JEE Advanced 2026 Provisional Answer Key Released at jeeadv.ac.in: Download Paper 1 and Paper 2 PDFs, Raise Objections by May 26

Last Updated: May 25, 2026

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The JEE Advanced 2026 provisional answer key has been officially released by IIT Roorkee on May 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM IST on the official portal jeeadv.ac.in. The provisional answer key covers Paper 1 and Paper 2 for both Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics sections. Candidates who appeared for JEE Advanced 2026 on May 18, 2026 can now download the PDF, compare their responses and calculate their expected scores. The objection window closes on May 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM. This article walks you through every step — from downloading the answer key to raising objections and understanding the expected cutoff.

JEE Advanced 2026 Provisional Answer Key: Key Facts

• Answer Key Released By: IIT Roorkee
• Release Date and Time: May 25, 2026, 10:00 AM IST
• Portal: jeeadv.ac.in
• Papers Covered: Paper 1 and Paper 2
• Objection Window Opens: May 25, 2026 (10:00 AM)
• Objection Window Closes: May 26, 2026 (5:00 PM)
• Final Answer Key and Result: June 1, 2026

How to Download JEE Advanced 2026 Provisional Answer Key

Follow these steps to download the JEE Advanced 2026 provisional answer key:

1. Visit the official JEE Advanced 2026 website at jeeadv.ac.in.
2. On the homepage, click on the link titled Provisional Answer Key 2026.
3. Log in using your JEE Advanced 2026 Registration Number and Date of Birth.
4. Select Paper 1 or Paper 2 to view and download the answer key PDF.
5. You can also view your response sheet alongside the answer key to identify correct and incorrect answers.
6. Download and save the PDF for your records.

Both Paper 1 and Paper 2 answer keys are available as subject-wise downloadable PDFs covering Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics separately.

How to Raise Objections Against JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key

IIT Roorkee has activated the online objection portal through the official candidate login. Here is how to raise a challenge:

1. Log in to jeeadv.ac.in using your registration number and date of birth.
2. Navigate to the Challenge Answer Key or Question Paper Representation section.
3. Select the specific question number and the answer you believe is incorrect.
4. Upload supporting documents or reference material to justify your objection.
5. Pay the objection fee (if applicable — typically Rs 200 per question, refunded if objection is upheld).
6. Submit the objection before 5:00 PM on May 26, 2026.

All valid objections will be reviewed by a panel of subject experts. The final answer key, released alongside the result on June 1, 2026, will incorporate accepted changes.

JEE Advanced 2026: How to Calculate Your Expected Score

The JEE Advanced 2026 marking scheme varies by question type. Here is the general structure:

• Single Correct Choice (MCQ): +3 for correct, –1 for incorrect
• Multiple Correct Choice: Partial marking applies — full marks only for all correct options selected
• Numerical Answer Type: +4 for correct, 0 for incorrect (no negative marking)
• Match the List: +3 for correct combination, –1 for incorrect

Candidates should use the response sheet available on the login portal alongside the provisional answer key to calculate their raw score. Most coaching institutes including those providing JEE Advanced coaching online now have score calculators available on their websites.

JEE Advanced 2026 Expected Cutoff: Category-wise

Based on previous year trends and the overall difficulty level of JEE Advanced 2026 (reported as moderate by a majority of candidates), here are the expected cutoff marks:

• General (CRL): 85–95 marks (out of 360)
• OBC-NCL: 75–82 marks
• SC: 40–48 marks
• ST: 35–42 marks
• PwD: 35–40 marks
• Preparatory Course: 5–10 marks

Note that these are estimates. The official cutoff will be declared with the JEE Advanced 2026 result on June 1, 2026. Candidates aiming for admission to top IITs such as IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi and IIT Madras should target scores well above these cutoffs.

JEE Advanced 2026 Result Date: June 1, 2026

The JEE Advanced 2026 result will be declared on June 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM IST on jeeadv.ac.in. Along with the result, the final answer key incorporating all accepted objections will also be published. The result will show:

• Subject-wise marks (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics for each paper)
• Aggregate marks
• All India Rank (AIR) — Category-wise
• Qualification status for JoSAA Counselling 2026

After JEE Advanced 2026 Result: JoSAA Counselling 2026

Candidates who qualify JEE Advanced 2026 will be eligible for JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) Counselling 2026, which allocates seats to IITs, NITs, IIITs and Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs). JoSAA 2026 registration is expected to begin in the first week of June 2026.

Students targeting IIT admissions in 2027 and 2028 must remember that JEE Main and JEE Advanced require consistent long-term preparation. For structured coaching for best IIT JEE coaching online, aspirants across India can explore Plutus STEM, which specialises in result-oriented online coaching for JEE and NEET examinations for the 2027 and 2028 batches.

Preparation Resources for JEE Advanced

For students currently in Class 11 or 12 preparing for JEE Advanced 2027 or JEE Advanced 2028, analysing the 2026 question paper is an invaluable exercise. Key areas that appeared in JEE Advanced 2026 include:

• Physics: Mechanics, Electrostatics, Optics, Modern Physics
• Chemistry: Physical Chemistry (Thermodynamics, Electrochemistry), Organic Chemistry (Named Reactions, Mechanisms), Inorganic Chemistry
• Mathematics: Calculus, Coordinate Geometry, Algebra (Complex Numbers, Matrices), Probability

Standard reference books such as H.C. Verma for Physics, J.D. Lee for Inorganic Chemistry, and R.D. Sharma or S.L. Loney for Mathematics remain highly relevant for JEE Advanced preparation. You can explore curated JEE study material at The Hindu Zone.

Conclusion

The release of the JEE Advanced 2026 provisional answer key marks the final countdown to the result. Candidates must act quickly — the objection window closes on May 26 at 5:00 PM. Compare your responses carefully, raise valid objections with proper evidence, and prepare for JoSAA Counselling 2026. The final result on June 1, 2026 will determine IIT seat allocations for the 2026 batch.

For JEE Advanced 2026 result updates, JoSAA counselling news and all engineering entrance exam notifications, stay tuned to blog.oureducation.in.

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