JEE Advanced 2026 Provisional Answer Key Out: Check Direct Download Link at jeeadv.ac.in, Marking Scheme and Step-by-Step Guide to Raise Objections Before June 1 Results

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has released the provisional answer keys for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2026 today, May 25. Candidates who appeared for the high-stakes engineering entrance test can now view and download the answer keys for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 through the official website at jeeadv.ac.in. Alongside the answer keys, the exam authority has activated the online portal for students to submit challenges against any discrepancies found in the provisional solutions.

Direct Link and How to Access the Answer Key

To maintain transparency and assist candidates in calculating their tentative scores, IIT Roorkee has activated the direct download links on the official portal. Students do not require separate login credentials to access the primary answer key PDFs, as they are available publicly on the homepage. To download the keys, candidates can visit jeeadv.ac.in, navigate to the "Downloads" or "Notice Board" section, and click on the respective links for "Provisional Answer Key Paper 1" and "Provisional Answer Key Paper 2". How To Check JEE Advanced 2026 Response Sheet?.

Step-by-Step Guide to Raise Objections

The objection window is strictly time-bound. It opened at 10:00 AM today, May 25, and will automatically close at 5:00 PM tomorrow, May 26. Candidates who find discrepancies in any question or answer option must follow this step-by-step process to raise an online challenge:

1: Visit the Official Portal: Go to jeeadv.ac.in and click on the "Candidate Portal" link.

2: Log In: Enter your secure credentials, including your JEE Advanced 2026 registration number, date of birth, and registered mobile number.

3: Select the Question: Navigate to the answer key challenge section and select the specific question number from Paper 1 or Paper 2 that you wish to contest.

4: Upload Supporting Evidence: Upload a clear, scanned document or textbook reference in the prescribed format to justify your objection.

5: Submit Fee and Save: Pay the applicable non-refundable processing fee per challenged question and submit your feedback. Download the confirmation receipt for future reference.

Understanding the JEE Advanced Marking Scheme

Candidates can cross-reference the newly released provisional answer keys with their individual response sheets, which were published on May 21, to calculate their raw scores. However, scoring must be evaluated based on the complex marking design of the 2026 question papers.

The examination features a mix of multiple-choice questions (MCQs), numerical value questions, and list-match formats. For questions with partial marking, candidates receive partial positive marks (+1, +2, or +3) if they choose only correct options out of multiple right answers. Conversely, incorrect answers attract negative marking (-1 or -2) in specific sections, meaning students must carefully account for deductions while estimating their overall totals. CUET UG 2026 May 28 Exam Postponed for Both Shifts Following Revised Eid Ul Azha Holiday Schedule; NTA Advises Candidates to Check Official Website for Updates.

Final Results and What Comes Next

The JEE Advanced 2026 exams were successfully completed on Sunday, May 17, 2026, across designated centers nationwide. The exam was broken into two mandatory sessions: Paper 1 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, followed by Paper 2 from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Once the objection window closes tomorrow evening, a panel of subject-matter experts will review all candidate challenges. If an objection is found to be valid, the answer key will be modified accordingly for all students.

IIT Roorkee is scheduled to declare the final answer key and the comprehensive JEE Advanced 2026 results on June 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Along with the results, the All India Ranks (AIR) will be published, paving the way for the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) counseling process to fill undergraduate seats across the premier Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on May 25, 2026 01:13 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).