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JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 1 paper is now available for students. Check here JEE Main 2 April Shift 1 question paper with answer key solutions will help students know more about their performance in exam. Along with question, students can also check JEE Main 2026 Apr 2 Shift 1 paper analysis.

JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 1 Paper with Solutions is now available. Students can now check memory-based JEE Main 2nd April Shift 1 questions with answer key solutions to understand their performance and calculate their probable secured scores. According to JEE Main April 2 Shift 1 paper analysis, overall exam was of moderate difficulty. Out of all subjects, students found Mathematics to be toughest. Read to get latest updates on JEE Main 2nd April Shift 1 Question Paper with Solutions.

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JEE Main 2nd April Shift 1 Paper with Solutions is available now. Students can download the JEE Main 2 April shift 1 paper with solutions free on this page to know correct anwsers to all questions asked in the exam. Aspirants who appeared in the exam can use JEE Main memory based paper 2026 April 2 shift 1 to calculate their scores in the exam.  

Students preparing for future shifts can also check JEE Main 2026 question paper PDFs to know important and repeated questions. According to JEE Main 2026 today analysis for Shift 1, exam was of moderate difficulty. Mathematics was tough and lengthy while Physics and Chemistry was of moderate difficulty. National Testing Agency conducted JEE Main 2nd April Shift 1 paper from 9 AM to 12 Noon. Read to know more about JEE Mains April 2 Shift 1 Paper with Answer Key Solutions.

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Table of contents
  • NTA JEE Main 2026 Question Papers (Official) OUT
  • JEE Main April 2 Shift 1 Paper with Answer Key Solutions PDF OUT
  • Memory-Based JEE Main April 2 Shift 1 Paper with Solutions OUT
  • JEE Mains 2026 April 2 Shift 1 Paper Analysis OUT
  • Steps to calculate marks using JEE Main April 2 Shift 1 paper answer key PDF
  • What is the JEE Mains 2026 marking scheme?
  • JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 1 Paper Analysis and Solutions by Coaching Centres
  • How to Download Official JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Answer Key?
  • NTA JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Result
  • Expected JEE Main Cutoff 2026
  • What are the expected JEE Main 2026 marks vs percentile?
  • JEE Main 2026 Rank Predictor
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NTA JEE Main 2026 Question Papers (Official) OUT

Candidates can download official JEE Main question papers 2026 for Session 2 from table given below.

Date Shift 1 Shift 2
April 2, 2026 JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 1 Question Paper PDF JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 2 Question Paper PDF
April 4, 2026 JEE Main 2026 April 4 Shift 1 Question Paper PDF JEE Main 2026 April 4 Shift 2 Question Paper PDF
April 5, 2026 JEE Main 2026 April 5 Shift 1 Question Paper PDF JEE Main 2026 April 5 Shift 2 Question Paper PDF
April 6, 2026 JEE Main 2026 April 6 Shift 1 Question Paper PDF JEE Main 2026 April 6 Shift 2 Question Paper PDF
April 8, 2026 - JEE Main 2026 April 8 Shift 2 Question Paper PDF

JEE Main April 2 Shift 1 Paper with Answer Key Solutions PDF OUT

Candidates can now download JEE Mains 2nd April Shift 1 question paper PDF with solution below.

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Memory-Based JEE Main April 2 Shift 1 Paper with Solutions OUT 

Students can access here memory-based JEE Mains 2026 April 2 Shift 1 paper with answer key. Various coaching institutes are releasing solved memory based JEE Mains April 2 Shift 1 question paper with solutions.

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JEE Mains 2026 April 2 Shift 1 Paper Analysis OUT

JEE Main 2026 paper analysis for April 2 Shift 1 exam is now available. According to student's feedback, overall JEE Main April 2 Shift 1 paper was of moderate difficulty. Students found Mathematics as the toughest section with lengthy questions. Physics was moderate and had more conceptual questions. Comparitively, Chemistry section was easier. 

