The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 final answer key. This key covers the Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) and Bachelor of Planning (BPlanning) exams. Candidates can download the official PDF from jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Key Changes in Final Answer Key
The NTA has removed three questions from the Paper 2 final answer key. This decision impacts candidates who took the BArch and BPlanning examinations.
Exam and Result Timeline
The JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 exam took place on January 29 . Candidates had the opportunity to challenge the provisional answer key between February 19 and 20 . The NTA is expected to release the Paper 2 results soon.
Accessing Results
To access their results, candidates will need their application number and password . The final results will be calculated based on the newly released final answer key.
Marking Scheme Details
The established marking scheme awards four marks for each correct answer. Conversely, one mark is deducted for each incorrect response. There are no deductions for unanswered questions.
JEE Main for Admissions
The JEE Main examination is the gateway for admissions into National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs). The top 2.5 lakh candidates qualifying in JEE Main become eligible to appear for JEE Advanced. JEE Advanced scores determine admission to Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).