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Updated on 15 May 2026, 14:59 IST
The JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key will be released by Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee on May 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM IST on the official website jeeadv.ac.in Candidates will be able to download the JEE Advanced 2026 provisional answer key, response sheet, and question paper PDF for both Paper 1 and Paper 2.
The JEE Advanced answer key 2026 will be released in two stages — the provisional answer key on May 25 and the final answer key on June 1, 2026. The provisional key allows candidates to check their answers, calculate their expected scores, and raise objections if they find any discrepancy.
The JEE Advanced 2026 objection window will remain open from May 25 to May 26, 2026. During this period, students can challenge any answer in the provisional answer key by submitting valid proof and supporting documents through the official portal.
After reviewing all objections, IIT Roorkee will publish the JEE Advanced 2026 final answer key on June 1, 2026, along with the official JEE Advanced 2026 result and All India Rank (AIR). The final answer key is used for score calculation and rank preparation. No further challenges will be accepted after the final answer key is released.
The JEE Advanced exam pattern varies every year regarding the number of questions and marking, but it strictly remains a Computer Based Test (CBT) consisting of two objective papers covering Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Question types include Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Numerical Value Questions, and Matching List sets. The marking scheme includes Partial Marking, Full Marking, and Negative Marking for incorrect answers, with 3 hours duration for each paper.
| Parameter | Details |
| Conducting Institute | IIT Roorkee |
| Exam Date | May 17, 2026 |
| Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) only |
| Paper 1 Timing | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Paper 2 Timing | 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
| Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics |
| Total Marks | 306 (183 per paper) |
| Eligibility | Top 2,50,000 JEE Main 2026 qualifiers |
| Question Types | Single MCQ, Multiple MCQ, Numerical, Matching List |
| Negative Marking | Yes — varies by question type |
| Official Website | jeeadv.ac.in |
The complete official schedule for the JEE Advanced 2026 answer key process is as follows:
| Event | Date & Time |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Exam | May 17, 2026 |
| Paper 1 Timing | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Paper 2 Timing | 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
| Candidate Response Sheet Released | May 21, 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Released | May 25, 2026 (10:00 AM IST) |
| Answer Key Challenge / Objection Window Opens | May 25, 2026 |
| Answer Key Objection Window Closes | May 26, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Final Answer Key Released | June 1, 2026 |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Result Declared | June 1, 2026 |
| JoSAA Counselling Begins | June 2026 (expected) |
| Official Website | jeeadv.ac.in |
The provisional answer key will be released on May 25 at 10:00 AM, allowing candidates to challenge it until May 26 at 5:00 PM. The final answer key and results will be announced on June 1.
The official answer keys for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 will be available as PDFs and can be downloaded without login from jeeadv.ac.in. The table below will be updated with direct links the moment IIT Roorkee releases them.
| Paper | Type | Status |
| Paper 1 | Provisional Answer Key | Available May 25, 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Paper 2 | Provisional Answer Key | Available May 25, 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Paper 1 | Final Answer Key | Available June 1, 2026 |
| Paper 2 | Final Answer Key | Available June 1, 2026 |
| Paper 1 | Response Sheet | Available May 21, 2026 |
| Paper 2 | Response Sheet | Available May 21, 2026 |
| Paper 1 | Official Question Paper | Available post-exam |
| Paper 2 | Official Question Paper | Available post-exam |
Many students confuse the provisional answer key with the final answer key. Understanding the difference is critical before you decide whether to file an objection.
The provisional JEE Advanced answer key allows candidates to cross-check their recorded responses, estimate their score, and raise objections if they find any discrepancy. After reviewing all challenges, the authorities publish the final answer key, which is not open to further challenge and directly forms the basis for result declaration.
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| Parameter | Provisional Answer Key | Final Answer Key |
| Release Date | May 25, 2026 (10:00 AM) | June 1, 2026 |
| Purpose | Candidate verification + objection filing | Official result computation |
| Can Be Challenged? | Yes — May 25 to May 26 (5:00 PM) | No — final and binding |
| Based On | Initial IIT Roorkee expert evaluation | Post-objection review by subject experts |
| Used For | Score estimation | Official AIR calculation |
| Released With | Response sheet + question papers | JEE Advanced 2026 Result |
The final answer key is released after the authorities review all challenges submitted by students. No further challenges are entertained after the release of the final key, and the result is prepared entirely based on it.
