JEE Main Session 1 Final Answer Key Live Updates: Check Date, Download Link at @jeemain.nta.nic.in

Usually, NTA does not release a separate detailed notice after publishing the final answer key.

• The National Testing Agency simply uploads the final key PDF on the official JEE Main website, and the next major update is the result/scorecard release notice.
• The Dropped questions list will be included in the final answer key PDF. 

Yes, scorecards are processed shift-wise after the final answer key release.

The NTA first finalises raw scores for each shift using the final key, then applies normalisation to generate NTA percentiles before uploading the overall scorecards.

Usually, the JEE Main result is declared on the same day or within 24 hours of the final answer key.

The NTA first releases the final answer key and will then release the scorecard, as the result is calculated directly from answer key. 

Yes, multiple shifts include revised and dropped questions in the JEE Main Final Answer Key. 

• After reviewing objections, the NTA may correct answers or drop incorrect questions shift-wise, not across the entire exam.
• These revisions and bonus marks are automatically included in the final answer key and reflected in the final percentile calculation.

Check: List of JEE Main dropped questions 

In the JEE Main Final Answer Key, 9 questions have been dropped, for which candidates will get bonus marks if they have attempted that shift of the exam. 

You can check the dropped questions in the JEE Main Final Answer Key with the questions marked as dropped. 

Source: JEE Main 2026 Final Answer key

JEE Main final answer key 2026 is out now:

You can download the official JEE Main Answer key PDF here

Check how to predict JEE Main 2026 Percentile Using Answer Key

As the JEE Main Final Answer key is out, and the result can be released soon, with the help of the final answer key, you can calculate your score before the result is released. 

To download your JEE Main Final Answer key, you can simply download the PDF available on the official website, without any login required. 

Direct Link for JEE Main Final Answer Key

The NTA is expected to release a short public notice on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, once the JEE Main 2026 final answer key is released. 

This notice will confirm that the final key is available for download and will be used to prepare the Session 1 result.

• After reviewing all objections, NTA finalises and locks the corrected answers in the final answer key.
• These revised answers are then used to calculate candidates’ raw scores and percentiles for the JEE Main result.

No. Once the JEE Main 2026 final answer key is released, it cannot be challenged.

• NTA accepts objections only during the provisional answer key window.
• After expert review and corrections, the final key becomes official and is used to prepare the result.

During the objection window for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 (Feb 4–6), thousands of challenges were submitted by candidates against the provisional answer key across shifts.

The NTA does not release the exact number publicly. Subject experts review all valid objections before finalising the answer key and identifying any corrections or dropped questions.

In JEE Main, Bonus marks are awarded when NTA finds a question incorrect or decides to drop it in the final answer key.

In such cases, all candidates of that shift receive full marks (+4) for that question during score calculation.

Also, Check:

The JEE Main 2026 final answer key PDF will be uploaded on the official website and will appear under the “Public Notices” or “Latest News” section. Candidates can open and download the file directly from there once NTA publishes it.

Also, Check: JEE Main Final Answer Key

As JEE Main Result were expected to be released on 12^th Feb are now postponed to 16^th February without any official reason provided, so this has turned out to be a major reason of debate amongst candidates. 

Check: JEE Main Result Delay Debates 

The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result will be prepared using the final answer key and normalisation process by the National Testing Agency. Based on previous trends and difficulty level, the marks-vs-percentile range helps students estimate their expected percentile before the official scorecard is released.

Expected Marks vs Percentile (Session 1)

• 250+ marks: 99.8–100 percentile (top rank zone)

• 200–220 marks: 99–99.5 percentile

• 160–180 marks: 97–98.5 percentile

• 120–140 marks: 94–96 percentile

• 80–100 marks: 90–93 percentile

• 60–70 marks: Around 85–90 percentile

Check: JEE Main Marks vs Rank vs Percentile

There is no official reason for the postponed date of the JEE Main 2026 Result, and it will now be released on 16^th Feb 2026. 

As per the updates, it is expected that due to the processing of the final answer key, score normalisation, and checking of technical verification. 

Check: JEE Main 2026 Revised Result Date

• 120 marks in JEE Main is considered to be a good score.
• It's expected to translate to around 96-98+ percentile (depends on shift difficulty).
• College chances:
• Good chances in mid-tier NITs/IIITs.
• Branches like Civil, Chemical, and Electrical are possible.
• Very strong chances for SC/ST candidates in top NITs.

The JEE Main Final Answer key release is now postponed, and will be released by 16^th Feb 2026. 

To check the JEE Main Final Answer key, no login is required. You can just download the PDF provided on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.  

You can check the process in this video by @Collegedunia, to know about the step-by-step process to download the JEE Main Final Answer key.

To calculate your score, just follow the marking scheme:

• +4 marks will be given for each correct answer, and -1 mark will be deducted for an incorrect answer.
• There are certain dropped questions in some shifts, for which +4 marks will be given, even if they are not attempted.

JEE Main Raw Score Calculation Formula

Source: JEE Main Information Bulletin

The JEE Main Final Answer key will include the dropped questions, correct questions or bonus marks to ensure the fair calculation of the score in all shifts.

