JEE Advanced 2026: JEE Advanced Answer Key Released; Now Calculate Your Probable Score from Home

JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key: IIT Roorkee has released the provisional answer key for JEE Advanced 2026, allowing students to estimate their probable scores.

The wait for lakhs of engineering students across the country has finally come to an end. Major news has emerged for candidates who appeared for the JEE Advanced 2026 examination. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee released the provisional answer key for JEE Advanced 2026 on May 25. Students can now cross-check their responses to gauge how many marks they are likely to secure in the exam and assess the strength of their prospects for admission into an IIT.

Ever since the examination concluded, students have been anxious regarding their performance. Many candidates were engaging in discussions on social media and online platforms regarding potential cutoff scores and results. With the release of the answer key, the picture has now become significantly clearer. Candidates can now estimate their probable scores based on the official answers provided.

Students Had Previously Received Response Sheets

Prior to this, on May 21, IIT Roorkee had released the candidates’ response sheets. These sheets contained the answers marked by the students during the examination. Now that the answer key is available, students can cross-reference their response sheets with the official answers. Experts believe that the release of the answer key provides students with a fairly accurate assessment of their performance, thereby assisting them in preparing for the subsequent counseling process and evaluating their college options.

What Does the Answer Key Contain?

The JEE Advanced answer key provides the correct solutions to all the questions asked in both papers of the examination. Students can compare the answers they selected during the exam against the provided solutions.

If an answer is found to be correct, the corresponding marks can be added; conversely, if an answer is incorrect, marks can be deducted in accordance with the negative marking scheme. In this manner, candidates can estimate their probable overall score.

How to Download the Answer Key

If you have appeared for the JEE Advanced 2026 examination and wish to download the answer key, the process is quite simple.

First, visit the official JEE Advanced website.
Click on the “JEE Advanced Answer Key 2026” link displayed on the homepage.
Now, enter your registration number, date of birth, and registered mobile number.
Log in after filling in the required details.
The answer key PDF will appear on the screen.
Download the PDF and save it for your records.

What to Do If You Suspect an Answer Is Incorrect?

Along with the release of the answer key, IIT Roorkee has provided students with another important facility. If a candidate feels that the answer to a particular question is incorrect or contains an error, they can file an objection against it. This facility offers relief to students who are uncertain about a specific answer. Often, based on objections raised by experts and students, changes are made to the answers, which can subsequently impact the final results.

Until When Can Objections Be Filed?

IIT Roorkee has also opened the answer key challenge window. Students can submit their objections online between May 25 and May 26. It is important to note that no objections of any kind will be accepted after the stipulated deadline has passed. Therefore, students who have doubts regarding any answer should submit their challenge through the official portal within the allotted time frame.