Particulars Analysis
Overall Moderate
Mathematics Difficult with Lengthy Questions. Maths had questions from Calculus, Vectors & 3D Geometry, and Coordinate Geometry. Good attempts in Maths were 10-18 questions.
Physics Moderate with Conceptual Questions. High-weightage topics included Mechanics, Modern Physics, and Current Electricity. Good attempts were 20-23.
Chemistry Moderate. Organic and Inorganic Chemistry had significant coverage. Good attempts were 22-23.

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Steps to calculate marks using JEE Main April 2 Shift 1 paper answer key PDF

Using JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 1 question paper with answer key solutions, students can calculate their probable secured scores. Various coaching institute experts will also release JEE Main 2026 answer key prepared through memory based questions. To make their probable scores calculation, given steps can be followed.

  • JEE Main 2nd April Shift 1 question paper with answer key PDF has to be downloaded.
  • Answer key has to be compared with student’s responses.
  • Correct and incorrect answers have to be noted.
  • To do the calculation, a formula has to be used.
  • Total calculated will be probable marks secured in exam.

Also Read: JEE Main 2026 April 2 Marks vs Percentile

Formula to calculate JEE Main 2026 score:

4*(Number of Correct Answers)-1*(Number of Wrong Answers) = Candidate’s Scores

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will CSAB counselling start?
A: 

The CSAB counselling is conducted after the completion of JoSAA. The dates of CSAB is announced after the last round JoSAA counselling at csab.nic.in. The counselling process will begin with the CSAB NEUT round, followed by the special round, and finally the supernumerary round. The schedule for the CSAB NEUT round, as well as the special and supernumerary rounds will differ.

Q:   How can I check JoSAA seat allocation results?
A: 

Candidates can check JoSAA seat allotment result on the official JoSAA website. Candidates will have to log in to their JoSAA account using JEE Main application number and password.

Q:   What is Floating option in JoSAA counselling?
A: 

Float option in JoSAA means candidates want to be considered in further rounds of counselling and are open to better allotment of any course and in any college.

Q:   Can I take admission in any institute if I do not get JEE Main cutoff marks?
A: 

Candidates who do not score above JEE Main cutoff marks are eligible to take admissions in NITs, IIITs and GFTIs but not IITs. To appear in the admission process for IITs, candidates need to get marks above than the JEE Main cutoff and appear in JEE Advanced exam.

What is the JEE Mains 2026 marking scheme?

While calculating scores for JEE Main result, authorities will follow official marking scheme. Details regarding marking scheme is available through JEE Main exam pattern 2026. Students can check marking scheme given below.

Particulars Marking Scheme
Correct Answer +4 marks
Incorrect Answer -1 mark

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JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 1 Paper Analysis and Solutions by Coaching Centres

Memory based JEE Main April 2 Shift 1 question paper analysis with solutions will be released by different coaching experts. JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 1 answer key PDFs along with questions can be downloaded through link given in table below.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is JEE Main cutoff for IIITs?
A: 
The cutoff for IIITs vary for various branches and also category of students. Specialised branches like computer Science and electronics engineering has higher cutoff in comparison to other branches. Similarly, JEE Main cutoff for general category candidates is higher in comparison to OBC-NCL and SC/ST candidates. Candidates can check the JEE Main 2022 cutoff below for some top IIITs and branches. For detailed cutoff report, candidates can check Shiksha page. IIIT Allahabad IT Closing Rank Open Category: 5704 IIIT Allahabad ECE Closing Rank Open Category: 9700.
Q:   What information will be given on JEE Main answer key?
A: 

On the JEE Mains answer key, candidates can check the question ID and the correct answer Id for the same.

Q:   Can I participate in JEE Main counselling if I did not score above JEE Main cutoff?
A: 
Yes, candidates can participate in JEE Main counselling even if they do not meet the cutoff. Scoring above JEE Main cutoff is required only when candidates wish to appear in JEE Advanced for admission to IITs. Those candidates who wish to take admission in NITs, IIITs or other GFTIs can take part in JEE Main counselling conducted by Joint Seat Allocation Authority JoSAA for admissions.
Q:   What is JEE Mains 2023 cutoff for General Category?
A: 
The general category JEE Main 2023 cutoff is 90.7788642. Hence, candidates belonging to general category need to have a minimum 90.7788642 NTA score to appear in JEE Advanced. The cutoff for general category has been raised in 2023 which was 88.4121383 in the year 2022. NTA has also raise the JEE Main cutoff for all other categories in 2023 as compared to 2022.

