JEE Main 2026 Session 2 provisional answer key
The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 provisional answer key for Paper 2A (B.Arch) and Paper 2B (B.Planning) on April 25, 2026 . The provisional key and recorded response sheets are available at jeemain.nta.nic.in for candidates to download and check.
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 provisional answer key - download and response sheets
Candidates must log in to the official portal using their application number and password to access the answer key and recorded response sheet. The recorded response sheet shows the answers you marked in the exam, so you can compare them question by question and calculate your expected score.
Important timeline:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Exam window | April 2-7, 2026 |
| Provisional answer key release | April 25, 2026 |
| Objection window | April 25–27, 2026 (till 11:50 PM) |
| Expected final result | May 2026 |
You can use the provisional key to estimate your score before the final result. The provisional key is subject to change if objections are upheld by NTA's expert committee.
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 provisional answer key - how to raise objections
If you find a discrepancy, you can challenge the provisional key between April 25 and April 27, 2026 up to 11:50 PM . Each objection requires payment of an ₹100 fee, payable online at the time of submission.
To raise an objection you must:
- Log in with your application number and password on jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Select the correct paper code (Paper 2A or 2B).
- Choose the question number and give a clear explanation with supporting evidence.
- Upload any documents or references that back your challenge.
- Pay ₹100 per question and submit before the deadline.
NTA will forward all valid challenges to an expert committee for review. The provisional key may be revised based on these evaluations; accepted changes will reflect in the final answer key and result.
What this means for you now
Download your answer key and recorded responses immediately and check them against the provisional key. Raise objections only where you have solid evidence, and keep receipts of your submissions. Final results are expected in May 2026 , after NTA completes the review process.