CBSE Joint Entrance Examination (Main) Answer Key 2016
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has published the official answer key for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2016. This release follows the successful conclusion of the examination, which was held in offline mode on April 03, 2016, and in online mode on April 09 and 10, 2016. The answer keys are available for all sets of the question papers for both Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) and Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Planning). In addition to the answer keys, CBSE also provided candidates with access to their scanned OMR answer sheets. A dedicated window was opened for candidates to review these resources and submit challenges against any discrepancies found in the official answers. This facility is a critical part of the evaluation process, ensuring transparency before the final results were declared on April 27, 2016.
How to Download the JEE Main 2016 Answer Key
- Go to the official JEE Main 2016 website: jeemain.nic.in.
- On the homepage, locate and click on the link for “View/Challenge of Answer Key”.
- You will be redirected to a login page.
- Enter your Application Number and Password to sign in.
- Once logged in, you can view the answer keys for your specific question paper set.
- Download the PDF file and save it for future reference to compare with your OMR sheet and estimate your score.
How to Raise an Objection
- After logging into the portal, click on the ‘Challenge Answer Key’ option.
- The questions will be displayed with their corresponding official answer IDs.
- Select the question you wish to challenge and choose the alternative answer you believe is correct.
- You must provide a clear justification and upload supporting documents for your claim.
- Proceed to pay the non-refundable processing fee for each question challenged via the available online payment methods.
- Confirm and submit your challenge. No challenges will be accepted after the specified deadline.