JEE Main 2025 Provisional Answer Key for Session 1 Released: Steps to Download and Challenge
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the provisional answer key for JEE Main 2025 Session 1 on its website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can now check their responses, estimate their scores, and raise objections if needed. The answer key plays a crucial role in helping students assess their performance before the official results are declared.
How to Download the JEE Main 2025 Answer Key
To access the answer key, follow these steps:
- Visit the official JEE Main website – jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Click on the link for “JEE Main 2025 Session 1 Answer Key”
- Log in using your Application Number and Date of Birth/Password
- The answer key will appear on the screen
- Download the PDF file and compare it with your responses
JEE Main 2025 Answer Key: Challenge Process & Fees
If candidates find discrepancies in the answer key, they can challenge it by following these steps:
- Visit the Answer Key Challenge Page on the NTA website
- Click on 'Challenges Regarding JEE Main Answer Key 2025'
- Log in with your Application Number and Password
- The answer key will display question IDs along with the correct options
- Select the question(s) you wish to challenge
- Click on ‘Save your claim’ and proceed to upload supporting documents (PDF format)
- Pay the processing fee of ₹200 per question using a Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking
Last Date to Challenge JEE Main 2025 Answer Key
The objection window for JEE Main 2025 Session 1 Answer Key is open until February 6, 2025 (11:50 PM IST). Candidates should submit their challenges within this timeframe, as late submissions will not be entertained.
What Happens After Challenging the Answer Key?
- If NTA finds the objections valid, the answer key will be revised accordingly.
- The final results of JEE Main 2025 will be prepared based on the updated answer key.
- No refunds will be issued for objections, even if the challenge is accepted.
Expected JEE Main 2025 Marks vs Percentile
Many students eagerly await their JEE Main percentile based on their scores. While NTA follows a normalization process, here’s a rough estimate of the marks vs percentile trend:
| Marks Range | Expected Percentile |
|---|---|
| 200+ | 99+ |
| 180-199 | 98+ |
| 150-179 | 95+ |
| 120-149 | 90+ |
| 90-119 | 80+ |
JEE Main 2025 Session 1 Results & Next Steps
After the final answer key is released, NTA will announce the JEE Main 2025 results. Candidates can then:
- Check their All India Rank (AIR)
- Download the JEE Main 2025 Scorecard
- Apply for JEE Advanced 2025 (if eligible)
Candidates planning to appear for Session 2 can also register for the upcoming JEE Main 2025 April session.
Final Thoughts
The JEE Main 2025 provisional answer key provides candidates with a crucial opportunity to assess their performance and rectify discrepancies before the final results. Make sure to download the answer key, verify your responses, and challenge any incorrect answers before the deadline.
For further updates, keep visiting the official NTA website jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Stay tuned for more JEE Main 2025 updates, result announcements, and preparation tips!