JEE Advanced Answer Key 2026 out now, and students can finally cross-check their answers with the official solutions, download the PDF for Paper 1 and 2, and estimate their scores before the result is declared. This page gives you the official answer key link, step-by-step download process, response sheet details, challenge window, and a simple way to calculate your expected marks so you know where you roughly stand for IIT admissions.
Click Here: JEE Advanced Answer Key 2026 (Paper 1)
Click Here: JEE Advanced Answer Key 2026 (Paper 2)
JEE Advanced Answer Key 2026 Release Date, Time & Highlights
IIT Roorkee is the organising institute for JEE Advanced 2026 and it has scheduled the release of the provisional answer key on May 25, 2026. As per the official schedule, the JEE Advanced Answer Key 2026 is being released at 10 am on the official website jeeadv.ac.in.
| Detail | Information |
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| Exam conducting body | IIT Roorkee |
| Exam name | JEE Advanced 2026 |
| Exam date | May 17, 2026 (Paper 1: 9:00–12:00, Paper 2: 14:30–17:30) |
| Official website | jeeadv.ac.in |
| Candidate response sheet release | May 21, 2026, 5:00 pm IST |
| Provisional answer key release | May 25, 2026, 10:00 am IST |
| Answer key objection window | May 25, 2026, 10:00 am to May 26, 2026, 5:00 pm IST |
| Final answer key release | June 1, 2026, 10:00 am IST |
| JEE Advanced 2026 result date | June 1, 2026, 10:00 am IST |
| Mode of exam | Computer-based test (CBT), two papers, same day |
| Answer key type | Provisional (challengeable) and final (non‑challengeable |
JEE Advanced Answer Key 2026 PDF Link & Official Website
The official JEE Advanced Answer Key 2026 PDF will be hosted only on the JEE Advanced website, jeeadv.ac.in. The link is usually visible on the homepage or inside the candidate login portal, often labelled as “JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key” or “Provisional Answer Key”.
You will need the following details to access the answer key or response sheet:
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JEE Advanced 2026 registration number
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Date of birth (in DD/MM/YYYY format)
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Registered mobile number used during registration
Make sure you have these ready before the answer key link goes live, because the system will not let you in without correct credentials.
How to Download JEE Advanced Answer Key 2026 PDF
Downloading the JEE Advanced Answer Key 2026 is a pretty straightforward process once you’re on the official site. Follow these simple steps:
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Go to the official JEE Advanced website: jeeadv.ac.in.
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Look for the link that mentions “JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key” or “Provisional Answer Key”.
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Click on the link; you may be asked to login with registration number, date of birth and mobile number.
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After login, select Paper 1 or Paper 2 answer key as required.
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The answer key will open in PDF format on the screen.
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Download and save the PDF; you can also print it if you prefer checking on paper.
In some cases, JEE Advanced also provides direct public PDFs for each paper without login, but you should still rely on the official link mentioned on the site for authenticity.
JEE Advanced Response Sheet 2026: How to Download
Your JEE Advanced response sheet 2026 is basically a copy of all the answers you marked in the exam. It has already been released on May 21, 2026, and is available under your candidate login.
To download the response sheet:
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Visit jeeadv.ac.in and open the candidate login portal.
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Click on the “Response Sheet” or similar link for JEE Advanced 2026.
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Enter your registration number, date of birth and other details as asked.
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Once logged in, download the response sheet for Paper 1 and Paper 2.
JEE Advanced Answer Key 2026 Previous Year Trends (Expected)
To get a sense of how marks translate into qualifying status, you can look at the previous year’s JEE Advanced minimum qualifying criteria. For example, the JEE Advanced 2025 criteria for inclusion in the rank list had different minimum percentages for different categories.
| Rank List (2025) | Min % in each subject | Min % aggregate |
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| Common Rank List (CRL) | 5.83% | 20.56% |
| OBC-NCL | 5.25% | 18.50% |
| GEN-EWS | 5.25% | 18.50% |
| SC / ST | 2.92% | 10.28% |
| CRL-PwD and other PwD | 2.92% | 10.28% |
| Preparatory Course | 1.46% | 5.14% |
