NTA Investigates Chemistry Answer Key Issues for JEE Main 2026 Session 2
JEE Main 2026 Session 2: NTA addresses Chemistry answer key discrepancies, know more
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) is reviewing discrepancies in the Chemistry answer keys for the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam held on April 5. Students are advised to refrain from making any payment for challenges until an official clarification is provided, as concerns about the accuracy of the answer keys have been raised on social media.
- 01NTA is verifying claims regarding incorrect Chemistry answer keys for the April 5 exam.
- 02Students are advised not to pay for challenges until further notice.
- 03The second session of JEE Main 2026 was held from April 2 to April 8 across 566 centers.
- 04Candidates can challenge the answer keys for a fee of ₹200 per question.
- 05Final answer keys will be published on April 20, 2026, if any challenges are validated.
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) is currently investigating claims of discrepancies in the Chemistry answer keys for the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam, which took place on April 5. Students have expressed concerns on social media, alleging that incorrect provisional answer keys were uploaded, leading to confusion and panic. In response, the NTA has advised candidates not to make any payments related to challenges until an official clarification is issued. The second session of JEE Main 2026 ran from April 2 to April 8, accommodating approximately 11.23 lakh candidates across 566 examination centers in India and abroad. Candidates wishing to challenge the answer keys can do so by paying a non-refundable fee of ₹200 per question. The final answer key is expected to be released on April 20, 2026, with revisions made if the challenges are found to be valid.
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The ongoing investigation may affect students' preparation and anxiety levels as they await clarification on the answer keys.
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