JEE Main 2026 21 Jan Shift 1 Memory Based Question Paper (OUT); Check Solutions and Analysis Here

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JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 Shift 1 question paper with solutions is provided here. Candidates can check this page for the JEE Main 2026 January 21 Shift 1 Answer Key. The detailed analysis of the question paper is available here. JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 Shift 1 question paper with solutions will be provided here.

Candidates who appeared for the JEE Main 21 Jan Shift 1 Exam can check the memory-based questions with solutions on this page.  Check JEE Main 2026 question paper, solutions and analysis here.

JEE Main 2026 January 21 Shift 1 Memory Based Question Paper

JEE Main 2026 January 21 Shift 1 Memory-Based Question Paper

JEE Main 2026 January 21 Shift 1 Question Paper: The JEE Main Jan 21 Shift 1 exam is successfully conducted. The memory-based answers for JEE Main 2026 21 Jan Shift 1 is shared here. The memory-based questions with the answers are released by the coaching institutes. Various coaching institutes will release the memory-based JEE Main Jan 21 Shift 1 answer key with question paper PDFs. Students can calculate their probable secured scores in the exam using the JEE Main 2026 question paper and answer key. The JEE Main 2026 January 21 Shift 1 analysis is available here for the reference of the students.

Candidates appearing for the JEE Main 2026 exam on later dates can check JEE Main Shift 1 January 21 Memory-Based Question Paper to understand the difficulty level, pattern and question type. The experts will prepare the JEE Main 2026 Answer Key based on the memory-based questions shared by the students who appeared for the exam. Candidates can use the JEE Main 2026 Rank predictor to find their ranks based on their exam scores.

Table of contents
  • JEE Main 2026 21 Jan Shift 1 Memory-Based Questions with Solutions
  • JEE Main Marking Scheme to Calculate Score Using JEE Main 2026 21 Jan Shift 1 Answer Key
  • JEE Main January 21 Shift 1 Memory-Based Questions by Coaching Institutes
  • Steps to Download JEE Main 2026 Provisional Answer Key

JEE Main 2026 21 Jan Shift 1 Memory-Based Questions with Solutions

various coaching institutes. The shift-wise answer key is released by the coaching institutes based on the memory-based JEE Main 2026 question paper provided by the students. The coaching institutes are also providing the JEE Main 2026 Paper Analysis

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4. None of these

Answer: 3) 4

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Answer: 1)11

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Answer: 2) mg/4

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Answer: 8

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1. 8/3

2. 7/3

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Answer: 2) 7/3

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Answer: 21.97%

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Answer: c) 33.3 g of CaCl2 is produced

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Answer: C) 145

JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 Shift 1 Question Paper Analysis

The JEE Main 2026 January 21 Shift 1 Analysis is available here. The subject-wise analysis will be updated here based on the students' reactions and analysis by the experts. Candidates can check the video below for the detailed analysis. 

  • JEE Main 2026 January 21 Shift 1: The overall difficulty of the exam was from Easy to Moderate
  • As per reports, the chemistry session was tough, and mathematics was lengthy. The physics session was moderate.
  • Candidates have attempted 55 to 57 questions on average.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What type of questions are asked in JEE Main?
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There are two question types in JEE Main exam. Multiple choice questions and numerical ability questions. In MCQ, every question has 4 options with only 1 correct answer. Select the correct option. In numerical ability question type, no options are there. Solve them and write answer using keyword and mouse.

Q:   What is Chapterwise weightage of class 11 and 12 topics in JEE Main?
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Chapterwise weightage of class 11 and 12 topics in JEE Main are mentioned below:

  • Physics: Current Electricity Waves AC, Magnetism, Laws of Motion Work, Power and Energy.
  • Chemistry the high weightage topics are s and p block elements, Coordination compounds, Thermodynamics Gaseous state, Chemical bonding, Atomic structure, Polymers, Environmental Chemistry Organic Chemistry.
  • Mathematics, the high weightage topics are Sequence and Series Vectors and 3D, Integral and Differential Calculus, Definite and Indefinite Integral.
Q:   Do I need to attempt all the questions in JEE Main exam?
A: 

NO, it is compulsory to attempt all questions in the JEE Main exam. The JEE Main exam has negative marking and candidates must answer only those questions for which they know the correct answer. Students must note that there are no minimum marks in JEE Main that students need to score. Students gets All India Rank based on the marks they secure in exam and gets admission based on that rank.

