The National Testing Agency (NTA) is poised to announce the results for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2025 Session 2 Paper 1 by April 17, 2025. This examination, crucial for aspiring engineering students, has garnered significant attention this year, with nearly 9 lakh candidates registering for it. The results will be accessible on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, where students can also download their scorecards.
The JEE Main Session 2 Paper I (B.E./B.Tech) was conducted over several days—April 2, 3, 4, 7, and 8—across 531 centers in 285 cities in India and in 15 international locations. The Paper 2 exam, which includes B.Arch and B.Planning, was held on April 9, 2025. For students who took the JEE Main Paper 1, the provisional answer key was released on April 11, and the window for raising objections closed on April 13, 2025.
As for the scoring, the NTA has assured that full marks will be awarded for any questions that are dropped during the exam. The final NTA score will be calculated based on the results from the Paper 1 exam as well as scores in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. This scoring method ensures that candidates are evaluated fairly based on their actual performance.
In light of recent concerns regarding the accuracy of the provisional answer key, the NTA has advised candidates against jumping to conclusions based on preliminary results. They stated, “Drawing conclusions based on the provisional answer keys is not desirable. NTA would like to advise and inform candidates that they should not be misled by reports that create unnecessary doubt and anxiety.” This statement underscores the importance of waiting for the final answer key, which will be binding and reviewed by subject experts.
Moreover, the NTA has emphasized that if any challenges to the provisional answer key are found to be valid, adjustments will be made, but candidates will not be informed individually about the acceptance or rejection of their challenges. The final answer key will be established after a thorough review process.
With an increase in the number of test-takers this year, experts predict a slight rise in the cut-off scores for the JEE Main 2025. General category candidates may need to achieve a percentile of over 95, while OBC-NCL and EWS candidates might need scores around 83-85. For SC and ST candidates, the expected cut-offs are approximately 65 and 50 percentiles, respectively. The cut-offs fluctuate annually based on various factors, including exam difficulty, the number of candidates, and available seats in institutions like IITs and NITs.
As for the JEE Advanced eligibility, candidates who qualify through JEE Main 2025 will be able to register for JEE Advanced shortly after the results of Session 2 are announced. Registration dates will be communicated after the release of the results, and successful candidates will participate in the JoSAA counselling process for admission into NITs, IIITs, and other participating institutes.
The marking scheme for the JEE Main exam is straightforward: correct answers earn +4 points, incorrect answers incur a -1 penalty, and unanswered questions receive no marks. This scoring system is designed to discourage guessing and promote accuracy among candidates.
In the previous JEE Main session, 14 candidates achieved a perfect score of 100 percentile. However, the final list of top scorers will only be available after the Session 2 results are published. As it stands, the JEE Main 2025 session 2 result will be considered the final outcome, which will include the overall All India Rank (AIR) based on the combined scores from both sessions.
For those eager to check their results, the process is simple:
- Visit the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the JEE Main 2025 result link on the homepage.
- Enter your application number and password.
- Your result will be displayed on the screen.
- Download the scorecard PDF for future reference.
Students are reminded to keep their login credentials ready before checking the official JEE website for their results. The anticipation surrounding the results is palpable, as candidates await the announcement with bated breath.
In summary, the JEE Main 2025 results are expected to be released imminently, and candidates should stay alert for updates on the official website. The NTA's commitment to a fair assessment process continues to be a priority, ensuring that every candidate's performance is accurately reflected in their final scores.
