JEE Main 2026 Answer Key (OUT) LIVE: Session 2 challenge window closes at 11:50 pm; steps to raise objections

As per the latest tweet from NTA, the JEE Main 2026 session 2 result will be issued on April 20, 2026 (tentative).

The JEE Advanced exam will be conducted on May 17, 2026 - Paper 1 from 9 am to 12 pm, and Paper 2 from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

The provisional JEE Main 2026 session 2 answer key is out, students can calculate the raw score they can expect based on their performance.

The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) is likely to commence the centralised counselling process from June 2, 2026.

The authority has opened the challenge window for candidates to object to the provisional JEE Main 2026 session 2 answer keys. Aspirants can submit their challenges within the given time frame specified by the authority.

The Agency has announced the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 provisional answer key. The authority will issue the result on April 20 on the official website.

The NTA has concluded the JEE Mains 2026 examination for Session 2. The Agency administered the JEE Main 2026 exam on April 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, 2026.

The National Testing Agency has issued the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main 2026) Session 2 question paper on the official website.

The NTA has released the provisional JEE Mains 2026 answer key, and the Challenge window for students to object is also open.

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee will conduct the JEE Advanced exam 2026 on May 17. Paper 1 will be held from 9 am to 12 pm, and Paper 2 from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

As per the tweet from the National Testing Agency, the JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Final Result is expected to be announced by April 20, 2026.

Students can calculate the raw score they can expect based on their performance after the announcement of the provisional answer key for the JEE Main 2026 session 2.

More than 11 lakh aspirants who appeared for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 are now awaiting results, expected by April 20. The exam, conducted across multiple shifts, followed a normalisation process to ensure fairness. Based on final scores, candidates will participate in Joint Seat Allocation Authority counselling for admissions to NITs, IIITs, and other government-funded institutes.

The provisional answer key allows candidates to raise objections by submitting proof and paying Rs 200 per question. Valid challenges will be reflected in the final answer key.

Candidates can calculate their expected score using the marking scheme: +4 for correct answers and -1 for incorrect ones. This calculation helps in predicting percentile and rank before official results.

NTA uses a normalisation process to convert raw marks into percentiles. This ensures fairness across multiple shifts by accounting for difficulty variations.

As per the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) data, BTech CSE cut-offs vary significantly across NITs. The closing ranks for top NITs are

Admission to BTech CSE at National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli remains the most competitive among all NITs, with closing rank at 1449 for the open category under the 50% other state quota, as per JoSAA data. Other top institutes like NIT Surathkal and NIT Warangal followed, while NIT Nagaland recorded the lowest closing rank at 39594, highlighting wide competition gaps.

JEE Mains 2026: BTech CSE NIT Trichy cut-offs highest among NITs; closing ranks for 50% other state quota

The National Testing Agency is likely to announce the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 result by April 20. Candidates will be able to access their scorecards through the official portal using their application number and password. The result will include percentile scores, All India Rank (AIR), and qualifying status. Following the declaration, candidates must prepare for JoSAA counselling or JEE Advanced, depending on their rank.

The agency reviewed concerns raised over the April 5 Chemistry paper and released a revised answer key, assuring candidates of fairness.

After results, candidates will proceed to JoSAA counselling for NITs, IIITs and GFTIs, while top performers will qualify for JEE Advanced.

The April session saw massive participation across hundreds of centres in India and abroad, highlighting the scale and competition of the engineering entrance exam.

Some of the key dates for JEE Main 2026 are;

• Answer key released: April 11
• Objection deadline: April 13
• Final result expected: April 20

Candidates reported that while Physics and Chemistry were manageable, Mathematics required more time and accuracy, making it the most challenging section.

Check the list of details mentioned on the provisional answer keys of JEE Mains 2026:

• Exam date
• Exam time
• Question id
• Correct answer id
• Dropped question id

Students will be awarded 4 marks for every correct answer, while 1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect response, as per the NTA JEE Mains marking scheme 2026.

The NTA has released the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 answer key on its official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates will be able to access their Session 2 provisional answer key on the official website.

No, the NTA will announce the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 result on April 20. The NTA has issued the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 answer key at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Candidates will be able to access and download their JEE Mains 2026 session 2 answer key at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The board has released the revised JEE Mains answer key on the official website.

