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12 April 2025

JEE Main 2025 Session 2 Answer Key Released

Candidates can now check their scores and raise objections before the deadline.

NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the provisional answer key for the Joint Entrance Examination - Main (JEE Main) 2025 session 2. Candidates can access the answer key on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. With the answer key now available, students are encouraged to calculate their probable scores based on the marking scheme outlined by the NTA.

As per the JEE Main 2025 marking scheme, candidates will receive four marks for each correct answer, while one mark will be deducted for every incorrect response. This scoring method allows students to estimate their performance accurately. The last date for candidates to raise objections against the provisional answer key is April 13, 2025. To challenge the answer key, candidates must pay an objection fee of Rs 200 for each question they contest.

The JEE Main 2025 session 2 was conducted from April 2 to April 9, covering Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech), Paper 2A (B.Arch), and Paper 2B (B.Planning). Students can utilize the JEE Main 2025 rank predictor tool to gauge their expected ranks based on their scores. This tool analyzes candidates' data, including their name and exam shift, to provide a rank estimate based on trends from previous years.

The JEE Advanced 2025 exam is scheduled for May 18, 2025, with Paper 1 set to take place from 9 AM to 12 noon and Paper 2 from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. The NTA plans to announce the JEE Main session 2 results on April 17, 2025, according to the official information bulletin.

Students looking to challenge the answer key can do so by following these steps:


  • Visit the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.

  • Click on the JEE Main answer key 2025 objection window link.

  • Select the questions for which you wish to raise objections.

  • Upload supporting documents in PDF format.

  • Pay the objection fee.

  • Submit your objections.

Once the objections are reviewed, the final answer key will be published, and results will be calculated accordingly. However, candidates will not receive individual feedback regarding the acceptance or rejection of their challenges.

The expected marks versus percentile for JEE Main 2025 indicates that achieving 33 marks may correspond to a percentile range of 55-56. A detailed table outlining the expected marks and corresponding percentiles is available for candidates to reference.

Additionally, the International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Hyderabad will admit students to its B.Tech programs through the JEE Main 2025. The application fee for male candidates is Rs 2,000, while female candidates will pay Rs 1,000.

As candidates prepare for the upcoming results, many are keen to understand the cut-off marks for various categories. The expected cut-off marks for JEE Main 2025 are as follows:


CategoryCut-off Marks
General92 - 100
EWS83 - 92
OBC-NCL78 - 92
SC61 - 92
ST47 - 92

In the event of a tie between candidates with identical total NTA scores, specific criteria will be applied to resolve it. The NTA will release further details regarding the response sheet and answer key on their official website, ensuring candidates have access to all necessary information.

As the JEE Main session 2 results approach, students are advised to stay updated through the NTA's official communications. For any queries or concerns, candidates can reach out to the NTA at 011-40759000 or via email at [email protected].

The JEE Main 2025 answer key is not just a tool for scoring; it represents a critical step in the admission process for many aspiring engineers and architects across the nation. With the examination's increasing competitiveness, understanding the nuances of the answer key and the subsequent results will be essential for candidates aiming for top institutions.