The provisional answer key for the Chemistry section of the JEE Main exam, released on April 11, 2026, has sparked widespread criticism due to claims that the entire key for the April 5 shift 2 is incorrect. Students have expressed their frustration on social media, questioning why they cannot receive anxiety-free results. In response, the National Testing Agency (NTA) stated that they are currently verifying the discrepancies reported. They have urged candidates not to submit any payment for challenges until an official clarification is made. Each challenge costs ₹200, which could lead to significant expenses if the answer key is indeed found to be incorrect. Candidates are also provided with guidelines on how to download the answer key from the NTA's official website, where they can check important details such as exam date, time, and correct answer IDs. The marking scheme awards four marks for correct answers and deducts one mark for incorrect responses, while unanswered questions receive no marks.