New Delhi, April 17, 2025 – The National Testing Agency (NTA) is poised to release the highly anticipated results for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2025 Session 2 today, marking a pivotal moment for over 10 lakh engineering aspirants across India and abroad. The results, expected to be available on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in, will determine eligibility for admission to premier institutes like IITs, NITs, and IIITs, as well as qualification for JEE Advanced 2025. However, the lead-up to the announcement has been marred by controversy surrounding the final answer key, raising concerns among students, parents, and educators.
The JEE Main 2025 Session 2 exams, conducted from April 2 to 9, 2025, across 531 centers in 285 Indian cities and 15 international locations, saw robust participation. Paper 1 (BE/BTech) was held on April 2, 3, 4, 7, and 8, while Paper 2 (BArch/BPlan) took place on April 9. Candidates who appeared for the exams are eagerly awaiting their scorecards, which will include their All India Rank (AIR), state-wise toppers list, and the JEE Advanced 2025 cut-off. For students who attempted both Session 1 (January 22-30) and Session 2, the best of their two scores will be considered for the final merit list.
The release of the final answer key on April 17 sparked immediate controversy when it was abruptly removed from the NTA website within an hour, leaving students puzzled. Reports indicate that the key contained discrepancies, with coaching institutes and subject experts flagging at least nine errors across Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Two questions were officially dropped from Paper 1, including Question ID 347577562 (April 3, first shift) and Question ID 347577939 (April 2, first shift), with the NTA announcing that full marks will be awarded to all candidates for these questions, regardless of attempts.
Students and parents have voiced frustration over alleged inaccuracies in response sheets, with some reporting blank or incorrectly recorded responses. Social media platforms, particularly X, have been abuzz with complaints, with users like Anil Singh and Ayush Pandey questioning the NTA’s transparency and competence. “NTA published the final answer key with glaring errors and then quietly took it down. How can a national-level body be so indifferent?” Pandey posted. The NTA responded via X, defending its examination process and urging candidates to rely on official updates, stating, “NTA takes every challenge seriously and follows a transparent evaluation process.”
The controversy has reignited debates about the NTA’s ability to conduct high-stakes exams, especially following similar criticisms during the NEET UG 2025 process. Education experts have called for stricter quality control, with some suggesting an overhaul of the agency’s examination protocols. “The recurring errors in answer keys and response sheets are unacceptable for an exam of this magnitude,” said Dr. Rakesh Sharma, a prominent education consultant. “It undermines the confidence of millions of students.”
Despite the challenges, the NTA has assured candidates that the results will be based on a thoroughly vetted final answer key. To check their scorecards, candidates can follow these steps:
- Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the “JEE Main 2025 Session 2 Result” link.
- Enter application number, date of birth, and security pin.
- Download and save the scorecard for future reference.
The JEE Advanced 2025 cut-off, expected to be announced alongside the results, is projected to be higher this year, with estimates suggesting 92-93 for the general category, 85+ for EWS, 83+ for OBC-NCL, and 65+ for SC. The top 2.5 lakh rank holders will qualify for JEE Advanced, conducted by IIT Kanpur, as the gateway to IIT admissions.
As the academic community awaits the results, the focus remains on ensuring fairness and accuracy. The NTA has advised students to avoid unofficial websites and misinformation, emphasizing that jeemain.nta.nic.in is the sole platform for accessing results. With the stakes high for India’s engineering aspirants, all eyes are on the NTA to deliver a transparent and error-free outcome.
Stay tuned for live updates on JEE Main 2025 results and further developments.
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