JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Answer Key Challenge Window Open: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released a notification for Display of Provisional Answer Keys and Recorded Response Sheet for Answer Key Challenge of Joint Entrance Examination (Main) – 2026 Session 2, Paper 2A (B. Arch) & 2B (B. Planning) (April 2026) – Reg.
Along with the answer keys, candidates can now challenge any question they believe is incorrect within a limited time window.
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Answer Key Challenge Window Open: Highlights
- Exam: JEE Main 2026 Session 2
- Papers Covered: Paper 2A (B.Arch) and Paper 2B (B.Planning)
- Answer Key Challenge Dates: April 25 to April 27, 2026 (till 11:50 PM)
- Challenge Fee: 200 per question (non-refundable)
- Official Website: jeemain.nta.nic.in
How to Challenge JEE Main 2026 Answer Key -step-by-step process
Candidates must follow the official online process to submit objections. As shown on page 2 of the notice, the steps are straightforward:
- Visit the official JEE Main website: https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/
- Click on “Challenge(s) regarding Answer Key”
- Log in using your application number and password
- Select the question(s) you want to challenge
- Choose the correct option(s) you believe are accurate
- Upload supporting documents (in a single PDF file)
- Save your claim and proceed to payment
- Pay ₹200 per question via debit card, credit card, or net banking
Related Article: JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Final Answer Key Released | Direct Link to Download PDF
Official Notification: Download
Important Rules You Should Know
- Challenges will only be accepted after successful payment
- No objections will be accepted after April 27, 2026 (11:50 PM)
- The fee is non-refundable, even if the challenge is rejected
- Candidates will not receive individual responses about acceptance or rejection
What Happens After You Submit a Challenge?
According to the notice, subject experts will review all the objections. If any challenge is found valid:
- The answer key will be revised
- Changes will apply to all candidates
- The final result will be prepared based on the revised answer key
Once finalized, the answer key cannot be changed further.
Paper Pattern Overview
From the notice (page 2), the structure of the papers is:
- Paper 2A (B.Arch): 25 + 50 questions (Mathematics and Aptitude Test)
- Paper 2B (B.Planning): 25 + 50 + 25 questions (Mathematics, Aptitude, and Planning-based MCQs)
