JEE Mains 2026 Final Answer Key Out at @jeemain.nta.nic.in

JEE Mains 2026 Final Answer Key: The wait is finally over. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Final Official Answer Key today, April 20, 2026, along with the JEE Mains Session 2 results on jeemain.nta.nic.in. Around 10.32 Lakh candidates (Paper 1) who appeared for the April session can now download the final answer key PDF and check their official scorecards. This final key is the definitive version used to calculate every candidate's raw score, NTA percentile, and All India Rank (AIR). No challenges or objections can be raised against the final answer key.

JEE Mains 2026 Final Answer Key

The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Official Final Answer Key has been published by NTA on April 20, 2026. This is the corrected and approved version of the answer key, released after NTA reviewed all the objections that candidates raised against the provisional key between April 11 and April 13, 2026.

As per available information, NTA made amendments to approximately 19 questions after the challenge review process. These include questions that were dropped entirely and questions where more than one answer was accepted as correct. The final answer key incorporates all these changes and is now used as the official basis for result calculation.

The Session 2 exam was conducted from April 2 to April 8, 2026, covering five exam dates: April 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8, in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode at hundreds of centres across India and abroad. The final answer key is available shift-wise for all these dates.

JEE Mains 2026 Final Answer Key Release Date

Here is the complete timeline of all key events from the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam to today's final answer key release:

Candidates who clear the JEE Main cutoff will be eligible to register for JEE Advanced 2026. Registration for JEE Advanced is expected to begin from approximately April 23, 2026. The top 2.5 lakh qualifying candidates across categories will be eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2026, scheduled on May 17, 2026. JoSAA counselling for admissions to IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs is expected to begin on June 2, 2026.

Dropped Questions and Multiple Accepted Answer Questions in JEE Main 2026 Session 2

After reviewing all candidate challenges, NTA identified questions that needed correction in the final answer key. These corrections fall into two categories: questions that were fully dropped and questions where more than one answer was accepted as correct.

Dropped Question (1 question):

When NTA drops a question from the final answer key, every candidate who appeared in that particular shift automatically receives full marks (+4 marks) for that question, regardless of whether they attempted it or not. This is confirmed in the final answer key.

Multiple Accepted Answer Questions (4 questions):

For the questions below, NTA has accepted more than one answer as correct in the final key. All candidates who marked any of the accepted answer options will receive +4 marks for that question.

These changes can meaningfully shift raw scores and therefore percentile rankings for candidates in the affected shifts. If you appeared in any of the shifts listed above, your final score may be higher than your provisional estimate.

Also Read: NTA Drops 1 Question, Revises 3 Answers in Final Answer Key

JEE Mains 2026 Answer Key PDF

The Final Answer Key PDF for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 is now available on the official NTA website. Follow these steps to download it:

The final answer key is available shift-wise. Make sure you download the PDF that corresponds to your specific exam date and shift. The question paper PDFs for all shifts were also made available separately from April 9, 2026, and can be used by future aspirants for practice.

Along with the final answer key, NTA WILL release the Session 2 scorecards today. Candidates can download their scorecard from the same portal using their application number and password or date of birth. The scorecard will be available for download at jeemain.nta.nic.in until July 31, 2026.

Also Read: What To Do After JEE Mains 2026 Result Is Declared ?

How to Calculate JEE Mains 2026 Score Using Final Answer Key

Now that the final answer key is out, here is how you can verify your raw score before checking your official scorecard. The marking scheme for JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) is as follows:

Score Calculation Formula: Total Raw Score = (Number of Correct Answers x 4) - (Number of Wrong Answers x 1)

Example: If you answered 50 questions correctly, got 8 MCQs wrong, and left 17 unattempted, your raw score = (50 x 4) - (8 x 1) = 200 - 8 = 192 marks.

Important: This raw score is then converted into an NTA percentile score using a normalization process. This normalization accounts for the difference in difficulty levels across different shifts and exam days. Your NTA percentile not your raw marks is what determines your All India Rank (AIR) and JEE Advanced eligibility. Two candidates with the same percentile are ranked using a tie-breaking rule: higher Maths score first, then Physics, then Chemistry, and finally the older candidate gets preference.

Also Read: JEE Mains 2026 Session 1 vs Session 2, Difficulty, Analysis

JEE Mains 2026 Answer Key Challenge Process and Fees

The challenge window for the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 answer key has now closed. It was open from April 11 to April 13, 2026. However, understanding this process is useful for future reference and for students who want to know how NTA arrived at the final answer key:

The challenge fee was Rs. 200 per question, paid online via debit/credit card or net banking

Candidates had to upload valid supporting evidence such as NCERT references, research publications, or study materials

The fee was refunded only if NTA's expert panel found the challenge to be valid

If the challenge was rejected, the fee was forfeited

No offline objections via email or post were accepted

After reviewing all valid challenges, NTA released today's final answer key which cannot be challenged further

The challenge process is what separates a provisional key from a final key. It ensures that the scoring used for results is as accurate and fair as possible. Once the final answer key is published, as it is today, no modifications can be made.

Also Read: JEE Advanced Exam Date 2026, Registration, Result, Counselling

JEE Mains 2026 Official Answer Key: Conclusion

The release of the JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 final answer key marks an important step for all aspirants. As discussed, this final key is used to calculate your raw score, percentile, and All India Rank. Candidates should carefully download the answer key, compare their responses, and understand how their final score has been calculated based on the updated corrections.

Overall, staying updated with official announcements and understanding the score calculation process can help you plan your next steps effectively. Whether it is preparing for JEE Advanced or participating in JoSAA counselling, using accurate data from the final answer key will help you make better decisions and improve your chances of securing admission into top engineering institutes.