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Content Writer | Updated On - Jan 30, 2026
NTA is expected to release the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 provisional answer key soon at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can check expected dates, memory-based answer keys, and objection window details here.

The NTA is expected to release the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 provisional answer key in the first week of February 2026. Candidates will be able to download the answer key along with their JEE Main response sheet from the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.
While several coaching institutes and experts have already released memory-based answer keys prepared using candidates’ responses, the official JEE Main 2026 Session 1 answer key will be released soon by the NTA on its official website. Only the answer key published by NTA will be considered final for result preparation.
Also Read:- JEE Main 2026 Response Sheet Soon @jeemain.nta.nic.in; Check Score Calculation Method
To access the answer key, candidates will be required to log in using their application number and date of birth or password. Along with the provisional answer key, NTA will activate the answer key challenge window, allowing candidates to raise objections against any answer by paying a non-refundable fee of ₹200 per question.
All challenges submitted by candidates will be reviewed by subject experts. If any objection is found valid, the necessary corrections will be incorporated into the final answer key, which will be used to prepare the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result.
Also Read:- JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Question Papers: Download PDF with Detailed Solutions
JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Release Date - January Session
| Event | Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) | Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Planning) |
|---|---|---|
| JEE Main Exam Date 2026 | January 21, 22, 23, 24 & 28, 2026 | January 29, 2026 |
| Release of Provisional Answer Key | 1st Week of February 2026 | 1st Week of February 2026 |
| Answer Key Challenge Window | February 2026 | February 2026 |
| Release of Final Answer Key | February 2026 | February 2026 |
| JEE Main Result Date 2026 | By February 12, 2026 | February 2026 |
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Answer Key (Memory Based)
Candidates can check the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 memory-based answer keys with solutions for all shifts listed below and download the PDFs to analyse their performance.
| 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 |
Also Read:- JEE Main Paper Analysis Out: Check Shift-Wise Difficulty Level at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
JEE Main 2026 Score vs Percentile vs Expected Rank
The table below shows the expected JEE Main 2026 score vs percentile vs rank, prepared on the basis of previous years’ trends.
| Score Range | Percentile | Expected AIR |
|---|---|---|
| 285–300 | 99.99–100 | 1–20 |
| 265–284 | 99.90–99.99 | Up to 200 |
| 245–264 | 99.70–99.90 | Up to 1,000 |
| 225–244 | 99.00–99.70 | Up to 8,000 |
| 205–224 | 98.00–99.00 | Up to 18,000 |
| 185–204 | 96.00–98.00 | Up to 35,000 |
| 165–184 | 94.00–96.00 | Up to 65,000 |
| 150–164 | 90.00–94.00 | Up to 1,00,000 |
| 120–149 | 80.00–90.00 | Up to 2,00,000 |
| Below 120 | Below 80 | 2,00,000+ |
Candidates are advised to check the official website of JEE Main (@jeemain.nta.nic.in) and collegedunia.com for the latest updates.
Read More:-
- JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Registration to Begin Soon @jeemain.nta.nic.in; Check April Attempt Dates
- JEE Main Cutoff: Check Previous Year Trends, Percentile & Category-wise qualifying marks
- List of Top Colleges in India Accepting JEE Main Based on 2026 Ranking
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