National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Final Answer Key for Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Planning). Candidates who appeared for the exam can now evaluate their performance and estimate their final scores with accuracy.
JEE Main 2026 Session 2: Key Highlights
| Exam Conducting Body | National Testing Agency |
| Exam Name | JEE Main 2026 Session 2 |
| Paper Covered | Paper 2 (B.Arch & B.Planning) |
| Exam Date | 7 April, 2026 |
| Answer Key Status | Final Answer Key Released |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Sections in Paper 2 | Mathematics, Aptitude Test, Drawing/Planning |
The release of the final answer key means all objections raised during the JEE session 2 provisional final answer phase have been reviewed, and this version is final and binding for result preparation.
How to Access the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Final Answer Key
If you’re wondering where to find it without getting lost in a maze of PDFs, here’s the clear route:
- Visit the official website of National Testing Agency
- Click on the link for ‘JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Final Answer Key’
- Download the PDF file
- Match your Question IDs with Correct Option IDs
How Your JEE Main 2026 Score Is Calculated
For Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Planning):
- +4 marks for every correct answer
- -1 mark for every incorrect answer (MCQs)
- No negative marking for numerical value questions
Your raw score is calculated by:
Total Score = (Correct Answers × 4) – (Incorrect Answers × 1)
This raw score is later normalized across shifts to ensure fairness.
How to Estimate Your Scores
- Compare your responses with the final answer key
- Count correct and incorrect responses
- Apply the marking scheme
- Ignore dropped questions (if any, NTA awards marks accordingly)
What Happens Next?
Once the answer key is out, the next domino falls quickly:
- JEE Main 2026 Results will be declared soon
- Percentile scores will be calculated using normalization
- All India Rank (AIR) will be released
- Qualified candidates can proceed to the next stage
JEE Advanced 2026: The Next Milestone
If your score clears the cutoff, congratulations you’re stepping into the big league: JEE Advanced 2026.
- Only top candidates from JEE Main qualify to appear for this exam
- It’s conducted by IITs, not NTA
- Difficulty level is significantly higher
- Focuses on deep conceptual clarity, not surface-level prep
Final Thoughts
The release of the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Final Answer Key is more than just a document; it’s a mirror. It reflects months of discipline, doubt, and determination.
Source
Official Notice by NTA, 05 May, 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.
