IIT JAM 2021 Answer Key:
The final answer key has been released by the end of February 20, 2021. Candidates can download the answer key from the official website @ joaps.iitk.ac.in. Candidates can then match their response sheet answers with the answer key. If the candidate feels that there are any discrepancies in the answer key, they can challenge the answer key when the Answer Key Challenge Window will open.
Steps To Check Answer Key:
As soon as the answer key is out, you will find the login link for it here. Besides, we have mentioned the step-by-step process to view the official answer key.
- Go to the official website of JAM (jam.iitk.ac.in).
- Click the link titled ‘Answer Key’ flashing under the ‘Important Updates’ section.
- Click on the subject to get the question paper and answer key
- Download a view answer key.
How to Calculate the IIT JAM Score through Answer Key?
Below are the steps to follow in order to calculate the IIT JAM score.
- After you have download the answer key, start matching your answers against those written in the answer key.
- Add or deduct marks according to the marking scheme mentioned above in the table.
- Do not deduct any marks for incorrect answers in Sections B and C as negative marking is not applicable in these two sections.
How to challenge IIT JAM Answer Key?
Before the release of the official answer key, the conducting authority also releases the provisional key. After going through the provisional answer key, students can contest/ challenge the answer key after giving justification for the same along with payment of Rs 500 (for each question) through the online payment link available on JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS). Answer key challenges will be considered only if the payment is completed successfully. The fee paid for IIT JAM answer key challenge that is accepted by exam authorities will be refunded.
Check the procedure of challenging answer key below.
- Visit the official website of JAM.
- Click on the relevant link and you will be redirected to the JOAPS website.
- Provide relevant details such as Enrollment Number and Password in the login window.