JEE Main Answer Key 2022 – Paper 1 & Paper 2

Again! We are here to solve the important queries of aspirants, who are working really hard for the JEE Main examination. CBSE has released its registration notification with the last date, which is the 16th of January, for passionate aspirants who are seeking their career in the engineering and architecture field. Dates are already declared for an entrance exam, which is going to be conducted in the month of April.

JEE Main is one of the toughest entrance examinations around the world and students who are preparing for JEE Main 2022, must roll up their sleeves to face the challenges. Every year, a large number of students apply for Joint Entrance Examination but a few studious applicants get selected and pursue their career in the field of engineering.

JEE Main 2021 Examination (Answer Key)

Here in this article, we are providing some important points on JEE Main Answer keys for both papers I and paper II and proper guidelines on how to download the answer key. Have a look at the details of JEE Main Answer keys:

JEE Main Answer Key 2022

The answer key is like a prediction gadget for your JEE Main paper. After finishing your exams, CBSE issues official answer keys and images of response sheets i.e. OMR sheets on the official website of JEE Main.

JEE Main answer keys will be announced soon. Candidates can access their respective answer keys for both Paper I and Paper II during this period. An answer key is basically a sheet that is used as a key that contains the correct answers to each question.

If you are thinking that when the result of the exam will be announced after a few weeks, then what is the use of Answer keys? The answer is very simple. You can calculate your result while comparing answers with the answer key and if you think that you are scoring well in your JEE Main exam, immediately you start your preparation for the next level or JEE Advance. And, it also gives you speculation for your result.

Paper I & Paper II Answer Key

JEE Main Paper I and Paper II exams is going to be held on Session 1(23-26 Feb), Session 2(15-18 March), Session 3(27-30 April), Session 4(25-28 May) according to your selection of exam mode (Online/Offline). After one week of the exam, answer keys will be announced on the official website. Answer keys are different for Paper I and Paper II according to their booklet number.

Candidates are advised to match their answers with the official answer key and speculate their results so that they can get a rough idea of their scores in the exam. Paper I candidates who are confident about scoring good marks in JEE Main exam, can apply for the JEE Advanced examination. And candidates of Paper II, after checking their marks they must check the cut off list of respective institutions offering B.Arch/B.Planning to ensure their admission.

Note: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is only an examination conducting body and after declaring the result, it does not get involved in the seat allocation process and admission procedure. It does not keep the information about the number of seats and reservation criteria in IIT Colleges.

Let me remind you again, the important exam dates of the JEE Main examination:

Important Day	Dates
Registration Opens	16th December 2020
Registration Ends	16th January 2021
Fee Last Date	17th January 2021
Application Form Correction	19th-21st January 2021
Admit Cards (Paper I & II)	to be announced
Date of Examinations	(Session 1): 23, 24, 25 & 26 February 2021 (Session 2): 15, 16, 17 & 18 March 2021 (Session 3): 27, 28, 29 & 30 April 2021 (Session 4): 24, 25, 26, 27 & 28 May 2021
Timing of Examination	First Shift:-9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m Second Shift:-3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m
Answer Keys	Download Now
Result Declaration	to be announced
Counseling process starts	June/July 2021

How to Challenge Answer Key?

The Board is accepting challenges from those who are not satisfied with the answers provided in the answer keys. Candidates must fill the application form to challenge, available on the website. Candidates must pay a fee for challenging the answers, by paying Rs 1000/- per question and must be backed with substantial proof.

Candidates can pay their fee by credit or debit card. The fee is non-refundable once paid but if your challenge is accepted by the board, your amount will be refunded to your account, directly. So, candidates are advised to use their own account or their parents’ account.

Note: Decision by JAB/CBSE will be final against the challenge and no communication will be entertained further.

Now, the point is How to apply for Answer key Challenge? Take a look at the step by step procedure for applying:

Step 1: Visit the official website of JEE Main

Step 2: Log in with your application number and date of birth.

Step 3: Click on the ‘Challenge‘ button.

Step 4: Select the question booklet number, fill in all the details, and make payment as per the question(s) i.e. Rs 1000/- per question using credit/debit card.

Step 5: And in the last, Submit your application.

How to Download Answer Key

After finishing with JEE Mains 2021 examination (Paper I & II), candidates are eagerly waiting for the answer key. It is a big question among candidates that “How to download Answer key and from where ?”.

Don’t panic, we are providing the full detail on downloading the answer key. Just follow the steps described below:

• Candidates have to enter their application number, date of birth, and security pin and in the end, press the ‘submit’ button.
• Go to the answer key section.
• Place your mouse cursor or click on the drop-down series and select the exam booklet set number.
• Select the view button and then download your JEE Main answer key.

Note: Candidates must fill in the correct question booklet number while downloading the answer key. Incorrect booklet numbers will create confusion then you will not get able to calculate your right score.

Paper Analysis

As per the latest notification, CBSE has changed criteria that, there will be no weightage of 12th class marks while calculating ranks of JEE Main and candidates should secure 75% marks for the general category or be in the top 20 percentile, and 65% marks for SC/ST category to get eligible for JEE Advance.

Last year, approximately 12 lakhs candidates appeared for Joint Entrance Examination and according to the criteria of the qualifying exam, the remaining candidates were eliminated. And, those who got eliminated from the 2021 JEE Main exam must be appearing this time if they have any attempts left also the students who are currently appearing or completed 12th class last year also applying for JEE Main exam then you can imagine how much strength of candidates is going to appear in this exam.

Paper Analysis means, understanding the paper’s nature and take an idea about how the next year’s paper will come. It indicates exam difficulty level, paper pattern, distribution of questions topic wise.  The paper analysis of JEE Main will be available here only after exams.

Have a look at the paper analysis of 2018:

• The question paper of 2018 was much easier in comparison to 2017.
• All questions were asked from syllabus books only, no question was out of the syllabus.
• As per the applicants, the Physics paper was difficult and mathematics was a very lengthy subject, found among students.

And in the end! Candidates are advised to check their answers carefully, one minor mistake will affect your next step and your confidence too. Calculate your scores and start preparing for the next exam immediately without wasting your precious time.

If you have any questions related to the answer key, you are free to ask in the comment box below.