JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Paper 2 provisional answer key is available at jeemain.nta.nic.in, objection window will close today. National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 provisional answer keys for B.Arch and B.Planning on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Candidates can download the answer key, check their entered responses and raise objections within the specified time limit through the candidate login portal.
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JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Answer Key – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Paper | Paper 2A (B.Arch) & Paper 2B (B.Planning) |
| Answer Key Status | Provisional answer key and recorded responses released |
| Mode | Online at jeemain.nta.nic.in |
| Objection Facility | Available for a limited period with fee per question |
| Official Website | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
Download Provisional Answer Key – Login Through Official Candidate Portal.
Candidate Login Portal – Access your Responses and Keys here: jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Direct link to download JEE Main Paper 2 provisional answer key
To access the answer key of JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 and recorded responses for Paper 2A (B.Arch) and Paper 2B (B.Planning), candidates need to log in using their application number and date of birth/password.
The provisional answer key is available on the official site along with the response sheet. Use candidate login to view and download.
Answer Key and Response Sheet: Log in to the official portal (Click here).
Objection/Challenge Window: Available as of today (February 20, 2026, 11:50 PM).
How to download JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 answer key?
- Visit the official JEE Main website.
- Click on “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 the provisional answers by selecting the relevant question ID and submitting their claimed correct option along with appropriate supporting documents.
- Non-refundable processing fee of ₹200 per question is payable online through Debit Card, Credit Card or Net Banking only.
- NTA only reviews paid challenges; If found correct, the answer key is revised and applied to all the candidates, and the decision of NTA is final.
- Challenge Answer Key – Access through official portal login (Available till February 20, 2026).
JEE Main Paper 2 objection window last date
The objection window for JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 provisional answer key is open for a short period of time, which is closing today. 20 February 2026 (by 11:50 pm). Candidates are advised not to wait till the last minute due to possible heavy traffic and payment related issues.
Only the final, expert-reviewed answer key will be used to prepare the result, and no personal communication will be 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 each correct answer, deduct 1 mark for each wrong MCQ, and do not deduct marks for numerical questions where no negative marking is applicable.
- Total the total to estimate the raw score; Note that the percentage and rank are based on normalization across all innings and will be provided by NTA along with the results, so any predictions are indicative only.
important links
| Description | Link |
| Download Provisional Answer Key | Official NTA/jeemain Paper 2 answer key link (login required) |
| Candidate Login | JEE Main candidate login page (application number + password/DOB) |
| Challenge Answer Key | Specific objection window URL (via portal, closes today) |
| JEE Main Official Website | https://jeemain.nta.nic.in |
| Result Page | To be added once Paper 2 result link is activated |
JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Answer Key (FAQs)
Q: When is the last date to challenge the JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 answer key?
Ans: The objection window closes today, 20 February 2026, at 11:50 PM.
Q: What is the fee to raise an objection against the provisional answer key?
Ans: Candidates must pay a non-refundable processing fee of ₹200 per question challenged.
Q: How can I download the JEE Main Paper 2 response sheet and answer key?
Ans: You can download it from the official NTA website jeemain.nta.nic.in by logging into the candidate portal using your Application Number and Date of Birth/Password.
Q: For which courses is the JEE Main Paper 2 conducted?
Ans: Paper 2 is conducted for admission to B.Arch (Paper 2A) and B.Planning (Paper 2B) programs.
Q: Has the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Paper 2 result been declared?
Ans: No, the result for Paper 2 will be declared a few days after the final answer key is published, which is compiled post the closure of this objection window.