JEE Main 2024 Answer Key, Steps to Challenge and More

A Quick Guide to JEE Main 2024 Answer Key

Aug 24 2023 | by Author Pathfinder

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The tentative release date of the JEE Main 2024 Answer Key is 02.01.2024. You can download the official Answer Key for Session 1 from the NTA website. The portal shall be open for challenges. It’s important to know that the recorded answers will be visible for 2-3 days prior to the declaration of results and scores.

JEE Main 2024 Important Dates

EVENTS	DATES
Application form release	01 November 2023 to 30 November 2023 (up to 09:00 P.M.)
Last date of registration	30 November 2023 (up to 11:50 P.M.)
JEE Main 2024 City Intimation Slip Date	By 2nd week of January
Admit Card release date	20 January 2024
Exam dates for JEE Main 2024 Session 1	Between 24th January and 1st February 2024
Shift 1	9 AM – 12 PM
Shift 2	3 PM – 6 PM
Exam dates for JEE Main 2024 Session 2	Between 01 April and 15 April 2024
Answer Key release date	February 2024
Result date	12th February 2024

JEE Main 2024: How to Access the Answer Key

The NTA will make the JEE Main 2024 Answer Key available to the students. You will be able to compare their answers and calculate the estimated scores.

What is the Process of Downloading JEE Main 2024 Answer Key

You can download the Answer Key by following the simple steps mentioned below:

Visit https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/ and click on the Answer Key
Enter your JEE Main Application number and the password or your date of birth
Provide your credentials and be attentive as you enter the security pin
Click on Sign In and the Answer Key will appear on the screen
You may download the Answer Key as a PDF for future use

Challenging The JEE Main 2024 Answer Key

If you find any discrepancies make sure to challenge the answer key when the portal opens for the procedure. Be aware that only paid challenges submitted during the specified time via the key challenge link will be considered.

What are the Steps to Challenge the JEE Main 2024 Answer Key

If you want to know how you can challenge the JEE Main 2024 Answer Key, take a look at the following steps:

Visit https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/
Enter your JEE Main credentials to log in to your portal
Click on Submit to download the JEE Main 2024 Answer Key along with the Response Sheet
Now, go to raise Objection link
Select the question ID and the correct Answer Key of your own volition
Go to Save your claim and click on Next
Upload the mandatory documents needed to prove your challenge
Pay the remuneration needed for the challenge and click on Submit
You may use a Debit Card/ Credit Card/ Net banking

JEE Main 2024 Exam Pattern

Quickly go through the exam pattern for this year’s JEE Main 2024 to know the exam pattern. This will help you to understand the basics of the examination.

Mode of exam	Online, CBT For Paper 2A, B.Arch, Drawing Test is conducted in Pen-paper based mode (A4 size Drawing Sheet)
Number of Papers	Two papers: Paper 1 for B.Tech/B.E Paper 2A/2B for B.Plan/B.Arch
Exam Duration	Total 3 hrs (4 hrs for PwD Candidates)
Medium of Examination	English, Hindi, Bengali, Assamese, Odiya, Gujarati, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Punjabi, Marathi, Malayalam, Urdu
Subjects	Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
Question Types	MCQs (Section-A) Numerical-based Questions (Section-B)
Total Marks	400 (Mathematics (Part-I) and Aptitude Test (Part-II) in CBT mode only and Drawing Test (Part-III) in Pen and Paper Based (offline) mode, to be attempted on a drawing sheet of A4 size
Marking Scheme	4 for the correct answer -1 for incorrect answer 0 for unanswered questions

Important Points to Remember Regarding JEE Main 2024 Answer Key

Please note that challenges that are unsubstantiated, lack proper evidence or are done through a different medium other than the approved link do not qualify
An amount of Rs 200 will be charged per question challenged
You will not be contacted personally about the outcome of your challenge
NTA will be taking the final decision regarding the answer challenge. Any further communication will not be entertained
A final Answer Key will be declared after the challenges are scrutinized by subject experts. The result will be compiled based on the final answer key declared. Any complaint regarding the answer key will not be considered once the result/NTA Score of JEE Main has been declared

How To Restore Your Lost JEE Main 2024 Registration Password

In case you have lost or are unable to remember your password, take note of the following instructions for recovering it.
Go to https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/
You will be able to see an Only Registered Candidates section. Sign in and click on Forget password
Put in your application number and date of birth
Once you have successfully completed the required steps, NTA will send you the application number through your registered mobile number/ e-mail address

How To Retrieve Your JEE Main 2024 Application Number

NTA sends a unique application number via e-mail and phone number post registration. Go through the inbox of your e-mail and phone in order to retrieve it.
Another way would be to check the downloaded copy of your application form
If all options fail to be viable, please contact the NTA helpdesk or write an e-mail voicing your concern

Conclusion

You must stay up-to-date after the JEE result is out. It is crucial to know whether you have met the eligibility criteria for JEE Advanced 2024. Do not forget to check out the cut-off marks and eligibility for the same. Click here to find out all the relevant details on JEE Advanced 2024.