
Content Writer | Updated On - May 5, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Paper 2 final answer key released for B.Arch and B.Planning. Exam held April 7, 2026. Download answer key at nta.ac.in. Candidates can check responses and calculate expected scores.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the final answer key for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Paper 2 examination. The final answer key is now available on the official NTA website nta.ac.in for both B.Arch (Bachelor of Architecture) and B.Planning (Bachelor of Planning) programs. The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Paper 2 examination was conducted on April 7, 2026 in computer-based mode across examination centers in India and outside India. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now download the final answer key and verify their responses. The release of the final answer key marks an important milestone in the JEE Main 2026 admission process.
How to Download JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Paper 2 Final Answer Key?
To download the final answer key, candidates must visit the official NTA website nta.ac.in and navigate to the answer key section. The answer key is available for both B.Arch and B.Planning programs with separate keys for Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Drawing/Planning sections. Candidates can download the PDF file containing the complete answer key for their respective program. The answer key displays question IDs and corresponding correct option IDs for all questions. Candidates should cross-check their responses with the official answer key to calculate their expected scores.
| Direct Link: Download JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Final Answer Key |
Understanding the Answer Key Structure
The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Paper 2 answer key is organized by subject sections for each program. For B.Arch, the answer key includes Mathematics (100 marks), Aptitude Test (200 marks), and Drawing Test (100 marks). For B.Planning, the answer key includes Mathematics (100 marks), Aptitude Test (200 marks), and Planning-based questions (100 marks). Each question is identified by a unique Question ID with its corresponding Correct Option ID. Candidates can use this information to verify their responses and estimate their total score. The answer key is available for both Indian and international examination centers.

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Calculating Expected Score
Candidates can calculate their expected score by comparing their responses with the final answer key. For each correct answer, candidates receive four marks, while one mark is deducted for each incorrect response. Unanswered questions receive zero marks. Candidates should carefully count their correct, incorrect, and unanswered questions to calculate their total score. The expected score helps candidates estimate their percentile rank and admission prospects. Candidates should note that the final score may vary slightly based on the official evaluation process.
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What Happens Next?
After the final answer key release, NTA will announce the official result for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Paper 2 soon. The result will display each candidate's score, percentile rank, and category-wise ranking. Qualified candidates will be eligible to participate in the Joint Seat Allocation (JoSAA) counselling process for admission to architecture and planning colleges. The counselling process includes registration, choice filling, seat allotment, and document verification. Candidates should keep their admit card and other important documents ready for the counselling process.
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Important Information for Candidates
Candidates must note that the final answer key is the official reference for score calculation and cannot be challenged after release. The answer key has been prepared by subject matter experts and reviewed by the NTA. Candidates who have any doubts about their responses should refer to the official answer key and calculate their expected score accordingly. The final result will be based on the official answer key and the evaluation process followed by NTA. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official NTA website for updates on result declaration and counselling schedule.
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