Joint Entrance Exam Main omr-sheet-and-answer-key 2026
Joint Entrance Exam Main omr-sheet-and-answer-key
NTA has released the Recorded Response Sheet for Answer Key Challenge of Joint Entrance Examination (Main) – 2026 Session 2, Paper 2A (B. Arch) & 2B (B. Planning) (April 2026). You can challenge the answer key till 27th April, 2026.
NTA has released the JEE Main 2026 final answer key PDF on 20th April, 2026. This is the final version used to calculate your scores after checking all the objections raised on the provisional key.
It also shows any dropped questions. In this session, 2 questions have been dropped, and students from those shifts will get bonus marks. This can slightly affect your final score and rank.
Source: JEE Main Official Website
- In this session, 2 questions have been dropped, and students from those shifts will get bonus marks.
- For score calculation by answer key, the marking scheme will be +4 marks for each correct answer and -1 mark for an incorrect answer.
In the JEE Main session 2, around 11 lakh candidates appeared as compared to 13,04,653 in session 1. In paper 1, the attendance rate was 93%, and in paper 2, the attendance rate was 73% in JEE Main session 2.
Also Check: How to calculate your marks using JEE Main Answer Key
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Answer Key (Download PDF)
| Exam Date | Memory-based Answer Keys with Solutions | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 8, 2026 | JEE Main 2026 April 8 Shift 2 Answer Key with Solutions | Download PDF |
| April 7, 2026 | JEE Main 2026 April 7 Shift 2 Answer Key with Solutions | Download PDF |
| April 6, 2026 | JEE Main 2026 April 6 Shift 1 Answer Key with Solutions | Download PDF |
| April 6, 2026 | JEE Main 2026 April 6 Shift 2 Answer Key with Solutions | Download PDF |
| April 5, 2026 | JEE Main 2026 April 5 Shift 1 Answer Key with Solutions | Download PDF |
| April 5, 2026 | JEE Main 2026 April 5 Shift 2 Answer Key with Solutions | Download PDF |
| April 4, 2026 | JEE Main 2026 April 4 Shift 1 Answer Key with Solutions | Download PDF |
| April 4, 2026 | JEE Main 2026 April 4 Shift 2 Answer Key with Solutions | Download PDF |
| April 2, 2026 | JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 1 Answer Key with Solutions | Download PDF |
| April 2, 2026 | JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 2 Answer Key with Solutions | Download PDF |
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- JEE Main Percentile Predictor using Answer Key
- How to calculate JEE Main Score by using the Answer Key
In this Article, you can download the Shift-Wise final answer key PDF & How to calculate your score.
What is the JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key?
The JEE Main Final Answer key is the official document, including correct answers, released by NTA after reviewing all the objections raised against the provisional answer key.
- It is the final document after the exam, used to calculate the candidate’s marks, NTA Percentile and AIR.
- The JEE Main Final Answer key will include the dropped questions, correct questions or bonus marks to ensure the fair calculation of the score in all shifts.
JEE Main Final Answer Key Sample
Check:
- JEE Main 2026 Score Calculator
- JEE Main 2026 Dropped Questions
JEE Main Dropped Questions in Final Answer Key 2026
In the JEE Main Final Answer Key 2026, some questions have been removed and corrected after the NTA reviewed all the objections.
- For the dropped questions, +4 marks will be awarded to all the candidates of that shift, even if they are not attempted or not.
- These bonus marks are automatically included in the final result and percentile calculation.
List of Questions Dropped in JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Final Answer Key
The National Testing Agency has released the JEE Main 2026 final answer key PDF, including details of dropped questions.
| Exam Shift | Dropped Question ID | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2026 (Shift 1 – India Centres) | 695278261 | Physics |
| April 4, 2026 (Shift 1 – Outside India Centres) | 6952781086 | Physics |
Source: JEE Main Session 2 Final Answer Key
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List of Questions Dropped in JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Final Answer Key
| Date & Shift | Subject | Dropped Question ID(Indian Centres) | Dropped Question ID(International Centres) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 22 - Shift 1 | Physics | 444792191 | 444792941 |
| January 22 - Shift 2 | Maths | 860654995 | 8606541895 |
| Physics | 8606541010 | 8606541910 | |
| January 23 - Shift 1 | Physics | 8606541395 | 8606541995 |
| January 23 - Shift 2 | Physics | 444792476 | 4447921151 |
| January 24 - Shift 2 | Physics | 444792647 | 4447921322 |
| January 28 - Shift 1 | Maths | 444792698 | 4447921829 |
Source: JEE Main Final Answer Key PDF
How are JEE Main Bonus Marks Awarded in the JEE Main Final Answer key?
