NTA has released the JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key for session 1 on their official website.
- As per the published Final answer key PDF, total of 9 questions are officially dropped after reviewing the candidates' objections.
- According to NTA rules, +4 marks will be awarded to all the candidates of the same shifts, irrespective of whether they attempted the questions or not.
- This is expected to impact the JEE Main score vs percentile and overall cutoff of JEE Main Session 1.
This article provides the list of all 9 dropped questions' IDs.
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Key Summary
- JEE Main 2026 final answer key is released on their official website.
- A total of 9 questions were dropped from the JEE Main Session 1.
- Candidates will get +4 marks for all dropped questions.
- As per the dropped questions, 22 Jan Shift 2 students will get max benefits of +12 marks.
Shift-wise Questions Dropped in JEE Main 2026
According to the JEE Main final answer key official PDF, the 9 dropped questions were spread across Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
22 Jan 2026 - Shift 1
| Subject | Domestic Question ID | International Question ID |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 444792191 | 444792941 |
22 Jan 2026 - Shift 2
| Subject | Domestic Question ID | International Question ID |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 860654995 | 8606541895 |
| Physics | 8606541010 | 8606541910 |
| Physics | 8606541017 | 8606541917 |
23 Jan 2026 - Shift 1
| Subject | Domestic Question ID | International Question ID |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 8606541395 | 8606541995 |
23 Jan 2026 - Shift 2
| Subject | Domestic Question ID | International Question ID |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 444792476 | 4447921151 |
| Physics | 444792479 | 4447921154 |
24 Jan 2026 - Shift 2
| Subject | Domestic Question ID | International Question ID |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 444792647 | 4447921322 |
28 Jan 2026 - Shift 1
| Subject | Domestic Question ID | International Question ID |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 444792698 | 4447921829 |
Source: JEE Main Final Answer Key official PDF
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Total Dropped Questions Summary
| Subject | No. of Questions Dropped |
|---|---|
| Physics | 6 |
| Mathematics | 2 |
| Chemistry | 0 |
| Total | 8 Questions Dropped |
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How to Check JEE Main Final Answer Key?
Follow these simple steps to download the final answer key:
- Visit the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in
- On the homepage, click on the JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key link
- Download the PDF file
- Compare the answers with your recorded responses
- This final answer key will be used to prepare your scores and All India Rank (AIR).
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What Does This Mean for Students?
The dropping of 9 questions may affect the percentile calculation for JEE Main session 1.
- Higher average scores may slightly increase percentile competition.
- Cutoffs for top NITs and IIITs may see minor upward movement.
Marks Benefit Due to Dropped Questions (Shift-wise)
| Exam Date & Shift | Subject | Questions Dropped | Marks Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan- Shift 1 | Physics | 1 | +4 marks |
| 22 Jan- Shift 2 | Mathematics (1), Physics (2) | 3 | +12 marks |
| 23 Jan- Shift 1 | Physics | 1 | +4 marks |
| 23 Jan- Shift 2 | Physics | 2 | +8 marks |
| 24 Jan- Shift 2 | Physics | 1 | +4 marks |
| 28 Jan- Shift 1 | Mathematics | 1 | +4 marks |
Note: 22 Jan Shift 2 students will get max benefits of +12 marks.
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What Next After the JEE Main Final Answer Key?
| Step | What Happens Next | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| JEE Main Result Release | Final scores & percentiles calculated | NTA will prepare results using the final answer key. Session 1 results will be released today on 16th Feb’26 |
| Scorecard Download | Download your JEE Main scorecard | Scorecard will include: NTA Score (Percentile), Subject-wise Percentiles, All India Rank (AIR), and JEE Advanced qualification status. |
| JEE Advanced Eligibility | Top 2.5 lakh candidates qualify | Eligible candidates can register for JEE Advanced 2026 and should start preparation and track dates. |
| Session 2 Preparation | Improve your score (optional) | You can appear in Session 2 (April 2026). Best of two scores will be used for final ranking. |
| JoSAA Counselling | College admissions begin | After both sessions, JoSAA counselling will start for NITs, IIITs and GFTIs. Candidates will choose colleges and branches based on rank. |
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