The JEE Main Session 1 Final Answer key has been released for Paper 1 (B.E. / B.Tech), on 16th Feb, on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.inThe Result will be released soon. Till then, the candidates can calculate their score with the help of the final answer key. 

You can simply download the JEE Main final answer key without any login required.

  • You can download the final answer key to check your raw score out of 300 and get your expected percentile.
  • As per previous year trends, with a 200+ score, your percentile will be 99+, whereas with 150 to 180 marks, your percentile will be in the range of 95 to 98.

Once the raw score will be calculated, NTA will convert them into percentile scores for different difficulty levels across shifts.

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JEE Main Final Answer Key 2026: Download PDF & Check How to calculate score

In this Article, you can download the Shift-Wise final answer key PDF & How to calculate your score.

What is the JEE Main Final Answer Key?

The JEE Main Final Answer key is the official document, including correct answers, released by NTA after reviewing all the objections raised against the provisional answer key.

  • It is the final document after the exam, used to calculate the candidate’s marks, NTA Percentile and AIR.
  • The JEE Main Final Answer key will include the dropped questions, correct questions or bonus marks to ensure the fair calculation of the score in all shifts.

JEE Main Final Answer Key Sample

JEE Main Final Answer Key Sample

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JEE Main Dropped Questions in Final Answer Key 2026

In the JEE Main Final Answer Key 2026, some questions have been removed and corrected after the NTA reviewed all the objections.

  • For the dropped questions, +4 marks will be awarded to all the candidates of that shift, even if they are not attempted or not.
  • These bonus marks are automatically included in the final result and percentile calculation.

List of Questions Dropped in JEE Main Final Answer Key

Date & Shift Subject Dropped Question ID(Indian Centres) Dropped Question ID(International Centres)
January 22 - Shift 1 Physics 444792191 444792941
January 22 - Shift 2 Maths 860654995 8606541895
Physics 8606541010 8606541910
January 23 - Shift 1 Physics 8606541395 8606541995
January 23 - Shift 2 Physics 444792476 4447921151
January 24 - Shift 2 Physics 444792647 4447921322
January 28 - Shift 1 Maths 444792698 4447921829
JEE Main Drop Answer

Source: JEE Main Final Answer Key PDF

How are JEE Main Bonus Marks Awarded in the JEE Main Final Answer key?

In JEE Main, Bonus Marks are given by NTA to find mistakes in questions or answers during the objection cycle.

If the question is dropped or multiple answers are correct, all candidates in that shift will receive full marks for that particular question.

JEE Main Bonus Marks Rule

Situation in Final Answer Key What Happens Marks Given
Question dropped due to an error All candidates get marks +4 marks
Multiple correct options Candidates selecting any correct option get marks
Correct answer revised Marks given as per revised answer +4 for correct
Ambiguous question Usually dropped +4 marks to all
Numerical answer corrected Marks updated in the final score As per the final key

Also, Check: JEE Main Dropped Questions in Final Answer Key

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Answer Key (Download PDF)

Exam Date Memory-based Answer Keys with Solutions Status
21 Jan 2026 JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 Shift 1 Answer Key with Solutions Download PDF
21 Jan 2026 JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 Shift 2 Answer Key with Solutions Download PDF
22 Jan 2026 JEE Main 2026 Jan 22 Shift 1 Answer Key with Solutions Download PDF
22 Jan 2026 JEE Main 2026 Jan 22 Shift 2 Answer Key with Solutions Download PDF
23 Jan 2026 JEE Main 2026 Jan 23 Shift 1 Answer Key with Solutions Download PDF
23 Jan 2026 JEE Main 2026 Jan 23 Shift 2 Answer Key with Solutions Download PDF
24 Jan 2026 JEE Main 2026 Jan 24 Shift 1 Answer Key with Solutions Download PDF
24 Jan 2026 JEE Main 2026 Jan 24 Shift 2 Answer Key with Solutions Download PDF
28 Jan 2026 JEE Main 2026 Jan 28 Shift 1 Answer Key with Solutions Download PDF
28 Jan 2026 JEE Main 2026 Jan 28 Shift 2 Answer Key with Solutions Download PDF

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Final Answer Key Release Date

The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Final Answer Key has been released by NTA today, on 16th Feb 2026 on the official website. After reviewing the challenges of the provisional answer key. Based on this, the JEE Main Session 2 Results will be released on 12th February 2026.

Event Date
Objection window closed February 6, 2026 (11:50 PM)
Final answer key release 16th February 2026
JEE Main Session 1 result By February 16, 2026

How to download JEE Main Final Answer Key 2026?

You can check the process in this video by @Collegedunia, to know about the step-by-step process to download the JEE Main Final Answer key.

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How to Calculate Your Score Using JEE Main Final Answer Key?

The JEE Main Score can be easily calculated with the help of the final answer key, before the results are declared.

To calculate your score, just follow the marking scheme:

  • +4 marks will be given for each correct answer, and -1 mark will be deducted for an incorrect answer.
  • There are certain dropped questions in some shifts, for which +4 marks will be given, even if they are not attempted.

