The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the Final Answer Key for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 for B.Arch/B.Planning on its website.
After expert review of the objections submitted during the provisional answer key period, the NTA has completely dropped 6 questions from JEE Main 2026 Session 1, Paper 2.
Among the final answer key adjustments, some questions were identified to have multiple valid answers.
How to Access the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Paper 2 Final Answer Key
- Visit the official website for JEE Main 2026.
- Go to the ‘Public Notices’ section and click on the ‘Final Answer Keys of JEE (Main) 2026 [Session-I] [Paper II (B.Arch / B.Planning)]' link.
- You will be redirected to a new tab. You can find the list of answers displayed on the screen.
List of Dropped Questions in JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Paper 2
The list of the questions that were dropped in JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Paper 2 (B.Arch/ B.Planning) is as follows:
| Subject | Dropped Question IDs |
| Aptitude Test |
|
| Mathematics | No dropped questions in final key |
| Planning | No dropped questions in final key |
- In the JEE Main Session 1 Paper 2 2026 Final Answer Key, 6 questions are dropped.
- All questions that are dropped belong to the Aptitude Test section.
How to Estimate Your Scores
You can calculate your JEE Main Session 1 Paper 2 scores by referring to the Final Answer Key:
- All options correct: If you attempted the question, you will get 4 marks.
- Multiple correct options: If you selected at least one correct option, you will receive 4 marks.
- Incorrect or dropped questions: If a question is invalid or removed, you will automatically be awarded 4 marks.
Source
Official Notice by NTA, 23 February, 2026: click here to read.
Kindly note that any and all information is subject to change as per the National Testing Agency, Education Ministry, and the Government of India.
Important Links
| JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Registration Begins: Application Dates, Exam Schedule, and Guidelines | JEE (Main) 2026 Session 1: Over 96% Attendance Recorded Till 23 January |







