The National Testing Agency has issued a formal clarification on the final answer keys for JEE April 2026 following concerns raised on social media about two specific questions — one from Chemistry and one from Physics — confirming that both answers stand as published and that the final answer keys remain unchanged.
The clarification comes after students and coaching community members flagged the two questions on social media, arguing that alternate answers were correct. NTA reviewed both questions in consultation with subject experts before issuing the clarification.
The Two Questions Under Review
Chemistry — Question 691121589 (April 8, Shift 2): The disputed question involved the concept of aromaticity and the count of aromatic structures. NTA has confirmed that the correct answer remains 3, stating that only the specified structures satisfy the criteria for aromaticity. The clarification specifically addresses a common student assumption — that a particular structure is naphthalene — which NTA says does not meet aromaticity conditions. The implication is that students who counted the naphthalene-like structure as aromatic arrived at a higher number, but NTA’s expert panel has determined that structure does not qualify under the correct application of aromaticity rules.
Physics — Question 691121200 (April 2, Shift 2): The disputed question involved finding the value of alpha. NTA has confirmed the correct value of alpha is 60. The experts found that interpretations leading to an alternate answer were based on incorrect application of the relevant physics concepts. No further detail on the specific topic of the question has been provided in the clarification.
NTA’s Position on the Review Process
NTA stated that it follows a rigorous, expert-driven process in finalising answer keys and that all representations received are carefully reviewed with subject experts before conclusions are reached. The agency also noted that scores are normalised across sessions to ensure fairness and uniform evaluation for all candidates.
The final answer keys as published remain unchanged. No marks will be awarded on a grace or bonus basis for either of the two disputed questions, and no revision to the answers has been made.
What This Means for Students
For students who attempted these questions and chose answers different from the published keys based on alternate interpretations circulating on social media or coaching platforms, NTA’s clarification is definitive — the marks will be awarded based on the answer key as it stands. The review process has concluded, expert opinion has been documented, and the agency has made its position public.
Students who believe their answers are still correct have the option of approaching the courts, as has happened in previous JEE and NEET cycles where answer key disputes were taken to the High Court or Supreme Court. However, NTA’s expert panel review and the formal clarification issued on Monday significantly raises the bar for any such challenge to succeed.
The JEE April 2026 results timeline will proceed based on the confirmed answer keys.
Disclaimer: This article is based on NTA’s official clarification. Students are advised to check the official NTA website at nta.ac.in for the most current and authoritative information on answer keys and results.