JEE Main Answer Key 2020

Posted by asnah on September 19th, 2019

National Testing Agency (NTA) will release JEE Main Answer Key 2020 after the conclusion of the January examination. Those who curiously wait to know their score can download the key from the official website. The authority will probably publish the key in the last week of January 2020. An answer key contains all the correct responses to the questions that will be asked in the exam. Thus, helping students to calculate their probable score. However, one should follow the marking scheme as prescribed by the exam conducting body. Further, if an individual finds an error or discrepancy in the JEE Main 2020 Answer Key then they can raise objections against it. Various coaching centers such as FIITJEE, Resonance, etc will also publish their answer key before releasing of an official one.

Steps to download JEE Main Answer Key 2020

The exam regulating body will provide a link through which candidates can access an answer key of JEE Main 2020. It will be available in online mode. So, to check and view the key, aspirants need to follow below-mentioned steps:

• Visit the official website.
• Click on the answer key link.
• Now enter the application number and date of birth.
• After entering the above details, click on the “Submit” button.
• JEE Main Answer Key 2020 will then appear on the screen in the PDF format.
• Download it and start calculating your score

The objection raised against Answer Key

Candidates can raise objections in case of any doubt in the key. NTA will accept objections only after the publishing of the provisional answer key and for a certain period. To challenge the answer key, applicants need to pay a certain amount. Though, the authority will refund the amount if the objections raised is found to be true.

Calculation of Score using an Answer Key

For calculating the approximate score using JEE Main Answer Key 2020, applicants have to follow some simple steps. These steps are mentioned as follows:

• Download the Answer Key.

• Compare the correct answers against the questions asked in the examination

• Follow the correct marking scheme.

• Total estimated marks are probable marks secured

JEE Main Marking Scheme 2020

The exam conducting authority advises students to strictly follow the marking scheme while evaluating their probable score. Students can check the scheme below:

For MCQ Type Questions

• 4 marks will be awarded for each correct answer
• 1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer
• No mark will be awarded for unattempted questions.
• 1 mark will be deducted for marking more than one answer.

For Numerical Value Questions

• 4 marks will be awarded for each correct answer
• No mark will be deducted for an incorrect answer