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JEE Main Paper 2 Session 1 Answer Key 2026, B.Arch & B.Planning Answer Key Soon

NTA will release the JEE Main Paper 2 Session 1 Answer Key 2026 for B.Arch and B.Planning along with response sheets and question papers. Candidates can download PDFs, challenge provisional keys, calculate scores, and check final results using official updates.
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JEE Main Paper 2 Session 1 Answer Key 2026

JEE Main Paper 2 Session 1 Answer Key 2026 will be released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for candidates who appeared in the B.Arch (Paper 2A) and B.Planning (Paper 2B) examinations. Along with the answer key, NTA will also publish the JEE Main Paper 2 response sheet 2026 and the question paper with answers on the official website – jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Candidates can use the JEE Main Paper 2 answer key 2026 to verify their responses, calculate expected scores, and understand their performance before the final result declaration.

JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Session 1 Answer Key – What Will Be Released?

NTA will first release the JEE Main Paper 2 provisional answer key 2026, followed by the objection window. After reviewing challenges, the JEE Main Paper 2 final answer key 2026 will be published.

NTA will release:

  • JEE Main architecture answer key 2026

  • JEE Main planning answer key 2026

  • JEE Main Paper 2 question paper with answers 2026

  • JEE Main Paper 2 response sheet 2026

  • JEE Main Paper 2 answer key PDF download link

  • Shift-wise answer keys for both B.Arch and B.Planning

JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Answer Key Download Link (Active Soon)

The JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Answer Key download link will be available on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, by the NTA. Once released, candidates need their application number and password to download the JEE Main Paper 2 Response Sheet.  

How to Download JEE Main Paper 2 Answer Key 2026

Follow these steps to download the provisional answer key:

  1. Visit the official JEE Main portal

  2. Click on the “Paper 2 Answer Key 2026” link

  3. Log in using the application number and password

  4. View the answer key with the response sheet

  5. Download and save the PDF

 The final answer key PDF can be downloaded directly without login.

JEE Main 2026 Dates and Schedule (Paper 2)

  • Exam: Session 1 – January 2026

  • Provisional Answer Key: Expected within 3–5 days after exam

  • Objection Window: 2–3 days

  • JEE Main Paper 2 Final Answer Key: After challenge review

  • Result Declaration: Based on final answer key

How to Challenge JEE Main Paper 2 Answer Key 2026

Candidates can raise objections to the JEE Main Paper 2 provisional answer key 2026 by following these steps:

  1. Open the official website

  2. Click on “JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Answer Key”

  3. Login using application number and password

  4. Select the question ID to challenge

  5. Choose the correct answer

  6. Upload supporting proof

  7. Pay the challenge fee

  8. Submit

Challenges are not allowed after the final answer key is released.

JEE Main 2026 Marking Scheme – Paper 2A & Paper 2B

Paper 2A (B.Arch)

  • Mathematics: 25 questions

  • Aptitude: 50 questions

  • Drawing: 2 questions

  • Total Marks: 400

  • Marking: +4 (correct), -1 (wrong), 0 (unattempted)

Paper 2B (B.Planning)

  • Mathematics: 25 questions

  • Aptitude: 50 questions

  • Planning: 25 questions

  • Total Marks: 400

  • Same marking scheme

This scheme is used for JEE Main Paper 2 score Calculation 2026.

JEE Main Paper 2 Response Sheet 2026

The response sheet shows:

  • Questions attempted

  • Options selected

  • Question IDs

  • Section-wise responses

Candidates can compare it with the JEE Main Paper 2 answer key 2026 to estimate marks and percentile.

JEE Main Paper 2 Marks vs Percentile 2026 (Expected)

Marks vs percentile data helps candidates estimate their admission chances into architecture and planning colleges. The actual conversion will depend on:

  • Difficulty level

  • Normalisation

  • Total candidates

  • Final answer key

Memory-Based Answer Key for JEE Main Paper 2

Before the official release, PW publishes JEE Main Paper 2 memory-based answer key PDFs for both shifts. These are useful for:

  • Early score estimation

  • Paper difficulty analysis

  • Understanding question trends

However, final marks depend only on NTA’s official keys.

JEE Main B.Arch and B.Planning Question Papers 2026 JEE Main Paper 2 Session 1 Answer Key 2026
JEE Mains B. Arch Question Paper 2026 JEE Mains B. Arch Answer key 2026
JEE Mains B Planning Question Paper 2026 JEE Mains B Planning Answer key 2026
JEE Mains B Planning Analysis 2026

JEE Main Paper 2 Session 1 Answer Key 2026 FAQs

When will JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Session 1 answer key be released?

NTA is expected to release it within 3–5 days after the completion of the Paper 2 examination.

Is the JEE Main Paper 2 answer key released separately for B.Arch and B.Planning?

Yes, separate answer keys are released for Paper 2A (B.Arch) and Paper 2B (B.Planning).

Can I challenge the JEE Main Paper 2 answer key 2026?

Yes, candidates can challenge the provisional answer key during the objection window on the official website.

Where can I download the JEE Main Paper 2 response sheet 2026?

You can download it by logging into the JEE Main portal using your application number and password.

How can I calculate my score using the answer key?

Match your responses with the official key and apply the marking scheme: +4 for correct answers and -1 for incorrect ones.
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