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NTA has released JEE Main April/September 2020 official answer keys for all sessions of Paper 1, 2 and 3 on the official website. Get all details on JEE Main official answer keys and question papers here.
JEE Main 2020 provisional answer keys have been released by NTA on September 8 along with the question papers. Here's all you need to know about JEE Main official answer keys.

JEE Main 2020 official answer keys for the April session has been released by NTA (National Testing Agency) on September 8. Along with JEE Main 2020 answer keys, the conducting authority has also released JEE main question papers on the official website. Candidates not satisfied with the released responses were allowed to challenge JEE Main 2020 answer keys by paying a fee of Rs. 1000.

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To challenge the official JEE Main 2020 answer keys, candidates have to fill an online application form on the exam's official website. The processing fee charged is Rs 1000 per question which can be paid via credit/debit card and is non-refundable. However, this amount will be refunded if the objection raised against a response is correct.

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The challenge against JEE Main 2020 answer keys will be accepted in online mode only. It’s important to note that NTA’s decision on the challenges will be final and no further communication will be entertained.

While the official answer keys for JEE Main 2020 will be available later, in the meantime, candidates can check answer keys from previous years with JEE Main question papers and detailed solutions.

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Table of contents
  • Important Dates for JEE Main Answer Key 2020
  • How to check JEE Main 2020 Official Answer Keys
  • JEE Main April 2019 Official Question Paper and Answer Key - Paper 1
  • JEE Main April 2019 Official Question Paper and Answer Key - Paper 2
  • JEE Main January 2019 Official Answer Key and Question Papers: Paper 1
  • JEE Main January 2019 Official Question Paper and Answer Key: Paper 2
  • JEE Main 2019 Paper Analysis, Answer Key & Solutions by Experts
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Important Dates for JEE Main Answer Key 2020

JEE Main 2020 is conducted twice every year. The important dates pertaining to the release of JEE Main 2020 official answer keys are tabulated below for reference.

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JEE Main 2020 April Session

Events Dates
JEE Main 2020 April exam September 1 to 6
Release of JEE Main 2020 Answer Key and OMR Sheets September 8, 2020
Challenge answer key until September 10, 2020 (10 am)
Declaration of JEE Main 2020 April Result by September 11, 2020

JEE Main 2020 January Session

Events Dates
JEE Main 2020 January exam January 6 to 11, 2020
Release of Answer Key and OMR Sheets Third week of January 2020
Declaration of JEE Main 2020 January Result January 31, 2020

How to check JEE Main 2020 Official Answer Keys

  1. Visit the official website of JEE Main 2020
  2. Navigate to the link - 'JEE Main 2020 answer keys'
  3. Enter application number and password/date of birth
  4. Hit the 'Submit' button
  5. Select your exam mode, date and slot
  6. The answer key of JEE Main will be displayed on the screen

JEE Main April 2019 Official Question Paper and Answer Key - Paper 1

JEE Main 2019 April Session Sessions/Slots Download JEE Main 2019 Official Question Papers Download JEE Main 2019 Official Answer Key
April 8, 2020 (Paper 1) Forenoon Session (Slot 1) Question Paper Answer Key
Afternoon Session (Slot 2) Question Paper Answer Key
April 9, 2020 (Paper 1) Forenoon Session (Slot 1) Question Paper Answer Key
Afternoon Session (Slot 2) Question Paper Answer Key
April 10, 2020 (Paper 1) Forenoon Session (Slot 1) Question Paper Answer Key
Afternoon Session (Slot 2) Question Paper Answer Key
April 12, 2020 (Paper 1) Forenoon Session (Slot 1) Question Paper  Answer Key
Afternoon Session (Slot 2) Question Paper Answer Key

JEE Main April 2019 Official Question Paper and Answer Key - Paper 2 

JEE Main 2019 April Session Sessions/Slots JEE Main 2019 Question Papers JEE Main 2019 Official Answer Key
April 7, 2020 (Paper 2) Forenoon Session (Slot 1) Question Paper Answer Key
Afternoon Session (Slot 2) Question Paper Answer Key

The first phase of JEE Main was held on January 8 (Paper 2), 9,10,11 and 12 (Paper 1). The NTA/percentile scores for Paper 1 and Paper 2 were declared on January 19 and January 31 respectively. NTA released JEE Main 2020 official answer keys for Paper 1 and Paper 2 of January exam on January 15. The official JEE Main question papers along with recorded responses were published on January 14 on the official website. Candidates were able to view and challenge JEE Main official answer keys by logging on the exam's website with their Application Number and Password/Date of Birth.

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Highlights of JEE Main 2020 Official Answer Key

  • JEE Main 2020 result will be based on the final answer keys. No complaints related to the answer keys will be entertained once the results are declared.
  • Multiple choice questions of Paper-1 and Paper-2 will be evaluated using the final answer keys.
  • The raw (actual) marks secured by aspirants will further be considered to compute JEE Main 2020 result

JEE Main January 2019 Official Answer Key and Question Papers: Paper 1

JEE Main January 2019 session Sessions/Slots JEE Main 2020 Official Question Papers JEE Main 2020 Official Answer Key
January 9, 2020 (Paper 1) Forenoon Session (Slot 1) Click here Click here
Afternoon Session (Slot 2) Click here Click here
January 10, 2020 (Paper 1) Forenoon Session (Slot 1) Click here Click here
Afternoon Session (Slot 2) Click here Click here
January 11, 2020 (Paper 1) Forenoon Session (Slot 1) Click here Click here
Afternoon Session (Slot 2) Click here Click here
January 12, 2020 (Paper 1) Forenoon Session (Slot 1) Click here Click here
Afternoon Session (Slot 2) Click here Click here

JEE Main January 2019 Official Question Paper and Answer Key: Paper 2

JEE Main 2019 January Session Sessions/Slots JEE Main 2019 Question Papers JEE Main 2019 Official Answer Key
January 8, 2020 (Paper 2) Forenoon Session (Slot 1) Click here Click here
Afternoon Session (Slot 2) Click here Click here

JEE Main 2019 Paper Analysis, Answer Key & Solutions by Experts

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JEE Main 2018 Official Question Paper and Answer Key Paper 1 (Offline Mode)

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1 Code A Click Here
2 Code B Click Here
3 Code C Click Here
4 Code D Click Here

JEE Main 2018 Official Question Paper and Answer Key for Paper 1 (Online Mode)

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1 April 15, 2018 (Morning) Click Here Click Here
2 April 15, 2018 (Evening) Click Here Click Here
3 April 16, 2018 (Morning) Click Here Click Here

JEE Main 2018 Official Question Paper and Answer Key Paper 2 (Offline Mode)

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1 SET R Click Here
2 SET S -
3 SET T Click Here
4 SET U Click Here

JEE Main 2017 Official Answer Key for Paper 1

Code A Code B Code C Code D
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JEE Main 2020 Result - After the final JEE Main 2020 answer keys, the authority is expected to release the JEE Main 2020 result by September 11. Candidates can download their result by entering application number and password/date of birth on the login window.

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