NTA JEE Main Session 1 Answer Key 2026 Released
Post Date / Update: 5 February 2026
Short Information: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the JEE Main Session 1 Answer Key 2026 for the January examination. Candidates who appeared in the exam can now download the provisional answer key and review their responses before the result declaration.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 31/10/2025
- Last Date to Apply: 27/02/2025 (Till 09:00 PM)
- JEE Main Session I Exam Date: 21-29 January 2026
- Answer Key Release Date: 04/02/2026
- Result Declaration: Notified Soon
Application Fee
- General Male (Paper 1): ₹1000
- OBC / EWS Male (Paper 1): ₹900
- General / OBC / EWS Female: ₹800
- SC / ST (Male / Female): ₹500
- Both Papers (General Male): ₹2000
- Both Papers (Female): ₹1600
Age Limit & Eligibility Year
- ●There is no age limit for appearing in JEE Main Session 1, 2026.
- ●Candidates who passed Class 12 in 2024 or 2025, or are appearing in 2026, are eligible.
Course & Eligibility Details
| Course Name | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| B.E / B.Tech / B.Arch | Passed or appearing in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) from a recognized board |
Exam Instructions & Guidelines
- ●Candidates must read the official information brochure carefully before applying.
- ●Uploaded photograph should clearly show 80% of the face without mask, including ears, against a white background.
- ●Aadhaar Card is mandatory for JEE Main Session 1 application.
- ●Scanned documents required include passport-size photo, signature, and father/guardian signature.
Important Official Links
| Download JEE Main Session 1 Answer Key 2026 | Click Here |
| JEE Main Answer Key Official Notice | View PDF |
| Download JEE Main Session 1 Admit Card | Download |
| JEE Main Admit Card Official Notice | View Notice |
| JEE Main January 2026 Examination Notice | View PDF |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When was the JEE Main Session 1 Answer Key 2026 released?
The provisional answer key for JEE Main Session 1 January 2026 was released on 04 February 2026.
Q. Is there any age limit for JEE Main 2026?
No, there is no age limit to appear in the JEE Main Session 1 examination.
Q. Where can candidates download the JEE Main answer key?
Candidates can download the answer key from the official JEE Main website or through the direct link provided above.