JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam for January 28 Shift 2 (afternoon shift, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM) has concluded. As of January 29, 2026 (around 5:00 PM IST), the official provisional answer key from the National Testing Agency (NTA) has not yet been released. NTA typically publishes the provisional answer key (along with response sheets and question papers) a few days after the entire January session ends (likely in the first week of February 2026, based on trends). The official key will be available on for candidates to download by logging in with their application number and date of birth.
In the meantime, several top coaching institutes (like Physics Wallah, Allen, Aakash, Resonance, Vedantu, Sri Chaitanya, etc.) have released unofficial/memory-based answer keys and solutions shortly after the exam. These are based on student recollections and expert analysis, helping you estimate your score early. They are reliable for most questions, but may have minor variations use them for reference only.
Exam Analysis Snapshot for Jan 28 Shift 2
- Overall difficulty: Moderate (some students called it one of the easier shifts in January).
- Physics: Easy to moderate.
- Chemistry: Moderate (NCERT-based).
- Mathematics: Moderate to tough (lengthy calculations).
- Expected good score for 99+ percentile: Around 180+ marks (unofficial estimates).
Steps to Download Official Answer Key (When Released):
- Go to jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Click on "JEE Main 2026 Answer Key" or "Challenge Answer Key" link.
- Log in with application number and password/DOB.
- Download the PDF (subject-wise or full).
- Raise objections if needed (fee per question).