How to Calculate JEE Main 2026 Marks Using Answer Key
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JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Marks Calculation: National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the provisional answer key for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 (Paper 1 – B.E./B.Tech) along with the candidate response sheets. Using these two documents, aspirants can calculate their expected or tentative score ahead of the official result announcement. The final score will be prepared only after all objections are reviewed and the final answer key is published.
What You Need to Calculate Your JEE Main 2026 Score
To calculate your marks accurately, download the following from the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in:
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Response Sheet – shows the answers you marked in the exam
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Provisional Answer Key – contains the correct answers released by NTA
Step-by-Step Guide to Calculate JEE Main 2026 Marks
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Open your response sheet and the provisional answer key side by side.
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Match each question’s response with the official answer.
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Count the number of correct, incorrect, and unattempted questions.
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Apply the official marking scheme to arrive at your raw score.
JEE Main 2026 Marking Scheme Explained
The same marking scheme applies to MCQs (Section A) and Numerical Value Questions (Section B):
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Correct Answer: +4 marks
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Incorrect Answer: −1 mark
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Unattempted Question: 0 marks
Important: Negative marking is applicable to both sections, including numerical value questions.
JEE Main 2026 Score Calculation Formula
Total Score = (Number of Correct Answers × 4) − (Number of Incorrect Answers × 1)
Make sure to include incorrect attempts from both Section A and Section B to avoid overestimating your score.
JEE Main 2026 Answer Key: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | February 4, 2026 |
| Last Date to Raise Objections | February 6, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Result Declaration (Tentative) | February 12, 2026 |
How to Download JEE Main 2026 Response Sheet
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Visit the official NTA JEE Main website.
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Click on the link for “JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Response Sheet.”
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Log in using your Application Number and Date of Birth/Password.
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Download the PDF and keep it ready for score calculation.
How to Challenge JEE Main 2026 Answer Key
If you find any discrepancy in the provisional answer key, NTA allows candidates to raise objections:
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Fee: ₹200 per question (non-refundable)
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Mode: Online only
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Proof Required: PDF of valid academic or textbook-based evidence
After evaluating all challenges, NTA will release the final answer key, which will be used to prepare and declare the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 results.