JEE Advanced 2026: IIT Roorkee Releases Provisional Answer Key
JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key Released
IIT Roorkee has unveiled the provisional answer key for JEE Advanced 2026, enabling students to estimate their potential scores.
The anticipation for numerous engineering aspirants nationwide has finally concluded. Significant updates have emerged for those who took the JEE Advanced 2026 exam. On May 25, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee published the provisional answer key, allowing students to verify their answers and assess their chances of securing admission into an IIT.
Following the exam, students expressed anxiety about their performance, engaging in discussions on social media regarding expected cutoff scores and results. With the answer key now available, candidates can better understand their performance and estimate their scores based on the official answers.
Response Sheets Provided Earlier
On May 21, IIT Roorkee had previously shared the candidates' response sheets, which included the answers marked by students during the exam. With the answer key now accessible, students can compare their responses with the official solutions. Experts suggest that this release aids students in evaluating their performance and preparing for the upcoming counseling process.
Contents of the Answer Key
The JEE Advanced answer key includes correct answers for all questions from both exam papers. Students can match their selected answers against the provided solutions.
If an answer is correct, they can add the corresponding marks; if incorrect, marks will be deducted according to the negative marking policy. This allows candidates to estimate their overall score.
Steps to Download the Answer Key
For those who participated in the JEE Advanced 2026 exam and wish to download the answer key, the process is straightforward:
1. Visit the official JEE Advanced website.
2. Click on the link for 'JEE Advanced Answer Key 2026' on the homepage.
3. Enter your registration number, date of birth, and registered mobile number.
4. Log in after filling in the required information.
5. The answer key PDF will be displayed on your screen.
6. Download the PDF and save it for future reference.
What to Do If You Find an Incorrect Answer?
IIT Roorkee has also introduced a facility for students to challenge any answer they believe is incorrect. This option provides relief for students uncertain about specific answers. Changes may be made based on objections raised by students and experts, potentially affecting final results.
Deadline for Filing Objections
The window for challenging the answer key is open from May 25 to May 26. It is crucial to note that no objections will be accepted after this period. Therefore, students with concerns about any answer should submit their challenges through the official portal within the specified timeframe.