JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Answer Key Released by NTA

JEE Main 2026 S1 Answer Key Overview

The National Testing Agency (NTA) organises the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main as a national-level entrance test for admissions to undergraduate engineering, architecture, and planning courses in institutions like NITs, IIITs, and other technical colleges across India. The Session 1 exam took place between January 21 and 30, 2026, enabling lakhs of aspirants to compete for seats. The provisional answer key helps candidates cross-check their answers, calculate probable scores, and submit objections for any errors before the final key is prepared. This process ensures transparency and fairness in evaluation.

JEE Main 2026 S1 Important Dates

• Online Application Start Date: 31 October 2025
• Online Application Last Date: 27 November 2025
• Last Date Fee Payment: 27 November 2025
• Exam Date: 21 -30 January 2026
• Exam City Details : Week of January 2026
• Answer Key Release Date: 4 January 2026
• Result Declared: 12 February 2026
• Candidates are advised to confirm from the official website.

JEE Main 2026 Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS Fee: ₹1000/-(Male), ₹800/-(Female) for single paper
• SC / ST / PH / ESM Fee: ₹500/- for single paper
• Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI)

JEE Main 2026 Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Passed Class 12/equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects; minimum 75% aggregate for General/EWS/OBC (65% for SC/ST) or top 20 percentile in qualifying board exam.
• Age Limit: No age limit.
• Mandatory Requirement: Not applicable; candidates must appear in JEE Main Paper 1 for B.E./B.Tech.
• Age Relaxation: Not applicable as there is no age limit.
• Any other official conditions: Candidates who passed Class 12 in 2024 or 2025, or appearing in 2026; state code based on qualifying exam location.

JEE Main 2026 S1 Selection Process

1. Computer-Based Test (CBT) in multiple shifts
2. Normalization of scores across sessions
3. Compilation of NTA scores for All India Rank
4. Best score from two sessions considered for merit list
5. Used for counselling through JoSAA for admissions

How to download JEE Main 2026 S1 Answer Key

1. Visit the official NTA JEE Main website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
2. Look for the link labelled 'Display of Provisional Answer Key and Question Paper for JEE Main 2026 Session 1'.
3. Enter your application number, date of birth or password, and the security pin.
4. View and download the provisional answer key along with your response sheet.

JEE Main S1 Answer Key Raise Objection 2026

1. Objection start date: 31 January 2026
2. Last date to submit objection: 02 February 2026
3. Objection fee: Rs 200 per question (non-refundable)
4. Mode of objection submission: Online through the NTA website portal