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

The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam dates are scheduled from April 2 to 9, 2026.

The JEE Main 2026 session 1 result will be announced by February 12, 2026. Although the exact time is not confirmed, past trends show that results are usually released in the evening or at night on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.

After the JEE Main result is announced, visit the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in, click on the result link, enter your application number and date of birth, complete the captcha, and submit to view and print your JEE Main scorecard. 

To qualify for the JEE Advanced exam, General category candidates usually need to score around 90 to 100 or more marks out of 300, which is roughly equal to a 93 to 95 or higher percentile.

The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 results have not been released yet. The NTA is likely to announce the JEE Main results by February 12, 2026.

A 99.93 percentile in JEE Main usually means an All India Rank (AIR) between about 800 and 1,200, based on last year’s trends. To reach this percentile, candidates generally need a score of around 250 to 269 marks.

For a general category student, a good score in JEE Main 2026 is usually around 200 marks or more, which often corresponds to a 99+ percentile and improves chances of getting top NITs or IIITs. Scores in the 150 to 180 range (about 97–98+ percentile) are generally considered good for securing a seat in well-ranked NITs.

Scoring 200 out of 300 in JEE Main is a very strong result. It usually puts a candidate in the top 1% (around 99 percentile or higher) and gives good chances of admission to top NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.

As per last year's trends, the expected JEE Main 2026 cut-off for the general category is 93- 95 percentile, for OBC-NCL it is 80-82 percentile, and for SC and ST it is 60-49 percentile.

Follow the instructions below to download the JEE Main answer key and response sheet PDF.

• Go to the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
• Click on the "Candidate Login" link.
• Enter the valid application number and date of birth.
• Download and save the JEE Main response sheet and provisional answer key.

The National Testing Agency - NTA - conducted the Joint Entrance Examination Main 2026 - JEE Mains 2026 for admission to engineering - BTech, architecture - BArch, and planning - BPlanning programmes for session 1 on January 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, and 29.

Candidates can challenge the JEE Main 2026 provisional answer key through the NTA’s objection facility by February 6. 

Candidates can download the JEE Mains 2026 answer key, along with response sheet at jeemain.nta.nic.in using login details such as application number and password.

A score of 70 in JEE Mains is usually low, giving a percentile of 75–88 and a rank between 1,20,000 and 1,70,000.

Candidates can raise objections against the JEE Mains 2026 answer key by February 5, up to 11:50 pm.

As per past year trends, the expected JEE Main cut-off is around the 93–95 percentile for the General category, 80–82 percentile for OBC-NCL, and 49–60 percentile for SC or ST candidates.

The NTA has released the JEE Main 2026 session 1 answer key along with the candidate's response sheet today, February 4.

According to the schedule, the JEE Main result date for session 1 is February 12, 2026. Candidates can check their JEE Main results at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Yes. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the provisional JEE Main 2026 session 1 answer key and response sheets on February 4, 2026. Candidates can download them from the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.

The NTA has released the JEE Main 2026 response sheet and answer key around 12 noon on its official website. Candidates can download the day- and shift-wise answer key by logging in with their valid credentials.

Follow the instructions below to download the JEE Main answer key and response sheet PDF.

• Go to the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
• Click on the "Candidate Login" link.
• Enter the valid application number and date of birth.
• Download and save the JEE Main response sheet and provisional answer key.

Based on previous years’ trends and expert estimates, the qualifying cut-offs for JEE Advanced 2026 are expected to fall around the following ranges. These figures are indicative and may vary depending on exam difficulty and overall performance:

• General (UR): 93.3 to 93.6 percentile (around 115+ marks)

• GEN-EWS: 81.1 to 81.5 percentile (around 85+ marks)

• OBC-NCL: 79.9 to 80.4 percentile (around 80+ marks)

• SC: 61.8 to 62.5 percentile (around 55+ marks)

• ST: 48.5 to 50.0 percentile (around 45+ marks)

Based on the JEE Main 2024 closing ranks, the cut-offs and percentiles of top four NITs last year were;

To secure admission in top NITs, candidates generally need above 99.2  percentile, which typically corresponds to a raw score of around 190 plus marks depending on the difficulty levels. This is purely based on previous trends and expert opinions. It may vary from year to year and session to session.

