Steps to Challenge JEE Main 2025 Answer Key (Session 1) - Direct Link to Challenge, Fee, Process

Soham Mitra

Updated On: February 11, 2025 06:27 PM | JEE Main

JEE Main Session 1 Answer Key 2025 was released on February 4, 2025, at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can check this article to know about the JEE Main answer key challenge in the article.

Steps to Challenge JEE Main Answer Key

Steps to Challenge JEE Main 2025 Answer Key: The National Testing Agency (NTA) closed the JEE Mains 2025 Answer Key Challenge Window on February 6, 2025 at 11:50 PM on the official website. Candidates who wanted to challenge the JEE Main answer key could raise objections by logging in to their registered accounts using their application number and password. However, the candidate had to pay INR 200 per objection as a JEE Main 2025 answer key challenge fee.

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The JEE Main Result 2025 has been released on the official website and the candidates can download the JEE Main Result 2025 by logging into their registered accounts using their application number and password. The JEE Mains result has been released as a scorecard that comprises the complete details like general rank, category ranks, marks secured in the exam, and more.

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The JEE Main Session 1 Answer Key 2025 PDF has been released on the official website under the candidate login portal. Candidates who might not be satisfied with the official answer keys released by NTA have the opportunity to raise objections or challenges regarding the answer key. With the help of the provisional answer keys, candidates can calculate their expected scores and predict their JEE Mains rank. Along with the solutions key, students can also check the JEE Main Response Sheet 2025 and question papers.

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JEE Main 2025 Answer Key Highlights

The major highlights of the JEE Main Answer Key 2025 are as follows -

  • The answer key of JEE Main 2025 is released in online mode only.

  • The official website to check JEE Main answer key 2025 is jeemain.nta.nic.in

  • NTA releases the JEE Mains 2025 answer key in PDF format.

  • The answer keys are released in two stages - the preliminary answer and the final answer key.

  • The JEE Main preliminary answer key 2025 can be challenged within a stipulated period.

  • The preliminary answer key contains the correct answers to all the questions asked in the JEE Mains exam.

  • Candidates can only challenge the answer keys by paying an amount of INR 200/- per question.

  • Once the answer key challenge window is closed, no further objections shall be entertained.

  • Students are to submit valid documents to support their claim while raising objections.

  • The final answer key will be released once NTA reviews and rectifies the objections raised in the preliminary answer keys.

Also Read: JEE Main Passing Marks 2025

JEE Main 2025 Answer Key PDF (Final)

Candidates can download the final answer key of JEE Main 2025 in PDF format by clicking on the link provided below.

Direct link to Download NTA JEE Main Final Answer Key 2025 PDF


Check Download NTA JEE Main Final Answer Key 2024 PDF here!

What is JEE Main Session 1 Answer Key Challenge?

The JEE Main answer key challenge process is a useful provision available to candidates who notice any mistakes in the official or provisional answer key. Through this process, candidates can report any errors they find in the answer key. The complaints or objections submitted by candidates during the JEE Mains challenge answer key process are reviewed by the NTA, and the final answer key is released once the discrepancies are resolved. The JEE Main Result 2025 Session 1 is also released along with the final answer key. The final scores in the JEE Mains result are calculated based on the final answer key.

Also Check - JEE Main 2025 Paper 2 (B.Arch, B.Plan) Answer Key - Download PDF Response Sheet with Question Paper

JEE Mains Challenge Answer Key 2025 - Important Dates

Candidates can check the important dates for JEE Main answer key challenge -

Phase Exam Date Answer Key Date Dates to Challenge Answer Key
JEE Main Session 1 Exam 2025 January 22, 23, 24, 28, & 29, 2025 for BE/BTech and January 30, 2025, for BArch/BPlan. February 4, 2025 February 4 to 6, 2025
JEE Main Session 2 Exam 2025 April 1 to 8, 2025 April 12, 2025 (Expected) April 12 and 14, 2025 (Expected)

JEE Main Answer Key Challenge 2025 - Processing Fee

The candidates need to pay INR 200 per question to challenge the JEE Main Answer Key 2025. Only digital payment is accepted for challenging the answer key. The candidates can use various modes of payment such as Credit Card/ Debit Card or Internet Banking Facilities.

NTA Fee Refund Policy for JEE Main Challenge Answer Key 2025

The JEE Main answer key challenge fee is non-refundable and shall not be refunded even if the objection filed by the candidate is found to be correct.