Q:   Is there negative marking in JEE Main?
A: 

Yes, JEE Main exam has negative marking. 1 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer.

JEE Main Marking Scheme to Calculate Score Using JEE Main 2026 21 Jan Shift 1 Answer Key

Students must follow these steps to check the JEE Main Answer Key 2026 and calculate their scores in the exam.

  • The first step is to check the JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 Shift 1 Memory-Based Question and Answer Key.
  • Candidates will have to compare their answers to the key.
  • Count the number of correct answers.
  • Official marking details have to be followed.
  • The total calculated will be the probable scores secured by the candidates.

Candidates will be able to calculate their scores using the JEE Main Answer Key only if they know the marking scheme. The marking scheme for JEE Main is given below. Candidates can refer to this marking scheme to calculate estimated scores. 

  • Correct Answer: +4 marks
  • Incorrect Answer: -1 mark
  • Unanswered: No marks awarded or deducted

However, the candidates have to note that calculated scores may be different from the official JEE Main 2026 result. Using the estimated scores, candidates can prepare for JEE Main counselling by checking the JEE Main Cutoff 2026 requirements of the different courses and colleges. 

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JEE Main January 21 Shift 1 Memory-Based Questions by Coaching Institutes

Based on the list of memory-based questions given by the students, various coaching institutes will prepare the answer key. Candidates can check the table below for the JEE Main Answer Key by different coaching centres.

JEE Main 2026 Answer Key by Aakash JEE Main 2026 Answer Key by FIITJEE
JEE Main 2026 Answer Key by Resonance JEE Main 2026 Answer Key by Allen
JEE Main 2026 Answer Key by Sri Chaitanya  
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is there any mock seat allotment in JEE Main counselling?
A: 

JEE Main counselling do have the provision of mock seat allotment. JoSAA will conduct a total of two rounds mock seat allotment where candidates can check which college they get based on the choice filled by them. Candidates after registering for the counselling have to enter their preferred choice of college and branch in the order of preference. The allotment of seats will be made on the basis of All India Rank and choices filled by the candidate.

Q:   What should be the frequency of taking JEE Main mock tests?
A: 

Candidates should take JEE Main mock tests at least once a week. However, in the last month before exam, frequency should be increased to 3 to 4 mock exam per week.

Q:   From where can I get the mock test papers for the preparation of JEE Mains?
A: 

JEE Main mock tests are available online on nta.ac.in. Download these for free or you can also practice online. You can download JEE Main mock test papers for free from Shiksha page as well.

Q:   What is the exam pattern of JEE Mains?
A: 

JEE Main 2026 exam pattern has been released by the NTA. As per exam pattern, the JEE Main Paper 1 (BE/B.Tech) exam will consist of 75 questions, 25 each from Physics Chemistry and Mathematics. Out of 25 questions, 20 will be MCQs and 5 will be NAV. Students need to answer all 75 questions. JEE Main paper 2A for B.Arch consists of 77 questions of which 25 are from Mathematics, 50 from General Aptitude and 2 from Drawing. In Paper 2B for BPlan total questions are 100 of which 25 are from Mathematics, 50 from General Aptitude and 25 from Planning.

The question paper will have no internal choices within questions and total duration of exam is 3 hours. 

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Steps to Download JEE Main 2026 Provisional Answer Key

The official JEE Main 2026 Answer Key will be released in a few days on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can challenge the answer key if they are not satisfied with the answer given by the authorities. They have to submit the necessary documents to challenge the answers. The steps to download the JEE Main 2026 Shift-Wise Answer key are given below.

  • Go to the official NTA website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
  • Candidates must click on the JEE Main 2026 Answer Key for the shift they appeared for.
  • Enter the login credentials.
  • Download the question paper, answer key and response sheet.
  • Compare the answer key and response sheet to calculate the score.
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