Infinity Learn's expert faculty team will publish a comprehensive memory-based answer key with detailed step-by-step solutions within hours of the JEE Advanced 2026 exam on May 17. These solutions are prepared by IIT-qualified subject experts across Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and are available free for all students on the Infinity Learn platform.
| JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key | Availability | |
| Paper 1 | JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 Answer Key | May 17, 2026 |
| Paper 2 | JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 2 Answer Key | May 17, 2026 |
What Infinity Learn's JEE Advanced 2026 answer key package includes:
The Infinity Learn memory-based answer key released on May 17 is prepared by expert faculty and is highly accurate, but it should always be cross-verified with the official IIT Roorkee provisional answer key on May 25 before filing any objection. The official key at jeeadv.ac.in is the only legally valid reference for the challenge process.
Follow these steps to download the official JEE Advanced 2026 answer key from jeeadv.ac.in:
The official answer keys for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 are available as PDFs and can be downloaded without login. However, accessing your individual response sheet requires login credentials including your registration number, date of birth, and mobile number.
The response sheet is your personal record of every option you marked during the exam across both Paper 1 and Paper 2. The JEE Advanced 2026 response sheet will be available under the respective logins of candidates on the official website from May 21, 2026.
Download it before the provisional answer key goes live on May 25 so you are ready to cross-check immediately.
Before you start calculating your score, you must understand the marking scheme precisely. The JEE Advanced 2026 marking scheme varies by question type and includes: single correct MCQs (+3/−1), multiple correct MCQs (+4 with partial marking and −2 for wrong), numerical values (+4 integer or +3 decimal), and matching list questions (+3/−1).
| Question Type | Full Marks | Partial Marks | Negative Marks | No Attempt |
| Single Correct MCQ | +3 | N/A | −1 | 0 |
| Multiple Correct MCQ | +4 | +3, +2, +1 | −2 | 0 |
| Numerical Value (Integer) | +4 | N/A | 0 | 0 |
| Numerical Value (Decimal) | +3 | N/A | 0 | 0 |
| Matching List | +3 | N/A | −1 | 0 |
The marking scheme varies slightly each year. Always refer to the marking instructions printed on the official JEE Advanced 2026 question paper before calculating your score, as the question paper is the final authority on marking for that specific year.
If you find any question or answer in the JEE Advanced 2026 answer key incorrect, you can submit an objection during the short challenge window. IIT Roorkee subject experts will review every challenge before issuing the final key.
Objection Window: May 25 – May 26, 2026 (closes at 5:00 PM on May 26)
| Rule | Detail |
| Challenge Fee | INR 500 per question |
| Fee Refundable? | No — non-refundable in all cases |
| Objection Window Opens | May 25, 2026 |
| Objection Window Closes | May 26, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Supporting Evidence Required | Yes — NCERT / standard textbook reference mandatory |
| Who Reviews Objections? | IIT Roorkee subject matter experts |
| Outcome Communicated Via | Final answer key on June 1, 2026 |
| After Final Key Released | No further challenges accepted under any circumstances |
The final answer key is released after the authorities review all challenges. No further challenges are entertained after the release of the final key, and the JEE Advanced 2026 result is prepared entirely based on it.
Infinity Learn's academic team will publish a detailed chapter-wise difficulty analysis and weightage breakdown for JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 and Paper 2 on exam day — May 17, 2026.
| Topic | Typical Question Type | Weightage (Historical) |
| Electrostatics & Magnetism | MCQ + Numerical | High |
| Mechanics (Rotation, SHM, Fluids) | Matching + Numerical | Very High |
| Ray Optics & Wave Optics | MCQ | High |
| Modern Physics (Atoms, Nuclei, Dual Nature) | Numerical | Medium-High |
| Thermodynamics & Kinetic Theory | MCQ + Numerical | Medium |
| Electromagnetic Induction & AC | Numerical | Medium-High |
| Topic | Typical Question Type | Weightage (Historical) |
| Organic Chemistry (Reaction Mechanisms) | MCQ + Matching | Very High |
| Physical Chemistry (Electrochemistry, Kinetics) | Numerical | High |
| Inorganic Chemistry (Coordination, d-Block, p-Block) | MCQ | High |
| Thermodynamics & Chemical Equilibrium | Numerical | Medium-High |
| Atomic Structure & Chemical Bonding | MCQ | Medium |
| Solutions & Solid State | Numerical | Medium |
| Topic | Typical Question Type | Weightage (Historical) |
| Calculus (Definite Integrals, Limits, Derivatives) | Numerical + MCQ | Very High |
| Complex Numbers & Matrices | MCQ + Numerical | High |
| Coordinate Geometry (Circles, Conics, Straight Lines) | MCQ | High |
| Vectors & 3D Geometry | Numerical | High |
| Probability & Statistics | MCQ | Medium-High |
| Differential Equations | Numerical | Medium |
Once you have calculated your estimated score using the official answer key and response sheet, use the table below to determine your next step.
