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JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Answer Key (11 April) & Result Date (20 April) – Check Details

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Lakshmi Singh • 4 Mins read • 10 Apr 26
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JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Answer Key and JEE Main 2026 Result Date Session 2: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced  JEE Main 2026 examination session 2 post-exam schedule. According to the schedule, JEE Mains Session 2 answer keys 2026 will be released on 11 April. Candidates must note that this date is tentative. JEE Main 2026 Official Question Paper PDF is also available to download.


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JEE Main session 2 result date is set for 20 April 2026. Candidates will be able to check  JEE Mains answer keys 2026 and JEE Mains April result on the official website  jeemain.nta.nic.in. More than 11.23 lakh candidates are waiting for JEE Main 2026 April scorecard and JEE Main Session 2 final answer key release date.

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JEE Main 2026 Session 2

Here is a glance of JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 answer key and JEE Main session 2 result date:

Particulars

Details

Exam Conducting Body

National Testing Agency (NTA)

JEE Main Exam Dates

April 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Candidates Appeared

Approx. 11.23 lakh

Answer Key Release

April 11 (tentative)

JEE Mains April Result

By April 20 (tentative)

Official Website

jeemain.nta.nic.in

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JEE Mains Answer Keys 2026: When and Where to Check

JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 answer key and response sheet will be available through candidate login. Candidates will be able to calculate their JEE Main scores with the answer key. Follow these steps to check JEE Mains 2026 answer key 2026:

  • Go to the official website
  • Login with application number and password
  • Access JEE Main answer key and response sheet
  • Download  JEE Main answer key April session
  • Calculate probable scores

It helps students to calculate their scores before JEE Mains April result is declared.


JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Post-Exam Timeline

Check complete JEE Main 2026 Session 2 post-exam timeline:

Event

Date

Question Paper Release

9 April (OUT)

Provisional Answer Key

11 April (tentative)

Response Sheet Release

11 April

Answer Key Challenge Window

11 April onwards

JEE Main Session 2 Result Date

20 April 


JEE Mains Answer Keys 2026: How to Calculate Scores

JEE Mains answer keys 2026 helps students to estimate scores:

  • +4 marks for each correct answer
  • -1 mark for each incorrect answer
  • No marks for unanswered questions

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JEE Mains 2026 Answer Key: How to Challenge 

If candidates find discrepancies in JEE Main provisional key, they can raise objections.

Steps to challenge JEE Main Session 2 Answer Key:

  • Login to the official portal
  • Select the question ID
  • Upload valid proof
  • Pay ₹200 per question (non-refundable)
  • Submit it

NTA will review objections and release JEE Main Session 2 final answer key. JEE Main session 2 result will be based on the final answer key.


JEE Main 2026 April Scorecard: How to Download

JEE Main 2026 April scorecard can be downloaded via these steps:

  1. Go to jeemain.nta.nic.in
  2. Click on “View Scorecard”
  3. Enter login credentials
  4. Submit and download result


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JEE Main Session 2 Result Date and Rank Calculation

JEE Main session 2 result date is 20 April (tentative). JEE Main result will be based on:

  • Best percentile from Session 1 and Session 2
  • Normalised scores
  • Tie-breaking rules
  • Category-wise cutoff


JEE Main Answer Key 2026: Expected Cutoff for JEE Advanced 2026

Experts have predicted JEE Advanced cutoff based on trends:

Category

Expected Cutoff

UR

93.30

Gen-EWS

81.43

OBC-NCL

80.74

SC

61.35

ST

48.24


JEE Main Answer Key 2026: What After JEE Mains April Result?

Once you check your JEE Mains April result, you should:

  • Download and verify JEE Main scorecard 
  • Check JEE Advanced eligibility
  • Shortlist your preferred institute: NITs, IIITs, GFTIs
  • Track JoSAA counselling schedule


Final Word

JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 answer key is expected on 11 April. It is the first step towards JEE Main final result. Candidates must download JEE Main response sheets and use the challenge window if you find any issue. JEE Main session 2 result date is 20 April.


Frequently Asked Questions


Ques: When will NTA release JEE Main answer key 2026?

Ans: NTA JEE Main answer key 2026 will be released on 11 April 2026. This answer key will be provisional.  


Ques: What is JEE Main session 2 result date?

Ans: JEE Main session 2 result date is 20 April 2026. It will be based on the final answer key.


Ques: What is JEE Main final answer key release date?

Ans: JEE Main final answer key release date is around 20 April 2026. NTA releases JEE Main final answer key before result declaration.


Ques: How much 100 marks in JEE Main Percentile 2026?

Ans: Based on the past trends: 

111-120 marks: 97.142937-97.685672 percentile

101-110 marks: 96.204550-96.978272 percentile

91-100 marks: 94.998594-96.064850 percentile

81-90 marks: 93.471231-94.749479 percentile