{"id":296209,"date":"2026-02-16T10:33:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T05:03:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/?p=296209"},"modified":"2026-02-16T12:51:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T07:21:19","slug":"jee-main-final-answer-key-2026-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/jee-main-final-answer-key-2026-out\/","title":{"rendered":"JEE Main Final Answer Key 2026 OUT(Revised): Session 1 Results &#038; Score Calculation,  Marks vs Percentile, Qualifying Cutoff"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/jee-main-answers-key-solutions\"> JEE Main final answer key 2026<\/a> is uploaded on the official website; it is considered to be the final answer key. This means that there are no more challenges permitted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>JEE Main Final Answer Key 2026 OUT Now<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/web-stories\/jee-main-final-answer-key-2026-out\/\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><br \/>\n<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates who were eagerly waiting for the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Final Answer Key can now check the official portal and download the JEE Main final answer key for session 1 in PDF format.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The emphasis at Aakash is on helping the JEE Main 2026 aspirants transform uncertainty to clarity. With score analysis and examination trend analysis carried out by experts through guidance, the next step to be taken by the student becomes clearer, particularly for Session 2 and beyond.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 12px 22px; background: #1a73e8; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; border-radius: 6px;\" href=\"https:\/\/cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in\/s3f8e59f4b2fe7c5705bf878bbd494ccdf\/uploads\/2026\/02\/202602161216637872.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\u2b07 Download Final Answer Key <\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key Overview:<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The JEE Main final answer key is out and can be downloaded in PDF format from the official NTA portal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It incorporates all changes after objections were reviewed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This JEE Main final key answer key will be used to prepare the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/jee-main-exam-result\">JEE Main result 2026.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hr4ahIv4T_0\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hr4ahIv4T_0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Dates And Timeline for JEE Main 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Event<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Dates<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Session 1 Exam (Paper 1)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21-24, 28 Jan, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Session 1 Exam (Paper 2)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">29 Jan, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provisional Answer Key Released<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 Feb, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/jee-main-answers-key-solutions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final Answer Key Released<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16 Feb, 2026 (Live Now)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Download JEE Main Final Answer Key 2026:<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access the Official Portal: Navigate to jeemain.nta.nic.in<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Locate the Answer Key Link: Look for &#8220;JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Final Answer Key&#8221; on the homepage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download the JEE Main final answer key PDF.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify Your Shift: Download the PDF corresponding to your specific exam date and shift<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save for Reference: Store the PDF for future score verification and counseling processes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Calculate Your Score From the JEE Main Answer Key:<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calculating your score accurately requires both the JEE Main final answer key and your response sheet.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jee-marks-calculator.aakash.ac.in\/?utm_source=seo_lp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/jee-marks-calculator.aakash.ac.in\/?utm_source=seo_lp\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dcx0p3on5z8dw.cloudfront.net\/Aakash\/s3fs-public\/pdf_management_files\/target_solutions\/jee_main_score_calculator.webp?\" data-cke-saved-src=\"https:\/\/dcx0p3on5z8dw.cloudfront.net\/Aakash\/s3fs-public\/pdf_management_files\/target_solutions\/jee_main_score_calculator.webp?\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Official Marking Scheme:<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Correct Answer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+4 marks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorrect Answer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-1 mark (negative marking)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unanswered Question<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0 marks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download your JEE Main response sheet 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Match your answers with the JEE Main final answer key<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Count total correct responses \u00d7 4<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Count total incorrect responses \u00d7 1<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subtract negative marks from the total correct marks<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Formula:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Probable JEE Main Score =<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Correct Answers \u00d7 4) \u2013 (Incorrect Answers \u00d7 1)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This gives your JEE Main raw score as 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many students search for &#8220;JEE Main score vs percentile 2026&#8221; right after calculating the marks, but remember, percentile depends on overall performance across shifts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Calculate Percentile Using JEE\u00a0 Answer Key 2026?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you get your raw marks, the next major task is to estimate the NTA percentile. Percentile calculation is a must-know because colleges do not consider marks. They consider percentiles and ranks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is NTA Percentile?