NTA JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Answer Key & Session 2 Registration

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to release the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Answer Key and JEE Main 2026 Response Sheet on February 4, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the January session can access these documents on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Following the release, the NTA will open a brief objection window from February 4 to February 5, 2026. During this period, students can challenge the provisional answer key by paying a non-refundable processing fee of Rs 200 per question. The JEE Main 2026 Result for Session 1 is scheduled to be announced by February 12, 2026.

How to Download JEE Main Session 1 Answer Key & Response Sheet

Candidates should follow these steps once the link is active:

1. Visit the official NTA portal: jeemain.nta.nic.in.

2. Click on the link "JEE Main 2026 Session 1 – Answer Key and Response Sheet".

3. Log in using your Application Number and Date of Birth or Password.

4. Your individual response sheet and the official provisional answer key will appear on the screen.

5. Download and save the PDF for score calculation and future reference.

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Registration Starts Tomorrow

In a major update for engineering aspirants, the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Registration process will officially begin on February 1, 2026. Candidates aiming for the April attempt must complete their applications by February 25, 2026.

The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exams will be conducted in two shifts daily. This session provides a second opportunity for students to improve their scores or for new candidates to apply for admission to NITs, IIITs, and other GFTIs.