JEE Main 2026 LIVE: NTA to release session 1 final answer key today; cut-offs, marks vs percentile
Aatif Ammad | February 9, 2026 | 10:08 PM IST | 3 mins read
JEE Mains 2026 Session 1: Answer key today at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Updates on result, counselling, JEE Advanced dates.
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 final answer key today on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, for BE, BTech paper 1.
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Earlier, the testing agency had published the provisional answer key on February 4 and opened the objection window till February 6, allowing candidates who appeared for the computer-based test to challenge any discrepancies by paying a non-refundable fee of Rs 200 per question.
As per the data shared by NTA, a total of 13,00,368 candidates appeared for JEE Main 2026 session 1 across 10 shifts, out of 13,50,969 registered candidates.
The NTA is scheduled to declare the Session 1 results by February 12, which will be used for admissions to BTech, BArch and BPlanning programmes at institutions across the country.
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The engineering (Paper 1) exams were conducted on January 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, while the architecture and planning (Paper 2) exams were held on January 29.
JEE Main answer key; How to download
Candidates can follow the below steps to download the final answer key
Go to the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.
On the homepage, find and click the link for the JEE Main Session 1 final answer key.
Open the link to view the final answer key PDF on the screen.
Download and save the final answer key for reference.
Compare it with your response sheet to estimate your score.
After matching their responses with the final answer key, candidates can estimate their probable scores using the official marking scheme.
They should add 4 marks for every correct answer and deduct 1 mark for each incorrect multiple-choice question, while unattempted questions carry no marks. The score can be calculated using the formula:
Total Score = (Correct Answers × 4) − (Incorrect MCQs × 1). This will give candidates a close estimate of their raw marks before the final percentile-based results are announced.
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JEE Main 2026 LIVE: Session 1 final answer key shortly at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Updates on result, JoSAAA counselling cut-offs, marks vs percentile, other details.
February 9, 2026 | 10:08 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026: How to calculate?
Candidates can check the right way to calculate JEE Main marks below:
- Total Score = (Number of Correct Answers × 4) – (Number of Incorrect Answers × 1)
February 9, 2026 | 09:25 PM IST
Is the JEE Main 2026 result for session 1 out?
The NTA has not released the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 results yet. The authority will issue the JEE Main results by February 12, 2026, on the official website.
February 9, 2026 | 08:44 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026: What are the minimum marks to qualify?
General category students need to score around 90 to 100 or more marks out of 300, which is roughly equal to a 93 to 95 or higher percentile to qualify for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam.
February 9, 2026 | 07:36 PM IST
In how many days will JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam be held?
The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 will be administered over eight days, from April 2 to April 9, 2026. The examination is scheduled in two shifts each day, resulting in around 16 shifts in total across all paper types during the April session.
February 9, 2026 | 06:52 PM IST
When will the JEE Main 2026 result release?
The NTA will activate the JEE Main 2026 result link soon at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can expect the JEE Mains 2026 session 1 result to be out soon on the official website.
February 9, 2026 | 06:01 PM IST
Details mentioned on the JEE main 2026 final answer keys
Check the details that will be available on the final answer keys of JEE Mains:
- Exam date
- Exam time
- Question id
- Correct answer id
- Dropped question id
February 9, 2026 | 05:16 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026: Result date
The JEE Mains 2026 result is likely to be announced by February 12. Candidates are advised to keep checking the website for the latest updates regarding the results for session 1.
February 9, 2026 | 03:45 PM IST
Final JEE Main answer key 2026 soon
The NTA is expected to announce the JEE Mains final answer key 2026 soon on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates will soon be able to check the final answer key for session 1.
February 9, 2026 | 03:10 PM IST
Where can candidates check the JEE Main answer key?
Candidates can access the answer key and their response sheets on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, by logging in with their application number and password.
February 9, 2026 | 02:11 PM IST
Will JEE Main marks change after the final answer key?
The marks from the final answer key will not change, but the final percentile can vary due to the normalisation process.
Here’s how it works:
The final answer key fixes your raw marks. These marks will not be altered after the final key is released.
However, JEE Main results are declared in percentiles, not raw scores.
NTA uses a normalisation process to adjust scores across different shifts, since each shift may have a different difficulty level.
Because of this, candidates with similar raw marks in different shifts may get different percentiles.
So, while a candidate's raw marks remain final, the percentile is calculated through normalisation and is what ultimately appears in your result.
February 9, 2026 | 02:11 PM IST
Will the JEE Main result show raw marks or percentile?
The result will be declared in the form of NTA percentiles after normalisation across shifts, and the scorecard will not display the raw marks obtained by candidates.
February 9, 2026 | 01:44 PM IST
How can candidates use the JEE Main answer key to calculate their scores?
Candidates can compare their responses with the final answer key and calculate their raw marks using the official marking scheme to estimate their performance.
February 9, 2026 | 01:04 PM IST
JEE Main: Can i challenge the final answer key?
No, you cannot challenge the final answer key for JEE Main. The National Testing Agency (NTA) only allows challenges during the provisional answer key phase.
February 9, 2026 | 12:25 PM IST
JEE Main 2026 final answer key; CFI flags 17 errors
The Coaching Federation of India (CFI) has reported 17 errors in the JEE Main 2026 session 1 answer key and demanded bonus marks for 10 questions, citing ambiguity, numerical issues and multiple correct answers. The exam was held from January 21 to 29 for about 13 lakh candidates, while the provisional answer key was released on February 4 with objections accepted till February 6. The final answer key is expected to be released by today. Physics saw the highest number of disputed questions.
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February 9, 2026 | 12:05 PM IST
JEE Main: What are the results used for?
The JEE Main result is used for admissions to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs, and the top 2.5 lakh candidates become eligible to appear for JEE Advanced.
February 9, 2026 | 12:05 PM IST
JEE Mains Answer Key: Percentile-based result
JEE Main results will be declared in the form of NTA percentiles, not raw marks, after normalisation across different exam shifts
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