The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 answer key and response sheet on its official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in , today. Approximately 13 lakh candidates can download these documents using their application number and password.
The NTA also opened an objection facility for candidates to challenge the provisional answer key. This window is open from February 4 to February 5.
The result for the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 is scheduled for declaration on February 12. This exam is for admission to BTech, BArch, and BPlanning programs.
The computer-based JEE Main 2026 Session 1 examination took place from January 21 to January 29. Exams were held in two shifts daily: a forenoon shift from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and an afternoon shift from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
How to Download JEE Main 2026 Answer Key and Response Sheet
Candidates can access the provisional answer key and their response sheet by following these steps on the official NTA website:
- Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in .
- Locate and click on the link for the ‘JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Response Sheet’.
- A new page will appear.
- Enter login credentials: application number and password.
- Click the ‘Submit’ button.
- View your question-wise status and selected option ID.
- Review the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 answer key and response sheet carefully.
How to Raise Objections
Candidates wishing to challenge the provisional answer key should follow these instructions:
- Go to the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in .
- Find the JEE Main answer key 2026 objection link on the homepage.
- Click the link and log in using your application number and password.
- Select the questions you wish to challenge.
- Upload supporting documents for your objections.
- Pay the required objection fee.
- Click the ‘Submit’ button to finalize your challenge.