In the JEE Main 2026 January session, candidates typically need a raw score of over 95 to cross the 90th percentile, with the exact cut-off influenced by the difficulty level of the particular exam shift. This is purely based on the recent trends and can vary from year to year.

In the JEE Main 2026 January session, candidates may need a raw score of around 158 to 190 marks to secure a 99 percentile, with the exact requirement varies based on the difficulty level of different shifts.

The final answer key for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 is expected to be published on February 12. So far only the provisional answer key has been released.

To calculate the marks, candidates must first download the JEE Main 2026 response sheet by logging in using their application number and password at NTA website nta.nic.in

JEE Main maths question

In JEE Main, the link between raw marks and percentile differs  from one shift to another because of NTA’s normalisation method. This process is designed to maintain fairness by ensuring that candidates who attempted relatively tougher question papers are not disadvantaged compared to those who appeared in easier shifts.

Candidates can now raise objections against the JEE Main provisional answer key 2026 through the challenge window, which will remain open from February 4 to February 6.

The right way to calculate JEE Main marks is;

Total Score = (Number of Correct Answers × 4) – (Number of Incorrect Answers × 1)

The National Testing Agency has released the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 provisional answer key and response sheets today, February 4, on its official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Candidates can calculate  JEE Main 2026 score using the official marking scheme 

• For Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech), calculate your raw score out of 300 using the formula:

  • Total Score = (Number of correct answers × 4) − (Number of incorrect answers × 1)

• Unattempted questions carry 0 marks.

• For Numerical Value Questions:

  • Correct answer: +4 marks

  • Incorrect answer: 0 marks (no negative marking)

Admission to an NIT varies based on the institute’s ranking, the demand for the chosen branch, and the candidate’s category. For general category students, a rank roughly within the 30,000–50,000 range in JEE Main 2026 may fetch a seat in a mid-level NIT, while premier NITs and high-demand branches like CSE need significantly better ranks.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will declare the JEE Main session 1 result on February 12 on its official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Where to check JEE Mains 2026 answer key? Candidates will be able to download the JEE Mains answer key and response sheet for the 2026 session 1 examination through the National Testing Agency's (NTA) official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

JEE Main answer key for 2026 session 1 exam soon at jeemain.nta.nic.in. (Image source: Official website)

No, the JEE Main answer key for 2026 session 1 exam has not been issued yet. The National Testing Agency (NTA) will publish the JEE Main answer key along with response sheet soon on its official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has commenced the registration for the JEE Main 2026 session 2 examination. Candidates can fill the computer-based JEE Main 2026 session 2 registration by February 25. The testing agency will conduct the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 exams from April 2 to 9 in two shifts. 

The JEE mains 2026 result will be declared on February 12. The expected JEE Main 2026 cutoff percentile to qualify for JEE Advanced is around 93.5–95 for the General category. For other categories, it is likely to be 80–82 for EWS or OBC-NCL, 61–64 for SC, and 47–50 for ST, based on past trends.

Approximately 13 lakh candidates will be able to access the JEE Mains 2026 answer key using login credentials such as application number and password. The JEE Mains 2026 answer key will be available on the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will issue the JEE Mains 2026 session 1 response sheet and answer key today at jeemain.nta.nic.in. However, the testing agency has not announced any release time for the JEE Mains 2026 answer key and response sheet.

In JEE Mains, the 80/20 rule (Pareto Principle) means that about 80% of the questions are usually asked from 20% of the most important topics.

Candidates can follow the steps given below to access the JEE Mains 2026 session 1 answer key and response sheet. 

• Go to the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
• On the home page, look for the JEE Main candidate response sheet 2026 - session 1 and click on it.
• A new page will open. 
• Enter login credentials such as JEE Mains application number and password along with the captcha. 
• Click on the link. 
• JEE Mains 2026 answer key, and response sheet will be opened on the screen.

Candidates will be able to download the JEE Mains 2026 answer key and response sheet through the NTA's official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Yes, the National Testing Agency (NTA) will issue the Joint Entrance Examination Mains - 2026 (JEE Mains 2026) answer key and response sheet for approximately 13 lakh today. 

As per last year's trends, the expected JEE Main 2026 cut-off for the general category is 93- 95 percentile, for OBC-NCL it is 80-82 percentile, and for SC and ST it is 60-49 percentile.

