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Updated on 3 Apr 2026, 00:46 IST
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Updated after every shift Shift 1 (9 AM–12 PM): Analysis updated | Shift 2 (3 PM–6 PM) answer key: Available by 6:30 PM
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JEE Main 2026 answer key for April 2 is available on this page for both Shift 1 and Shift 2. April 2 memory-based answer keys and solutions for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics have been updated here within hours of each shift ending. The National Testing Agency has released the JEE Main 2026 official provisional answer key in the second week of April 2026 on jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can use the unofficial memory-based answer key to predict their score and calculate their expected percentile.
JEE Main 2026 April 2 paper analysis for both shifts has been updated on this page after each shift concluded. Candidates appearing in upcoming shifts — April 4, 5, 6, and 8 — can use this analysis to understand difficulty trends and identify high-weightage topics before their exam.
| Exam Details | Information |
| Exam Name | JEE Main 2026 Session 2 |
| Exam Date — Day 1 | April 2, 2026 — Paper 1 B.E./B.Tech |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Shift 1 Timing | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Shift 2 Timing | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Provisional Answer Key | Expected second week of April 2026 |
| Response Sheet Release | Expected along with provisional answer key |
| Official Website | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
| Answer Key Challenge Fee | ₹200 per question |
| Final Answer Key and Result | Expected by April 20, 2026 |
JEE Main 2026 answer key is a document containing the correct answers to all questions asked in the exam. Right after each shift ends, coaching institutes and educational platforms release memory-based answer keys compiled using inputs from students who appeared for that shift. These keys are unofficial until NTA releases the provisional version on jeemain.nta.nic.in.
JEE Main 2026 memory-based answer key allows candidates to cross-check their responses and calculate a rough estimate of their score before the official result is announced. It also helps candidates appearing in later shifts understand the difficulty level and question pattern of earlier shifts so they can adjust their preparation strategy.
JEE Main 2026 answer key April 2 for Shift 1 and Shift 2 will be updated on this page within hours of each shift ending. These answer keys are prepared using memory-based questions gathered from student feedback immediately after the exam.
JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 1 answer key will be updated here by 12:30 PM. Memory-based solutions for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics will be available subject-wise.
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| Subject | Answer Key PDF Download |
| Physics | JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 1 Physics Answer Key PDF |
| Chemistry | JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 1 Chemistry Answer Key PDF |
| Mathematics | JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 1 Mathematics Answer Key PDF |
JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 2 answer key will be updated here by 6:30 PM. Memory-based solutions for all three subjects will be available after the shift concludes.
| Subject | Answer Key PDF Download |
| Physics | JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 2 Physics Answer Key PDF |
| Chemistry | JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 2 Chemistry Answer Key PDF |
| Mathematics | JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 2 Mathematics Answer Key PDF |
JEE Main 2026 question paper with solutions PDF for April 2 has been uploaded on this page after both shifts concluded. Candidates appearing in upcoming shifts on April 4, 5, 6, and 8 should go through these question papers to understand the difficulty level and expected question types.
| Subject | Shift 1 | Shift 2 |
| Physics | April 2 Shift 1 Physics Question Paper | April 2 Shift 2 Physics Question Paper |
| Chemistry | April 2 Shift 1 Chemistry Question Paper | April 2 Shift 2 Chemistry Question Paper |
| Mathematics | April 2 Shift 1 Mathematics Question Paper | April 2 Shift 2 Mathematics Question Paper |
JEE Main 2026 memory-based questions for April 2 will help candidates in the following ways:
Also Read: Topics NOT Asked in JEE Main April 2 — What to Study for April 4, 5 and 8
JEE Main 2026 score calculation requires candidates to use the official marking scheme. Once the answer key is available, candidates can compare their responses and calculate their estimated score using the formula below.
| Action | Marks |
| Correct Answer | +4 marks |
| Incorrect Answer | −1 mark (negative marking) |
| Unanswered Question | 0 marks |
Step 1 — Compare Responses: Go through each question and match your answer with the answer in the key
Step 2 — Count Correct and Incorrect: Note the number of correct and incorrect answers separately for each subject
Step 3 — Apply the Formula:(Correct Answers × 4) − (Incorrect Answers × 1) = Subject Score
Step 4 — Add All Three Sections:Total Score = Physics Score + Chemistry Score + Mathematics Score
| Subject | Correct | Score | Incorrect | Penalty | Net Score |
| Physics | 40 | 160 | 5 | −5 | 155 |
| Chemistry | 35 | 140 | 3 | −3 | 137 |
| Mathematics | 38 | 152 | 4 | −4 | 148 |
| Total | 440 |
Also Read: JEE Main 2026 Rank Predictor — Estimate Your All India Rank
JEE Main 2026 April 2 paper analysis will be updated here after each shift concludes. Candidates can also watch live and recorded paper analysis sessions for all shifts of JEE Main 2026 Session 2.
| Session | Link |
| JEE Main Analysis — April 2, 2026 Shift 1 | Watch Here |
| JEE Main Analysis — April 2, 2026 Shift 2 | Watch Here |
| JEE Main Analysis — April 4, 2026 Shift 1 | Watch Here |
| JEE Main Analysis — April 4, 2026 Shift 2 | Watch Here |
| JEE Main Analysis — April 5, 2026 Shift 1 | Watch Here |
| JEE Main Analysis — April 5, 2026 Shift 2 | Watch Here |
| JEE Main Analysis — April 8, 2026 Shift 1 | Watch Here |
| JEE Main Analysis — April 8, 2026 Shift 2 | Watch Here |
JEE Main 2026 difficulty level for April 2 will be updated here after each shift ends. The table below will be updated with subject-wise difficulty ratings.
