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JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Answer Key Out — Download PDF, Check Score & Key Dates
Get the latest update on the JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Answer Key release. Download the official PDF, check your responses, calculate your expected score, and track important dates including objection deadlines and result announcements. Stay ahead with all the essential details for JEE Main 2026.
The wait is finally over for over 11 lakh engineering aspirants across India.
The JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Answer Key has been officially released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on April 11, 2026 and this is the moment that decides everything. Your score. Your percentile. Your rank. Your shot at JEE Advanced.
Session 2 was conducted from April 2 to April 8, 2026 across 566 exam centres in 318 cities all over India, making it one of the largest engineering entrance evaluations in the country. The overall difficulty level was rated easy to moderate, with Mathematics being the toughest section for most students.
This blog covers everything you need right now, official answer key access, shift-wise dates, marking scheme, marks vs percentile breakdown, expected cutoffs for JEE Advanced 2026, and how to challenge a wrong answer. Read the full blog to make sure you don't miss a single detail.
Table of contents
Where to Download the Official Answer Key?
NTA has made the provisional answer key available exclusively through the official candidate login portal. TestHub always recommends downloading directly from the source to avoid any misinformation or outdated PDFs circulating on third-party sites.
Official Website: jeemain.nta.nic.in
You will need your Application Number + Password or Date of Birth to access your shift-specific answer key, response sheet, and question paper — all in one place under your candidate login.
Important: Do not rely on unofficial PDFs shared on WhatsApp groups or Telegram channels. Always verify your answers against the NTA official key only.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Event | Date |
|---|---|
JEE Main Session 2 Exam | April 2–8, 2026 |
Provisional Answer Key Released | April 11, 2026 |
Response Sheet Released | April 11, 2026 |
Last Date to Challenge Answer Key | April 13, 2026 (11:50 PM) |
Final Answer Key | A few hours before result |
Session 2 Result (Expected) | April 20, 2026 |
What is the Difference Between Answer Key and Response Sheet?
This is one of the most common points of confusion among first-time JEE aspirants. Both are released together by NTA but serve very different purposes.
Parameter | Answer Key | Response Sheet |
|---|---|---|
What it shows | Correct answers to all questions | Your marked answers on exam day |
Released by | NTA officially | NTA — candidate-specific |
Purpose | Standard reference for scoring | Personal performance record |
Same for everyone? | Yes — shift-wise | No — unique to each candidate |
Used for? | Calculating raw score | Comparing against answer key |
How to Calculate Your Score Using the Answer Key
Do not guess your score. Sit down with both documents and do this methodically.
Step 1 — Open your response sheet from jeemain.nta.nic.in
Step 2 — Open the answer key for your specific date and shift
Step 3 — Go question by question and mark each as Correct, Wrong, or Unattempted
Step 4 — Apply the marking scheme:
Question Status | Marks |
|---|---|
Correct (MCQ) | +4 |
Wrong (MCQ) | -1 |
Unattempted | 0 |
Correct (Numerical) | +4 |
Wrong (Numerical) | 0 (no negative marking) |
What Happens After the Provisional Answer Key?
Most students download the answer key, calculate their score, and stop there. But the process does not end at the provisional key.
What Should You Do Right Now — Action Checklist
Log in to jeemain.nta.nic.in and download your response sheet immediately — it will be removed after April 13
What Comes After JEE Mains Results — The Road Ahead
Getting your result is not the finish line — it is the starting point of the next race.
Your Score is Just the Beginning — Prepare for What's Next
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