Yes, the NTA has released the JEE Main provisional answer keys for the session 2 exam on April 11, and the JEE Mains 2026 April session result is expected to be issued by April 20.

According to the latest NTA's update, JEE Mains 2026 session 2 exams will be administered by April 20, 2026.

The NTA conducted the JEE Main 2026 examination for session 2 on April 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, 2026.

Calculate the JEE Main marks using the formula given below:

• Total Score = (Number of Correct Answers × 4) – (Number of Incorrect Answers × 1)

As per the latest NTA's update, revised JEE Mains 2026 session 2 exams provisional answer keys has been released on the official website.

Candidates will get 4 marks for every correct answer, while 1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect response, according to the NTA JEE Mains marking scheme 2026.

The NTA will activate the JEE Main 2026 result link soon at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can expect the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 result to be issued on April 20, 2026.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to announce the JEE Mains 2026 result for session 2 on April 20, 2026.

The authority has released the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 question paper on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Candidates can download the JEE Mains provisional answer key from the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. The JEE Mains 2026 result will be out by April 20.

The Agency administered the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 exams in computer-based test (CBT) mode.

The JEE Mains exam 2026 was conducted in two sessions (usually January and April) each year, allowing candidates to appear twice annually.

The agency has reviewed the provisional JEE Mains 2026 answer key and is now available on portal jeemain.nta.nic.in.

NTA reviewed the JEE Mains 2026 answer key (Source: NTA official X account)

Candidates can download the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 answer key, along with response sheet at jeemain.nta.nic.in using login details such as application number and password.

According to the schedule, the JEE Main result date for session 2 is April 20, 2026. Candidates can check their JEE Main results at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

The final answer key for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 is expected to be published on April 20. So far only the provisional answer key has been released.

Candidates can calculate their JEE Main marks;

• Total Score = (Number of Correct Answers × 4) – (Number of Incorrect Answers × 1)

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will declare the JEE Main session 2 result on April 20, 2026 on its official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Candidates will be able to download the JEE Mains answer key and response sheet for the 2026 session 2 examination through the National Testing Agency's (NTA) official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

JEE Main answer key for 2026 session 2 exam out at jeemain.nta.nic.in. (Image source: Official website)

Yes, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has published the JEE Main answer key along with response sheet on its official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Candidates will be able to download and access the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 answer key using login credentials such as application number and password.

The official website to access the JEE Mains answer key 2026 and download response sheet for session 2 is jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Candidates can access and download the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 answer key along with response sheet at jeemain.nta.nic.in using login credentials such as application number and password.

Candidates can check and download their JEE Mains 2026 answer key and response sheet through the NTA's official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

The steps to download the provisional JEE Main 2026 answer key below:

• Visit the official website.
• Navigate to the "Provisional JEE Main Answer Key 2026" 
• Enter your required details.
• After logging in, the answer key will appear.
• Click the download button and save the PDF.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued the Joint Entrance Examination Mains - 2026 (JEE Mains 2026) answer key and response sheet for session 2.

The expected JEE Main 2026 cutoff percentile is around 93.5–95 for the General category, 80–82 for EWS or OBC-NCL, 61–64 for SC, and 47–50 for ST, based on past trends.

The NTA conducted the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exams from April 2 to 8. The provisional answer key has been released, and candidates can raise objections until April 13. The session 2 results will be declared based on the final answer key.

As per the JEE Mains 2026 marking scheme, candidates will be awarded four marks for every correct answer and one mark will be deducted for incorrect answers. 

To challenge the JEE Main 2026 session 2 answer key, visit the official NTA website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, click on "Challenge JEE Main Answer Key," choose the question that they want to challenge, submit the correct option, then upload valid proof, and pay a non-refundable fee of Rs 200 per question.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) administered the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 exam from April 2 to 9 in dual shifts.

Yes, the JEE Main 2026 session 2 answer key has been released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for BTech, BArch and BPlanning candidates.

The 80/20 rule (Pareto Principle) highlight that about 80% of the questions are generally asked from 20% of the most important topics in JEE Mains.

Candidates can access their JEE Main 2026 response sheet and answer key by following the steps below.

