Entrance Exams 2025: Provisional answer key, 120 MCQs and heatwave alerts
A provisional answer key is expected on December 14 for a major entrance test that featured 120 multiple-choice questions and carries negative marking. This update comes as authorities release schedules for the 2025-2026 entrance exam season.
Entrance Exams 2025: key facts
The coverage spans major tests relevant for 2025-26, including CAT, XAT, MAT, SNAP, JEE Mains, JEE Advanced, NEET, CLAT, NIFT and TISSNET. Eligibility rules vary by exam; some are undergraduate, others postgraduate or government job tests.
One highlighted exam had 120 MCQs and negative marking. The organising body will publish the provisional answer key by December 14 , after which candidates can raise objections as per the official process.
Entrance Exams 2025: schedule and next steps
Important dates for the current cycle are being finalised for 2025-2026 exams. Candidates should track official exam portals for exact test dates, admit card releases and final answer keys.
Some university counselling processes require candidates to re-register to select or change university preferences. Watch official counselling portals and notices from the concerned universities for re-registration windows and fee details.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Provisional answer key expected | December 14 |
| Entrance exam coverage period | 2025-2026 |
Schools and heatwave closures
Several states have revised school holiday timings and closed schools due to a severe heatwave. Affected states include Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Odisha, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand. Boards and local education departments announced adjusted summer vacations and timings to protect students.
What this means for you
If you are a candidate for any major 2025 exam, note the December 14 provisional key date and the exam pattern detail of 120 MCQs with negative marking if applicable. Check whether your counselling requires re-registration; missing a re-registration window can block preference submission.
Also, if you study in one of the heatwave-affected states, monitor school and exam centre notices—timing and dates can shift locally.
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