NTA has released the JEE Main answer key and response sheet 2026 today, on 4th Feb'2026. To download the answer key & response sheet, you are required to log in using your application number and DOB/password.

Direct link to Download JEE Main Answer Key & Response Sheet 2026 - (Live)
  • As per the NTA official notice, the duration of the Answer Key Challenge is 4th Feb’26 to 6th Feb’26.
  • The final JEE Main session 1 result will be declared on 12th Feb'2026.

It is advised that as soon as the JEE Main answer key and response sheet are released, candidates must download them.

JEE Main Answer key & Response Sheet Live Updates

Source: NTA X account

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JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Answer Key Release Date

Difference Between JEE Main Answer Key & Response Sheet

The JEE Main Answer key is the official correct answer released by the NTA. Candidates need to compare the answer key’s answer with their response sheet to calculate their score.

Whereas the JEE Main response sheet shows the responses that candidates have selected during the exam.

Feature JEE Main Response Sheet JEE Main Answer Key
Shows the answers you selected Yes No
Displays NTA’s officially correct answers No Yes
Same document for all candidates of a shift No, it is candidate-specific Yes, common for all candidates
Option to raise objections Not allowed Allowed for the provisional key
Used for score calculation Yes, compared with the answer key Yes, matched with the response sheet
Login required to access Yes, candidate credentials needed Yes, available on the official website

Note:

  • You can challenge the answer key if you find any discrepancies.
  • The NTA will open the answer key challenge window on the 4th and 5th.
  • To raise a challenge, candidates must pay a non-refundable fee of ₹200 per question.

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JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Answer Key (Download PDF)

Exam Date Memory-based Answer Keys with Solutions Status
21 Jan 2026 JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 Shift 1 Answer Key with Solutions Download PDF
21 Jan 2026 JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 Shift 2 Answer Key with Solutions Download PDF
22 Jan 2026 JEE Main 2026 Jan 22 Shift 1 Answer Key with Solutions Download PDF
22 Jan 2026 JEE Main 2026 Jan 22 Shift 2 Answer Key with Solutions Download PDF
23 Jan 2026 JEE Main 2026 Jan 23 Shift 1 Answer Key with Solutions Download PDF
23 Jan 2026 JEE Main 2026 Jan 23 Shift 2 Answer Key with Solutions Download PDF
24 Jan 2026 JEE Main 2026 Jan 24 Shift 1 Answer Key with Solutions Download PDF
24 Jan 2026 JEE Main 2026 Jan 24 Shift 2 Answer Key with Solutions Download PDF
28 Jan 2026 JEE Main 2026 Jan 28 Shift 1 Answer Key with Solutions Download PDF
28 Jan 2026 JEE Main 2026 Jan 28 Shift 2 Answer Key with Solutions Download PDF