JEE Main Answer Key and Solutions 2026 Session 2 (April) : Download PDFs

JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Session 2 is being released shift by shift as each exam date passes. Aakash Institute covers the exam on April 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8  both Shift 1 and Shift 2 wherever applicable. Faculty prepare and publish the complete question paper solutions on the day of each exam, within hours of every shift ending. As soon as a shift concludes, the PDF for that shift goes live on this page. Students who have appeared can download their shift's solution PDF immediately  without waiting for the NTA official key and start self-evaluation while the exam is still fresh.

This page is updated continuously throughout the Session 2 exam window. If the PDF for your date and shift is not yet available, that exam has not taken place yet  check back after your shift ends. The NTA Official Provisional Answer Key 2026 Session 2 is expected in the third week of April 2026, followed by the JEE Main Final Answer Key Session 2 and JEE Main Result 2026 by April 20, 2026, as officially announced by NTA.

JEE Main 2026 Paper Solution (Session 2) | 6th April. Evening Shift

Aakash JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Session 2  Date-wise PDF Downloads (April 2, 4, 5, 6, 8)

Aakash faculty release the combined answer key and solutions PDF  covering all 75 questions across Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics  on the day of each exam, within hours of every shift ending. This table is updated shift by shift as the Session 2 window progresses. Where you see Out Now, the PDF is live and ready to download. 

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Answer Key and Solutions by Aakash  Subject-wise PDFs (April 2, 4, 5, 6, 8)

Subject-wise solution PDFs for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are published separately for each shift on the exam day itself. If your shift has already concluded, click the relevant subject link below. For upcoming shifts, the links will go live on the exam day after that shift ends  the placeholder text will be replaced with a live download link as each shift concludes.

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Paper Analysis & Live Discussion by Aakash  April 2, 4, 5, 6, 8

After every shift ends, Aakash faculty go live on YouTube for a detailed paper analysis and discussion  covering difficulty level, topic-wise weightage, expected cutoff, and question-wise solutions. The April 2 discussions are already live and recorded. For each remaining date, the YouTube link will be added here on the exam day itself, after that shift concludes. If you appeared on April 2, you can watch the full discussion now. For April 4, 5, 6, and 8  come back after your shift ends.

NTA Final Answer Key 2026 Session 2  Download Link

The NTA JEE Main Final Answer Key 2026 Session 2 will be released by NTA on jeemain.nta.nic.in after all objections raised against the provisional key have been reviewed and resolved. This final key is the definitive version used to calculate every candidate's raw score, which is then normalized to generate the NTA percentile. No further challenges are accepted once the final key is published. The JEE Main Session 2 Result 2026 will be declared solely on the basis of this final answer key.

Status: To be released  expected last week of April 2026.

⇩ Download JEE Main Final Answer Key 2026 Session 2

NTA Provisional Answer Key 2026 Session 2  Login & Raise Objection

The NTA JEE Main Provisional Answer Key 2026 Session 2 will be released on jeemain.nta.nic.in approximately one week before the result. Along with the provisional key, NTA also releases each candidate's recorded response sheet  the exact answers you marked during the exam. Candidates must compare their response sheet with the provisional key to identify any discrepancies and decide whether to raise an objection.

If you find any answer in the provisional key that appears incorrect, you can file an online challenge by paying ₹200 per question. The fee is refunded if NTA's expert panel finds the challenge valid. After reviewing all objections, NTA publishes the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Final Answer Key, which cannot be challenged further.

Status: To be released  expected third week of April 2026.

⇩ Login to Download Provisional Answer Key & Raise Objection

How to Raise an Objection Against the JEE Main Provisional Answer Key 2026 Session 2

• Visit the official NTA JEE Main portal at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
• Click on the "Answer Key Challenge" link on the homepage.
• Log in using your JEE Main Application Number and Password or Date of Birth.
• Download the provisional answer key and your recorded response sheet.
• Identify the question(s) you wish to challenge and note the question ID.
• Upload supporting evidence  a relevant NCERT page, textbook reference, or research journal link  to justify your challenge.
• Pay the challenge fee of ₹200 per question via the online payment gateway.
• Submit the objection and save the confirmation page or receipt.
• If your challenge is accepted by NTA's expert panel, the fee will be fully refunded and the final key will reflect the correction.

How to Download JEE Main Official Answer Key 2026 Session 2

• Open the official NTA JEE Main website  jeemain.nta.nic.in on your browser.
• Look for the notification or link labelled "JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Session 2" on the homepage.
• Click the link. You will be redirected to the candidate login page.
• Enter your JEE Main Application Number along with your Password or Date of Birth, enter the security code, and click Submit.
• After logging in, your recorded response sheet and the provisional answer key will be available for download.
• Download both PDFs and save them for score calculation and future reference.
• Take a printout of both documents and use them to calculate your expected raw score using the marking scheme below.

JEE Main 2026 Marking Scheme

How to Calculate Your Score Using the JEE Main Answer Key 2026

Step 1: Download the Answer Key

• Download the Aakash solutions PDF for your exam date and shift from the table above available on the exam day itself.
• Once the NTA provisional key is released, download it from jeemain.nta.nic.in for cross-verification.

Step 2: Download Your NTA Recorded Response Sheet

• Log in to the NTA JEE Main portal using your application number and date of birth or password.
• Download your recorded response sheet this shows exactly what you marked for every question during the exam.