1. Open the official website, jeemain.nta.ac.in.
2. Visit the “JEE Main response sheet 2026” link.
3. Log in using valid login credentials, such as JEE Main application number and password.
4. Go to the “JEE Main response sheet and answer key” link.
5. Save and download the PDF file for future reference.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 answer key and response sheet at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The testing agency will declare the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 results on April 20.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 response sheet and answer key on April 11 at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

The NTA released the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 response sheet and provisional answer key on April 11. Students can download their recorded answers from the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, by using their application number and password or date of birth.

The JEE Main result will be announced online on the official website, likely by April 20. Candidates can access their results by logging in with their application number and password. The NTA JEE result will be released as a scorecard containing details such as the candidate’s name, application number, roll number, NTA scores, category, nationality, and other relevant information.

Based on previous trends, BTech Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) continues to be one of the most popular branches in NITs. Candidates securing a JEE Main 2026 rank between 7,000 and 15,500 may have a chance of admission to CSE, depending on the institute, category, and home state quota.

Candidates can follow the steps given below to donwload the JEE Mains 2026 answer key. 

• Visit the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in
• Click on the answer key of JEE Mains 2026.
• Enter the login credentials
• JEE Main answer key 2026 pdf will be displayed.
• Download the JEE answer key.

The closing rank for BTech CSE across NITs for last two academic sessions is given  below. 

Candidates will need their application number and password to download the JEE Main 2026 answer key.

The expected JEE Mains 2026 percentile and ranks are given below. 

The JEE Main result will be released on the official website. NTA is expected to announce results by April 20. To check the JEE Main result, students need to enter their application number and password

Candidates will be awarded four marks for every correct answer one mark will be deducted for every incorrect response for JEE Mains 2026 exam.

The JEE Mains 2026 marking scheme is given below.

NTA will announce the JEE Mains 2026 April session results by April 20.

NTA JEE Main 2026 session 2 provisional answer key link has been activated on jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can download their answer key and calculate their estimated score using the answer key and marking scheme.

The JEE Mains 2026 marks vs percentile trends are given below.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to announce the JEE Main 2026 April session results by April 20. Candidates who appeared for the exam can estimate their ranks using Careers360’s AI rank predictor tool based on the marks they obtained.

JEE Mains 2026 April: Marks vs percentile trends; predict rank for BTech admissions at NITs, IIITs 

The testing agency will close the JEE Mains 2026 answer key objection window for the April session exam on April 13.

NTA has issued the JEE Mains 2026 provisional answer keys of Paper 1 (B.E. /B. Tech), along with the question recorded responses, which have been uploaded on the website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.

The NTA faced criticism in previous years as well for discrepancies in major entrance examinations, including NEET, CUET UG, and JEE Main 2024. The agency’s credibility took a hit after 12 questions were dropped from the JEE Main final answer key 2024, the highest in recent years. These errors were attributed to out-of-syllabus questions and translation issues, despite the JEE Main syllabus being released well in advance by the NTA.

Candidates can raise objections for JEE Mains 2026 paper 1 on the official websites, jeemain.nta.nic.in, by April 13. 

The testing agency has issued the JEE Mains 2026 answer key along with response sheet today

As per the 2024 JEE Main counselling data, NIT Goa offered admission to the Civil Engineering programme at a closing rank of 83,278 under the Open category, while Mechanical Engineering closed at 79,077. At NIT Hamirpur, Chemical Engineering was available at a closing rank of 1,05,917. Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Materials Science and Engineering closed at 1,11,536, 70,818, and 1,14,907, respectively.

Just days before the JEE Main 2025 result, the National Testing Agency (NTA) once again came under scrutiny over multiple errors in the Session 2 JEE Main answer key. Candidates and experts flagged at least nine discrepancies in the answer key, leading to rising anxiety and confusion among aspirants awaiting their results.

Candidates who are determined to pursue a career in engineering and aim for admission to NITs, IITs, or other top-tier institutions may choose to reappear for JEE Main in the next sessions.

Students can also opt for degree programmes in other fields, including Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA), Bachelor of Architecture (BArch), Bachelor of Science (BSc), Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS), and others.

Entrance exams such as the Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT), VIT Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE), and state-level tests like the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) and the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) offer admission opportunities to reputed engineering institutions.

