JEE Main Session 1 Answer Key 2026 (Final) Released for B.E./B.Tech – Download PDF for All Shifts
JEE Main Session 1 Final Answer Key 2026 has been officially released by NTA on 16 February 2026 for B.E./B.Tech papers conducted from 21 to 28 January 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 result declaration.
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JEE Main Session 1 Answer Key 2026 Released or Not?
- The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 final answer key for B.E./B.Tech has been released.
- The PDF is titled “JEE (Main) – 2026 : SESSION – 1 FINAL ANSWER KEY OF B.E. / B.Tech AS ON 16.02.2026 (For Centers in India/Outside India)”.
- It covers exams held on 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2026, for both first and second shifts and for centres in India as well as centres outside India.
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Answer Key PDF Link
Official final answer key PDF (as shared by NTA server):
JEE Main Session 1 2026 Final Answer Key PDF for B.E./B.Tech (India & Outside India) – Click here to download .
- The document is hosted on an NTA‑linked S3 server and clearly mentions “NATIONAL TESTING AGENCY” at the top of each page.
- The PDF runs across 20 pages and is divided by exam date, shift, subject (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry), and exam location (centres in India / centres outside India).
Exam Dates, Shifts and Coverage in the Final Answer Key
Use this section to quickly check whether your exam date and shift are covered in the final answer key.
- Exam dates included: 21 January 2026, 22 January 2026, 23 January 2026, 24 January 2026 and 28 January 2026.
- For each date, answer keys are given separately for:
- Exam Shift: First and Second.
- Centres in India and Centres Outside India (explicitly mentioned in headings).
Each block is labelled like “Exam Date : 21.01.2026 – Exam Shift : First/Second – (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 to the section with your exam date (e.g. 21.01.2026) and exam shift (First/Second).
- Verify whether you appeared at a centre in India or outside India and select that specific block (the PDF clearly labels “For Centers in India” or “For Centers Outside India”).
- Within that block, go to Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry sections and note the Question IDs and Correct Option IDs.
- Cross‑check each Question ID with the Question IDs in your JEE Main response sheet to identify whether your marked option/value matches the Correct Option ID or numeric answer.
