JEE Main 2026: Paper 2 Provisional Answer Key Challenge Window Closes Today (11:50 PM); Check Direct Link and Steps

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Somdatta Roy

Senior Content Writer | Updated on - Feb 20, 2026

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the provisional answer key and recorded response sheets for the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Paper 2A (B.Arch) and Paper 2B (B.Planning). Check out the complete details and dates below.

The Paper 2 answer key is released by NTA. Candidates who appeared for JEE Main 2026 can now access the download links on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, by logging in with their application number and password.

The objection window is live too, allowing students to challenge any discrepancies in the answer key. To submit a challenge, you must pay a non-refundable processing fee of INR 200 per question via online payment methods. The deadline to raise objections and complete the fee payment is strictly set for February 20, 2026, by 11:50 PM.

How to Challenge the JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Answer Key?

Follow the steps below to view and challenge the Paper 3 answer key:

Step 1: Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in and click on "Challenge(s) regarding Answer Key". Use your Application Number and DOB for candidate login.
Step 2: Click the challenge link again to see Question IDs for Mathematics, Aptitude, and Planning.
Step 3: The ID under "Correct Option" is the NTA’s official key. To challenge it, select any of the other Option IDs provided in the next four columns.
Step 4: You can upload supporting evidence (like textbook references) in a single PDF file.
Step 5: Scroll down to "Save your claim and move on". Review the challenge(s) and click "Save your claim and Pay Fee finally".
Step 6: Complete the transaction via Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking to finalize your challenge.

JEE Main 2026 Candidate Login

What's Next After the JEE Main 2026 Challenge Phase Ends?

If a challenge is found to be valid by the subject experts, the answer key will be revised for all candidates. The JEE Main 2026 Results for Session 1 Paper and 2 will be prepared and declared based on this finalized key. Note that NTA will not send individual notifications regarding the acceptance or rejection of specific challenges.

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