The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, the organizing institute for JEE Advanced 2025, has officially released the provisional answer keys for both Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now access the answer key and their response sheets on the official website, jeeadv.ac.in.
The release of the answer key allows candidates to assess their performance and calculate an estimated score before the final results are declared.
How to Download the Provisional Answer Key
To download the provisional answer keys for JEE Advanced 2025, follow the steps outlined below:
- Visit the official website: jeeadv.ac.in.
- On the homepage, locate the “Important Announcements” or “Provisional Answer Key” section.
- Click on the link titled “JEE Advanced 2025 Provisional Answer Key.”
- Separate links will be available for Paper 1 and Paper 2.
- Click on each link to view the answer key in PDF format.
- Download and save the documents for future reference.
The answer key includes the correct options for all multiple-choice questions from both papers.
Accessing Candidate Response Sheets
In addition to the answer keys, IIT Kanpur has also released the candidate response sheets. These sheets show the actual responses marked by candidates during the examination.
To download your response sheet:
- Visit the official website and log in through the candidate portal using your JEE Advanced 2025 credentials (application number, date of birth, and mobile number).
- Click on the “Download Response Sheet” link.
- The response sheet will be displayed. Download and save a copy for reference while comparing with the provisional key.
Challenging the Provisional Answer Key
IIT Kanpur has provided an option for candidates to challenge the provisional answer key in case of any discrepancies. The objection window was open from May 26, 2025 (10:00 AM) to May 27, 2025 (5:00 PM).
Steps to submit objections:
- Log in to the candidate portal on the official website.
- Navigate to the section for submitting feedback or objections on the answer key.
- Select the question(s) to be challenged.
- Provide supporting documents or academic justification for the objection.
- Submit the objection and pay the prescribed fee, if applicable.
- Ensure that the objection is submitted before the deadline.
Objections received after the specified time or without proper justification will not be considered.
Final Answer Key and Result
Based on the valid objections submitted, IIT Kanpur released the final answer key along with the results on June 2, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The final answer key is considered binding and is used to calculate candidates’ scores.
Candidates can check their results and download scorecards from the official portal. Following the result declaration, the JoSAA counselling process commenced on June 3, 2025, to allocate seats in IITs and other participating institutions.
Important Dates Summary
| Date | Event |
| May 18, 2025 | JEE Advanced 2025 Exam Conducted |
| May 22, 2025 | Candidate Response Sheets Released |
| May 25, 2025 | Provisional Answer Key Released |
| May 26–27, 2025 | Objection Submission Window |
| June 2, 2025 | Final Answer Key and Result Declared |
| June 3, 2025 | JoSAA Counselling Begins |
Conclusion
The release of the provisional answer key and response sheets provides transparency in the examination process and allows candidates to evaluate their performance. Aspirants are advised to carefully compare their responses with the answer key and raise objections, if necessary, within the stipulated time frame. For further updates, candidates should regularly visit the official website of JEE Advanced 2025.
For direct access to the answer key and response sheet, visit: jeeadv.ac.in
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