JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key OUT @ jeemain.nta.nic.in, Direct PDF Download Link for Session 1 Here

JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key (OUT): The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 final answer key on its website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. The final key has been published after carefully reviewing objections submitted by candidates against the provisional answer key. It includes all verified corrections and details of dropped questions, if any. The final answer key is binding and will be used to calculate the Session 1 result, which is announced on February 16, 2026. Candidates can download the final answer key PDF directly from the official website.

JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key Download Link

NTA has completed the objection review process and released the final version of the answer key online. The provisional answer keys and response sheets were removed earlier from candidate dashboards, indicating that the review process had concluded. With the publication of the final answer key, no further objections or challenges will be accepted. The PDF is now publicly accessible and does not require login credentials. Candidates are advised to download the document for reference and to calculate their scores.

JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key PDF – Download Here

What Does the Final Answer Key Contain?

The JEE Main 2026 final answer key contains the verified and corrected responses after expert evaluation of all objections. It serves as the official reference document for preparing the Session 1 result.

The final PDF includes:

• Correct answers to all questions

• Revised answers (if applicable)

• Dropped questions

• Official question IDs

If a question is dropped, full marks are awarded to all candidates who attempted it, as per NTA guidelines.

How to Calculate Score

Candidates can estimate their probable raw score using the official marking scheme prescribed by NTA. The calculation should be done carefully by matching responses with the final answer key.

• Correct answer: +4 marks

• Incorrect answer: –1 mark

• Unattempted question: 0 mark

• Dropped question: +4 marks (bonus)

The raw score will later be converted into a percentile score through the normalization process since the exam was conducted in multiple shifts.

What Happens Next After Final Answer Key OUT?

With the release of the final answer key, the focus now shifts to the declaration of results. NTA has confirmed that the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result is declared on February 16, 2026. The result includes percentile scores, All India Rank, and qualification status for JEE Advanced 2026. Qualified candidates can begin preparation for JEE Advanced. Those seeking improvement in their scores may appear in Session 2 (April attempt). Final admissions to NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and other institutes will be conducted through JoSAA counselling after both sessions are completed.