JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Final Answer Key Out; Download PDF @jeemain.nta.nic.in

The NTA has officially released the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 final answer key on its official website. Candidates who appeared for the January session of the examination can now download the final answer key PDF from jeemain.nta.nic.in. The final answer key has been published after reviewing the objections raised by candidates against the provisional answer key.

To access the JEE Main final answer key, candidates are not required to enter any login credentials. The NTA has made the final answer key available in PDF format directly on the homepage of the official website. In this document, students can view the correct answer IDs along with the corresponding question IDs, arranged day-wise, shift-wise and subject-wise, making it easier to verify their responses.

The final answer keys also have the dropped questions. The dropped questions will lead to bonus marks for all candidates of that particular shift.

The final answer key will be used to prepare and declare the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result. Students can use the official answers to calculate their expected scores by comparing their responses with the final answer key. This will help aspirants get a clear idea of their percentile and admission chances in NITs, IIITs and other participating institutes.

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How to Download JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key?

Candidates can follow the steps given below to download the answer key:

• Visit the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
• Click on the link for “JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Final Answer Key.”
• The PDF will open on the screen.
• Download and save the file for future reference.

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JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Dropped Questions

NTA has dropped a total of 9 questions in the final JEE Main 2026 answer key. As per the revised key, candidates will be awarded full marks (+4) for each dropped question, regardless of whether they attempted it or not. However, students will receive bonus marks only for the questions that were dropped in their respective shifts.

Candidates can refer to the subject- and shift-wise list below of the question IDs that have been dropped in the JEE Main final answer key.

Also Read:- JEE Main 2026 Dropped Questions List Out: Check Shift-Wise Full Details

What Next After the Final Answer Key?

After the release of the final answer key, the NTA starts preparing the JEE Main result using the revised responses and official marking scheme. Full marks are awarded for dropped questions in the respective shifts, which may improve candidates’ overall scores.

The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result is also expected to be announced soon, along with the toppers’ list and percentile details. Candidates will then be able to analyse their performance and decide their next steps, such as preparing for JEE Advanced, applying for Session 2, or shortlisting colleges.

JEE Main 2026: Important Dates

The Session 1 result is expected to be announced soon, while the registration process for JEE Main Session 2 is currently ongoing. Candidates are advised to keep track of these deadlines and complete the required steps on time to avoid missing any important updates.

Candidates are advised to check the official website of JEE Main (@jeemain.nta.nic.in) and collegedunia.com for the latest updates.

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