JEE Main answer key 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially opened the window for the candidates of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) 2026 Session 2 to review and challenge the provisional answer keys for Paper 2 A (B.Arch) and Paper 2B (B.Planning).
The provisional answer keys, along with question paper and recorded responses have been made available for candidates who appeared in the April 2026 session. Candidates who believe there is any error in any answer have been given an opportunity to raise objections through an online challenge system.As per the official schedule, the answer key challenge window remains open from 25 April 2026 to 27 April 2026 (till 11:50 PM).
After this deadline, no objections will be accepted under any circumstances. The NTA has clearly stated that challenges submitted without the required fee will be rejected outright.Candidates must pay a non-refundable fee of ₹200 per question challenged, which can only be paid through debit card, credit card, or net banking.Once objections are submitted, subject experts will examine them. If any challenge is found valid, the answer key will be revised, and the updated version will be applied uniformly to all candidates.
Importantly, individual feedback on acceptance or rejection will not be provided.
JEE Main answer key 2026: Steps to download
Candidates can follow the steps elucidated here to download the JEE Main answer key 2026 on the official website:
- Go to the official NTA JEE Main portal (
JEE Main official website ), jeemain.nta.nic.in. - Click on the link titled ‘Challenge(s) regarding Answer Key’.
- Log in using your Application Number, Password, and enter the Captcha code.
- After logging in, click again on ‘Challenge(s) regarding Answer Key’ to proceed.
- The question paper along with Question IDs will appear in sequence for Paper 2A (B.Arch) and Paper 2B (B.Planning).
- Identify the question where you believe the answer is incorrect.
- Compare the NTA-provided “Correct Option” with the available options.
- Select the option(s) you wish to challenge by clicking the checkbox.
- Upload supporting documents in a single PDF file if required.
- Click on ‘Save your claim’ after selecting all challenges.
- Review the summary of challenged questions displayed on screen.
- Finally, click ‘Save your claim and Pay Fee’, choose your payment mode, and complete the transaction of ₹200 per question.
Alternatively, candidates can click on the link provided here to download the JEE Main answer key 2026. Here is the direct link to download the official notice related to the JEE Main exam 2026.Aspirants are advised to stay tuned to the official website to get the complete details of the JEE Main examination 2026.
