The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the final answer key for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 (Paper 1: B.E./B.Tech), marking the last step before the declaration of results.
This update follows our earlier coverage on the provisional answer key release, where you were given the opportunity to review responses.
From Provisional to Final: What Changed?
Earlier this month, NTA had released the provisional answer key along with question papers and recorded responses, allowing you to raise objections between April 11, 2026 and April 13, 2026.
After reviewing all submitted challenges, the NTA has now published the final answer key, incorporating necessary corrections. Notably, two questions from Physics have been dropped, which will be taken into account while calculating scores.
How to Access the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 BE/BTech (Paper 1) 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-II] (BE/BTech)'
- You will be redirected to a new tab. You can find the list of answers displayed on the screen.
JEE Main 2026 Session 2: Key Highlights
- Exam Dates (Paper 1): April 2, 2026 to April 8, 2026
- Total Candidates Appeared: Approximately 11.23 lakh
- Paper 1 Registrations: Around 11.06 lakh
- Attendance Rate: Approximately 93%
- Exam Centres: 567 centres across 306 Indian cities and 14 international locations
How Your JEE Main Score Is Calculated
The NTA follows a structured evaluation process to ensure fairness across multiple shifts.
First, raw marks are calculated using the official marking scheme:
- +4 marks for each correct answer
- –1 mark for each incorrect answer
Since the exam is conducted in multiple sessions, these raw scores are then normalized to calculate the NTA score (percentile). This ensures that no one is disadvantaged due to varying difficulty levels across shifts.
How to Estimate Your Scores
You can calculate your JEE Main Session 2 (BE/BTech) 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.
What Happens Next?
With the final answer key now released, the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 results, scorecards, and All India Rank (AIR) are expected to be announced anytime soon on the official website.
You will be able to:
- Download your scorecards
- Check your percentile and AIR
- Determine eligibility for the next stage
JEE Advanced 2026: The Next Milestone
If you meet the cut-off percentile in JEE Main, you will qualify for JEE Advanced 2026, scheduled to be held on May 17, 2026.
Final Thoughts
For the nearly 11 lakh students who appeared, this is a defining moment.Our earlier report emphasized how the provisional key empowered students to challenge discrepancies. Now, with expert-reviewed corrections in place, the final answer key reflects a more accurate assessment framework.
Stay tuned for result updates, and keep your login credentials ready. The next notification you see might just be the one that changes everything.
Source
Official Notice by NTA, 20 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.