To challenge the JEE Main 2026 answer key, candidates are required to pay the non-refundable fee of Rs 200 per question and the JEE Main answer key challenge fee can be paid through online mode.

To retrieve your JEE Main exam login details, visit the official NTA website and click on "Forgot Password" or "Forgot Application Number" on the login page. You can reset your JEE Main 2026 login details using your security question, a one-time password (OTP) sent to your registered mobile number, or a reset link sent to your email address.

Of the 13,50,969 students who registered for the JEE Main 2026 January session, a total of 13,00,368 students appeared for the engineering exam. This marks a record high attendance rate of approximately 96.26%. The examination concluded on January 28, 2026.

The JEE Main 2026 answer key challenge window will be open on February 4, and candidates can raise objections against the JEE Main answer key by February 5, 2026. To challenge the JEE Main provisional answer key, candidates will have to pay Rs 200 for each question they challenge.

The expected JEE Main 2026 cutoff percentile to qualify for JEE Advanced is around 93.5–95 for the General category. For other categories, it is likely to be 80–82 for EWS or OBC-NCL, 61–64 for SC, and 47–50 for ST, based on past trends.

In the JEE Main 2026 exam, if two or more candidates obtain the same total score, the NTA will use the following JEE Main 2026 tie-breaking rule.

• Higher NTA score in Mathematics.
• If still tied, higher score in Physics.
• If still tied, higher score in Chemistry.
• Lower overall wrong-to-right answer ratio.
• If still tied, lower wrong-to-right ratio in Mathematics, then Physics, then Chemistry.
• If still unresolved, both candidates get the same rank.

To challenge the JEE Main 2026 session 1 answer key, visit the official NTA website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, click on "Challenge JEE Main Answer Key," select the question that you want to challenge, submit the correct option, upload valid proof, and pay a non-refundable fee of Rs 200 per question before the JEE Main answer key challenge window deadline. 

The tie-breaking criteria for JEE Main 2026 are as follows.

• NTA score in Mathematics
• NTA score in Physics, followed by
• NTA score in Chemistry, followed by
• Candidate with less proportion of several attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in all the subjects in the Test, followed by
• Candidate with less proportion of some attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Mathematics in the Test, followed by
• Students with less proportion of many attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Physics in the Test, followed by
• Students with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Chemistry in the Test followed by
• If there is a tie even after this, candidates will be assigned the same rank.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will issue the JEE Mains 2026 session 1 response sheet and answer key tomorrow at jeemain.nta.nic.in. However, the testing agency has not announced any release time for the JEE Mains 2026 answer key and response sheet.

The total mark for JEE Mains 2026 BArch Paper 2A and BPlanning Paper 2B is 400. The NTA usually conducts paper 2 on the last date of the session.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 exam from April 2 to 9 in dual shifts. 

A JEE Main score of 70 (around 70–90 percentile) is usually considered average to low for top NITs and IITs in the General category. It may be below the qualifying cutoff for JEE Advanced and popular branches, but it can be a good starting point for state-level colleges, private universities, or reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC).

No, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has not yet issue the JEE Mains 2026 admit card for session 2. The testing agency will conduct the exam from April 2 to 9 and the admit card will be released 3 to 4 days before the exam date, that is around March 30. 

In JEE Mains, the 80/20 rule (Pareto Principle) means that about 80% of the questions are usually asked from 20% of the most important topics.

No, the JEE Main 2026 session 2 answer key will be issued by the National Testing Agency (NTA) tomorrow. The testing agency will also issue the JEE Mains 2026 session 1 response sheet for BTech, BArch and BPlanning candidates. 

Candidates can download the JEE Main 2026 response sheet and answer key easily by following the steps below once it is released.

• Go to the official website, jeemain.nta.ac.in.
• Click on the “JEE Main response sheet 2026” link.
• Enter the valid login credentials, such as JEE Main application number and password.
• Click on the “JEE Main response sheet and answer key” link.
• Download the pdf file and save it for future reference.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started the registration for the JEE Mains 2026 session 2. Eligible candidates can register for the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will issue the JEE Mains 2026 session 1 answer key and response sheet tomorrow for 13 lakh candidates at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The testing agency will declare the JEE Mains 2026 session 1 results on February 12. 

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will issue the JEE Mains 2026 session 1 response sheet and answer key tomorrow at jeemain.nta.nic.in.