JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 provisional answer key released; know how to download and where to raise objections..

JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Answer Key: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the provisional answer key for JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 (B.Arch and B.Planning). Students who appeared for this paper for admission to B.Arch or B. Planning can now check their answer sheets by visiting the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Along with the answer key, the NTA has also made the question paper and the response sheets filled by the students available on the portal.

Where can I download the answer key and response sheet?
To check the answer key and response sheet, you must visit the NTA's official website. You can view both your answer sheet and answer key by logging in to the website. This feature is currently available, and students can check immediately.

How to object if a question seems incorrect?

This is a provisional answer key. If you believe the answer to a question is incorrect, you can object.

Keep these things in mind when objecting:
- A processing fee of ₹200 will be required for each question.
- The deadline for objecting is February 22, 2026, at 11:00 PM.
- The fee can only be paid using a credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI.
- Once paid, the fee is non-refundable.

How to object?

1. First, visit the NTA website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
2. Click on the link labeled 'JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Answer Key Challenge'.
3. Log in by entering your application number and date of birth.
4. The question paper will appear. Select the question you object to and enter the correct option.
5. If necessary, upload a document or PDF with the rationale.
6. Pay the fee and submit.

What happens next?
All objections submitted by students will be reviewed by a team of subject experts. If any objection is found to be valid, the answer key will be corrected. The final result for JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 will be declared after the final answer key is released. No objections will be considered after the final answer key is released.

Important advice for students
This time is crucial. A valid objection can make a significant difference to your score. Before challenging any question, thoroughly check the answers with your NCERT books or other authentic textbooks.

No objections will be accepted after the February 22 deadline. Check-in time. Submit your objections and preserve your scorecard.

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