In JEE Main, Bonus Marks are given by NTA to find mistakes in questions or answers during the objection cycle.
If the question is dropped or multiple answers are correct, all candidates in that shift will receive full marks for that particular question.
JEE Main Bonus Marks Rule
| Situation in Final Answer Key | What Happens | Marks Given |
|---|---|---|
| Question dropped due to an error | All candidates get marks | +4 marks |
| Multiple correct options | Candidates selecting any correct option get marks | |
| Correct answer revised | Marks given as per revised answer | +4 for correct |
| Ambiguous question | Usually dropped | +4 marks to all |
| Numerical answer corrected | Marks updated in the final score | As per the final key |
Also, Check: JEE Main Dropped Questions in Final Answer Key
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Answer Key (Download PDF)
| Exam Date | Memory-based Answer Keys with Solutions | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Jan 2026 | JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 Shift 1 Answer Key with Solutions | Download PDF |
| 21 Jan 2026 | JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 Shift 2 Answer Key with Solutions | Download PDF |
| 22 Jan 2026 | JEE Main 2026 Jan 22 Shift 1 Answer Key with Solutions | Download PDF |
| 22 Jan 2026 | JEE Main 2026 Jan 22 Shift 2 Answer Key with Solutions | Download PDF |
| 23 Jan 2026 | JEE Main 2026 Jan 23 Shift 1 Answer Key with Solutions | Download PDF |
| 23 Jan 2026 | JEE Main 2026 Jan 23 Shift 2 Answer Key with Solutions | Download PDF |
| 24 Jan 2026 | JEE Main 2026 Jan 24 Shift 1 Answer Key with Solutions | Download PDF |
| 24 Jan 2026 | JEE Main 2026 Jan 24 Shift 2 Answer Key with Solutions | Download PDF |
| 28 Jan 2026 | JEE Main 2026 Jan 28 Shift 1 Answer Key with Solutions | Download PDF |
| 28 Jan 2026 | JEE Main 2026 Jan 28 Shift 2 Answer Key with Solutions | Download PDF |
How to download JEE Main Final Answer Key 2026?
You can check the process in this video by @MyKollege, to know about the step-by-step process to download the JEE Main Final Answer key.
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- JEE Main Provisional vs Final Answer Key
- JEE Main 2026 Expected Safe Score for Jan Session
How to Calculate Your Score Using JEE Main Final Answer Key?
The JEE Main Score can be easily calculated with the help of the final answer key, before the results are declared.
To calculate your score, just follow the marking scheme:
- +4 marks will be given for each correct answer, and -1 mark will be deducted for an incorrect answer.
- There are certain dropped questions in some shifts, for which +4 marks will be given, even if they are not attempted.
JEE Main Raw Score Calculation Formula
Source: JEE Main Information Bulletin
JEE Main Percentile Calculation Formula
Source: JEE Main Information Bulletin
Check: JEE Main Scorecard Details
JEE Main 2026 Answer Keys by Coaching Centres
Here, we have updated the JEE Main Answer Keys 2026 from the various coaching centres.
JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 2
JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 2 Answer Key by Allen
| Subject | JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 2 Answer Key PDF |
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| Mathematics | JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 2 Mathematics Answer Key PDF |
| Physics | JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 2 Physics Answer Key PDF |
| Chemistry | JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 2 Chemistry Answer Key PDF |
JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 2 Answer Key by Aakash
| Subject | JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 2 Answer Key PDF |
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| Mathematics | JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 2 Mathematics Answer Key PDF |
| Physics | JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 2 Physics Answer Key PDF |
| Chemistry | JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 2 Chemistry Answer Key PDF |
JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 2 Answer Key by Resonance
| Subject | JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 2 Answer Key PDF |
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| Mathematics | JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 2 Mathematics Answer Key PDF |
| Physics | JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 2 Physics Answer Key PDF |
| Chemistry | JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 2 Chemistry Answer Key PDF |
JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 1
JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 1 Answer Key by Allen
| Subject | JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 1 Answer Key PDF |
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| Mathematics | JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 1 Mathematics Answer Key PDF |
| Physics | JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 1 Physics Answer Key PDF |
| Chemistry | JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 1 Chemistry Answer Key PDF |
JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 1 Answer Key by Aakash
| Subject | JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 1 Answer Key PDF |
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| Mathematics | JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 1 Mathematics Answer Key PDF |
| Physics | JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 1 Physics Answer Key PDF |
| Chemistry | JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 1 Chemistry Answer Key PDF |
JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 1 Answer Key by Resonance
| Subject | JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 1 Answer Key PDF |
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| Mathematics | JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 1 Mathematics Answer Key PDF |
| Physics | JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 1 P |