Joint Entrance Exam Main response-sheet 2027
Joint Entrance Exam Main response-sheet
The NTA has released the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Response Sheet and Provisional Answer Key on 11 April 2026 on its official website - jeemain.nta.nic.in.
With the help of the JEE Main response sheet, you can compare your answers, predict your JEE total scores, percentile, and estimate your potential colleges.
Source - x.com/NTA_Exams/status/2041909195830915546
- The JEE Main 2026 answer key challenge window for session 2 is now live on the official website.
- Candidates can challenge their answers till 13 April 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) by paying the challenge fee of Rs. 200 per question.
- After all the questions are reviewed, the NTA will release the final answer key, which is expected around 20 April 2026, along with the results.
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Download JEE Main Session 2 Response Sheet 2026 (Shift-Wise)
| JEE Main 2026 2nd April Shift 1 Response Sheet |
| JEE Main 2026 2nd April Shift 2 Response Sheet |
| JEE Main 2026 4th April Shift 1 Response Sheet |
| JEE Main 2026 4th April Shift 2 Response Sheet |
| JEE Main 2026 5th April Shift 1 Response Sheet |
| JEE Main 2026 5th April Shift 2 Response Sheet |
| JEE Main 2026 6th April Shift 1 Response Sheet |
| JEE Main 2026 6th April Shift 2 Response Sheet |
| JEE Main 2026 8th April Shift 2 Response Sheet |
Download JEE Main Session 1 Response Sheet 2026 (Shift-Wise)
| JEE Main 2026 21st Jan Shift 1 Response Sheet |
| JEE Main 2026 21st Jan Shift 2 Response Sheet |
| JEE Main 2026 22nd Jan Shift 1 Response Sheet |
| JEE Main 2026 22nd Jan Shift 2 Response Sheet |
| JEE Main 2026 23rd Jan Shift 1 Response Sheet |
| JEE Main 2026 23rd Jan Shift 2 Response Sheet |
| JEE Main 2026 24th Jan Shift 1 Response Sheet |
| JEE Main 2026 24th Jan Shift 2 Response Sheet |
| JEE Main 2026 28th Jan Shift 1 Response Sheet |
| JEE Main 2026 28th Jan Shift 2 Response Sheet |
What is the JEE Main Response Sheet 2026?
The JEE Main Response sheet is a document released by the NTA, which contains the candidate’s responses to each question attempted in the exam, whereas the Answer key shows only the officially correct answers.
The JEE Main Response sheet and answer key will have complete information, such as exam date and shift, candidate’s responses, official answers to each question, and the status of each answer.
Ques. Is the JEE Main response sheet released?
Ans. Yes, the JEE Main Response sheet has been released. The NTA has released the response sheet along with the provisional Answer Key on 11 April 2026 on the official website - jeemain.nta.nic.in/.
Ques. Was 28 Jan shift 1 easy?
Ans. The overall difficulty level of the 28 January, Shift 1 paper was rated as moderate to slightly easy by most candidates and coaching experts.
Section-wise Difficulty Level:
- General Aptitude (GA): Easy to Moderate, scoring section with predictable questions (ratios, percentages, basic English); most candidates attempted 8–9 questions with high accuracy.
- Engineering Mathematics: Moderate, concept-based and balanced coverage (Linear Algebra, Probability, Calculus); 70–80% attempts possible for well-prepared students.
- Core Subject: Moderate to Slightly Tough, mixed questions—some direct, some multi-step; a few time-consuming numericals made time management crucial.
Ques. Which shift was toughest in JEE 2026 till now?
Ans. As per the students feedback and experts analysis, the JEE Main 23 Jan 2026 shift 2 was the most difficult.
Why 23 Jan Shift 2 was the toughest?
- Mathematics was extremely lengthy and calculation-heavy
- Physics reached near JEE Advanced level (conceptual + tricky)
- Severe time management issues—many students couldn’t complete the paper
- Lowest average attempts compared to other shifts
- Both Physics + Maths were tough together, which made overall difficulty high
Ques. Is 93 a good score in JEE Mains?
