JEE Main (Joint Entrance Examination Main)
Joint Entrance Examination Answer Key
Initially, the NTA will release the provisional answer key for JEE Main 2025. This key will be open for challenge by candidates. If candidates find any discrepancies, they can raise objections online by logging into the NTA website. A fee of INR 200 per question is required to challenge the answer key.
The link to submit objections will be provided on the official portal once the provisional answer key is released. The grievances submitted by candidates will be reviewed by the NTA, and after thorough evaluation, the final answer key will be published. The JEE Main 2025 results will be announced based on this final answer key.
How to Calculate Your JEE Main 2025 Score
Candidates can estimate their score using the following marking scheme:
| Response Type | Marks Awarded |
|---|---|
| Correct Answer | +4 marks |
| Incorrect Answer | -1 mark |
| Unanswered Question | 0 marks |
Formula for Score Calculation:
Total Marks=(4×Correct Answers)−(1×Incorrect Answers)\text{Total Marks} = (4 \times \text{Correct Answers}) - (1 \times \text{Incorrect Answers})
Steps to Calculate Your Score:
- Count your correct answers.
- Count your incorrect answers.
- Apply the formula:
- Multiply the number of correct answers by 4.
- Multiply the number of incorrect answers by -1.
- Subtract the penalty for incorrect answers from the total marks for correct answers.
JEE Main 2024 Answer Key
- JEE Main 2024 Paper 2 Answer Key: Released on April 30.
- JEE Main 2024 Paper 1 Final Answer Key: Released on April 25.
In the final answer key, a total of 4 questions were dropped, all from the Mathematics section.
Dropped Questions:
The following questions were dropped from the final answer key:
| Date | Shift | Subject | Question Type | Question ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 4 | Shift 1 | Mathematics | NAT | 87827055454 |
| April 6 | Shift 1 | Mathematics | MCQ | 68019114069 |
| April 6 | Shift 1 | Mathematics | MCQ | 68019114079 |
| April 6 | Shift 2 | Mathematics | NAT | 87827055904 |
- For MCQs: Full marks will be awarded to all candidates, regardless of whether the question was attempted.
- For NATs: Full marks will be given only to those who attempted the question.
JEE Main 2024 Answer Key Challenge Link
Candidates can challenge the answer key via the official JEE Main 2024 Answer Key Challenge Link provided on the NTA website once the provisional answer key is released.
JEE Main 2024 Results and Key Dates
- JEE Main 2024 Session 2 Results: The results will be prepared using the final answer key and are expected to be announced by April 25, 2024.
How to Check and Challenge the JEE Main Answer Key
Follow these steps to check and challenge the JEE Main answer key:
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1. Visit the Official Website | Go to jeemain.nta.ac.in. |
| 2. Login | Use your application number and date of birth to log in. |
| 3. View Answer Key | After logging in, you can view your response sheet and the provisional answer key. |
| 4. Raise Objections | Click on ‘Challenge(s) regarding Answer Key’. |
| 5. Choose Question IDs | Select the relevant question IDs and provide supporting documents if necessary. |
| 6. Pay Processing Fee | Submit the processing fee of INR 200 per challenge. |
| 7. Review of Challenges | After payment, your challenges will be reviewed by NTA, and the final decision will be announced. |
JEE Main 2024 Marks vs Percentile vs Rank
After calculating your score, you can estimate your rank using the following percentile and marks table:
| Percentile | Marks | Rank Range |
|---|---|---|
| 99.9 | 241+ | 1 - 1233 |
| 99.8 | 225-227 | 1234 - 2406 |
| 99.7 | 212-218 | 2407 - 3524 |
| 99.6 | 203-209 | 3525 - 4701 |
| 99.5 | 196-203 | 4702 - 5882 |
| 99 | 173-182 | 10581 - 11750 |
JEE Main 2024 College Predictor
Candidates can use the JEE Main College Predictor tool to find potential colleges based on their predicted rank and score. This tool helps identify which institutes, including NITs, IITs, and IIITs, may accept your score.
By following these steps, candidates can effectively check, challenge, and calculate their JEE Main scores, as well as estimate their rank and explore potential college options based on their results.