National Testing Agency, NTA posted on platform 'X' that the answer key is out and candidates can raise objections till April 13. However, later NTA deleted that post.

Students can also explore admission opportunities in Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs) and private universities such as Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), and SRM Institute of Science and Technology. Apart from JEE Main, candidates may also appear for separate engineering entrance examinations conducted by private institutions.

National Testing Agency, NTA posted on platform 'X' that the answer key is out and candidates can raise objections till April 13. However, later NTA deleted that post.

The provisional answer key and response sheet will be released today. Candidates have been given the opportunity to review their responses and raise objections in case of any discrepancies. 

National Testing Agency is scheduled to release the Joint Entrance Examination, JEE Mains 2026 session 2 answer key today. Candidates who appeared in the exam, will be able to access the same from jeemain.nta.nic.in

Students with lower JEE Main ranks can still gain admission to several National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) that accept candidates with comparatively lower scores. Institutes such as NIT Goa, NIT Hamirpur, and NIT Puducherry are among those offering engineering programmes to such candidates.

As scheduled, National Testing Agency has released the Joint Entrance Examination, JEE Mains 2026 session 2 answer key today. Candidates who appeared in the exam, can access the same from jeemain.nta.nic.in

The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) will oversee the admission process for NITs. The JoSAA counselling 2026 schedule will be released after the announcement of the JEE Main Session 2 result 2026. The institutes will publish the JoSAA opening and closing ranks 2026 on the official website, josaa.nic.in.

The JEE Main cut-off for BTech Computer Science and Engineering increased for Other Backward Classes–Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) candidates at top National Institutes of Technology (NITs), including NIT Delhi, NIT Tiruchirappalli, and NIT Warangal in 2024.

The JEE Main cut-off for BTech Computer Science and Engineering increased for Other Backward Classes–Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) candidates at top National Institutes of Technology (NITs), including NIT Delhi, NIT Tiruchirappalli, and NIT Warangal in 2024.

While there was no strict dress code for JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam , candidates were advised to wear simple and comfortable clothing without metal accessories. Jewellery, thick-soled footwear, and items such as scarves or stoles were to be avoided. Candidates in colder regions were permitted to wear light jackets, subject to inspection. Additionally, biometric verification was conducted not only at entry but also after any bio-break. PwD candidates who had opted for a scribe were provided compensatory time.

The NTA conducted the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 examination on April 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8, 2026, while the B.Arch/B.Planning exam was held on April 7, 2026. NTA is scheduled to release the answer key today. 

The testing agency will release the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 answer key and result on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. 

The NTA stated that despite challenges such as power outages at centres in Riyadh and internet restrictions in Manipur, the examination was conducted smoothly due to meticulous planning, effective use of technology, and coordination with authorities. “Additionally, the NTA aligned the JEE schedule with Class 12 board examinations to prevent overlaps and ensure convenience for candidates,” the notice released earlier reads.

As per NTA guidelines, candidates had to reach the JEE Main exam centre at least one hour before the gate closing time, as entry was not permitted after the gates were closed. The reporting and gate closing timings were 7 am to 8:30 am for the morning shift and 1 pm to 2:30 pm for the afternoon shift.

According to the official schedule, the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 question papers will be released on April 9, followed by the answer key on April 11. Candidates who are not satisfied with the provisional answer key can raise objections by paying Rs 200 per question. The Paper 1 (BE/BTech) results and final rankings will be announced by April 20.

For JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Paper 1 (BE/BTech), a total of 11.06 lakh candidates registered in India and 4,229 abroad, with an attendance of around 93% and Aadhaar authentication at 97%. For Paper 2 (BArch/BPlanning), 54,953 candidates registered domestically and 270 internationally, recording 73% attendance and 97% Aadhaar authentication.

Aspirants will be given time to raise objections against the same. In case any of the objection raised is found correct, it will get reflected in the final answer key.

Following past trends, final answer key is expected to be released hours before the result.

The expected cut-offs for the Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) programme at top NITs are likely to range between 1,100 and 5,000. Meanwhile, the closing ranks for Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) are projected to fall between 3,500 and 9,000. For the Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) branch, the expected range is estimated to be between 5,000 and 14,000.

