JEE Advanced 2026 Final Answer Key | Steps to Download PDF & Response Sheet
The JEE Advanced 2026 final answer key has been officially released by IIT Roorkee on June 1, 2026, along with the results on https://jeeadv.ac.in/. The JEE Advanced 2026 provisional answer was released on May 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM IST by IIT Roorkee. Students who gave the JEE Advanced 2026 exam on 17th May, 2026, can now check the IIT Roorkee answer key 2026, candidate responses and provisional answer key for Paper 1 and Paper 2.
The exam was conducted by IIT Roorkee this year in both morning and afternoon shifts. The timing for the Paper 1 exam is from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and for the Paper 2 exam, it is from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. The objection window was open from May 25–26, 2026. IIT Roorkee reviewed all objections before releasing the final key on June 1.
This blog covers the final JEE Advanced 2026 answer key PDF download links, official marking scheme, how to calculate your score, the result scorecard, and next steps for JoSAA 2026 counselling.
JEE Advanced 2026 Final Answer Key Direct PDF Download Links
IIT Roorkee has released the final answer key for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 on the official website. The final answer key PDFs are publicly accessible without login credentials. Use the direct links in the table below:
| Document | Download Link |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Final Answer Key — Paper 1 | Download JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 Final Answer Key |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Final Answer Key — Paper 2 | Download JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 2 Final Answer Key |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Result / Scorecard | Check JEE Advanced 2026 result |
The JEE Advanced 2026 paper was successfully conducted on May 17, 2026. Matrix JEE experts have done a detailed JEE Advanced 2026 paper analysis of both paper 1 and paper 2.
JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key Official Release Date
IIT Roorkee is the conducting authority of JEE Advanced this year, and the institute released the JEE Advanced 2026 answer key on May 25, 2026. The JEE Advanced 2026 response sheet or candidate-recorded answers are now available to download. Along with the provisional answer key, IIT Roorkee also released the JEE Advanced 2026 candidate response sheet and opened the JEE Advanced 2026 objection window as well. Below is the timeline of the important events related to the answer key release:
- June 1 (2:45 AM): IIT Roorkee released the final answer key after evaluating all the objections raised for both Paper 1 and Paper 2.
- May 25 (10:00 AM) – IIT Roorkee releases the JEE Advanced 2026 provisional answer key on jeeadv.ac.in for both Paper 1 and paper 2.
- May 25 (10:00 AM) – Answer key objection window opens. Students can challenge answers until May 26, 5:00 PM, at Rs 500 per question.
- May 21, 2026 – Candidate response sheet released on jeeadv.ac.in. Students can log in and download their recorded answers.
- May 17, 2026 – JEE Advanced 2026 exam successfully conducted by IIT Roorkee in two shifts.
The table below has all the important dates of the JEE Advanced 2026 answer key that students should be aware of as per the JEE Advanced 2026 exam day guidelines:
| Event | Date |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Exam | May 17, 2026 |
| Candidate Response Sheet Release | May 21, 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | May 25, 2026 (10:00 AM IST) |
| Answer Key Objection Window | May 25 – May 26, 2026 (closes 5:00 PM) |
| Final Answer Key & Result | June 1, 2026 (2:45 AM) |
The official answer key will be released on the official JEE Advanced website: https://jeeadv.ac.in/ after the JEE Advanced 2026 admit card and JEE Advanced 2026 result release.
JEE Advanced 2026 Official Answer Key PDFs
IT Roorkee has released the provisional answer key for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 on https://jeeadv.ac.in/. Students must log in with their registration credentials to download the PDFs. Students can use the final answer key and response sheet to verify their subject-wise marks and match them with their official scorecard declared on June 1, 2026. The direct download links are available in the table below:
| Particulars | PDF Link to Download |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 | JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 Provisional Answer Key |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 2 | JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 2 Provisional Answer Key |
How to Download the Official JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key?
Students can now download the provisional answer key from the official website of JEE Advanced. Find the direct link to download the answer key by logging in with your JEE Advanced 2026 details below.
JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key Download Link – LIVE
Or candidates can follow the steps given below to download the JEE Advanced answer key from the official website:
- Visit the JEE Advanced official website – jeeadv.ac.in
- Find the link to the JEE Advanced 2026 provisional answer key on the home page itself under the section ‘Important Announcements’.
- You will find links to both Paper 1 and Paper 2 highlighted in the announcement itself.
- Click the link, and the PDF will appear.
- Download the answers to both papers this way and save them.
JEE Advanced 2026 Subject-wise Answer Key (Paper 1 & Paper 2)
The official JEE Advanced 2026 provisional answer key covers all three subjects across both Paper 1 and Paper 2. Students can download the subject-wise answer key PDFs from the table below, prepared by Matrix JEE experts. Use these along with your candidate response sheet to calculate your subject-wise score before the final result on June 1, 2026.
| Subject | Paper 1 Answer Key PDF | Paper 2 Answer Key PDF |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 Physics Answer Key | JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 2 Physics Answer Key |
| Chemistry | JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 Chemistry Answer Key | JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 2 Chemistry Answer Key |
| Mathematics | JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 Mathematics Answer Key | JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 2 Mathematics Answer Key |
How to Download the JEE Advanced 2026 Candidate Response Sheet?
The candidate response sheet was released on May 21, 2026. It contains all the answers you recorded during the exam. Download it and keep it alongside the answer key to calculate your score accurately. Here are the steps for downloading the JEE Advanced 2026 candidate response sheet, or just click on the live link to get directed to the official login page:
Download JEE Advanced 2026 candidate response sheet – LIVE
- Visit the JEE Advanced website: jeeadv.ac.in
- Click on the candidate portal and log in using your details.
- Enter the JEE Advanced 2026 registration number, date of birth, and mobile number.
- Find the link for the candidate response sheet in your profile.
- Download the candidate response sheet.
JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key Objection Window (Closed)
The answer key objection window was open from May 25, 2026. Students who found any discrepancy in the provisional answer key challenged the answers in the objection window. The objection window for 2026 has now closed and was open till May 26, 2026. The final answer key was released on June 1, 2026, after IIT Roorkee reviewed all objections.
Objection window: May 25, 2026 (10:00 AM) to May 26, 2026 (5:00 PM IST)
For every answer challenged, students paid a fee of Rs 500. This fee was non-refundable, irrespective if the challenge is accepted or not. Students were able to make the payment through a credit card, debit card, or net banking. Here are the steps to follow to object to the JEE Advanced 2026 answer key:
- Visit jeeadv.ac.in, which is the official website of JEE Advanced exam.
- Find the link to the answer key objection window under important announcements.
- Log in with your registration number, date of birth, and mobile number.
- Select the specific question ID you wish to challenge.
- Upload a supporting reference, and this can be an NCERT page, a standard textbook extract, or any credible published source that supports your answer.
- Pay Rs 500 per objection online using a debit card, credit card, or net banking.
- Submit and save your transaction ID as proof.
NOTE: Only object if you have a credible published source to support your claim. IIT Roorkee’s expert committee reviews every objection carefully. The Rs 500 fee is non-refundable even if your objection is rejected. If an objection is accepted, the marks of all candidates will be recalculated before the final result is published on June 1, 2026.
How to Calculate JEE Advanced 2026 Score Using Answer Key & Response Sheet?
The most anticipated part of the answer key is when students are able to calculate their score. Before the results are released, students can calculate their expected score and estimate their JEE Advanced 2026 rank as well. Here is a complete guide on how to calculate your score accurately using your JEE Advanced 2026 candidate response sheet and answer key. Firstly, students will have to calculate the score of Paper 1 and Paper 2 separately and then add the scores.
