JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Provisional Answer Key Released: Check and Challenge

If you appeared for JEE Main 2026 Session 2, here’s an important update you shouldn’t miss. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the provisional answer key, along with question papers and recorded response sheet for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech).

This gives you a chance to review your answers and even challenge the answer key if you think there’s an error.

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Answer Key Notice

Key Highlights of JEE Main 2026 Session 2

Exam Dates

• Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech): 2 to 8 April, 2026
• Paper 2 (B.Arch & B.Planning): 7 April 2026 

Conducted at

• 567 centres
• Across 306 cities in India and 14 international cities

Answer Key and Response Sheet: What’s Available?

Candidates can now access:

1. Provisional Answer Key for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech)
2. Question Papers
3. Recorded Responses 

All these are available on the official JEE Main website.

Important Dates for Answer Key Challenge

Note: No challenges will be accepted after this deadline.

How to Challenge the JEE Main 2026 Answer Key

Follow these simple steps:

1. Visit the official JEE Main website 

2. Click on ‘Challenge(s) regarding Answer Key’ 

3. Log in using your Application Number and Password

4. Enter the CAPTCHA Code and Submit

5. Click again on the ‘Challenge(s) regarding Answer Key’ 

6. View the Question IDs as:

7. Check the ‘Correct Option’ provided by NTA 

8. Select the option(s) you want to challenge by clicking the check box

9. Upload supporting documents by selecting ‘Choose File and Upload’ in a single PDF file

10. Click ‘Save your claim’ 

11. Review all selected challenges on the display

12. Click ‘Save your claim and Pay Fee finally’ 

13. Pay the required non-refundable fee online through your desired mode of payment

Fee Details for Answer Key Challenge

If you wish to challenge the provisional answer key for any question provided by the NTA you have to pay a non-refundable fee of ₹200 per question. You can pay the fee through the following options: 

• Debit Card
• Credit Card
• Net Banking 

Note: Challenges made without payment of fee will not be accepted.

What Happens After You Submit a Challenge?

All challenges are reviewed by subject experts. If a challenge is found correct the answer key will be revised and will be made available to all the candidates.

 The final result will be prepared based on the revised answer key. This answer key will be final and binding to all.

Note: No individual notification will be sent regarding acceptance or rejection of challenges 

Helpline

For any queries related to JEE Main 2026 Session 2 provisional answer key and responses, you can contact:

• Phone: 011-40759000
• Email: [email protected] 

Final Thoughts

The release of the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 provisional answer key is a crucial step before results are declared. It gives you a fair opportunity to review your performance and raise objections if needed. This is your chance to ensure your scores truly reflect your performance, so don’t miss it!

Source

Official Notice by NTA, 11 April, 2026: Click here to read

Kindly note that any and all information is subject to change as per the NTA, Education Ministry, and Government of India.

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