The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the final answer key for JEE Main 2026 Paper 2, conducted for BArch (Bachelor of Architecture) and BPlanning (Bachelor of Planning) admissions under Session 1. Along with the final answer key, NTA has announced that three questions have been dropped after reviewing the challenges raised by candidates.

Three Questions Dropped After Objections

During the provisional answer key challenge window, several objections were submitted by candidates regarding discrepancies in a few questions. After evaluation by subject experts, NTA decided to drop three questions from the final evaluation:

• Dropped questions will not be evaluated

• Full marks will be awarded to all candidates who attempted the dropped questions

• Candidates who did not attempt these questions will also not be penalised

This decision is expected to positively impact the overall scores of many aspirants.

Final Answer Key is Binding

NTA has clarified that the final answer key is binding, and no further challenges or objections will be entertained. The JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 results will be prepared strictly based on this final answer key.

JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Exam Overview

JEE Main Paper 2 is conducted for candidates seeking admission to architecture and planning programmes across prestigious institutions in India.

• Paper 2A: BArch

• Paper 2B: BPlanning

• Mode of examination: Computer-Based Test (CBT)

• Drawing section for BArch conducted in offline mode

Marking Scheme

• Correct answer: +4 marks

• Incorrect answer: –1 mark

• Unanswered question: 0 marks

• Dropped questions: Full marks awarded to all eligible candidates

Result Declaration Expected Soon

With the release of the final answer key, the JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 results for BArch and BPlanning are expected to be announced shortly. Candidates will be able to check:

• Scorecard

• Normalised scores

• All India Rank (AIR)

• Category-wise rank

Admission Through JEE Main Paper 2

JEE Main Paper 2 scores are used for admission to:

• National Institutes of Technology (NITs)

• Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) (for planning)

• Schools of Planning and Architecture (SPAs)

• Other centrally funded technical institutions and participating universities

What Candidates Should Do Next

• Download and keep a copy of the final answer key for reference

• Regularly check updates regarding result declaration

• Start preparing documents for counselling and seat allocation

About JEE Main

Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main) is one of India’s largest national-level entrance exams conducted for admission to undergraduate engineering, architecture, and planning programmes.