| Estimated Score Range | Expected Position | Recommended Action |
| Comfortably above cutoff | Likely to qualify for IIT admission | Shortlist IIT branches using JoSAA historical cutoffs; prepare for counselling |
| Just above or near the cutoff | Borderline — may qualify | Challenge any incorrect answers by May 26 (5:00 PM); wait for the final key on June 1 |
| Below the expected cutoff | May not qualify this year | Analyse weak chapters; join Infinity Learn's JEE Advanced 2027 preparation batch |
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The JEE Advanced 2026 provisional answer key will be released on May 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM IST on the official website jeeadv.ac.in.
The final JEE Advanced 2026 answer key will be released along with the result on June 1, 2026.
The official JEE Advanced answer key 2026 PDF for Paper 1 and Paper 2 is available at jeeadv.ac.in. The answer keys for both papers are available as PDFs and can be downloaded without login. However, accessing your individual response sheet requires login credentials.
The provisional answer key is released on May 25 and can be challenged by candidates during the objection window. The final answer key is released after authorities review all challenges and is used to prepare the official result. No further challenges are accepted after the final key is released.
Visit jeeadv.ac.in, login to the candidate portal, select the question to challenge, upload supporting documents, and pay INR 500 per question as the non-refundable challenge fee. The objection window is open from May 25 to May 26, 2026 (5:00 PM).
The challenge fee is INR 500 per question. This fee is non-refundable regardless of whether the objection is accepted or rejected by IIT Roorkee.
The JEE Advanced 2026 response sheet contains the exact answers marked by the candidate on the exam day for both Paper 1 and Paper 2. It is released on May 21, 2026 and must be used together with the answer key to calculate your estimated score.
The display of candidate responses (response sheet) is scheduled for May 21, 2026 — four days after the exam and four days before the provisional answer key on May 25.
The official answer keys for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 can be downloaded without login. However, accessing your individual response sheet requires login credentials including your registration number, date of birth, and mobile number.
Download your response sheet (May 21) and provisional answer key (May 25) from jeeadv.ac.in. Apply the marking scheme: single correct MCQs (+3/−1), multiple correct MCQs (+4 with partial marking/−2 for wrong), and numerical value questions (+4 for integer, no negative marking). Add Paper 1 and Paper 2 totals for your estimated combined score out of 306. Use the Infinity Learn JEE Advanced Rank Predictor for an instant AIR estimate.
The total marks for JEE Advanced 2026 are 306, with each of the two papers carrying 183 marks. Appearing in both Paper 1 and Paper 2 is compulsory — students who skip either paper are disqualified from the merit list.
After the final answer key is released on June 1, 2026, the result is computed and All India Ranks are declared. Qualifying candidates can then participate in JoSAA counselling for admission to IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.
Infinity Learn will publish free step-by-step solutions with video explanations for every question in JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 and Paper 2 on exam day itself — May 17, 2026. Solutions are prepared by IIT-qualified faculty and updated with the official IIT Roorkee key on May 25.
JEE Advanced 2026 is organised by IIT Roorkee for the top 2.5 lakh JEE Main 2026 qualifiers seeking admission to the IITs. The exam was held on May 17, 2026 in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.
Once you calculate your estimated score using the provisional answer key and response sheet, use the Infinity Learn JEE Advanced Rank Predictor to map your score to an expected All India Rank. Cross-reference with historical JoSAA cutoff data to identify likely IIT branch allocations. Check our JEE Advanced Rank Predictor 2026 for a real-time estimate.