JEE Advanced 2026 Provisional Answer Key Released
IIT Roorkee released the JEE Advanced 2026 Provisional Answer Key on May 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Candidates who appeared on May 17 can download the key for Paper 1 and Paper 2, calculate their score, and raise objections before the deadline.
📋 Answer Key Released: May 25, 2026 | ⏰ Challenge Deadline: May 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM | 📅 Final Key + Result: June 1, 2026
How to Download Answer Key
- Visit jeeadv.ac.in
- Click "Provisional Answer Key 2026" — available as PDF, no login required
- Download both Paper 1 and Paper 2 answer keys
- Cross-check with your response sheet from candidate portal
How to Calculate Your Score
- Single Correct MCQ: +3 correct, -1 incorrect, 0 unattempted
- Multiple Correct (all correct options): +4 full marks
- Integer Type: +3 correct, 0 incorrect
- Maximum Marks: Paper 1 (180) + Paper 2 (180) = 360 total
How to Raise Objections
- Login to JEE Advanced candidate portal at jeeadv.ac.in
- Click "Feedback on Answer Key"
- Select the question you wish to challenge
- Upload supporting document (NCERT page, textbook reference)
- Pay challenge fee per question (refunded if objection accepted)
- Submit before May 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Paper Difficulty Analysis
- Mathematics Paper 1: Very difficult — lengthy problems, 3D geometry complex
- Physics Paper 2: Toughest section — multi-correct conceptual traps
- Chemistry: Moderate overall
Expected Score vs Rank
- 300+ marks: Rank 1-50
- 270-300: Rank 50-200
- 240-270: Rank 200-600
- 200-240: Rank 600-1,500
- 160-200: Rank 1,500-3,500
- 120-160: Rank 3,500-8,000
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