JEE Main 2026 Session 2: NTA Investigates Chemistry Exam Answer Key Discrepancies
JEE Main 2026 Session 2: NTA reviewing April 5 Chemistry exam answer key; candidates told to hold objections
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) is reviewing discrepancies in the Chemistry answer key for the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam held on April 5. Candidates are advised not to pay for challenges until further clarification is provided. The final answer key is expected to be released on April 20, 2026.
- 01NTA is verifying claims of discrepancies in the Chemistry answer key from the April 5 exam.
- 02Candidates are advised not to pay for challenges until official clarification is issued.
- 03The provisional answer key was released on April 11, 2026, along with an objection window.
- 04Approximately 11.23 lakh candidates participated in the exam across 566 centers in India and abroad.
- 05The final answer key will be published on April 20, 2026.
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) is currently addressing discrepancies reported in the Chemistry section of the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam, which took place on April 5. Following concerns raised by students and educators, the NTA has recommended that candidates refrain from submitting any payment for challenges related to the Chemistry answer key until an official statement is released. The agency acknowledged the issue via social media, expressing regret for any inconvenience caused. The provisional answer key for the exam was made available on April 11, 2026, along with a window for objections. Approximately 11.23 lakh candidates took part in the exam, which was conducted across 566 centers in 304 cities in India and 14 international locations. The NTA plans to release the final answer key on April 20, 2026, after reviewing all objections.
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The discrepancies in the answer key could affect the results and future academic opportunities for thousands of students who have invested years in preparation for the JEE.
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