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NTA Percentile &#8211; A normalized score that shows what percentage of people scored the same as or lower than you. For example:<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why NTA Uses Percentile Instead of Raw Marks:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Multiple Shifts:<\/strong> JEE Main 2026 was conducted on multiple dates with multiple shifts (21-24, 28-29 Jan)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Difficulty Variation:<\/strong> The question papers were different for different shifts. The difficulty levels of the question papers were also different.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Fair Comparison<\/strong>: Percentile Normalization Guarantees Fairness Across All Shifts<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Equating Process:<\/strong> Statistical Normalization is used by NTA for score comparison<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Official NTA Percentile Formula:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Percentile Score = (Number of candidates with raw score \u2264 your score \/ Total number of candidates appeared) * 100<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Example:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total candidates appeared in Session 1: 13,00,368<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates who scored \u2264 250 marks: 12,50,000<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your score: 250 marks\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Percentile = (12,50,000 \/ 13,00,368) x 100 = 96.13 percentile<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What the Final Answer Key Has to Do with Your JEE Journey<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Accurate Score Estimation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The final answer key enables the computation of exact raw scores before the NTA releases the percentiles. It would be extremely useful in realistically judging the results.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Second Session Decision: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your Session 1 performance does not match your expectations, then you still have time to register for Session 2. It has happened to many successful JEE aspirants to improve their scores substantially in Stage 2.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>JEE Advanced Eligibility:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The students who clear the predetermined <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/jee-main-cut-off\">cut-off percentile in Session 1<\/a> become qualified to take JEE Advanced 2026. The final answer key will enable you to ascertain whether you have managed to cross this cutoff percentile or not.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>College Preference Planning: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Further, your approximate percentile rank would enable you to use college predictor tools and start researching NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs within your range.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What After the JEE Main Final Answer Key?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, after publishing the JEE Main final answer key, the next big announcement is the JEE Main Result 2026. Based on the results, the following can be performed:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check eligibility for JEE Advanced 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparation for JoSAA counselling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plans to improve strategies for JEE Main Session 2<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This phase is an important one for decision-making.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What is JEE Main 2026 Passing Marks out of 300?<\/h2>\n<p>There are no passing marks out of 300 in JEE Mains. The results of all candidates who have appeared for the JEE Main 2026 session 1 will be available. However, note that there is a minimum percentile mark needed to qualify for JEE Advanced for IIT admission. These cutoff marks will be announced with the session 2 result and not with the session 1 scores.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, note that all candidates will be issued their JEE Mains scorecard who have taken the session 1 exam. Once the result is out, visit the official website to check the scores.<!-- Interlinking Section --><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"bnYd0eaAJ4\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/jee-main-marks-vs-percentile-2026\/\">JEE Main Marks vs Percentile 2026: Calculate Percentile and Rank Using Marks<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;JEE Main Marks vs Percentile 2026: Calculate Percentile and Rank Using Marks&#8221; &#8212; Aakash Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/jee-main-marks-vs-percentile-2026\/embed\/#?secret=uZ0IBDGHue#?secret=bnYd0eaAJ4\" data-secret=\"bnYd0eaAJ4\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<section>\n<h3>Related Articles You Should Read<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/marks-required-for-99-percentile-in-jee-main-2026\/\">Marks Required for 99 Percentile in JEE Main 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/will-i-get-iit-at-25000-rank-jee-main-low-rank-colleges-2026\/\">Will I Get IIT at 25000 Rank \u2014 Low Rank College Options<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/97-marks-in-jee-main-2026-expected-percentile-rank-what-to-do-next\/\">97 Marks in JEE Main 2026 \u2014 Expected Percentile &amp; What to Do Next<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/96-marks-in-jee-main-2026-expected-percentile-rank\/\">96 Marks in JEE Main 2026 \u2014 Expected Percentile &amp; Rank<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/jee-main-expected-percentile-2026-for-140-180-marks\/\">JEE Main Expected Percentile 2026 for 140\u2013180 Marks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/95-marks-in-jee-main-2026-expected-percentile-rank\/\">95 Marks in JEE Main 2026 \u2014 Expected Percentile &amp; Rank<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/jee-main-expected-percentile-2026-270-300-marks\/\">JEE Main Expected Percentile 2026 for 270\u2013300 Marks<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<h2 id=\"toc_section_4\">JEE Main Cutoff 2026 Percentile for JEE Advanced<\/h2>\n<p>The minimum score required in JEE Main to qualify for JEE Advanced is known as the cutoff percentile. It will be announced by NTA along with the session 2 results in April. Candidates can check here the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/jee-main-cut-off\"><strong>expected cutoff percentile<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0scores.