The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Official Answer Key soon. Candidates can also access their JEE Main Session 1 Response Sheet 2026 on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Based on past trends, the answer key could be released around February 4, 2026 . While the exact time is unconfirmed, NTA has historically released keys between 4:00 PM and 10:00 PM.
The provisional answer key and response sheet allow students to estimate their scores. Candidates can raise objections to the provisional key. A fee is required for each objection. NTA will review objections and release a final answer key before publishing the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 results.
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Provisional Answer Key: Previous Years Analysis
NTA typically releases the provisional answer key for the JEE Main January session within 2 to 5 days after the final exam date. This pattern provides insight into the expected release timeline for the 2026 exam.
| Year | Release Date | Approximate Release Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | February 4, 2025 | 6:00 PM |
| 2024 | February 6, 2024 | 10:00 PM |
| 2023 | February 2, 2023 | 9:30 PM |
Past data shows NTA often releases answer keys in the late evening. Candidates should monitor the official website for direct updates. The release of the answer key is a critical step toward the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 results.