The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Response Sheet and Provisional Answer Key have been officially released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) today, February 4, 2026.
Candidates can now log in to the official portal to download their recorded responses and calculate their estimated scores.
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portant Dates Event Date / Deadline Response Sheet & Answer Key Release February 4, 2026 Objection Window (Deadline) February 6, 2026 (until 11:50 PM) Session 1 Result Declaration By February 12, 2026
How to Download Your Response Sheet
- Official Website: Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Login: Click on the link “JEE (Main) 2026 Session 1 – Answer Key and Response Sheet” or go through the Candidate Login section.
- Credentials: Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth (or Password).
- Access: Click on “View Question Paper” or “Response Sheet” to see your recorded answers.
- Save: Download the PDF for your records and score calculation.
If you find a discrepancy between your response and the provisional answer key, you can raise an objection:- Objection Fee: ₹200 per question (Non-refundable).
- Process: Select the Question ID you wish to challenge, upload supporting documents (in a single PDF), and pay the fee online.
- Review: NTA experts will review all challenges. If a challenge is valid, the key will be revised, and a Final Answer Key will be released before the results.
- Scoring System
- Correct Answer: +4
- Incorrect Answer: -1
- Unattempted: 0
Next Step: Would you like me to help you calculate your estimated score or explain how the normalization process works for different shifts?
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