Step 3: Compare Your Answers

• Go through all 75 questions and compare your marked answer with the correct answer in the key.
• Categorise each question as Correct, Incorrect, or Not Attempted.

Step 4: Apply the Marking Scheme

• +4 marks for every correct MCQ answer.
• −1 mark for every incorrect MCQ answer.
• +4 marks for correct numerical answers; 0 for incorrect numerical answers jno penalty.
• 0 marks for every un-attempted question.

Step 5: Calculate Your Raw Score

• Formula: Raw Score = (Correct Answers × 4) − (Incorrect MCQ Answers × 1)
• Maximum possible raw score is 300.

Step 6: Estimate Your Percentile and Rank

• Use the JEE Main Score Calculator to convert your raw score into an estimated NTA percentile.
• Use the JEE Main Rank Predictor to get a probable All India Rank based on this year's trends.

Step 7: Compare with Cutoffs

• Refer to JEE Main Cut Off 2026 to check the percentile needed for JEE Advanced eligibility and NITs, IIITs, GFTIs.

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Important Dates

Note: Dates marked "Expected" are based on the NTA information bulletin and past patterns. Check jeemain.nta.nic.in regularly for official updates.

JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Session 2 Frequently Asked Questions

1. When will Aakash release the JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Session 2?

Aakash Institute releases the answer key and complete solutions PDF on the day of each exam, within hours of every shift ending. This page is updated shift by shift  April 2 solutions are already out. Solutions for April 4, 5, 6, and 8 will be added on their respective exam days as each shift concludes. There is no need to wait for the NTA official key to begin your self-evaluation.

2. Which exam dates does Aakash cover for JEE Main Session 2 2026?

Aakash Institute covers April 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8 with Shift 1 and Shift 2 solutions published on each exam day. Subject-wise PDFs for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are released separately for every shift, along with a combined answer key PDF.

3. When will the NTA Official Provisional Answer Key 2026 Session 2 be released?

The NTA JEE Main Provisional Answer Key 2026 Session 2 is expected in the third week of April 2026 on jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates need to log in using their Application Number and Date of Birth or Password to access both the provisional key and their recorded response sheet.

4. When will the NTA Final Answer Key 2026 Session 2 be published?

The NTA Final Answer Key Session 2 is expected in the last week of April 2026, after all objections raised against the provisional key are reviewed. The JEE Main Session 2 Result is officially expected by April 20, 2026, as announced by NTA.

5. What is the difference between the Aakash answer key and the NTA answer key?

The Aakash answer key is prepared by expert faculty using the actual question paper on the exam day — available within hours of each shift. It is meant for immediate self-evaluation. The NTA provisional answer key is released roughly a week or more after all exams conclude, requires candidate login, and can be challenged. The NTA final answer key is released after all objections are reviewed and is the version used for result preparation. All three serve different purposes at different stages.

6. Can I challenge the NTA Provisional Answer Key 2026 Session 2?

Yes. During the objection window, candidates can challenge any answer in the provisional key by logging in to jeemain.nta.nic.in, selecting the specific question, uploading supporting evidence (NCERT page, textbook reference, journal link), and paying ₹200 per question. The fee is fully refunded if NTA's expert panel accepts the challenge.

7. Can I challenge the JEE Main Final Answer Key 2026 Session 2?

No. Once the final answer key is published, NTA does not accept any further challenges. The final key is the definitive version used directly for calculating raw scores, normalizing percentiles, and declaring the Session 2 result.

8. How do I calculate my JEE Main 2026 score using the answer key?

Download your NTA recorded response sheet and the answer key, then compare your marked answers with the correct answers. Apply the marking scheme: +4 for correct MCQs, −1 for incorrect MCQs, 0 for incorrect numerical answers, and 0 for un-attempted questions. Formula: Raw Score = (Correct Answers × 4) − (Incorrect MCQs × 1). Use the JEE Main Marks Calculator for a quick automated estimate.

9. What is the marking scheme for numerical value questions in JEE Main 2026?

Numerical value questions carry +4 marks for a correct answer. Unlike MCQs, there is no negative marking for incorrect numerical answers  a wrong numerical answer gets 0 marks. This means you can attempt numerical questions without risking a score deduction even if you are not fully confident of the answer.

10. If I appear in both Session 1 and Session 2, which score is used for ranking?

NTA considers the better of the two NTA percentile scores  from Session 1 (January) or Session 2 (April) — while preparing the final merit list and All India Rank. The AIR is declared only after Session 2 results are out. Use the JEE Main Rank Predictor to estimate where you stand after calculating your expected score.

11. How does the JEE Main Session 2 result affect JEE Advanced 2026 eligibility?

Eligibility for JEE Advanced is based on the NTA cutoff percentile declared after both session results are out. The cutoff is category-wise. The percentile calculated from the final answer key determines whether you qualify. Refer to the JEE Main Cut Off 2026 page for expected category-wise cutoffs.

12. Are there any minimum passing marks in JEE Main 2026?

There are no fixed minimum passing marks in JEE Main. To qualify for JEE Advanced, candidates must meet the NTA cutoff percentile, which is category-wise. Even if you do not meet the JEE Advanced cutoff, you can still participate in JEE Main Counselling 2026 through JoSAA for seats in NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs based on your overall percentile and rank.

13. Where can I check the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 result?

The JEE Main Session 2 result will be published at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Log in with your Application Number and Password or Date of Birth to download your scorecard. Visit the JEE Main Result 2026 page on Aakash for a direct link and step-by-step guidance once the result is declared.