How to Challenge JEE Main Janaury Session Answer Key 2025?

These simple steps shall help to know how to challenge answer key of JEE Main 2025 exam -

Step 1: Once the answer key of JEE Main is released, the candidates need to Sign In to the official website of JEE Main, i.e. jeemain.nta.nic.in. The candidates need to enter their Application Number, Date of Birth, and Security PIN. After entering these details click on ‘Sign In’.

Step 2: The candidates need to click on the ‘JEE Mains Challenge Answer Key’ link.

Step 3: Questions with ID Numbers and Correct Responses (by NTA) shall be displayed on the screen.

Step 4: The candidates need to choose the correct option which he/ she feels. The candidates need to mark his/ her options. Click on ‘Submit’.

Step 5: The candidates will see the question IDs and answers selected him/ her on the screen.

Step 6: Now the candidates will see an option where they have to upload the ‘Supporting Documents’ justifying his/ her correct response.

Step 7: After uploading the supporting documents, the candidates will have to pay the processing fee through digital payment methods.

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How to Calculate Probable Scores using JEE Main Answer Key?

Candidates will be able to calculate their probable score using the answer key of JEE Main 2025. To calculate their scores for the JEE Main 2025 exam, candidates must be aware of the marking scheme of the JEE Main 2025 exam which has been elaborated on below.

JEE Main Session 1 Marking Scheme 2025

Type of Answers

Marking Scheme

Correct answer

Four marks awarded

Incorrect answer

One mark deducted

No answer

No marks

Marked for review

No Marks

Hence, to calculate the probable scores in the JEE Main 2025 exam, candidates are required to use the formula provided below.

Probable Score = (No. of correct responses x 4) - (No. of incorrect responses)

Candidates must note that the calculated score is being termed probable because the authorities may cancel any question or even change the correct response in the JEE Main answer key 2025. Hence, the score calculated by the candidates may vary according to the JEE Main marks distribution and the final JEE Main result.

Also Check - JEE Main 2025 Paper 1 (B.Tech) Answer Key - Direct Download Link, PDF Response Sheet with Question Paper

JEE Main Result 2025

The National Testing Agency released the JEE Main Session 1 result on February 11, 2025, at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can check their JEE Main 2025 result using the application number and password. The result of JEE Main 2025 exam comprises the actual marks obtained by the test-takers in the examination along with the status of candidates who qualify for appearing in JEE Advanced.

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FAQs

How can I calculate my score using the JEE Main answer key?

To calculate the JEE Main probable score, candidates will have to use the JEE Main answer key and their candidate response sheet. Candidates will have to check their response sheet and answer key for the correct and incorrect answer. Candidates should award 4 marks to all the correct responses and deduct one mark for every incorrect answer. Finally, they should add all the marks of correct answer and reduce marks of incorrect answer to get the score.

 

What is the fee for raising objections in the JEE Main answer key?

The fees for raising objections in the JEE Main answer key is INR 200 per question. Candidates are required to pay the fees online using internet banking or credit/debit card. The actual fees to be paid for raising the objections will depend upon the number for questions selected for grievance.

 

What information will be provided on the JEE Main answer key 2025?

JEE Main 2025 answer comprises details about the correct responses to the questions asked in the exam. It involves question IDs of all the questions that were asked in the exam along with the correct responses. The answers in the JEE Main answer key are provided in the form of answer IDs. As the JEE Main exam is conducted across multiple sessions and shifts, candidates can download the answer key for their respective shifts and dates by logging into the official website.

 

Do the coaching institutes release the JEE Main 2025 answer key?

Yes. Various coaching institutes release the answer key of JEE Main 2025 on their official websites.

 

How to challenge JEE Main 2025 answer key?

Candidates can challenge the JEE Main 2025 answer key by visiting the official website, selecting the question ID and paying Rs.200 per objection. The challenges needs to be raised within the stipulated timeline.

Where can I challenge the JEE Main provisional answer key 2025?

You can challenge the provisional answer key of JEE Main 2025 on the official website - jeemain.nta.ac.in to raise objections to the answer released by the authority.

How can I download the JEE Main answer key 2025?

You can download the JEE Main 2025 answer key using your login credentials such as your application ID and password or date of birth. 

Does NTA refund the JEE Main answer key fees if the objections are found valid?

No, NTA will not refund the challenge fees for JEE Main answer key even if the objection is found invalid. 

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