JEE Main 2026 Session 1 answer key out: How to calculate your score and what it means for NITs, IITs and beyond

The National Testing Agency has released the provisional answer key and response sheets for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 on February 4. Candidates can now calculate their probable scores using the official marking scheme and assess their performance ahead of results. The article explains how to download the answer key, estimate raw scores, raise objections before the February 6 deadline, and interpret scores from a career-planning perspective.