How to Download Official JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Answer Key?

JEE Main answer key 2026 for April session is expected to be released atleast 3 to 4 days after final shift of exam is over. Students can check correct answers to JEE Mains question paper 2026 through official answer key. Objections against provisional answer key will be accepted within given timeline. Students can follow steps given below to download the official answer key:

  • Go to jeemain.nta.nic.in
  • Click on JEE Main 2026 Session 2 answer key link.
  • Using application number and password, students have to log in.
  • After logging in, answer key along with questions and response sheet will be available.
  • JEE Main answer key can be used to calculate scores obtained in exam.

NTA JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Result

JEE Main result 2026 for Session 2 will be released at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Through JEE Mains result, candidates can check subject wise and total percentile marks. No raw scores will be available. However, JEE Main Session 2 result will consist of All India Ranks (AIR). Students will have to log in using their application number and date of birth/password to check result. No requests to review scores or ranks will be accepted.

Must Read: JEE Main 2026 Marks vs Percentile

Expected JEE Main Cutoff 2026

To qualify JEE Main 2026 exam, no minimum marks are needed. However, students will have to meet qualifying JEE Main cutoff to be eligible for JEE Advanced exam. Along with result, details of JEE Main qualifying cutoff will be available. Students can check expected JEE Mains cutoff 2026 from table given below.

Category

Cutoff 2026

Unreserved (UR)

93.3045326

Gen-EWS

81.4387917

OBC-NCL

80.7456432

SC

61.3526948

ST

48.2456783

UR-PwD

0.0082349

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Where can I check JEE Main 2026 exam date?
A: 

Candidates can check the allotted JEE Mains 2026 exam date on their JEE admit card and also on the city intimation slip.

Q:   What documents are required to participate in JEE Main counselling?
A: 

To participate in the JEE Main counselling, candidates will need to upload the following documents at the time of JoSAA registration. Class 10 mark sheet/certificate, Class 12 Certificate of category (if applicable), PwD Certificate (if applicable). After the seat allotment, while reporting to the institute, candidates will also need to submit documents like JoSAA seat allotment letter, JEE Main/Advanced admit card, Gap Certificate (if gap after class 12).

Q:   When will NTA release the JEE Main 2026 session 2 admit card?
A: 

The JEE Main 2026 session 2 admit card is out. NTA releases the JEE Main admit card around 3-4 days before the exam date.

Q:   What is a good score in JEE Mains 2026?
A: 

A good score in JEE Main 2026 will be the score that either qualifies you for JEE Advanced or for admission to NIT/IIIT/GFTI of your choice.

What are the expected JEE Main 2026 marks vs percentile?

Students can check expected JEE Main marks vs percentile below, which is based on previous years' cutoff trends. Through this, they can understand how much marks they have to score to be in their preferred percentile category.

Raw Score Out of 300 Percentile
300 to 291 100 to 99.99989
290 to 281 99.99908 to 99.99745
280 to 271 99.99417 to 99.99347
270 to 261 99.99016 to 99.98881
260 to 251 99.97720 to 99.96976
250 to 241 99.95028 to 99.94664
240 to 231 99.91595 to 99.93498
230 to 221 99.86623 to 99.90111
220 to 211 99.80777 to 99.85161
210 to 201 99.73129 to 99.79506
200 to 191 99.62402 to 99.71083
190 to 181 99.48033 to 99.59739
180 to 171 99.29558 to 99.45693
170 to 161 99.06985 to 99.27208
160 to 151 98.77819 to 99.02861
150 to 141 98.40768 to 98.73238
140 to 131 97.94047 to 98.31741
130 to 121 97.35425 to 97.81126
120 to 111 96.60949 to 97.14293
110 to 101 95.64338 to 96.20455
100 to 91 94.39636 to 94.99859
90 to 81 92.76234 to 93.47123
80 to 71 90.41098 to 91.07212
70 to 61 87.06073 to 87.51222
60 to 51 81.57582 to 82.01606
50 to 41 73.08140 to 73.28780
40 to 31 59.84001 to 58.15149
30 to 21 40.34692 to 37.69452
20 to 10 20.95045 to 13.49584
10 to 0 6.59980 to 0.84351

