NTA JEE Main Session 2 (April 2026): Official Notice OUT for Answer Key & Result Dates
Post Date / Update: 9 April 2026
Short Information: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has successfully concluded the Joint Entrance Examination (Main) - 2026 Session 2 on 08 April 2026. The Computer-Based Test (CBT) was held across 566 centers in 304 cities within India and 14 cities abroad, witnessing a massive turnout of approximately 11.23 lakh candidates. Following the successful completion of the exams, NTA released an official Press Release on 08 April 2026 announcing the upcoming critical dates. According to the notice, the administered Question Papers will be made available in the public domain by 09 April 2026. Furthermore, the Provisional Answer Keys for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.) along with candidates' recorded response sheets are expected to be released by 11 April 2026. Candidates will be able to challenge the answer key by paying a non-refundable processing fee of ₹200 per question. The final results for Session 2 are highly likely to be declared by 20 April 2026. Read the detailed post below for direct download links and further instructions.
Important Dates
- Application Begin Date: 01 February 2026
- Session 2 Exam Dates: 02 to 08 April 2026
- Question Papers Available: 09 April 2026
- Provisional Answer Key: 11 April 2026 (Expected)
- Result Declaration Date: 20 April 2026 (Likely)
Application Fee
- Paper 1 Only (Gen Male): ₹ 1000/-
- Paper 1 Only (EWS/OBC Male): ₹ 900/-
- Paper 1 Only (Gen/OBC/EWS Female): ₹ 800/-
- Paper 1 Only (SC/ST Male & Female): ₹ 500/-
- Paper 1 & 2 Both (Gen/OBC/EWS Male): ₹ 2000/-
- Paper 1 & 2 Both (Gen/OBC/EWS Female): ₹ 1600/-
- Paper 1 & 2 Both (SC/ST Male & Female): ₹ 1000/-
- Answer Key Challenge Fee: ₹ 200/- Per Question
Examination Attendance & Highlights (Session 2)
| Particulars | Details / Statistics |
|---|---|
| Total Candidates Appeared | Approx 11.23 Lakh |
| Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) Attendance | Approx 93% |
| Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Planning) Attendance | Approx 73% |
| Aadhaar Authentication Rate | Around 97% |
| Total Examination Centers | 566 Centers (304 Cities in India, 14 Abroad) |
NTA JEE MAIN 2026 Eligibility Criteria
| Course Name | Eligibility Guidelines |
|---|---|
| BE / B.Tech / B.Arch. | Passed / Appearing 10+2 (Intermediate) Exam with Physics, Chemistry, Math (PCM) Stream from any Recognized Board in India. No Age Limit. |
How to Download NTA JEE Main Session 2 Answer Key & Question Paper?
- ●As per the latest NTA Press Release, the Question Papers will be available by 09 April 2026, and the Provisional Answer Keys by 11 April 2026. Candidates can download them by following these steps:
- ●Scroll down to the 'Important Direct Links' section provided at the bottom of this article.
- ●Click on the link labeled 'Download Answer Key' or 'Download Question Paper' once they are officially activated.
- ●You will be redirected to the official JEE Main NTA login portal (jeemain.nta.nic.in).
- ●Log in securely using your Application Number and Date of Birth / Password.
- ●Your Question Paper along with your recorded responses and the official Provisional Answer Key will be displayed on the screen.
- ●If you find any discrepancy in the official key, you can raise an objection by paying a non-refundable processing fee of ₹200 per challenged question within the stipulated timeframe.
Important Direct Links
| Download NTA Official Press Release Notice (08 April 2026) | View Notice |
| Download Admit Card / Login Portal | Click Here |
| Check Exam City Details | Click Here |
| Download Exam City Notice | View Notice |
| Apply Online Portal | Click Here |
| Download Session II Information Brochure | Download PDF |
| Official NTA JEE Main Website | Visit Portal |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join Now |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Now |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When will the NTA JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Answer Key be released?
According to the official NTA Press Release dated 08 April 2026, the Provisional Answer Keys and Response Sheets for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) are expected to be released by 11 April 2026.
Q. When is the NTA JEE Main Session 2 Result coming out?
The final results for JEE (Main) 2026 Session 2 for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) are likely to be declared by 20 April 2026, combining the best performance across both sessions.
Q. What is the fee for challenging the JEE Main Provisional Answer Key?
Candidates can challenge the Provisional Answer Key by paying a non-refundable processing fee of ₹200 per question.
Q. When will the administered Question Papers be available?
NTA will make the administered Question Papers for all shifts of JEE (Main) 2026 Session 2 available in the public domain by 09 April 2026.