JEE Main Raw Score Calculation Formula

JEE Main Raw Score Calculation Formula

Source: JEE Main Information Bulletin

JEE Main Percentile Calculation Formula

JEE Main Percentile Calculation Formula

Source: JEE Main Information Bulletin

Check: JEE Main Scorecard Details

JEE Main 2026 Answer Keys by Coaching Centres

Here, we have updated the JEE Main Answer Keys 2026 from the various coaching centres.

JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 2

JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 2 Answer Key by Allen

JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 2 Answer Key by Aakash

JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 2 Answer Key by Resonance

JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 1

JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 1 Answer Key by Allen

JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 1 Answer Key by Aakash

JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 1 Answer Key by Resonance

JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 1 Answer Key by Sri Chaitanya

JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 1 Answer Key PDF
Question Paper with Answer Key PDF

JEE Main 2026 Jan 24 Shift 2

JEE Main 2026 January 24 Shift 2 Answer Key by Allen

JEE Main 2026 January 24 Shift 2 Answer Key by Aakash

JEE Main 2026 January 24 Shift 2 Answer Key by Resonance

JEE Main 2026 January 24 Shift 2 Answer Key by Sri Chaitanya

JEE Main 2026 January 24 Shift 2 Answer Key PDF
Question Paper with Answer Key PDF

JEE Main 2026 January 24 Shift 1

JEE Main 2026 January 24 Shift 1 Answer Key by Allen

JEE Main 2026 January 24 Shift 1 Answer Key by Resonance

JEE Main 2026 January 24 Shift 1 Answer Key by Aakash

JEE Main 2026 January 24 Shift 1 Answer Key by Sri Chaitanya

JEE Main 2026 January 24 Shift 1 Answer Key PDF
Question Paper with Answer Key PDF

JEE Main 2026 January 23 Shift 2

JEE Main 2026 January 23 Shift 2 Answer Key by Allen

JEE Main 2026 January 23 Shift 2 Answer Key by Aakash

JEE Main 2026 January 23 Shift 2 Answer Key by Resonance

JEE Main 2026 January 23 Shift 1

JEE Main 2026 January 24 Shift 1 Answer Key by Allen

JEE Main 2026 January 24 Shift 1 Answer Key by Resonance

JEE Main 2026 January 24 Shift 1 Answer Key by Aakash

JEE Main 2026 January 24 Shift 1 Answer Key by Sri Chaitanya

JEE Main 2026 January 24 Shift 1 Answer Key PDF
Question Paper with Answer Key PDF

JEE Main 2026 January 22 Shift 2

JEE Main 2026 January 22 Shift 2 Answer Key by Allen

JEE Main 2026 January 22 Shift 2 Answer Key by Aakash

JEE Main 2026 January 22 Shift 2 Answer Key by Resonance

JEE Main 2026 January 22 Shift 2 Answer Key by Sri Chaitanya

JEE Main 2026 January 22 Shift 2 Answer Key PDF
Question Paper with Answer Key PDF

JEE Main 2026 January 22 Shift 1

JEE Main 2026 January 22 Shift 1 Answer Key by Allen

JEE Main 2026 January 22 Shift 1 Answer Key by Aakash

JEE Main 2026 January 22 Shift 1 Answer Key by Resonance

JEE Main 2026 January 22 Shift 1 Answer Key by Sri Chaitanya

JEE Main 2026 January 22 Shift 1 Answer Key PDF
Question Paper with Answer Key PDF

JEE Main 2026 January 21 Shift 2

JEE Main 2026 January 21 Shift 2 Answer Key by Allen

JEE Main 2026 January 21 Shift 2 Answer Key by Aakash

JEE Main 2026 January 21 Shift 2 Answer Key by Sri Chaitanya

JEE Main 2026 January 21 Shift 2 Answer Key PDF
Question Paper with Answer Key PDF

JEE Main 2026 January 21 Shift 2 Answer Key by Resonance

JEE Main 2026 January 21 Shift 1

JEE Main 2026 January 21 Shift 1 Answer Key by Allen

JEE Main 2026 January 21 Shift 1 Answer Key by Sri Chaitanya

JEE Main 2026 January 21 Shift 1 Answer Key PDF
Answer Key PDF

JEE Main 2026 January 21 Shift 1 Answer Key by Aakash

JEE Main 2026 January 21 Shift 1 Answer Key by Resonance

JEE Main 2026 Percentile Predictor

The JEE Main Result will be released after the final answer key, and you will receive the raw score, NTA Percentile and AIR.

A JEE Main Percentile predictor will help you compare the expected score with previous year trends and shift difficulty to understand the admission chances.