National Testing Agency, NTA will release the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 answer key today. Soon after the release of the same, aspirants will be given time to raise objections against the same. 

The agency will soon activate the challenge window for candidates to object to the JEE Main 2026 session 2 provisional answer keys after the release today.

As per the official update, the JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 answer key is expected to be released today, and the result will be out on April 20.

To estimate their JEE Mains 2026 percentile and marks, students can use the JEE Main answer keys issued by NTA or coaching institutes.

The NTA has issued the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 question paper on April 9, on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.

As per the latest update, the NTA is expected to release the JEE Main provisional answer keys for the session 2 exam today The JEE Mains 2026 April session result is expected to be announced by April 20.

The NTA has issued the question paper and will release the provisional answer key today. The question papers are available in a PDF format on the official website.

According to the latest notification, the NTA will announce the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 result on the official website by April 20, 2026.

Candidates will be provided 4 marks for each correct answer, while 1 mark is deducted for incorrect responses, as per the JEE Mains 2026 marking scheme.

Candidates who qualified can apply for JEE Advanced 2026 and can participate in JoSAA counselling for NITs and IIITs after the announcement of the JEE Mains 2026 result.

Candidates who qualify for the JEE Main cutoff can apply for the advanced exam. The registration for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam will begin on April 23.

The list of details that will be available on the provisional answer keys of JEE Mains 2026:

1. Exam date
2. Exam time
3. Question id
4. Correct answer id
5. Dropped question id

Candidates can find the right way to calculate their JEE Main marks below:

• Total Score = (Number of Correct Answers × 4) – (Number of Incorrect Answers × 1)

As per the NTA JEE Mains marking scheme 2026, students will receive 4 marks for every correct answer, while 1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect response.

Candidates can download the JEE Main answer key 2026 by following the steps given below. 

• Visit the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in
• Click on the answer key of JEE Mains 2026 in this window.
• Enter the login credentials
• Click on submit and the provisional JEE Mains 2026 answer key appears on the screen.
• Download the NTA JEE Mains answer key 2026 for reference

The NTA will issue the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 answer key soon on its official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates will be able to challenge the JEE mains 2026 session 2 provisional answer key by paying a requisite fee of Rs 200. 

JEE Mains 2026 session 2 answer key soon at jeemain.nta.nic.in. (Image source: Official website)

No, the NTA will declare the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 result on April 20 for more than 11 lakh students. The NTA will issue the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 answer key soon at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Candidates will be able to access the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 answer key at jeemain.nta.nic.in. They have to pay a requisite fee of Rs 200 to challenge the provisional answer key.

Yes, the NTA is expected to release the JEE Main provisional answer keys for the session 2 exam today, on April 11, and the JEE Mains 2026 April session result is expected to be out by April 20.

As per the latest NTA's update, JEE Mains 2026 session 2 exams will be announced by April 20. 

NTA JEE Main 2026 exam for session 2 was held on April 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8.

Candidates can check the JEE Mains 2026 marking scheme shown in the table below. 

National Testing Agency (NTA) faced criticism after the Coaching Federation of India reported 17 errors in the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 answer key and demanded bonus marks for 10 questions, citing ambiguity, numerical inconsistencies, and multiple correct options.

According to CFI, 10 of these questions should receive “bonus” marks as they were fundamentally flawed or unclear. The remaining seven were said to contain issues such as incorrect numerical values, wrong answer choices, or more than one correct answer. Physics accounted for the highest number of disputed questions among all subjects.

17 errors in JEE Main 2026 session 1 answer key; ‘one mark can change ranks’, says CFI

NTA will issue the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 provisional answer key on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.

As per the latest NTA's update, JEE Mains 2026 session 2 exams provisional answer keys will be issued today

After downloading the JEE Main 2026 answer key, candidates can compare it with their responses to estimate their probable scores. If they find any discrepancies or if any answer is incorrect, they can challenge it by submitting valid supporting evidence. All objections are reviewed by experts, and any necessary corrections are incorporated into the final answer key.

The steps to check JEE Mains 2026 provisional answer key is given below: 

• Visit the official website 
• Click on JEE Mains 2026 answer key link available.
• Enter the login credentials 
• Click on submit and the provisional answer key appears on the screen.
• Download the NTA JEE Mains official answer key 2026 for future use.

