The National Testing Agency (NTA) successfully conducted the JEE Main 2025 Paper 2 examination for B.Arch and B.Planning aspirants. As candidates eagerly wait to analyze their performance, the JEE Main 2025 Paper 2 Answer Key has been officially released. This blog provides a detailed insight into the answer key, steps to download it, the process to raise objections, marking scheme, expected cutoffs, and what’s next after the answer key release.
📌 What is JEE Main Paper 2?
JEE Main is conducted in two papers:
- Paper 1: For B.E./B.Tech aspirants.
- Paper 2: For students aiming for admission into B.Arch (Paper 2A) and B.Planning (Paper 2B) courses offered by NITs, SPAs, and other participating institutes.
Paper 2A – B.Arch:
Includes Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Drawing Test.
Paper 2B – B.Planning:
Includes Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Planning-Based Questions.
🗓 JEE Main 2025 Paper 2 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Exam Date | April 12, 2025 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | May 10, 2025 |
| Last Date to Challenge Answer Key | May 13, 2025 |
| Final Answer Key Release | May 18, 2025 (Expected) |
| Result Declaration | May 20, 2025 (Expected) |
🧾 How to Download JEE Main 2025 Paper 2 Answer Key?
NTA has released the provisional answer key for both B.Arch and B.Planning streams. Follow the steps below:
- Visit the official NTA JEE Main website: https://jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Click on the link “JEE Main 2025 Paper 2 Provisional Answer Key.”
- Login using your Application Number and Date of Birth/Password.
- The answer key will be displayed. You can download it and compare with your responses.
- The response sheet (OMR) and question paper are also available for download.
❓ How to Challenge the JEE Main Paper 2 Answer Key?
If you find any discrepancies in the provisional answer key, you can raise an objection. Here’s how:
- Login to the official JEE Main website.
- Select the question(s) you want to challenge.
- Upload supporting documents or references.
- Pay a non-refundable fee of ₹200 per challenged question.
- Submit the objection before the deadline.
Note: All challenges will be reviewed by experts. If the challenge is found valid, the answer key will be revised, and the final key will be used for result calculation.
📊 Paper Analysis – JEE Main 2025 Paper 2
Paper 2A (B.Arch)
- Mathematics: Moderate to difficult. Questions were from 3D Geometry, Calculus, Coordinate Geometry.
- Aptitude: Easy to moderate. Focused on visualizing 3D structures, pattern recognition.
- Drawing: Subjective section. Topics included perspective drawing, memory sketching, and color-based composition.
Paper 2B (B.Planning)
- Mathematics: Similar to B.Arch, required good conceptual clarity.
- Aptitude: Easy to moderate.
- Planning: Mostly factual. Questions on general awareness, logical reasoning, urban planning terminologies.
📐 Marking Scheme
| Section | Number of Questions | Marks per Question | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 MCQs + 5 NAT | +4 | -1 for MCQs only |
| Aptitude | 50 | +4 | -1 |
| Drawing (B.Arch) | 2 Questions | 50 Marks each | No negative marking |
| Planning (B.Planning) | 25 | +4 | -1 |
Total Marks:
- B.Arch: 400
- B.Planning: 400
🔍 How to Calculate Score Using Answer Key?
Here’s a simple step-by-step process to estimate your score:
- Match your responses with the official answer key.
- For every correct MCQ, add +4 marks.
- Deduct 1 mark for each incorrect MCQ.
- For NAT-type questions, award +4 marks if your answer matches.
- Add marks obtained in Drawing or Planning section (based on performance).
This will give you a rough estimate of your total score before results.
📈 Expected Cutoff for JEE Main 2025 Paper 2
Based on previous years’ trends and the difficulty level of the paper, here is the expected cutoff:
B.Arch (Paper 2A) – General Category:
- NITs: 220–260+
- SPAs: 250–300+
B.Planning (Paper 2B) – General Category:
- NITs: 200–240+
- SPAs: 230–270+
Note: These are expected cutoffs and may vary depending on number of candidates, difficulty level, and overall performance.
🏫 Colleges Accepting JEE Main Paper 2 Scores
JEE Main Paper 2 scores are accepted by:
- All National Institutes of Technology (NITs) offering B.Arch/B.Planning
- School of Planning and Architecture (SPAs): Delhi, Bhopal, and Vijayawada
- Some centrally funded technical institutions (CFTIs)
- A few state-level architecture colleges also consider JEE Main Paper 2 scores.
📥 Final Answer Key & Result
Once NTA reviews all objections, it will release the Final Answer Key. The JEE Main 2025 Paper 2 Result will be based on this final key and will include:
- Raw scores
- Normalized percentile score
- All India Rank (AIR)
- Eligibility for JEE Advanced (only for B.Tech aspirants)
Candidates are advised to download their scorecards and keep them safe for JoSAA counselling.
🔁 What’s Next After Answer Key?
1. Result Declaration
NTA is expected to release the Paper 2 results by May 20, 2025. Candidates can download their scorecards from the JEE Main website.
2. JoSAA Counselling
Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) will conduct counselling for admission into NITs, SPAs, and other institutions. Make sure to register on time and fill your preferred choices.
3. Portfolio Preparation
If you’re aiming for architecture colleges, prepare a strong portfolio and practice drawing skills as some institutes conduct internal assessments.
4. Apply to Other Architecture Colleges
Apart from JEE, you can apply to other top colleges like:
- CEPT University (Ahmedabad)
- JJ School of Architecture (Mumbai)
- Chandigarh College of Architecture
- Private architecture colleges via NATA
💡 Tips for Candidates
- Regularly visit the official NTA JEE website for any updates.
- If you’ve attempted both Paper 1 and Paper 2, check if your Paper 2 score can offer better opportunities.
- Stay calm and focused during the counselling process. Choose your college and branch wisely.
- Explore B.Arch and B.Planning career options before locking your choices.
🤝 Final Words
The release of the JEE Main 2025 Paper 2 Answer Key is a crucial step for aspirants seeking a future in architecture and planning. It offers a chance to evaluate your performance and raise concerns before final results. With strategic counselling and informed decisions, you can secure admission into top-tier colleges and begin your journey toward a successful career.
Stay tuned with umeedtimes.in for regular updates on results, cutoffs, counselling, and other educational news. If you have any queries or want expert counselling advice, feel free to drop a comment or reach out to us.
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