JEE Main 2026 Rank Predictor

JEE Main rank predictor 2026 by Shiksha.com can be used by students to know their ranks based on scores they have secured in exam. It is beneficial to knowing ranks beforehand, since it will help them to know their best options and accordingly plan for counselling and admission. Further, students can use JEE Main 2026 college predictor tool to generate a list of colleges that are eligible according to their rank/percentile. This will be help students to select proper colleges and courses in JEE Main counselling.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How to check JEE Main exam date?
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Candidates can check the JEE Main 2026 exam date for session 2 on their city slip and also on their JEE Main admit card.

Q:   Who got 300-300 in JEE Mains 2026?
A: 

As per the provisional answer keys released by NTA, Arnav Gautam has secured 300 out of 300 marks in the JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam. Another student who has claimed to have scored 300/300 in JEE Main 2026 is Pasala Mohith

Q:   What are the qualifying marks for JEE Mains 2026?
A: 

Qualifying marks for JEE Mains 2026, also called qualifying percentile for JEE Mains will be announced by the NTA along with the JEE Main 2026 session 2 result. Candidates must note that qualifying percentile for JEE Mains 2026 is the minimum percentile required to appear in JEE Advanced 2026. For admission to NIT or IIITs, there is no provision of qualifying marks in JEE Mains 2026 and admission is given based on All India Rank in JEE Mains exam. NTA will announce JEE Mains 2026 All India rank in April after session 2 exam results. 

Q:   If a candidate has not participated in JoSAA counselling, will he/she be eligible to take part in CSAB counselling?
A: 

Yes, candidates who do not participate in the JoSAA counselling are eligible to participate in the CSAB counselling. Candidates must complete the CSAB counselling registration using JEE Main application number. After the registration process, the exam authorities will commence the document verification process. 

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Answered Yesterday

The JEE Mains cutoff of 2026 has not been released yet. However, in 2025 the closing rank for the general category for BTech in AI and ML was 1843344. In 2024 the closing rank for SDEC BTech AI and ML was 737084.

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Anjali Sharma

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No, Cluster Innovation Centre does not accept JEE Mains for BTech admissions. Students must appear for the CUET exam and participate in CSAS counselling. No other admission tests including JEE are considered by the college.

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Pallavi Karan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

Yes, students can get admission in DIT University Admission Office BTech without appearing for JEE Main. The univeristy offers direct admissions to top 10% of Class 12 board toppers. Students can connect with the university to know more.

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Anupama Garg

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 days ago

If you qualified for JEE Advanced, then study for it; otherwise, look for the best college at your rank. 

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Vaibhav Pandey

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 2 days ago

The cutoff for of OBC category students for admission to I2IT Pune is approximately 95 percentile.

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Vaibhav Pandey

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 2 days ago

No, JEE Main is not compulsory for taking admission in BTech at ICFAI University Jharkhand. The college offer admission based on screening of application and interview. The college offer merit-based admission based on past academic performance. For final selection, weightage is given to their academ

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 days ago

Yes, candidates must appear for JEE Mains to qualify for Poornima Institute of Engineering and Technology BTech course. The institute folllows REAP guidelines to select candidates for BTech admissions. Only if some seats are left vacant after admission process can candidates be chosen without JEE Ma

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 days ago

No, VIT Vellore BTech admission is not decided through JEE Mains scores. Candidates who wish to apply for BTech must appear in VITEEE only in order to qualify for VIT Vellore admission. No other entrance exams have been mentioned as alternatives to VITEEE.

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 days ago

NMIT Bangalore reserves 2% seats for candidates with JEE Main score of at least 75. JEE category aspirants are eigible for Merit Scholarship seats, provided they score a minimum of 85 NTA score and not less than 80% aggregate in PCM in Class 12. The ranking is based on JEE Main NTA score.

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered 4 days ago

No, JEE Main is not compulsory for taking admission in the BTech programme at JECRC University. Candidates can get admission based on their merit in Class 12 exam. However, students with JEE Main score are preferred more for admission. 

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Raj Priya

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