JEE Advanced Answer Key 2026 Out (Download Provisional Keys PDF)
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee has officially released the online provisional answer keys for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2026. Candidates who appeared for the exam on May 17, 2026, can now download the answer key PDFs for both Paper I and Paper II. Along with the answer keys, candidate response sheets have also been made available through the candidate login portal to facilitate self-evaluation.
- Registration Start Date: 23 April 2026
- Registration Last Date: 02 May 2026
- Fee Payment Last Date: 04 May 2026
- Admit Card Download: 11 May to 17 May 2026
- JEE Advanced Exam Date: 17 May 2026 (Sunday)
- Copy of Candidate Responses: 21 May 2026
- Provisional Answer Keys: 25 May 2026 (Released)
- JEE Advanced 2026 Result: 01 June 2026
- SC / ST / PwD / Female Candidates: Rs. 1600/-
- All Other Candidates: Rs. 3200/-
- Payment Mode: Online Portal Payment
- Performance: Must be in the top 2,50,000 successful candidates in B.E./B.Tech. paper of JEE (Main) 2026.
- Age Limit: Must be born on or after October 1, 2001 (5 years relaxation for SC/ST/PwD: born on or after October 1, 1996).
- Attempts: Maximum of two attempts in two consecutive years.
- Class XII: First appearance in Class 12 or equivalent in either 2025 or 2026 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
- IIT Admissions: Must NOT have been admitted to any IIT in the past, regardless of program continuation.
- Official Information Website: jeeadv.ac.in
- Conducting Authority: Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
- Inquiries: Access Candidate Portal on the official site for active communication channels.
Follow these steps to check the keys and match your answers:
- Go to the JEE Advanced official website at jeeadv.ac.in.
- Locate the "JEE Advanced Provisional Answer Key 2026" link on the homepage.
- Select the PDF links designated for Paper I and Paper II separately.
- Save or download the PDFs on your device.
- To match your specific responses, log in to the official Candidate Portal using your credentials to download your personal response sheet.
JEE Advanced 2026 Important Links
1. When was the JEE Advanced 2026 exam conducted?
The JEE (Advanced) 2026 entrance examination was conducted on May 17, 2026 (Sunday).
2. How can I download Paper I and Paper II provisional answer keys?
The PDF download links for Paper I and Paper II keys are provided in the important links section above, or you can access them directly on the official portal at jeeadv.ac.in.
3. When will the JEE Advanced 2026 results be declared?
According to the official schedules, the JEE (Advanced) 2026 results are slated to be released on June 1, 2026.
4. What is the application fee for SC, ST, PwD, and Female candidates?
The online application fee is Rs. 1600/- for SC, ST, PwD, and all Female candidates. Other candidates must pay Rs. 3200/-.
5. Who is the organizing IIT for JEE Advanced 2026?
The Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced) 2026 is organized and conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee.
