The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to announce the results for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2025 Session 2 on April 17, 2025. This eagerly anticipated announcement comes after the NTA released the provisional answer keys and response sheets for the exam on April 11, 2025. Candidates who sat for the exam can check their results on the official NTA website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
The JEE Main 2025 Session 2, which is crucial for admissions into various engineering colleges across India, was conducted in multiple shifts until April 8, 2025. With approximately 9 lakh students estimated to have registered for this session, the numbers are notably lower than the 13.11 lakh registrations seen in Session 1.
On April 12, the NTA released the answer key, allowing candidates to challenge any discrepancies they might find. Students were required to pay a non-refundable fee of ₹200 per question to raise objections, and the objection window closed on April 13. Any challenges submitted without proper justification were not considered. The NTA has stated that after evaluating these challenges, the final answer key will be published before the results are declared.
For candidates eager to understand how their performance translates into ranks, the NTA has provided a breakdown of expected scores. For top National Institutes of Technology (NITs) such as Trichy, Warangal, and Surathkal, candidates typically need to be within the top 10,000 ranks for popular branches like Computer Science Engineering (CSE), Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), or Mechanical Engineering (ME) in the General category.
As for safe scores for admission into Tier 1 NITs, the benchmarks are as follows: General category candidates should aim for 220+ marks (99+ percentile), while OBC-NCL and EWS candidates should target 180+ marks (97 percentile). SC candidates need at least 110+ marks (80+ percentile), ST candidates should aim for 90+ marks (70+ percentile), and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) candidates should secure 50+ marks.
The results will include essential details such as the candidate's name, application number, roll number, parents' details, state of eligibility, nationality, category (reserved or unreserved), details of any disability, and the total NTA JEE scores.
For those unfamiliar with the exam structure, the JEE Main paper is divided into two sections for each subject: Section A consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs), while Section B requires candidates to provide numerical answers. The scoring system awards four marks for each correct answer, while one mark is deducted for each incorrect response. This method of marking is designed to ensure fairness and accuracy in evaluating candidate performance.
Looking ahead, the top 2.5 lakh candidates who qualify in JEE Main 2025 will be eligible to register for the JEE Advanced exam, which is scheduled for May 18, 2025. The results for JEE Advanced are expected to be released by June 2, 2025. Registration for JEE Advanced commenced on April 7 for foreign national candidates, with the portal remaining open until May 2.
As the examination process progresses, the NTA will also announce the final ranks based on the best scores from both JEE Main sessions. This is crucial for candidates who appeared in both sessions, as their ranks will be determined based on their highest scores. For those who took only one session, their ranks will be based solely on that performance.
In the previous JEE Main 2024, a total of 56 candidates achieved a perfect 100 percentile score, showcasing the competitive nature of this examination. The highest marks recorded in JEE Mains thus far are 300 out of 300, highlighting the exceptional performance of top candidates.
For candidates eager to check their results, the process is straightforward. They need to visit the NTA's official website, click on the JEE Main result link, and enter their login credentials, which include their application number and date of birth. Once submitted, candidates will be able to view and download their scorecards.
In summary, the JEE Main 2025 Session 2 results are just around the corner, and students are advised to remain vigilant for updates on the NTA's official channels. With the stakes high for engineering aspirants across the country, the next few days will be pivotal for many as they await their scores and subsequent opportunities for admission into prestigious engineering institutions.