JEE Main 2026 Expected Score vs Percentile vs Rank

Raw Score (out of 300) Expected Percentile Expected Rank Range Admission Outlook
280–300 99.95 – 100 1 – 500 Top IIT eligibility, top NIT CSE
250–279 99.8 – 99.94 500 – 3,000 Top NITs/IIITs CSE
220–249 99.5 – 99.79 3,000 – 8,000 NIT CSE/ECE, IIIT top branches
200–219 99 – 99.49 8,000 – 15,000 Good NIT branches
180–199 98 – 98.9 15,000 – 25,000 Mid NITs, IIITs
150–179 95 – 97.9 25,000 – 45,000 NIT lower branches, GFTIs
120–149 90 – 94.9 45,000 – 75,000 GFTIs, some NITs (category-wise)
100–119 85 – 89.9 75,000 – 1,10,000 Limited NIT/GFTI options
80–99 75 – 84.9 1.1 – 1.8 lakh State colleges likely
Below 80 Below 75 1.8 lakh+ Focus on Session 2 improvement

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JEE Main Previous Year Answer Keys PDF

JEE Main Answer Key 2025-2024 PDFs are provided date-wise below for both sessions, January and April:

JEE Main 2025 Session 2 Answer Key PDF

JEE Main Session 2 Answer Key PDF Video Solution
JEE Main April 2 Shift 1 Answer Key Download PDF
JEE Main April 2 Shift 2 Answer Key Download PDF
JEE Main April 3 Shift 1 Answer Key Download PDF
JEE Main April 3 Shift 2 Answer Key Download PDF
JEE Main April 4 Shift 1 Answer Key Download PDF
JEE Main April 4 Shift 2 Answer Key Download PDF
JEE Main 7 April Shift 1 Answer Key Download PDF
JEE Main 7 April Shift 2 Answer Key Download PDF
JEE Main 8 April Shift 1 Answer Key Download PDF Soon
JEE Main 8 April Shift 2 Answer Key Download PDF

JEE Main 2025 Answer Key PDF (Session 1)

JEE Main Session 1 NTA JEE Main Paper Pdf JEE Main Answer Key PDF Video Solution
JEE Main 2025 22 Jan Shift 2 Question Paper Download PDF Answer Key PDF View Solution
JEE Main 2025 24 Jan Shift 2 Question Paper Download PDF Answer Key PDF View Solution
JEE Main 2025 28 Jan Shift 1 Question Paper Download PDF Answer Key PDF View Solution
JEE Main 2025 29 Jan Shift 1 Question Paper Download PDF Answer Key PDF View Solution

JEE Main Answer Key 2024 Shift 1 January Session

Exam Date and Shift Answer Key PDF
JEE Main 1 Feb Shift 1 2024 Answer Key Check here
JEE Main 31 Jan Shift 1 2024 Answer Key Check here
JEE Main 30 Jan Shift 1 2024 Answer Key Check here
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JEE Main Answer Key 2024 Shift 2 January Session

Exam Date and Shift Answer Key PDF
JEE Main 1 Feb Shift 2 2024 Answer Key Check here
JEE Main 31 Jan Shift 2 2024 Answer Key Check here
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FAQs for JEE Main Final Answer Key 2026

Ques. How to download the JEE Main Session 1 Answer key?

Ans. To download the JEE Main answer key, candidates need to visit the official website of the NTA.

  • On the homepage, you will find a link titled “JEE Main Answer Key Session 2.”
  • Click on the link and log in to your account using the application number and password.
  • The answer key will appear on the screen, and you will be able to download the PDF.

Ques. What percentile is required for NIT?

Ans. A percentile of 98 is required for admission to the top branches in the NITs. A percentile of 98 will correspond to an approximate score of 175 marks, providing admissions to top NITs like NIT Trichy, NIT Warangal, etc.

The percentiles required for admission to various branches in NITs are mentioned in the table below:

Category Top NITs (CSE, ECE, IT, AI/DS) Mid-Level NITs (Mechanical, Civil, EE, EIE, etc.) Lower NITs (Less Competitive Branches)
General (Open Category) 98+ percentile 94 - 97 percentile 90 - 94 percentile
OBC-NCL 96+ percentile 92 - 95 percentile 85 - 91 percentile
SC 85+ percentile 75 - 84 percentile 60 - 74 percentile
ST 75+ percentile 65 - 74 percentile 50 - 64 percentile

Ques. What are the passing marks for JEE Main?

Ans. The passing marks for the JEE Main exam depend on whether you aim to qualify for the JEE Advanced exam or want to secure a seat in NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. To qualify for the JEE Advanced exam, the candidates have to clear the minimum cut-off that is:

  • For General category candidates: 90-95 marks
  • For OBC-NCL candidates: 75-80 marks
  • For SC/ST candidates: 50-60 marks

Ques. Is 241 a good score in the JEE Main exam?

Ans. A score of 241 marks is considered an excellent score in the JEE Main exam. This score places you in the top 1% of the students.

The colleges that accept a score of 241 are mentioned below:

Institute Branch Available (Expected Cutoff for 241 Marks)
NIT Trichy CSE, ECE, Mechanical
NIT Warangal CSE, ECE, Electrical
NIT Surathkal CSE, ECE, Civil
IIIT Hyderabad ECE, Computational Linguistics
IIIT Allahabad IT, ECE
NSUT Delhi IT, CSE, ECE
DTU Delhi CSE, Software Engineering