JEE Advanced 2026 Marking Scheme Rules
Before calculating the JEE Advanced marks, candidates must be aware of the complete marking scheme. The JEE Advanced exam does not use a uniform marking scheme throughout the paper. Here is the marking scheme according to different question types:
| Question Type | Correct | Partial | Incorrect | No Attempt |
| Single correct MCQ | +3 | — | −1 | 0 |
| Multiple correct MCQ (all correct) | +4 | +1 to +3 | −2 | 0 |
| Numerical value (integer/decimal) | +4 | — | 0 | 0 |
| Matching list (Section 4) | +3 | — | −1 | 0 |
Partial marking for multiple correct MCQs is allotted this way –
- +3 if only three out of four correct options are chosen
- +2 if two correct options are chosen
- +1 if one correct option is chosen.
- A single wrong option selected makes the entire answer incorrect and attracts −2 marks.
The exact marking scheme is confirmed on screen before each paper begins. Always read the on-screen instructions carefully, as IIT Roorkee reserves the right to make changes.
Steps to Calculate JEE Advanced 2026 Marks
This total will be your final estimated JEE Advanced 2026 marks. Follow the steps below to calculate marks now:
- Open your downloaded candidate response sheet and answer key side by side for easier calculation.
- Browse to one subject first and allot marks based on the marking scheme of the question type as mentioned above.
- Maintain a tally on the side where you have mentioned Paper 1 and Paper 2 with 3 subject sections.
- Once you have calculated the score for one subject, write it down. Keep doing the same for Paper 1 and Paper 2 in physics, chemistry, and mathematics.
- Add up all the scores and find the aggregate score of Paper 1 and Paper 2.
JEE Advanced 2026 estimated score = (Correct answers × marks per question) − (Wrong answers × negative marks per question)
Next Steps After the JEE Advanced 2026 Final Answer Key
Once the final answer key is released on June 1, 2026, the JEE Advanced 2026 result will be declared on the same day on jeeadv.ac.in. Here is what students should do and expect after the final answer key. The most important event after the JEE Advanced result is the JoSAA 2026 counselling, which started on June 2, 2026, at josaa.nic.in. The registration and choice filling are currently active. The JEE Advanced 2026 cutoff will be revealed once the JoSAA counselling ends.
| Step | What to Do | Date |
| Check final answer key | Download final answer key for Paper 1 and Paper 2 from jeeadv.ac.in | 1 June 2026 |
| Check result | Log in to candidate portal with registration number and date of birth | 1 June 2026 |
| Check category-wise cutoff | Compare your score against the official JEE Advanced 2026 cutoff released alongside the result | 1 June 2026 |
| Check All India Rank | Your AIR will be visible on the result page along with subject-wise marks | 1 June 2026 |
| JoSAA Counselling registration | Register for JoSAA 2026 counselling to apply for IIT seats | June 2026 |
Conclusion
The JEE Advanced 2026 final answer key and result were officially released by IIT Roorkee on June 1, 2026, at 2:45 AM on jeeadv.ac.in. Students can download the final answer key PDFs for Paper 1 and Paper 2 using the direct links above, and verify their subject-wise marks against their official scorecard. The next critical step is JoSAA 2026 counselling, which started June 2, 2026 — students who qualified must register at josaa.nic.in to apply for IIT, NIT, IIIT, and GFTI seats. For students who did not qualify this year, the JEE Advanced 2026 question paper with solutions and paper analysis is available on the Matrix blog to begin preparation for next year.
FAQs
The provisional answer key was released on May 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM IST on jeeadv.ac.in based on the schedule released by IIT Roorkee. The final answer key will be released on June 1, 2026, along with the results.
The final answer key PDFs for Paper 1 and Paper 2 are publicly available. Visit jeeadv.ac.in to download the answer key. Use the direct download links on this page.
The fee for every objection raised against the JEE Advanced 2026 provisional answer key is Rs 500. The fee is non-refundable regardless of whether the objection is accepted or rejected.
The candidate response sheet was released on May 21, 2026, which is four days before the provisional answer key. It will contain all the answers recorded by the candidate during the exam.
If IIT Roorkee finds your objection valid after review by subject experts, the answer key will be corrected, and the scores of all candidates will be recalculated accordingly before the result is declared.
No. The final answer key released on June 1, 2026, is authoritative and cannot be challenged further. The result is declared based on this key only, after reviewing all the objections raised.
