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JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key Released: IIT Roorkee Opens Challenge Window; Check Download Link, Score Calculator and Marks vs Rank Analysis

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Praful Bhatnagar
College Admin | Updated on May 25, 2026

JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key Released: IIT Roorkee Opens Challenge Window; Check Download Link, Score Calculator and Marks vs Rank Analysis: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has officially released the JEE Advanced 2026 provisional answer key for both Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now download the answer key PDF from the official portal and estimate their probable scores before the declaration of results. The objection window has also been activated and will remain open until May 26, 2026.

Official Portal:

JEE Advanced Official Website


JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key Released

The provisional answer key contains the official responses to questions asked in both papers.

Papers Answer Key Status

Paper 1

Available

Paper 2

Available

Candidates can use the released answer key together with their response sheet to estimate expected scores before results are announced.


How to Download JEE Advanced Answer Key 2026

Candidates can follow these steps:

Step 1

Visit the official JEE Advanced website.

Step 2

Click on the JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key link.

Step 3

The answer key PDF for Paper 1 and Paper 2 will open.

Step 4

Download and save the PDF.

Step 5

Take a printout if required for score calculation.


JEE Advanced 2026 Objection Process

Candidates who identify discrepancies in the provisional answer key can submit objections online through the candidate portal.

Challenge Window Schedule

Activity Date

Provisional Answer Key Release

May 25, 2026

Objection Window Opens

May 25, 2026

Last Date to Raise Objections

May 26, 2026

Final Answer Key & Result

June 1, 2026

IIT Roorkee will review all submitted feedback before releasing the final answer key along with the result.


How to Calculate JEE Advanced 2026 Expected Score

Candidates can estimate their score using the answer key and response sheet.

Follow this process:

Compare responses marked in the response sheet with the official answer key

Apply the marking scheme mentioned in the question paper

Add positive marks and deduct negative marks wherever applicable

Calculate the total score for both papers combined

This estimated score may help candidates understand their expected rank range before results are announced.


JEE Advanced 2026 Expected Marks vs Rank

Based on previous official trends and analysis, the estimated Common Rank List (CRL) pattern is:

Marks Estimated CRL Rank

333

1

317

10

300

50

288

100

268

200

254

300

238

500

212

1,000

182

2,000

164

3,000

149

5,000

131

7,000

118

10,000

85–95

Above 10,000

These are indicative estimates and actual ranks may vary depending on exam difficulty, candidate performance and normalization trends.


Important Reminder for Candidates

Candidates should:

Download both Paper 1 and Paper 2 answer keys

Review responses carefully before submitting objections

Raise challenges before May 26 if necessary

Keep response sheets and answer keys saved for future counselling reference

The JEE Advanced 2026 result along with the final answer key is scheduled for June 1, 2026.

 


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