideration. If any question was found to be wrong or ambiguous, NTA has:

  • Dropped the question
  • Accepted multiple correct answers
  • Offered bonus marks to the candidate.

NTA JEE Main Session 2 Answer Key 2026: Key Dates at a Glance

The following are the NTA JEE Main Session 2 Answer Key 2026 Key Dates that must be known by the candidates:

EventDetails
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Exam Dates (April Session)2, 4, 5, 6, 8 April 2026
JEE Main 2026 Provisional Answer Key ReleasedApril 11, 2026
Objection Window (Challenge Period)April 11, 2026 to April 13, 2026
NTA JEE Main Session 2 Answer Key 2026 (Final)April 20, 2026 Released
JEE Main Result 2026 Session 2 April 20, 2026
Official Result Portaljeemain.nta.nic.in
JEE Advanced 2026 Exam DateMay 17, 2026
Scorecard AvailabilityTill July 31, 2026
Total Candidates (Approx.)To be updated
100 Percentile Scorers (Session 2)To be updated


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How to Download JEE Main Answer Key 2026 PDF? 

If you want to download the JEE Main Answer Key 2026, then here’s your way to get the PDF directly from the official portal jeemain.nta.nic.in. You can download the JEE Main Answer Key 2026 PDF from all slots of the exam held in April. Below are the instructions that will help you download the answer key of JEE Main 2026.

Download JEE Main Answer Key 2026 PDF – Session 2 Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Navigate to the official site jeemain.nta.nic.in
  2. Find the notification “JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Session 2” or “Final Answer Key JEE Main 2026.”
  3. Simply click on the notification link – a new tab opens with the JEE Main Answer Key 2026 PDF Download.
  4. Download and save the PDF to your device
  5. Cross-check each of your attempted answers using your NTA recorded response sheet
  6. Calculate your expected raw score using the official marking scheme given below

JEE Main 2026 Marking Scheme

Response TypeMarks Awarded
Correct MCQ answer+4
Incorrect MCQ answer-1 (negative marking)
Incorrect Numerical answer0 (no negative marking)
Unattempted question0

Raw Score Formula: Raw Score = (Number of Correct Answers x 4) minus (Number of Incorrect MCQs x 1)

Difference Between JEE Main 2026 Provisional Answer Key And JEE Main Final Answer Key 2026

StageJEE Main 2026 Provisional Answer KeyJEE Main Final Answer Key 2026
Release TimingApproximately 1 week after examAfter objection review; just before or with result
Challenge AllowedYes (Rs. 200 per question)No; final and binding
Used for Result CalculationNoYes
Login Required to AccessYes (Application Number and Password)No (Direct PDF download)

How is the All India Rank (AIR) Calculated Using the JEE Main 2026 Answer Key?

  • Normalization technique is used by NTA for marking students based on the JEE Main 2026 Answer Key.
  • This makes sure that all test takers are provided equality while ranking regardless of the difficulty levels of exams from different shifts.
  • All India Rank is decided through the calculation of the best percentile scored by students during Session 1 and Session 2 (Best of Two).
  • In case of identical percentile scores among test takers, the following criteria are used for breaking ties:
    • The mathematics subject has higher marks
    • The physics subject has higher marks
    • The chemistry subject has higher marks
    • Preference is given to older candidates if a tie persists

Conclusion

The JEE Main Final Answer Key 2026 Session 2 is now officially released. Candidates can download the PDF, check their responses, and calculate their final scores using the marking scheme.

With the answer key out, the result announcement is expected anytime soon. Stay updated on the official website and keep your login details ready to download your scorecard.

FAQ's

Has the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 final answer key been published?

Yes, the final answer key has been officially published by the National Testing Agency.

Can I challenge the JEE Main final answer key?

No, the final answer key cannot be contested under any conditions whatsoever.

How do I use the JEE Main final answer key to compute my score?

Apply the marking scheme: +4 marks for right answers, -1 mark for wrong answers, and no marks for unanswered questions.

When will the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 result be announced?

The result will be announced shortly after the publication of the JEE Main final answer key 2026 Session 2.

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