The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the provisional answer key for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2025 Session 1 today, February 4. This key will allow candidates to review the answers to the questions asked during their exam and assist them in estimating their scores. Candidates can check and download the answer key from the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
The JEE Main Session 1 exam was conducted from January 22 to January 30, 2025. Candidates who appeared for the exam can access their response sheets along with the answer key using their login details. The provisional answer key is accessible on the official website, and it serves as a valuable tool for candidates to gauge their performance before the official results are declared.
For those who believe there are errors or discrepancies within the provisional answer key, the NTA provides candidates with the option to challenge it. The objection window is open until February 6, 2025, allowing candidates to raise concerns about any specific question by submitting their challenges online. To do so, candidates must pay a non-refundable fee of Rs 200 for each question contested.
To challenge the answer key, candidates should follow these steps:
- Visit the official JEE Main website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the "JEE Main 2025 Session 1 Answer Key" link.
- Log in using your application number and password/date of birth.
- Submit your challenge and pay the processing fee.
The NTA has stated, "Only online, paid challenges submitted within the provided timeframe will be accepted. Challenges without proper justification or evidence will not be considered." This step ensures all objections are reviewed fairly.
Looking forward, the registration process for JEE Main 2025 Session 2 is already underway. Aspiring engineering students can submit their applications online until February 25, 2025. The second session is scheduled for April 1 to April 8, with results expected by April 17, 2025.
With the February 12 deadline approaching for JEE Main 2025 Session 1 results, candidates are urged to stay informed by regularly checking the NTA website for the latest updates and announcements. The answer key is not only instrumental for assessing one’s performance but is also the foundation for fair opportunities through the objection process, ensuring candidates have their voices heard.
To summarize, candidates of the JEE Main 2025 can now download their provisional answer key, raise objections if necessary, and prepare for the upcoming session 2 registration. The entire process is aimed at providing transparency and accuracy, contributing to the integrity of the examination system and fostering trust among the candidates.