JEE Main 2023 Session 2 Updates: NTA releases provisional answer key; result today

Step 1: Visit the official website — jeemain.nta.nic.in

Step 2: Click ‘Challenge (s) regarding Answer Key’

Step 3: Login with your application number and date of birth and enter the security pin as displayed and submit.

Step 4: Click ‘Challenge(s) regarding Answer Key’. You will see the Question IDs in the below sequential order for JEE Main 2023 Session 2 (April 2023). The ID next to the question under the column ‘Correct Option’ stands for the most appropriate answer key by NTA. 

Step 5: If you wish to challenge this option, you may use any one or more of the option IDs given in the next four columns by clicking the check box.

Step 6: You may upload supporting documents for which you can select ‘Choose File’and upload (all documents to be put in a single pdf file).

Step 7: After clicking your desired option, for Mathematics / Physics / Chemistry for Paper 1 (BE /BTech), Mathematics / Aptitude Test for Paper 2A (BArch), and Mathematics /Aptitude Test / Planning for Paper 2B (BPlanning), scroll down and ‘save your claim’ and move to the next screen.

Step 8: You will see a display of all the Option IDs you have challenged. Click on ‘Save your Claim and Pay Fee Finally’.

Step 9: Select the mode of payment and pay a non-refundable processing fee of Rs 200 for each question challenged. Make payment through debit/ credit card/ net banking.

The candidates have to pay a non-refundable fee of Rs 200 per question for every question for which they raise objections.

Step 1: Visit the official website- jeemain.nta.nic.in
Step 2: Login using your credentials such as application number and date of birth
Step 3: Click on ‘Challenge(s) regarding Answer Key’ option
Step 4: The questions will be given in sequential order
Step 5: There will a "correct option" 
Step 6: Select the most appropiate option as per you
Step 7: Upload supporting document
Step 8: Save your claim and pay the fees

e ID next to the question under the column ‘Correct Option’ stands for the
most appropriate Answer Key by NT 

The National Testing Agency has released the provisional answer key for JEE Main 2023, session two. Candidates can raise objections from today till 5 pm of April 21.

As per an NTA official, the JEE Main answer key is expected to be released today. Once released, candidates can check the answer key at the official website — jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates will be given a limited window to raise objections against the released provisional answer key

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday said that IITs are aspiration hubs for the youth of the country and their students must aspire to become job creators rather than job seekers. At the 55th IIT Council meeting in Bhubaneswar, Pradhan said that IITs shall primarily be a vehicle for public welfare. He said that the time has come to ensure that IITs become primary catalysts in the multi-fold development of the country. IITs should resolve societal problems at a scaleable and replicate commercially viable solutions.

A meeting was held on Tuesday which was chaired by Education Minister and IITs directors. Besides discussing the mental health of engineering students, the proposal to subsume the JEE Advanced in a common entrance for engineering colleges faced resistance from directors and chairpersons of many IITs. Read more here

Once the JEE Main 2023 exam has concluded, students will begin their preparations for JEE Advanced 2023. This year JEE Advanced is being conducted by IIT Guwahati. The exam will begin on June 4. Students can register for JEE Advanced 2023 from 10 am of April 30 till 5 pm of May 7. Both paper 1 and paper 2 of JEE Advanced 2023 will be conducted on the same day in computer based test mode.

According to the IIT Delhi's annual report since the academic year 2017-18, the number of student admitted to the  BTech Textile programme via JEE Advanced has dropped from 104 (against 105 sanctioned seats) to 95 (against 116 sanctioned seats) in 2021-22.

“Normally, textile and biomedical are becoming the lowest preference of the students opting for IIT Delhi. We have a provision that in the first year, if any students are performing better, they can change their discipline, so definitely students change to more sought-after branches like electrical, mechanical etc…subject to availability of seats at the end of the year, leaving a vacancy in textile technology seats” Professor SM Ishtiaque, former head of the textile engineering department at IIT Delhi said. Read more

The Union Education Ministry on April 6 asserted that it is not considering any proposal for a one-time relaxation in criteria for Joint Entrance Examination Main 2023. The ministry has been receiving representations from a few students who claimed to have faced difficulties in the JEE (Main) 2022 exams, Union Minister of State for Education Subhas Sarkar informed Lok Sabha in a written response.

“After due verification, the affected candidates were allowed to appear in re-examinations held on June 29, 2022 (Shift-2) and June 30, 2022 (Shift-1) for Session-1 and on July 30, 2022 (Shift-1) for Session-2. Moreover, the candidates who have passed the Class 12 or equivalent examination in 2021, 2022, or appearing in 2023 can appear in JEE (Main) – 2023 examination.

Step 1: Visit the official website -  jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Step 2: Click on the JEE Main Session 2 answer key link.

Step 3: Enter your details like the registration number and and Date of Birth.

Step 4: The answer key will appear on the screen.

Step 4: Save the answer key for future reference.

"Liberal programs will reduce the perception of a hierarchy between students of coveted and the not so coveted branches, ease the feeling of being “locked" into branches and reduce the angst of “forcibly” studying topics of little or no interest." writes IIT Bombay Professor Anurag Mehra. Read more

The cut-off for the General category students can be between 80 and 88, according to Ramesh Batlish, FIITJEE expert. However, Nitin Arora, Assistant Director Academics ENGG., Aakash BYJU’S Live has predicted it to reach 90- 92 in the general category.

The JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) started in the traditional, offline pen-and-paper mode. The approach was later modified — questions were printed and answered in a booklet that was checked manually. This approach was manageable given the small number of applicants. Over time, the increase in the numbers of applicants, seats, and IITs became some of the reasons that led to JEE becoming a two-step examination. Read more

"Those of us who have worked in academic institutions know that a good researcher need not always be a good teacher in the classroom (and vice versa). However, almost all faculty recruitment at the entry level – the position of the assistant professor – in top institutions is based primarily on the research profile and potential of the applicants. An excellent researcher with moderate communication skills can still make it to a top institution, but the reverse is unlikely to happen" writes M. Balakrishnan Read full article here

The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati will begin registration for JEE Advanced 2023 from 10 am of April 30 and conclude at 5 pm of May 07. The last date for fee payment of registered candidates is May 8.

Amid growing concerns over student deaths by suicide, the IIT Council in a meeting at IIT Bhubaneswar on Tuesday decided to appoint at least one mental health counsellor on every campus. At the meeting, the mental health and wellness of students was discussed at length, with Pradhan stressing on the need to develop a “robust mechanism of zero tolerance for discrimination in institutes”. Read more

As per an NTA official, the JEE Main answer key is expected to be released today. Once released, candidates can check the answer key at the official website — jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates will be given a limited window to raise objections against the released provisional answer key

The Delhi government will offer free Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) and National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET) coaching to the students of Delhi Model Virtual School (DMVS), Delhi Education Minister Atishi said. 

“Delhi’s education model is being applauded across the world and this is the reason why children across the country are willing to become part of it. Our government’s DMVS is working to connect them to us,” Atishi said.

Once the JEE Main 2023 exam has concluded, students will begin their preparations for JEE Advanced 2023. This year JEE Advanced is being conducted by IIT Guwahati. The exam will begin on June 4. Students can register for JEE Advanced 2023 from 10 am of April 30 till 5 pm of May 7. Both paper 1 and paper 2 of JEE Advanced 2023 will be conducted on the same day in computer based test mode. All FAQs answered

The Indian Institute of Technology, Nagpur recently launched a BTech in Computer Science course with specialisation in Human-Computer Interaction and Gaming Technology. The course is designed for students to learn the basics of physics needed for game programming. The course will train the students to scientifically add realism to the games during game development. Read morwe about this course here

Even one student dropping out would mean the denial of a seat to another who could have completed the course. Is it not the dream for many to get a seat in these prestigious institutions? Then why do students drop-out?

Dropping out could easily be an individual issue. But then, how does one explain dropouts in such large numbers? Does it not seek a review and revision of the factors affecting dropouts? How can we enable the system so that the young men and women successfully complete their courses? Ex AICTE chairman and education secretary explain

NEP 2020 suggests that students should not be subjected to multiple entrance tests. Due to numerous tests, students will face stress and financial difficulties. Therefore, a strong case exists for ‘One nation, one exam’ for admissions in different disciplines.

To have such a national test, much groundwork must be done. An idea on this is floated for discussion among the stakeholders. Whenever such a test is introduced, it will be known to the students at least two years before so that they are mentally ready. For now, they need to focus on NEET, JEE, or CUET, depending on where they want to study.

- UGC Chief

"If there are any possible errors, machine or human-related, it becomes difficult to rectify them once the results are announced. Sometimes this last-effort verification may delay the announcement of results by a few hours on the declaration day, but we will try to minimise such delays," M Jagadesh Kumar told indianexpress.com. Read his full interview here

After getting past the JEE, the second problem that arises is that of herd mentality. While selecting their major, most students do not select their branch because they have an interest in that particular field. The decision is usually driven by which branch and college offers the highest salary during campus placements, writes Amogh Meshram. Read the whole piece here

Ashmit Nangia from Delhi secured an all India rank (AIR) 34 in JEE Main 2022 and 918 in JEE Advanced 2022. Currently pursuing Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, he advises engineering aspirants to quickly start JEE Advanced preparations. Read his story and advice for future JEE aspirants

The UGC Chief, M Jagadesh Kumar said CUET PG 2023 candidates will be given time till 9:50 pm of May 5 to apply for the post graduate entrance exam. Check the new schedule here

The candidates who appeared for both the sessions will be graded on the basis of their best performance in both sessions.

The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati will begin registration for JEE Advanced 2023 from 10 am of April 30 and conclude at 5 pm of May 07. The last date for fee payment of registered candidates is May 8.

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Dhanbad admits students to undergraduate courses through an all-India entrance exam known as Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) which is conducted by all the IITs at various centres across the country. 

The cut-off for the General category students can be between 80 and 88, according to Ramesh Batlish, FIITJEE expert. However, Nitin Arora, Assistant Director Academics ENGG., Aakash BYJU’S Live has predicted it to reach 90- 92 in the general category.

Yes, you will be given the opportunity of raising objections against the given answer key. There will be a specific period in which candidates will be able to raise objections after paying a small fee.

Step 1: Visit the official website -  jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Step 2: Click on the JEE Main Session 2 answer key link.

Step 3: Enter your details like the registration number and and Date of Birth.

Step 4: The answer key will appear on the screen.

Step 4: Save the answer key for future reference.

Once released, candidates can check the answer key at the official website — jeemain.nta.nic.in. 

The answer key for JEE Main 2023 session 2 is expected to release by tonight or tomorrow, an NTA source confirmed to indianexpress.com.