JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Provisional Answer Key & Response Out @jeemain.nta.nic.in; Objection Window Open

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Provisional Answer Key: National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the provisional answer key and recorded response sheet for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 on February 4, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the January session can now check their answers online and calculate their expected scores. Along with the answer key, NTA has also opened the objection window, allowing candidates to challenge any discrepancies within the stipulated timeline.

Direct Link: JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Provisional Answer Key Objection Window 

The provisional answer key has been issued for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) only. All challenges must be submitted online, as offline objections will not be accepted. After reviewing the objections, NTA will publish the final answer key, which will be used to prepare the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result.

JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Key Highlights

• Exam Name: JEE Main 2026

• Conducting Authority: National Testing Agency (NTA)

• Session: Session 1 (January 2026)

• Paper: Paper 1 – B.E./B.Tech

• Answer Key Status: Provisional

• Official Website: jeemain.nta.nic.in

• Last Date to Raise Objections: February 6, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)

• Challenge Fee: ₹200 per question

How to Download JEE Main 2026 Answer Key and Response Sheet

Candidates can follow the steps below to access the provisional answer key and their recorded responses:

1. Visit the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in

2. Click on the link titled “Challenge(s) regarding Answer Key”

3. Log in using your application number and password

4. Enter the captcha code and submit

5. The provisional answer key and response sheet will appear on the screen

6. Download and save the files for future reference

Steps to Raise Objections Against JEE Main 2026 Answer Key

Candidates who are not satisfied with any answer provided in the provisional key can challenge it by following these steps:

1. Log in to the candidate portal at jeemain.nta.nic.in

2. Click on “Challenge(s) regarding Answer Key”

3. Select the question ID you wish to challenge

4. Choose the correct option from the available choices

5. Upload supporting documents (if any) in a single PDF file

6. Click on “Save your claim”

7. Pay the ₹200 per question challenge fee using online payment modes

8. Submit the objection and keep the confirmation for reference

Important Instructions for Candidates

• The objection fee is non-refundable

• Challenges submitted after 11:50 PM on February 6, 2026, will not be accepted

• Objections can be raised only in online mode

• Candidates will not be individually informed about the acceptance or rejection of objections

• The final answer key will be released after subject experts review all valid challenges

For any queries related to JEE Main 2026, candidates can contact the NTA helpline at 011-40759000 or email jeemain@nta.ac.in.

Candidates are advised to carefully review the answer key and submit objections within the given timeline to avoid missing the opportunity.