The National Testing Agency (NTA) officially released the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Final Answer Key on February 16, 2026. This final key follows the review of objections raised against the provisional version and serves as the definitive basis for the upcoming results.
Highlights of the Answer Key Release
Dropped Questions: A total of 9 questions have been dropped from the final evaluation across various shifts.
Bonus Marks: Candidates in the affected shifts will receive +4 marks for each dropped question, regardless of whether they attempted it or not.
Multiple Correct Answers: Four questions were found to have more than one correct option; marks will be awarded to students who chose any of the valid answers.
Finality: The NTA has stated that no further challenges or appeals against this final answer key will be entertained.
How to Download & Calculate Scores
Visit Official Portal: Go to the NTA JEE Main website.
Go to Link: Click on the link for “Final Answer Keys of JEE(Main)-2026 [Session-I]” on the homepage.
Download PDF: The PDF is publicly accessible and does not require login credentials.
Marking Scheme:
+4 for every correct response.
-1 for every incorrect response.
+4 for dropped questions in your specific shift.
Next Steps: Results
With the final answer key live, the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 results and scorecards are expected to be released later today, February 16, on the official website. Candidates will need their Application Number and Date of Birth to access their percentile scores and qualifying status