JEE Main Session 1 Answer Key 2026 (Final) for BE/B.Tech Released – Download PDF for All Shifts
JEE Main Session 1 Final Answer Key 2026 for BE/B.Tech paper held from 21st to 28th January 2026 has been officially released by NTA on 16th February 2026, and candidates can download the shift-wise PDF from the official NTA link.In this article, you can check the final answer key status, exam dates covered, shift-wise structure and how to use the question ID vs correct option ID table to calculate your probable score before the result declaration.
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JEE Main Session 1 Answer Key 2026 released or not?
- The final answer key of JEE Main 2026 Session 1 for BE/B.Tech has been released.
- The PDF is titled “JEE (Main) – 2026: Session – 1 Final Answer Key of BE/B.Tech as on 16.02.2026 (For Centers in India/Outside India)”.
- This includes examinations conducted on 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2026 for 1st and 2nd shifts and centers within India as well as centers outside India.
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Answer Key PDF Link
Official final answer key PDF (as shared by NTA servers):
JEE Main Session 1 2026 Final Answer Key PDF for BE/B.Tech (India & Outside India) – Click here to download .
- The document is hosted on an S3 server linked to NTA and clearly mentions “National Testing Agency” at the top of each page.
- The PDF runs into 20 pages and is divided by exam date, shift, subject (Maths, Physics, Chemistry), and exam location (centres in India/centres outside India).
Exam Dates, Shifts and Coverage in Final Answer Key
Use this section to check whether your exam date and shift is included in the final answer key or not.
- Exam dates include: 21 January 2026, 22 January 2026, 23 January 2026, 24 January 2026 and 28 January 2026.
- For each date, answer keys are given separately:
- Examination Shift: First and Second.
- Center in India and Center outside India (clearly mentioned in the titles).
Each block is labeled as “Exam Date: 21.01.2026 – Exam Shift: 1st/2nd – (For Centers in India/Outside India)”.
| Exam date | Shifts covered | Centres covered |
| 21 January 2026 | First, Second | India, Outside India |
| 22 January 2026 | First, Second | India, Outside India |
| 23 January 2026 | First, Second | India, Outside India |
| 24 January 2026 | First, Second | India, Outside India |
| 28 January 2026 | First, Second | India, Outside India |
How to check JEE Main Session 1 2026 answer key for your shift
- Open the final answer key PDF using the official link mentioned above.
- Scroll down to the section containing your exam date (e.g. 21.01.2026) and exam shift (1st/2nd).
- Verify whether you appeared at a center in India or outside India and select that specific block (the PDF is clearly labeled “For centers in India” or “For centers outside India”).
- Within that block, go to the Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry section and note down the question ID and the correct option ID.
- Cross-check each question ID with the question ID in your JEE Main response sheet to identify whether your marked option/value matches the correct option ID or numerical answer.
JEE Main Session 1 Final Answer Key 2026 (FAQs)
Q: When was the JEE Main Session 1 Final Answer Key 2026 released?
Ans: The final answer key for BE/B.Tech was officially released on 16th February 2026.
Q: Is this the provisional or final answer key?
Ans: This is the Final Answer Key based on which the NTA scores/results will be compiled.
Q: Which exam dates are covered in this PDF?
Ans: It covers the exams conducted on 21, 22, 23, 24, and 28 January 2026.
Q: How can I download the shift-wise answer key?
Ans: You can download the consolidated PDF from the direct link provided above, which contains keys for all shifts and dates.
Q: Does the PDF include answer keys for centers outside India?
Ans: Yes, the PDF contains separate sections for centers in India and centers outside India.
Q: What should I do if my calculated score doesn’t match my expectation?
Ans: Since this is the final answer key, no further objections are usually entertained. You must wait for the final scorecard/result declaration.