Ans. Yes, 93 is considered a good score in JEE Mains, as it will place you in the top ~7% of candidates with an expected rank of around 70,000 – 90,000 (varies by session difficulty & normalization).
With this score you can get admission into mid-tier colleges like NIT Srinagar & Hamirpur fall around 92–94 percentile range, in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical branches.
Why is the JEE Main Response Sheet 2026 Important?
The JEE Main 2026 response sheet plays an important role in estimating the total scores scored, accuracy, percentile, and colleges.
- Helps in Accurate Score Calculation
- Essential for Raising an Objection
- Predict Percentile and Rank
- Impacts Final Percentile and Admission Chances
Ques. Why does my response sheet show fewer attempted questions than I remember?
Ans. This happens if some answers were not saved or submitted properly during the exam.
- The Responses marked but not confirmed, answers marked by session timeout, or technical glitches may not be recorded.
- Only the final saved answers that are visible on the screen at submission are reflected in the response sheet.
Ques. Can I still download the response sheet after results are out?
Ans. No, the JEE Main response sheet is available only for a limited time before the results are declared. Once the results are released, NTA removes access to the response sheet, so it is suggested to download and save it as soon as it is released.
Ques. Will I get my question paper and response sheet emailed, or only available online?
Ans. The JEE Main question paper and response sheets are not sent through email. The Candidates must log in to the official NTA JEE Main portal using their application number and password to access and download them.
JEE Main Response Sheet Notification
The NTA has posted on X, regarding the tentative dates of the provisional answer key and response sheet, which are 11 April 2026, and for the Final answer key and result, it is 20 April 2026.
Source: x.com/NTA_Exams/status/2041909195830915546
JEE Main 2026 Response Sheet Dates
| Event | Jan Session | Apr Session |
|---|---|---|
| JEE Main Exam | Jan 21‑30, 2026 | Apr 2‑8, 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key | 4th Feb 2026 | 11 April 2026 (Out) |
| Challenge Window | 4th to 6th February | 11 -13 April 2026 (Live) |
| Final Answer Key | 1 week after challenges end | 20 April 2026 (Tentative) |
| Result Declaration | 12th February 2026 | 20 April 2026 (Tentative) |
JEE Main Response Sheet Date based on Previous Year Analysis
The previous years' data show that the JEE Main Response sheet is released after completing the exam, as in 2022-2025, the response sheet was released within 1-4 days after the last exam of each session.
| Year | Session | Exam Dates | Response Sheet Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Session 2 | April 2 to 9 | 11 April, 2025 |
| 2025 | Session 1 | January 22 to 30 | February 4, 2025 |
| 2024 | Session 1 | January 24 to 31 | February 2, 2024 |
| 2024 | Session 2 | April 4 to 9 | April 10, 2024 |
| 2023 | Session 1 | January 2 to February 1 | February 2, 2023 |
| 2023 | Session 2 | April 6 to 15 | April 19, 2023 |
| 2022 | Session 1 | June 23 – 29 | June 29, 2022 |
| 2022 | Session 2 | July 25 – 30 | August 3, 2022 |
How to Download JEE Main Response Sheet?
JEE Main Response Sheet Sample
With the help of JEE Main Response Sheet Sample, candidates can have an idea how the response sheet will look.
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Question Paper PDF
The JEE Main Question Paper of the Session 2, along with the answer key, are available here. Candidates can download the shift wise Question Paper with Answer Key.
