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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the JEE Main 2025 Session 2 Answer Key, addressing concerns over discrepancies in response sheets and provisional answer keys. Amid rising complaints from students and experts, the NTA has defended the exam’s transparency, emphasizing its commitment to fairness.
NTA’s Response to Discrepancies
In a series of tweets on X (formerly Twitter), the NTA clarified that the provisional answer key was open to challenges to ensure accuracy. The agency stated:
“NTA has always followed a transparent examination process, allowing candidates to view their responses alongside provisional answer keys. Every challenge is reviewed seriously to maintain fairness.”
Key points from NTA’s statement:
- The provisional answer key was released for review before finalization.
- Complaints about incorrect answers, blank response sheets, and mismatched responses were considered.
- The final answer key will determine scores, not the provisional one.
JEE Main 2025 Expected Cut-off Trends
Experts predict the JEE Main 2025 cut-off based on past trends and exam difficulty:
| Category | Expected Percentile | Expected Marks (Out of 300) |
|---|---|---|
| General | 93-95 | 85-90 |
| OBC-NCL | 91-93 | 80-85 |
| EWS | 91-93 | 80-85 |
| SC | 82-86 | 50-65 |
| ST | 73-80 | 45-60 |
| PwD | 40-45 | ~0.0018 |
JEE Main Result 2025 Live Updates
The JEE Main 2025 Session 2 result is expected to be declared on April 17, 2025, along with the final answer key. Students can check their scores at the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Past Year JEE Main Cut-offs
For reference, here’s a comparison of JEE Main cut-offs from the last five years:
| Category | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 93.23 | 90.77 | 88.41 | 87.89 | 90.37 |
| OBC-NCL | 79.67 | 73.61 | 67.00 | 68.02 | 72.88 |
| SC | 60.09 | 51.97 | 43.08 | 46.88 | 50.17 |
| ST | 46.69 | 37.23 | 26.77 | 34.67 | 39.06 |
| GEN-EWS | 81.32 | 75.62 | 63.11 | 66.22 | 70.24 |
Conclusion
The NTA has reassured candidates that the JEE Main 2025 Session 2 evaluation process remains fair. Students should avoid misinformation and wait for the official JEE Main result and final answer key release.
FAQ with Answers
1. When will the JEE Main 2025 Session 2 result be declared?
The JEE Main 2025 Session 2 result is expected to be released on April 17, 2025, along with the final answer key.
2. How can I challenge the JEE Main 2025 Answer Key?
The NTA allowed candidates to challenge discrepancies in the provisional answer key before finalization. The window is now closed.
3. What is the expected JEE Main 2025 cut-off for General category?
Experts predict the General category cut-off to be between 93-95 percentile, roughly 85-90 marks out of 300.
4. Where can I check my JEE Main 2025 result?
Candidates can check their results on the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in.
5. What was the JEE Main 2024 cut-off for OBC-NCL?
The OBC-NCL cut-off in 2024 was 79.675 percentile.