| Shift | Overall Difficulty | Physics | Chemistry | Mathematics |
| Shift 1 | Updating after exam | — | — | — |
| Shift 2 | Updating after exam | — | — | — |
Also Read: JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Paper Analysis — All Dates and Shifts
JEE Main 2026 marks vs percentile table below is based on Session 1 January 2026 trends. This table will be updated after the April 2 paper difficulty is assessed and student feedback is collected.
| Estimated Marks | Expected Percentile | JEE Advanced Eligibility | College Options |
| 250 – 300 | 99.5 – 100 percentile | IITs via JEE Advanced | Top NIT CSE and ECE |
| 210 – 249 | 99 – 99.5 percentile | JEE Advanced qualified | Top NITs — CSE and ECE |
| 180 – 209 | 97 – 99 percentile | JEE Advanced qualified | Good NITs and IIITs |
| 150 – 179 | 94 – 97 percentile | May qualify — General 89+ | NITs — other branches |
| 120 – 149 | 89 – 94 percentile | Borderline — General category | IIITs and GFTIs |
| Below 120 | Below 89 percentile | May not qualify | Private colleges and state counselling |
JEE Main 2026 expected cutoff for JEE Advanced requires candidates to be among the top 2.5 lakh students across all categories. The category-wise expected cutoff percentile based on 2025 trends is given below.
| Category | Expected Cutoff Percentile | Expected Cutoff Marks (Approx.) |
| General — CRL | 89 – 91 percentile | 105 – 115 marks |
| OBC-NCL | 74 – 79 percentile | 80 – 90 marks |
| SC | 54 – 58 percentile | 55 – 65 marks |
| ST | 44 – 48 percentile | 45 – 55 marks |
| PwD — General | 0.11 percentile | — |
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 cutoff will be officially released along with the result on or before April 20, 2026. Candidates must note that the cutoff is based on the best score from both sessions combined.
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 answer key for all exam dates will be updated on the respective pages below as each exam concludes.
JEE Main 2026 official answer key will be released by NTA in the second week of April 2026 on jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can follow the steps below to download the provisional answer key and response sheet.
Step 1: Visit the official NTA JEE Main website — jeemain.nta.nic.in
Step 2: Click on the link labelled "JEE Main 2026 Answer Key" on the homepage
Step 3: Log in using your application number and date of birth or password
Step 4: Select the respective paper and shift — Shift 1 or Shift 2
Step 5: View the answer key alongside your response sheet on screen
Step 6: Download and save the PDF for score calculation and future reference
JEE Main 2026 answer key challenge process allows candidates to raise objections if they believe a question has been answered incorrectly in the provisional key. NTA will review all valid objections before releasing the final answer key.
Step 1 — Log in: Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in and log in using application number and password
Step 2 — Select the question: Identify the specific question with an incorrect answer from the provisional key
Step 3 — Upload supporting documents: Attach relevant textbook references, study material, or explanations to support the challenge
Step 4 — Pay the processing fee: A non-refundable fee of ₹200 per question is required. Payment can be made via credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI
Step 5 — Submit and wait: NTA will review all objections and publish the final JEE Main 2026 answer key after evaluation
Candidates must note that the challenge fee of ₹200 per question is non-refundable regardless of whether the objection is accepted or rejected.
JEE Main 2026 answer key is important for five key reasons. Candidates must not wait for the official result to use the answer key.
Estimate your score: Comparing responses with the answer key gives a close estimate of the score well before the official result is announced. This helps candidates understand whether they are on track to qualify for JEE Advanced 2026.
Evaluate strengths and weaknesses: JEE Main 2026 April 2 paper analysis gives candidates a structured opportunity for self-assessment. Candidates can identify which subjects and topics they struggled with and plan revision accordingly.
Prepare for JEE Advanced 2026: JEE Main 2026 answer key helps candidates identify weaker topics through subject-wise analysis. Focused revision on these areas improves performance in JEE Advanced.
Plan for remaining shifts: JEE Main 2026 memory-based questions for April 2 help candidates appearing in later shifts on April 4, 5, 6, and 8 understand the difficulty level and expected topic trends.
Reduce anxiety: JEE Main 2026 score estimate from the answer key helps candidates know their approximate standing before official results are announced. This reduces uncertainty and helps maintain exam momentum.
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Unofficial memory-based answer keys will be available on this page within 2–3 hours of each shift ending. The NTA provisional answer key is expected in the second week of April 2026 at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Memory-based keys are prepared by experienced faculty using recollections from students. They are quite accurate but should be treated as unofficial estimates. Always verify with the NTA's official provisional key.
Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in, log in with your Application Number and password, and download your response sheet once NTA releases it (expected mid-April 2026).
The provisional answer key is released first and is open to challenges (at ₹200 per question). After reviewing all objections, NTA publishes the final answer key, which is used for calculating the official JEE Main 2026 result and merit list.
Based on NTA's historical patterns, the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 result is expected by approximately 20 April 2026.
Cutoff depends on exam difficulty, number of applicants, and overall performance. Refer to our JEE Main 2026 Expected Cutoff and Marks vs Percentile vs Rank page for detailed projections after the exam.