Candidates can download the JEE Main answer key 2026 by following the steps given below. 

• Visit the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in
• Click on the answer key of JEE Mains 2026 in this window.
• Enter the login credentials
• Click on submit and the provisional JEE Mains 2026 answer key appears on the screen.
• Download the NTA JEE Mains answer key 2026 for reference

Among the leading NITs, competition continued to be strong. NIT Surathkal closed at a rank of 12,126, while NIT Tiruchirappalli and NIT Warangal had closing ranks of 14,978 and 17,643, respectively. MNIT Jaipur followed with a closing rank of 19,756, indicating steady demand for core engineering disciplines.

JEE Main 2026: NIT BTech mechanical engineering cut-offs and rank variations across institutes

As per the NTA JEE Mains marking scheme 2026, students will receive 4 marks for every correct answer, while 1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect response.

Since JEE Main is held across multiple shifts, normalisation process is essential to maintain fairness. NTA converts candidates’ raw scores into percentiles based on their relative performance in each shift. As a result, a slightly lower raw score in a more difficult shift can still yield a higher percentile than a higher score in an easier shift. The final merit list is compiled using a candidate’s best NTA score from both sessions, making consistent performance across attempts crucial.

JEE Main 2026 Marks Calculation: How does NTA award scores? Raw marks to percentile process

IIT Roorkee will conduct JEE Advanced 2026 on May 17. The test will comprise two separate papers - Paper 1 and Paper 2 - each of 3 hours’ duration, adding up to a total of 6 hours. Only the top 2.5 lakh candidates from JEE Main will qualify to appear for this examination.

JEE Advanced 2026: IIT Roorkee announces five eligibility criteria for IIT admissions

The cutoffs for BTech EE across NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs for 50% other state, open, and gender neutral category seats are given below.

JoSSA Counselling | JEE closing ranks for AI, ML, and DS programmes across NITs show that newer branches are competing with CSE, as per the last academic session's JoSAA data.

JEE Main 2026: Closing ranks for AI, ML, data science at NITs highlight rising demand

According to data from the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA), which conducts counselling for BTech admissions, the closing rank for the EE programme at NIT Rourkela was 10,623 for gender-neutral, open category candidates from other states. Among all NITs, NIT Mizoram recorded the lowest closing rank at 51,698. In comparison, among IIITs, IIIT Shibpur had a closing rank of 23,081 for candidates under the 50% other state quota.

JEE Mains 2026: BTech Electrical Engineering cut-offs highest at NIT Rourkela among all NITs, IIITs, GFTIs

As per subject experts and students' reactions, the JEE Main April 8 paper was "moderate to tough" in difficulty level. The JEE Main 2026 April 8 paper was easier compared to the January session and was very similar to the April 6 morning shift exam.

The JEE Main 2026 result link will be activated soon at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can expect the JEE Mains 2026 session 1 result to be out on April 20, 2026.

The NTA is expected to release the JEE Main provisional answer keys for the session 2 exam on April 11, and the JEE Mains 2026 April session result is expected to be out by April 20.

The NTA has issued the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 question paper on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Candidates can access and download the JEE Mains provisional answer key from the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.

The NTA has conducted the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 exam in computer-based test (CBT) mode.

The JEE Mains exam 2026 is administered in two sessions (usually January and April) each year, allowing for two attempts annually.

Candidates can find the right way to calculate their JEE Main marks below:

• Total Score = (Number of Correct Answers × 4) – (Number of Incorrect Answers × 1)

Candidates will be able to check and download the JEE Mains 2026 provisional answer key tomorrow through the National Testing Agency's official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to publish the JEE Mains 2026 result for session 2 on April 20, 2026.

JEE Main April 2 shift 1 exam was rated 'easy to moderate' in difficulty level. The exam was conducted in a single shift between 9 am and 12 noon. Aspirants found the mathematics section challenging, and chemistry and physics section 'easy and manageable'.

Joint Entrance Examination, JEE Mains 2026 session 2 exam concluded on April 8, and provisional answer key will be released tomorrow, on April 11. Once the link is made active, candidates will be able to access the same using their login credentials.