JEE Main Final Answer Key 2026: NTA releases Session 2 final key on April 20, 2026
The National Testing Agency released the JEE Main Final Answer Key 2026 for Session 2 on April 20, 2026 , exactly 12 days after the last exam date. The final key is now live on the official NTA website and the challenge window is closed.
JEE Main Final Answer Key 2026 — What you need to know
NTA has made the Session 2 final answer key unchallengeable, so candidates cannot raise objections now. Expect the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 results within a few hours after the final key was published.
The official site may face heavy traffic immediately after release. You should wait 15 to 30 minutes if the NTA website is slow or shows connection errors.
JEE Main Final Answer Key 2026 — Dropped questions (shift-wise list)
NTA has listed two dropped questions for the Session 2 morning shift held on April 4, 2026 . Both entries are in Physics. Below is the official shift-wise list as released.
| Date | Shift | Question ID | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2026 | Morning | 6952781086 | Physics |
| April 4, 2026 | Morning | 695278261 | Physics |
If you attempted a dropped question, you will be awarded full marks for it regardless of the answer selected. If you did not attempt a dropped question, you will neither gain marks nor face negative marking for it.
How to access the JEE Main Final Answer Key 2026
Go to the official NTA website and look for the Session 2 final answer key link. If the site is busy, try again after 15–30 minutes. There is no active challenge window for Session 2, so no further actions on the key are permitted.
If you need official clarification later, check the NTA portal for updates and result announcements. Results for Session 2 are expected to be published a few hours after the final key release, so monitor the website.
FAQs — JEE Main Final Answer Key 2026
When was the JEE Main final answer key 2026 Session 2 released?
April 20, 2026.
Can candidates challenge the Session 2 final answer key?
No. The Session 2 final answer key is final and cannot be challenged.
What happens to dropped questions?
Candidates who attempted a dropped question get full marks. Those who did not attempt get no marks and no negative marking.
Where can I download the final answer key?
From the official NTA website under the JEE Main Session 2 notifications.
What if the NTA website is busy after the release?
Wait 15 to 30 minutes and try again; heavy traffic is expected right after the final key is published.
When will the Session 2 results be declared?
Results are expected within a few hours of the final answer key release on April 20, 2026.