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Important Update for JEE Main 2026 Candidates: Final Answer Key and Results Expected Soon

Candidates who participated in the JEE Main 2026 exam can expect the final answer key and results to be announced soon. The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to release these updates, allowing candidates to check their scores online. The exam was conducted in January, and the provisional answer key has already been issued. With the deadline for objections passed, the final key will be published shortly. This information is crucial for those seeking admission into various undergraduate programs across India. Stay tuned for more updates on the official websites.
By Ambika Singh Feb 11, 2026, 11:44 IST
Important Update for JEE Main 2026 Candidates: Final Answer Key and Results Expected Soon

Key Update for JEE Main 2026 Participants


For those who took the JEE Main 2026 exam, there is significant news. The National Testing Agency (NTA) is anticipated to release the final answer key for the January session of JEE Main 2026 shortly. Reports suggest that the results for Session 1 may also be announced tonight. Typically, the final answer key is published either before or alongside the results.


Check Your Results Online

Candidates will be able to check their results from the comfort of their homes. Once released, they can view their JEE Main 2026 results and cutoff scores on the official websites - nta.ac.in and jeemain.nta.nic.in.


Final Answer Key for JEE Main 2026 Session 1

Previously, a provisional answer key for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 was issued. The deadline for submitting objections ended on February 6, meaning no further requests for changes can be made. After reviewing the objections submitted by candidates, the NTA will release the final answer key.


Use of JEE Main 2026 Scores

The scores from JEE Main 2026 will be utilized for admissions into undergraduate programs such as BE/BTech, BArch, and BPlanning at various participating government and private institutions across India.


Details of JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam

The Session 1 exam was conducted in a computer-based format from January 21 to 29. The examination took place in two shifts each day, with the morning shift running from 9 AM to 12 PM and the afternoon shift from 3 PM to 6 PM.


The question papers for BE and BTech were held between January 21 and 28. Candidates and experts generally rated the overall difficulty of the papers as moderate, although variations in difficulty levels were noted across different shifts and subjects.


Looking Back at Last Year

In 2025, the NTA announced the results for the January session on February 11, after conducting the exam from January 22 to 30. During that session, the agency removed 12 questions from the final answer key.


Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for the latest updates regarding the final answer key, results, application process for the April session, and information about participating institutions.


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