JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Question Papers Released; Answer Keys April 11

Content Writer | Updated On - Apr 9, 2026

NTA released all JEE Main 2026 Session 2 question papers on April 9, 2026, across all shifts conducted from April 2-8. Provisional answer keys are expected by April 11, with results anticipated by April 20, 2026.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the question papers for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 on April 9, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the examination process. All question papers for both Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) and Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Planning) conducted across multiple shifts are now available on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Candidates can download the papers using their login credentials to review the questions asked during the examination.

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 was successfully conducted by NTA from April 2 to April 8, 2026, in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across 566 examination centres located in 304 cities within India and 14 cities abroad.

11.23 lakh candidates appeared for the examination, with 11.06 lakh registering for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) and 54,953 for Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Planning). The examination maintained uniform difficulty levels across all shifts with comprehensive syllabus coverage, ensuring standardisation and fairness.

Direct Link: JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Question Papers

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Important Dates

April 2-8, 2026: JEE Main Session 2 Examination
April 9, 2026: Release of Question Papers
April 11, 2026: Provisional Answer Keys (Expected)
April 20, 2026: Results Declaration (Expected)

The question papers are now accessible to all candidates who appeared in the examination, enabling them to review their performance and cross-verify their responses. Candidates can download the shift-wise question papers in PDF format from the official NTA website by logging in with their application number and password.

The papers cover all subjects Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics for Paper 1, and Drawing, Aptitude, and Planning for Paper 2 exactly as administered during the examination.

Following the release of question papers, NTA will announce the Provisional Answer Keys by April 11, 2026, for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech). Candidates will have the opportunity to challenge the provisional answer keys through an online mechanism within a stipulated timeframe on payment of a non-refundable processing fee of ₹200 per question. This challenge window allows candidates to raise objections if they believe any answer key is incorrect based on official sources or expert opinions.

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The examination was conducted with robust planning and coordination with central and state authorities, ensuring smooth execution despite emerging challenges. NTA facilitated international candidates affected by disruptions in certain Middle Eastern regions through rescheduling and relocation of examination centres with support from Indian Missions abroad.

The Riyadh centre examination was rescheduled due to a power disruption on April 5, 2026, and successfully conducted on April 6 and 8, 2026. Additionally, NTA coordinated with CBSE to ensure no overlap between JEE Main and Class XII Board examinations.

The attendance rate for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) was 93%, while Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Planning) recorded about 73% attendance. Aadhaar authentication was successfully completed for around 97% of candidates across both papers, ensuring security and authenticity of the examination process. The overall paper difficulty was moderate, with Mathematics being the lengthiest section, Chemistry featuring tricky questions, and Physics maintaining a balance between conceptual and numerical problems.

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After the provisional answer keys are released on April 11, 2026, candidates can download their recorded response sheets from the official website. The final answer keys will be released after considering all challenges raised by candidates.

Results for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 are expected to be declared by April 20, 2026, and will be compiled considering the best performance of candidates across both sessions of JEE Main 2026 in accordance with the established policy. Candidates are advised to regularly visit jeemain.nta.nic.in for the latest updates and official notifications.