The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the Final Answer Key for the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 examination today, February 11, 2026. With the provisional answer key challenge window now closed, the release of the final key will pave the way for the declaration of results, which are highly likely to be announced by February 12, 2026.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | JEE Main 2026 Session 1 |
| Exam Dates | January 21 – January 29, 2026 |
| Final Answer Key | Expected Today (Feb 11) |
| Result Date | Likely by Feb 12, 2026 |
| Session 2 Dates | April 2 – April 9, 2026 |
| Official Website | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
Final Answer Key: The Last Step Before Results
The release of the final answer key marks the end of the evaluation process. Once published:
- Challenges End: No further objections to questions or answers will be accepted.
- Scores Locked: The raw marks obtained by candidates will be finalized based on this key and cannot be altered.
- Dropped Questions: If any questions are dropped, full marks will be awarded to candidates as per NTA policy.
Expected Cut-Offs (Percentile)
Based on expert analysis and past trends, the expected qualifying percentile for JEE Advanced 2026 is as follows:
| Category | Expected Percentile Range |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 93 – 95 percentile |
| EWS | 80 – 82 percentile |
| OBC-NCL | 79 – 81 percentile |
| SC | 60 – 63 percentile |
| ST | 47 – 50 percentile |
Important: Normalization Process
Since the exam was conducted across 10 shifts, candidates with similar raw marks may receive different percentile scores. The NTA uses a normalization procedure to ensure fairness, adjusting for the varying difficulty levels of question papers across different shifts.
How to Check Result (Once Released)
- Visit the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the link for “JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Scorecard”.
- Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth.
- Download the scorecard for future counselling processes.
