
The JEE Main 2026 exam for 21 January Shift 1 was conducted in the morning session from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and the shift 2 was conducted in the evening session from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The JEE Main 2026 unofficial answer key for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics has been released by PW based on memory-based questions compiled by subject experts and student feedback. Subject-wise PDFs of JEE main 2026 21 Jan shift 1 PW answer key and JEE main 2026 21 Jan shift 2 PW answer key are available for download for quick reference.
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Candidates can now check the subject-wise unofficial answer key PDFs by Physics Wallah for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics to verify their responses before the official answer key is published by NTA. The unofficial answer key PDFs are prepared using recalled questions and standard solutions. These files help students perform early answer verification.
The Physics section answer key is prepared using recalled questions from candidates who appeared in the exam.
| Physics Answer Key – JEE Main 2026 January 21 Shift 1 & Shift 2 | ||
| Shift | Exam Status | Physics Answer Key Status |
| Shift 1 | Exam Concluded | Physics Unofficial Answer Key PDF Shift 1 |
| Shift 2 | Exam Concluded | Physics Unofficial Answer Key PDF Shift 2 |
These PDFs help in checking responses from topics such as Mechanics, Current Electricity, Magnetism, Modern Physics, and Semiconductors.
The Chemistry unofficial key covers Physical, Organic, and Inorganic sections. It includes memory-based solutions for numerical and conceptual questions asked in the exam.
| Chemistry Answer Key – JEE Main 2026 January 21 Shift 1 & Shift 2 | ||
| Shift | Exam Status | Physics Answer Key Status |
| Shift 1 | Exam Concluded | Chemistry Unofficial Answer Key PDF Shift 1 |
| Shift 2 | Exam Concluded | Chemistry Unofficial Answer Key PDF Shift 2 |
Mathematics solutions are compiled carefully using student-reported questions. These PDFs are useful for verifying answers from Coordinate Geometry, Calculus, Algebra, and Vectors & 3D Geometry.
| Mathematics Answer Key – JEE Main 2026 January 21 Shift 1 & Shift 2 | ||
| Shift | Exam Status | Physics Answer Key Status |
| Shift 1 | Exam Concluded | Mathematics Unofficial Answer Key PDF Shift 1 |
| Shift 2 | Exam Concluded | Mathematics Unofficial Answer Key PDF Shift 2 |
Match each question ID with your response
Verify the selected option with the unofficial key
Keep your response sheet open while checking
Mark doubtful answers separately
Do not assume final score accuracy
Wait for the official key for confirmation
Candidates should always rely on the official NTA answer key for final evaluation.
| Unofficial Answer Key | Official Answer Key |
| Prepared by experts using memory-based questions | Released by NTA |
| Available on exam day | Released after 2–3 days |
| Used for early self-checking | Used for final score calculation |
| May contain minor variations | Final authority |
Candidates can calculate the probable score they will secure in the exam based on the January 21 shift 1 & 2 answer key. Here is the JEE marking scheme.
| Types of Responses | Marking Scheme |
| Correct Response | +4 marks awarded |
| Incorrect Response | -1 marks deducted |
| No answer | No marks |
| Marked for review | No marks |
Probable Score = (No. of correct answers x 4) - (No. of incorrect answers)