JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Answer Key Updated; NTA Fixes April 5 Chemistry Paper Errors

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has reviewed the provisional answer keys of JEE Main 2026 Session 2. The updated answer keys are now available on the official portal at https://jeemain.nta.nic.in. This includes the Chemistry paper conducted on April 5, 2026. Candidates can check their responses and use the challenge route if needed, as per the Standard Operating Procedure.

Amid rising concerns, the NTA took to X (formerly Twitter) to officially address the issue and confirm that the April 5 Chemistry answer key had been reviewed and updated.

The review was conducted following reports of discrepancies in the Chemistry answer key from the April 5 examination. NTA has addressed the concerns raised by candidates regarding specific questions in the Chemistry paper. The updated provisional answer keys reflect the corrections made after thorough verification by subject experts. Candidates are advised to check the latest answer keys on the official portal immediately.

Candidates can access the provisional answer keys by logging into the official JEE Main portal with their credentials. Candidates need to enter their application number and password to view their recorded responses. The portal displays the candidate's recorded responses alongside the official answer key for comparison. Candidates can compare their answers with the official key to calculate their expected scores and percentile.

NTA has reviewed the provisional answer keys of JEE Mains, 2026, Session 2 and the same is available on the portal https://t.co/Dt9v7BNaHY. This includes Chemistry 5th April S2. Candidates can check and use challenge route, if needed as per the SOP. Inconvenience caused is…

— National Testing Agency (@NTA_Exams) April 12, 2026

Student Reactions Highlight Concerns Over Chemistry Answer Key

Several candidates took to online platforms to express concerns regarding the April 5 Chemistry paper. Many students claimed that multiple answers in the provisional key were incorrect, leading to confusion and anxiety.

Some candidates described the answer key as “completely incorrect” for several questions, while others mentioned experiencing panic after comparing their responses. A few also expressed hope that corrected answer keys would be released soon to ensure fair evaluation.

These reactions gained traction on social media and discussion forums, prompting the NTA to review the discrepancies and release updated answer keys.

Reports regarding discrepancies in the JEE Chemistry paper (5 April, S2) have been noted on social media and are currently under verification.
NTA regrets the inconvenience caused. Candidates are advised not to make any payments related to challenges for these until an official…

— National Testing Agency (@NTA_Exams) April 12, 2026

NTA regrets the inconvenience caused to candidates due to the initial discrepancies in the Chemistry answer key. The agency has taken prompt action to review and update the answer keys for all affected questions. Candidates are encouraged to check the updated answer keys and utilise the challenge route if necessary.

The final answer key will be released after all challenges are reviewed and resolved by the expert committee.

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