The National Testing Agency (NTA) created confusion among aspirants after removing its official post on X (formerly Twitter) that had claimed the release of the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 answer key and response sheet.

🔴 What Happened?

• NTA initially posted on X that the answer key and response sheet were released
• Thousands of students rushed to check the official website
• However, no such links were active on the portal
• Soon after, the agency deleted the post, adding to uncertainty

The deleted post led to widespread confusion as candidates were unable to find any official update on the website.

📉 Students Left Waiting

• Over 11 lakh candidates appeared for Paper 1 (BE/BTech)
• Many candidates were actively waiting to:
  • Download response sheets
  • Check provisional answers
  • Calculate expected scores

The sudden removal of the announcement left students unsure about the actual release status.

⚠️ No Official Clarification Yet

As of now:

• Answer key & response sheet were not visible immediately after the deleted post
• NTA has not issued any formal clarification regarding the incident
• Students are advised to rely only on official website updates and avoid social media rumours

📊 What Usually Happens

• NTA releases:
  • Provisional answer key
  • Response sheet
  • Question papers
• Candidates get a chance to:
  • Raise objections
  • Pay ₹200 per question
• Final answer key is released after review

📌 Key Takeaways

• NTA’s deleted X post triggered confusion nationwide
• No immediate confirmation on release at that moment
• 11+ lakh aspirants affected
• Students should wait for official confirmation