JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Answer Key Out: Download at jeemain.nta.nic.in

The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Paper 2 Provisional Answer Key is out at jeemain.nta.nic.in, with the objection window closing today. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Provisional Answer Key for B.Arch and B.Planning at the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Candidates can download the answer key, check their recorded responses, and raise objections within the specified deadline through the candidate login portal.

JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Answer Key - Overview

Download Provisional Answer Key – Log in via the official candidate portal.

Candidate Login Portal – Access your responses and key here: jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Direct Link to Download JEE Main Paper 2 Provisional Answer Key

Candidates must log in using their application number and date of birth/password to access the JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 answer keys and recorded responses for Paper 2A (B.Arch) and Paper 2B (B.Planning).
The provisional answer key is available on the official site, along with the response sheet. Use the candidate login to view and download.

Answer Key & Response Sheet: Log in at the official portal (Click Here).

Objection/Challenge Window: Available until today (February 20, 2026, up to 11:50 PM).

How to Download JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Answer Key?

• Visit the official JEE Main website.

• Click on the “Answer Key / Recorded Responses” link on the homepage.

• Select Session 1 – January 2026 and choose Paper 2A (B.Arch) or Paper 2B (B.Planning).

• Log in using application number, password/date of birth, and security pin.

• Download the provisional answer key and recorded responses and save a copy for reference.

JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Answer Key Challenge Process

• Candidates can challenge provisional answers by selecting the relevant question ID and submitting their claimed correct option with proper supporting documents.

• A non-refundable processing fee of ₹200 per question is payable online via debit card, credit card, or net banking only.

• NTA reviews only paid challenges; if found correct, the answer key is revised and applied to all candidates, and NTA’s decision is final.

• Challenge Answer Key – Access via the official portal login (available until February 20, 2026).

JEE Main Paper 2 Objection Window Last Date

The objection window for the JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 provisional answer key is open for a short period, closing today, February 20, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM). Candidates are advised not to wait until the last minute due to possible heavy traffic and payment issues.

Only the final, expert-reviewed answer key will be used for result preparation, and no individual communication is sent on acceptance/rejection of challenges.

How to Calculate Expected Score Using Answer Key?

• Download your response sheet and answer key from the portal.

• Compare each question: add 4 marks for every correct answer, subtract 1 mark for each wrong MCQ, and do not deduct marks for numerical questions where no negative marking applies.

• Sum the total to estimate raw score; note that percentile and rank are based on normalization across shifts and will be provided by NTA with the result, so any prediction is only indicative.

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