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Category<\/th>\n<th>JEE Main Cutoff 2026 (Expected)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Unreserved (UR)<\/td>\n<td>93.3045326<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Gen-EWS<\/td>\n<td>81.4387917<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>OBC-NCL<\/td>\n<td>80.7456432<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SC<\/td>\n<td>61.3526948<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ST<\/td>\n<td>48.2456783<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>UR-PwD<\/td>\n<td>0.0082349<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Free JEE Prediction &amp; Counselling Tools by Aakash<\/h2>\n<p>Choosing the right engineering college is one of the most critical decisions for JEE aspirants. To help students make informed choices, Aakash provides a range of free <a href=\"https:\/\/aakashdigital.com\/jee\" target=\" _blank\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/aakashdigital.com\/jee\">JEE Main<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/jee-advanced-exam\" target=\" _blank\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/jee-advanced-exam\">JEE Advanced<\/a> prediction tools designed to estimate ranks, calculate marks, and predict colleges based on previous year trends.<\/p>\n<p>These tools are trusted by lakhs of students every year and are built using official exam patterns, normalization rules, and historical cut-off data.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tools-table-wrapper\">\n<table class=\"tools-table cke_show_border\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>JEE Main Tool Name<\/th>\n<th>Best For<\/th>\n<th>Try Tool<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>JEE Main Rank Predictor<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Predict your JEE Main Rank using expected marks<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"tool-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/jee-main-rank-predictor\" target=\" _blank\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/jee-main-rank-predictor\">Use Free Tool<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>JEE Main College Predictor<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Find colleges based on JEE Main Rank<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"tool-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/jee-main-college-predictor\" target=\" _blank\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/jee-main-college-predictor\">Use Free Tool<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>JEE Advanced Rank Predictor<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Estimate AIR in JEE Advanced<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"tool-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/jee-advanced-rank-predictor\" target=\" _blank\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/jee-advanced-rank-predictor\">Use Free Tool<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>JEE Advanced College Predictor<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Predict IITs &amp; top colleges<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"tool-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/jee-advanced-college-predictor\" target=\" _blank\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/jee-advanced-college-predictor\">Use Free Tool<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>JEE Main Marks Calculator<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Calculate JEE Main Score from response sheet<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"tool-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/jee-marks-calculator.aakash.ac.in\/?utm_source=seo_lp\" target=\" _blank\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/jee-marks-calculator.aakash.ac.in\/?utm_source=seo_lp\">Use Free Tool<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common Mistakes to Avoid While Using the JEE Main Answer Key<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Matching answers without checking Question IDs and Answer IDs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Always verify both the question number as well as the question ID\/answer option IDs from your response sheet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Failure to award bonus points for unattempted questions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Carefully examine the final answer key for any dropped or bonus questions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Calculating Percentile Directly from Marks:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use official rank predictor tools that take into consideration shift-wise difficulty normalization.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Comparing your score with the provisional answer key calculations:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The entire calculation must be made again by making use of the JEE Main final answer key because changes may have occurred.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQ<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. I want to know about the date for the JEE Main 2026 final answer key release.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 final answer key was officially released on February 16, 2026. You can find the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 final answer key on the NTA portal, which is jeemain.nta.nic.in. The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 results are also available on this website.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. I want to know if I can dispute the answer key. Can I really challenge the answer key that they have provided?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. Once the final answer key is released, NTA does not accept any challenges. NTA only looks at all the objections people have during the time when the provisional answer key is available, which was closed on February 6, 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Do I need to have a username and password to get the answer key?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. It is available to download as a PDF file. You do not need to log in to get it. The final answer key is there for anyone to download.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. I want to know if my Session 1 result will have my All India Rank?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A: No. The results of Session 1 will only show your National Testing Agency scores. These scores are for each subject and for your performance. You will find out your All India Rank after Session 2 is finished.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. If I take the test during Session 2, which score will they consider for the Session 2 test?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The National Testing Agency considers the better of your two scores, either from Session 1 or Session 2, when they calculate your final rank and decide if you are eligible for counseling.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. What is the difference between a provisional and a final answer key?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The people in charge first put out a temporary answer key. This temporary answer key is open for people to say they do not agree with it. The National Testing Agency looks at all the reasons people give for why they do not agree. Then National Testing Agency releases the answer key, with any changes that need to be made. The final answer key is what really matters. 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