JEE Main 2025 Session 2 Answer Key Released – Last Day to Raise Objections is April 13

Introduction

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the JEE Main 2025 Session 2 provisional answer key and response sheets for Paper 1 (BE/BTech). Candidates who appeared for the exam can now check their answers, compare their responses, and estimate their scores before the final results are declared.

The answer key can be accessed through the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Students must review the key carefully because April 13, 2025 (11:50 PM) is the last date to raise objections against any discrepancy. After this deadline, the NTA will review challenges, finalize the answer key, and prepare the final results.

About JEE Main 2025 Session 2

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main is India’s national-level entrance test for admission to premier engineering institutes such as NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and serves as the gateway for JEE Advanced, which leads to IIT admissions.

The Session 2 exam was conducted across multiple days in April 2025, providing a final opportunity for students to improve their percentile scores and secure higher ranks before JEE Advanced 2025.

Release of the Provisional Answer Key

NTA released the provisional answer key along with candidate response sheets on April 12, 2025. This key allows students to verify the accuracy of answers marked during the exam and get an estimated score before results are officially announced.

The answer key release serves two purposes:

1. Transparency: It ensures every student can cross-check their answers against the official key.
2. Fair Evaluation: It provides a mechanism for candidates to report any potential errors through an objection process.

Answer Key Objection Process

Candidates who believe that a question or answer in the provisional key is incorrect can challenge it online. Each objection requires valid academic justification or evidence (such as a reference from NCERT or standard textbooks).

Key Dates for Objections

How to Check the JEE Main 2025 Session 2 Answer Key

Follow these simple steps to access the answer key and response sheet:

1. Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in.
2. Click on “Provisional Answer Key and Recorded Responses – Session 2.”
3. Log in using your Application Number and Password or Date of Birth.
4. Download your Answer Key and Response Sheet.
5. Compare your responses to the official answers to estimate your raw score.

How to Raise an Objection

If you find any errors, follow these steps:

1. Log in to the NTA portal.
2. Select the question you wish to challenge.
3. Upload a valid proof or explanation supporting your claim.
4. Pay the ₹200 per question fee online.
5. Submit before 11:50 PM on April 13, 2025.

After submission, NTA experts will review all objections. If a challenge is valid, the corresponding question or option will be corrected for all candidates, and the final answer key will reflect the changes.

Important Points to Remember

• Deadline is strict: No challenges will be accepted after 11:50 PM on April 13.
• Fee is non-refundable: Even if your objection is correct, the fee is not returned.
• Evidence matters: Unsupported objections are rejected immediately.
• Final key binding: The result will be calculated based only on the final answer key, not the provisional one.

Next Steps After the Objection Window

After the objection window closes, NTA will analyze every challenge received. This process typically takes a few days. Once complete, the final answer key will be released, followed by the result declaration.

Expected Timeline:

Result Preparation Process

JEE Main results are based on normalized percentile scores rather than raw marks. NTA uses a statistical normalization process to ensure fairness across all exam sessions, which may vary in difficulty.

After normalization, the best of the two session scores (Session 1 and Session 2) will be considered to calculate a candidate’s All India Rank (AIR).

The AIR determines eligibility for:

• Admission into NITs, IIITs, GFTIs
• Shortlisting for JEE Advanced 2025 (for IITs)

JEE Advanced 2025 Details

Top-ranking candidates from JEE Main 2025 are eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2025, conducted by IIT Kanpur.

Key Dates for JEE Advanced 2025

Common Mistakes Students Make During the Objection Process

Even though the objection process is straightforward, many students lose their chance due to small errors. Avoid these common mistakes:

1. Waiting until the last minute: Technical issues or payment delays may prevent submission.
2. Lack of evidence: Always cite official textbooks (especially NCERT) when challenging an answer.
3. Confusing question codes: Double-check the question number and code before submitting your objection.
4. Uploading unclear documents: Use high-quality scans or screenshots to support your claim.

Expert Tips for Candidates

At Chate Coaching Classes, we’ve guided thousands of JEE aspirants every year. Here are expert recommendations to make the most of this phase:

1. Verify Every Question Carefully

Even if you’re confident, review each question where your answer differs from the official key. One correction can significantly change your percentile.

2. Estimate Your Score Accurately

Use the marking scheme (+4 for correct answers, –1 for wrong answers) to calculate your score. This helps predict your percentile and shortlist potential colleges.

3. Focus on the Next Step

If your estimated percentile meets your target, start preparing for JEE Advanced 2025 immediately. Otherwise, explore NIT, IIIT, or GFTI options via JoSAA counselling.

4. Track Official Updates

Follow only official NTA sources and avoid unverified news. Bookmark jeemain.nta.nic.in and nta.ac.in.

Expected Cut-off Trends for 2025

While the official cut-off will be announced after results, experts predict the following expected percentile range based on exam difficulty and student feedback:

Cut-offs fluctuate slightly each year, so even a small percentile difference can impact your college options.

Counselling and Admission Process

After results are declared, JoSAA counselling will begin for admissions into NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. Students will register online, fill in their preferences, and undergo multiple rounds of seat allocation.

Key points to remember:

• Registration likely starts in June 2025.
• Always lock your choices before the deadline.
• Seat acceptance fee and document verification are mandatory steps.

Students who qualify for JEE Advanced will undergo a separate counselling process after results on June 2, 2025.

Conclusion

The release of the JEE Main 2025 Session 2 Answer Key is one of the final steps before the declaration of results. Students should use this time wisely to check their answers, identify mistakes, and raise valid objections before the deadline of April 13, 2025, 11:50 PM.

At Chate Coaching Classes, we encourage every aspirant to analyze their performance and focus on the next stage whether it’s preparing for JEE Advanced or JoSAA counselling.

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