JEE Mains Answer Key 2026 (Out) LIVE: Session 1 response sheet out; result on Feb 12, counselling dates

The National Testing Agency has published the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 provisional answer key along with candidates’ response sheets for around 13 lakh aspirants. The JEE Mains 2026 answer key and response sheet is available for download on its official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Candidates can now raise objections against the provisional answer key through the challenge window, which will remain open from February 4 to February 6.

Jee main answer key 2026 release date and time

Candidates who will raise objections against the JEE Mains provincial answer key must have to submit supporting documents to support their challenge.

The computer-based JEE Mains 2026 session 1 result will be declared on February 12 for admission to engineering, architecture, and planning courses at various government and private colleges across the country.

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Around 13 lakh candidates appeared for the JEE Mains 2026 session 1 exam between January 21 and 29 in dual shifts. The morning shift will be held from 9 am to 12 noon, whereas the afternoon session will take place from 3 pm to 6 pm.

How to download JEE Mains 2026 session 1 answer key PDF?

Candidates can follow the steps given below to download the JEE Mains 2026 session 1 answer key along with the response sheet.

• Go to the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
• On the homepage, click on the JEE Main 2026 session 1 response sheet, answer key link.
• A new window will open.
• Enter JEE Mains 2026 application number and date of birth or password.
• Press the submit button.
• Question-wise status and selected option IDs will appear on the screen.
• Download JEE Mains 2026 answer key and response sheet.