JEE Advanced 2026 Question Paper Released; Answer Key Soon

IIT Roorkee has released the official question papers for JEE Advanced 2026 on the same day the exam was conducted. Both Paper 1 and Paper 2 are now available for download on jeeadv.ac.in in English and Hindi versions. The exam was held on May 17, 2026, with Paper 1 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and Paper 2 from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM IST. Over 1.5 lakh candidates appeared for the exam seeking admission to IITs and other premier engineering institutes.

The provisional answer key will be released on May 25, 2026, followed by the final answer key and results on June 1, 2026. Candidates can raise objections against the provisional answer key during the feedback window.

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Complete Timeline for Answer Key & Results

How to Download Question Papers?

Visit jeeadv.ac.in on your web browser. Look for the "Question Papers" section or scroll to "Important Announcements" on the homepage. You'll find direct download links for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Both English and Hindi versions are available. Click on your preferred language version. The PDF will open in your browser. Right-click and select "Save As" to download the file to your computer. You can also print the papers for offline reference and detailed analysis.

Question Paper Structure & Marking

Paper 1 & Paper 2 (Both Identical Pattern):

• Duration: 3 hours each
• Total Marks: 300 marks per paper
• Subjects: Physics (100 marks), Chemistry (100 marks), Mathematics (100 marks)
• Question Types: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) + Numerical Answer Type (NAT)
• Marking Scheme:
  • +4 marks for correct MCQ answer
  • +4 marks for correct NAT answer
  • -1 mark for incorrect MCQ answer
  • 0 marks for incorrect NAT answer
  • 0 marks for unattempted questions
• Total Marks in Exam: 600 marks (Paper 1 + Paper 2)

What Comes Next: Step-by-Step Timeline?

Step 1: Response Sheet (May 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM) IIT Roorkee will release your response sheet showing all answers you submitted during the exam. Download it using your JEE Advanced registration number, date of birth, and registered mobile number. This helps you verify which questions you attempted and your exact responses. Keep this for your records.

Step 2: Provisional Answer Key (May 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM) The provisional answer key will be released for both papers. This is your first opportunity to estimate your score. Compare your answers with the provisional key. Calculate your estimated marks using the marking scheme. If you believe there's an error in the key, you can raise objections.

Step 3: Objection Window (May 25-26, 2026) Candidates can raise objections against the provisional answer key if they believe any answer is incorrect. Each objection requires a fee (refundable if valid). IIT Roorkee will review all objections and make necessary corrections. Submit objections only if you have strong evidence of an error.

Step 4: Final Answer Key & Results (June 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM) After considering all objections and feedback, IIT Roorkee will release the final answer key. This final key will be used to calculate your score and rank. Results will be declared simultaneously. No further changes will be made after this date. Your rank will determine your eligibility for JoSAA counselling.

How to Estimate Your Score?

Download both Paper 1 and Paper 2 from jeeadv.ac.in. Carefully compare your answers with the official question papers. For each correct MCQ answer: +4 marks. For each correct NAT answer: +4 marks. For each incorrect MCQ: -1 mark. For each incorrect NAT: 0 marks. Unattempted questions: 0 marks. Calculate total marks for Paper 1 and Paper 2 separately. Add both to get your total score out of 600. Remember this is an estimate; final score will be based on the final answer key released on June 1.

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