| Question Paper | Download |
|---|---|
| JEE Main 2026 2nd April Shift 1 Question Paper Download PDF | Check Here |
| JJEE Main 2026 2nd April Shift 2 Question Paper Download PDF | Check Here |
| JEE Main 2026 4th April Shift 1 Question Paper Download PDF | Check Here |
| JEE Main 2026 4th April Shift 2 Question Paper Download PDF | Check Here |
| JEE Main 2026 5th April Shift 1 Question Paper Download PDF | Check Here |
| JEE Main 2026 5th April Shift 2 Question Paper Download PDF | Check Here |
| JEE Main 2026 6th April Shift 1 Question Paper Download PDF | Check Here |
| JEE Main 2026 6th April Shift 2 Question Paper Download PDF | Check Here |
| JEE Main 2026 8th April Shift 2 Question Paper Download PDF | Check Here |
| JEE Main 2026 B.Arch Question Paper Download PDF | Check Here |
| JEE Main 2026 B.Planning Question Paper Download PDF | Check Here |
| JEE Main 2026 B.Arch and B.Planning Question Paper Download PDF | Check Here |
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Answer Key PDF
Along with the JEE Main Answer PDF is also available in this article, for candidates to check if their answer is correct or not.
| Answer Key | Download |
| Download JEE Main 2nd April Shift 1 Answer Key PDF | Check Here |
| Download JEE Main 2nd April Shift 2 Answer Key PDF | Check Here |
| Download JEE Main 4th April Shift 1 Answer Key PDF | Check Here |
| Download JEE Main 4th April Shift 2 Answer Key PDF | Check Here |
| Download JEE Main 5th April Shift 1 Answer Key PDF | Check Here |
| Download JEE Main 5th April Shift 2 Answer Key PDF | Check Here |
| Download JEE Main 6th April Shift 1 Answer Key PDF | Check Here |
| Download JEE Main 6th April Shift 2 Answer Key PDF | Check Here |
| Download JEE Main 7th April Shift 2 Answer Key PDF | Check Here |
| Download JEE Main 8th April Shift 2 Answer Key PDF | Check Here |
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Question Paper PDF
The JEE Main Question Paper, along with the answer key, will be available to be downloaded in this article once the exam is over, after each shift.
| Question Paper | Download |
|---|---|
| JEE Main 2026 21st January Shift 1 Question Paper Download PDF | Check Here |
| JEE Main 2026 21st January Shift 2 Question Paper Download PDF | Check Here |
| JEE Main 2026 22nd January Shift 1 Question Paper Download PDF | Check Here |
| JEE Main 2026 22nd January Shift 2 Question Paper Download PDF | Check Here |
| JEE Main 2026 23rd January Shift 1 Question Paper Download PDF | Check Here |
| JEE Main 2026 23rd January Shift 2 Question Paper Download PDF | Check Here |
| JEE Main 2026 24th January Shift 1 Question Paper Download PDF | Check Here |
| JEE Main 2026 24th January Shift 2 Question Paper Download PDF | Check Here |
| JEE Main 2026 28th January Shift 1 Question Paper Download PDF | Check Here |
| JEE Main 2026 28th January Shift 2 Question Paper Download PDF | Check Here |
| JEE Main 2026 B.Arch Question Paper Download PDF | Check Here |
| JEE Main 2026 B.Planning Question Paper Download PDF | Check Here |
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Answer Key PDF
Along with the JEE Main Question Paper, the answer key will also be available in this article, for candidates to check if their answer is correct or not.
| Answer Key | Download |
|---|---|
| Download JEE Main 21st January Shift 1 Answer Key PDF | Check Here |
| Download JEE Main 21st January Shift 2 Answer Key PDF | Check Here |
| Download JEE Main 22nd January Shift 1 Answer Key PDF | Check Here |
| Download JEE Main 22nd January Shift 2 Answer Key PDF | Check Here |
| Download JEE Main 23rd January Shift 1 Answer Key PDF | Check Here |
| Download JEE Main 23rd January Shift 2 Answer Key PDF | Check Here |
| Download JEE Main 24th January Shift 1 Answer Key PDF | Check Here |
| Download JEE Main 24th January Shift 2 Answer Key PDF | Check Here |
| Download JEE Main 28th January Shift 1 Answer Key PDF | Check Here |
| Download JEE Main 28th January Shift 2 Answer Key PDF | Check Here |
| Download JEE Main B.Arch Answer Key PDF | Check Here |
| Download JEE Main B.Planning Answer Key PDF | Check Here |