• As per TNN, the JEE Main 2026 final answer key will be published by 12^th Feb’26 morning. 
• No further objections will be accepted after the release of the final answer key. 

Once the JEE Main 2026 final answer key is released, it becomes the official and final version used by NTA to calculate scores and percentiles.

No further objections or changes are allowed after this stage, and the Session 1 result will be prepared strictly based on this final key.

To check the JEE Main 2026 dropped questions list, you can follow the steps listed below.

• Visit the official website of JEE Main 2026 at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
• Log in using your application number and DOB/password
• Download the JEE Main final answer key 2026.
• Against the question ID of each dropped question, “Drop” or “Dropped” must be mentioned instead of its “Option ID”.

Read More: Check Full Details Shift-Wise Dropped Question List

As per the official JEE Main answer key, two Physics questions have been dropped from the January session across two different shifts.

The dropped questions are:

• Question ID: 444792191
• Shift: 22nd January, Shift 1
• Question ID: 8606541395
• Shift: 23rd January, Shift 1

• The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 final answer key is expected to be released anytime soon.
• It is not yet officially out, but candidates can check the NTA website for the PDF once published.

Yes, if any question is found incorrect or ambiguous after reviewing objections, NTA may drop that question in the final answer key.

In such cases, full marks are awarded to all candidates of that shift for that question.

A score of 70 in JEE Main is not considered a bad score, but it is usually below the range needed for top NITs or IIITs.

• It can correspond to roughly the 85–90th percentile (varies by shift and year), which may still help in getting admission to some state colleges, private institutes, or through home-state quotas.
• Candidates can also improve their score in Session 2 for better options.

The 80/20 rule in JEE Main means that around 80% of questions often come from 20% of high-weightage topics.

By focusing on the most important chapters in Physics, Chemistry, and Maths, students can maximise their score with targeted preparation instead of covering everything equally.

As per the candidates' updates, 22 Jan Shift 2 was the toughest in JEE Main 2026 Session 1. 

• Most reactions say Maths was lengthy and tricky, while Physics and Chemistry were moderate.
• Because of this, experts expect normalisation to be applied in this shift. 

• The JEE Main Final Answer key 2026 has not released yet, it can be release anytime soon in a PDF Form on the official website. 
• Once it will be released, you can download it directly without login, and check the final answer key to calculate your score. 

• After the JEE Main Final Answer key is released, NTA will convert the raw score of the candidate into a percentile by using a normalisation process. 
• This will adjust the differences in difficulty across each shift & ensure fair comparison before the JEE Main Session 1 Results are declared. 

In JEE Main, the provisional answer key is released first, so candidates can check answers and raise objections if they find any mistakes. 

• After reviewing the challenges, NTA will make the corrections and release the final answer key. 
• The final answer key is the official and last version.
• It cannot be challenged again and is used to calculate your final marks, percentile, and JEE Main result.

After the final answer key is released, NTA calculates the raw score of each candidate, by using the confirmed correct answer and the marking scheme. The raw score will then be normalized in different shifts to generate subject-wise and overall percentile scores, which are shown in Session 1 result and used for final ranking & eligibility. 

If any question is incorrect or has different correct answers, NTA will drop the question in the final answer key. 

• All candidates who appeared in that shift will be given (+4) for the dropped question.
• Bonus marks are added directly to the raw score before percentile calculation.
• Details of dropped questions will be visible in the final answer key PDF.

You can also check: JEE Main Dropped Question List

With the help of the JEE Main Final Answer key, you can check the correct answers and calculate your raw score. 

• The Raw score can be calculated by using the marking scheme. 
• With +4 marks for each correct answer and -1 mark for each incorrect answer. 
• If any question is dropped or corrected, the marks will be updated for all affected candidates before result is released. 
• The NTA will then apply, normalization will be followed for each shifts to convert the raw scores into percentiles. 

No, in JEE Main Objections will not be accepted after the final answer key is released. It is only allowed during the answer key challenge window. 

• The Final Answer key is prepared after reviewing all the objections. 
• Once it is published, the final answer key will be used for result declaration. 
• No, re-evaluation or re-checking will be allowed after this stage.

To check the JEE Main Final Answer Key, no login is required. You can just visit the official website, click on the link of “JEE Main Answer Key PDF Link” and download the PDF for future reference. 

Your JEE Main 2026 Result will be released in the form of a scorecard on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. 

To know how to calculate JEE Main Result, check this video by @collegedunia. 

The JEE Main Final Answer Key will include:

• Exam Date
• Exam Time
• Question ID
• Correct Answer Key ID
• Question Dropped 

With the help of the JEE Main Answer key, candidates can calculate their score by applying the marking scheme.

• +4 marks for every correct answer and −1 mark for every wrong answer.

• Do not add or subtract marks for unattempted questions (0 marks).

• If NTA drops any question, add full marks (+4) for that question as a bonus (if applicable to your shift).

• Use the formula: (Correct × 4) − (Incorrect × 1) + Bonus marks = Estimated raw score.