Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination • Conducted by Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB)
Provisional & Final Answer Key Release, Objection Process, and Score Calculation
JCECEB releases a provisional answer key within 1-2 days after the exam, giving candidates a short window to raise objections before the final answer key is published alongside the result/merit list.
| Stage | Typical Timing |
|---|---|
| Provisional Answer Key | Within 48 hours of exam |
| Objection/Challenge Window | 3-4 days from provisional release |
| Final Answer Key | Published along with Result/Merit List |
Download the subject-wise, set-wise provisional answer key PDF from the official portal.
Cross-verify your answers against the key using standard NCERT references and reputable solution sources.
Use the objection portal link (if provided) to submit your challenge along with supporting justification; a nominal fee per challenged question may apply in some years.
JCECEB's subject-expert committee reviews all valid objections before finalising the answer key.
Using the final answer key, apply the official marking scheme: +1 for every correct answer and -0.25 for every incorrect answer. Leave unattempted questions out of the calculation entirely. Sum the marks across Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology (per your subject group) to arrive at your estimated raw score out of 150 (or 200 for PCMB group).
| Scenario | Correct | Incorrect | Unattempted | Calculation | Estimated Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCM Candidate | 110 | 20 | 20 | (110 × 1) − (20 × 0.25) | 110 − 5 = 105 / 150 |
| PCB Candidate | 95 | 30 | 25 | (95 × 1) − (30 × 0.25) | 95 − 7.5 = 87.5 / 150 |
The provisional and final answer keys are published exclusively on JCECEB's official portal (jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in) under the respective year's JCECE notification section. Avoid relying solely on third-party coaching institute "unofficial keys" released immediately after the exam, as these can contain errors — always cross-verify against the official PDF once released.
JCECEB has in some years charged a small per-question fee for formal objections; check the current year's notice for exact fee details, as this is not uniform every cycle.
Yes, based on valid objections reviewed by the subject-expert committee, certain answers can be revised or questions dropped in the final key.
Your question booklet series (Set A/B/C/D, etc.) is printed on the cover page of your exam booklet and must be matched to the corresponding answer key.
Yes, if a question is dropped due to an acknowledged error or ambiguity, full marks for that question are typically awarded to all candidates regardless of their response.
They are generally close but not guaranteed to be fully accurate; always treat them as a quick estimate and wait for JCECEB's official provisional/final key for a reliable score calculation.
Revise chapter-wise mathematical formulas before launching your test: