
Eagerly waiting for results just after the exams is a common feeling for every JEE Aspirant. Exam results can discourage you and make you nervous usually. Although the exam results are declared within a specified time, officials release an official window for candidates to apply for key objections to ensure transparency in the examination process.
Candidates often feel confused about how to apply for key objections. This might cost them a few marks which in turn reflects in their percentile and their admission process. This article will cover all your doubts about key objections and how to apply for key objections in your JEE Mains 2025 answer key.
Steps to Raise Objections for JEE Mains 2025 Answer Key
The provisional key is released on the official website for JEE Mains 2025 Session 1 exam. The date of the release for JEE Mains 2025 provisional answer keys is February 4th, 2025 for session 1 and April 2025 for session 2. Candidates can check the provisional key and can raise objections if they are not satisfied with the answers in the provisional key. Candidates are charged INR 200 to raise an objection.
Follow the below-mentioned steps to raise objections in your JEE Mains 2025 answer key.
- Navigate to the official website i.e. jeemain.nta.ac.in.
- Select Challenge (s) regarding the Answer Key

- Enter your application number and Password. Carefully enter the security pin provided in the dashboard, then click on ‘Submit.’

- Select ‘on Answer Key’.

- Select on Challenge the Answer Key

- The Question IDs for JEE (Main) – 2025 Session 1 (January 2025) will be displayed in the following sequential order.
- The ID listed next to the question under the “Correct Option” column represents the most accurate Answer Key provided by NTA.

- If you wish to challenge this option, you can select one or more of the Option IDs provided in the next four columns by ticking the corresponding checkbox.
- You can upload supporting documents by selecting ‘Choose File and Upload’ (ensure all documents are combined into a single PDF file).

- After selecting your desired option for Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry in Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.), Mathematics/Aptitude Test in Paper 2A (B.Arch.), or Mathematics/Aptitude Test/Planning in Paper 2B (B.Planning), scroll down and click on ‘Save Your Claim’ to proceed to the next screen.
- A summary of all the Option IDs you have challenged will be displayed.
- Click on ‘Save Your Claim and Pay Fee Finally.
- Choose your preferred payment method and pay a non-refundable processing fee of INR 200/- for each question.
JEE Mains 2025 Fee for Challenging the Answer Key
Candidates can raise objections against the answer key by paying INR 200. Challenging the answer improves the accuracy of the exam evaluation and increases the trust in the exam. This also ensures the fairness and transparency of the examination. Below are the acceptable payment methods for fees for challenging the JEE Mains 2025 Answer key.
- Credit card
- Net banking
- Debit card
- UPI
- Paytm
JEE Mains 2025 Important Dates
JEE Mains 2025 follows a series of events starting from the date of the exam, followed by releasing the provisional answer keys and opening the application window to raise objections against the answer key. Results are the final phase of this examination and candidates should appear for counselling after the exam results are announced.
JEE Mains Events | Session 1 | Session 2 |
JEE Main 2025 exam date | January 22 – January 31 | April 1 – April 8 |
NTA JEE Mains 2025 Answer Key release | February 4th 2025 | April Second week |
JEE Main 2025 Answer Key Challenge Window | February 6th 2025(11:50 PM) | April Third week |
JEE Main 2025 Result | February 2025 | April Fourth week |
JEE Main 2025 Final Answer Key | February Third week | April Fourth week |
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1. What is the JEE Mains 2025 session 1 exam date?
JEE Mains 2025 session 1 exam will commence from January 22, 2025, to January 31, 2025.
2. What is the JEE Mains 2025 session 2 exam date?
JEE Mains 2025 session 2 exam is scheduled to happen from April 1st,2025 to April 8th 2025.
3. Is there any dress code for the JEE Mains 2025 exam?
There is no official dress code to be maintained for the JEE Mains 2025 exam. However, candidates are advised to maintain comfortable attire.
4. Am I eligible for IITs after writing JEE Mains?
No, candidates are required to appear for JEE Advanced in order to get admission to IITs.
5. How to get admission to NITs?
Candidates are allotted to NITs based on their percentile in the exam and reservation criteria. Aim to score high in the exam in order to get admission to NITs.