JEE Main 2nd April Shift 2 question paper (Official) PDF OUT. The National Testing Agency has released JEE Main 2026 April 2 shift 2 question paper answer key PDF on its official website. Candidates who appeared in that session can check and download the question PDF below for free.
JEE Main 2026 April 2 shift 2 question paper PDF OUT: The National Testing Agency has officially uploaded JEE Main 2026 session 2 question paper PDF (all shifts). Candidates can download the question paper and solution key for free. Students who had attempted JEE Mains 2nd April afternoon shift can now download and tally their solutions to check probable scores. Candidates can also check JEE Main memory-based question paper 2026 with detailed analysis below.
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JEE Mains 2026 April 2 Shift 2 Paper with Answer Key Solutions
| Subject | Paper PDF | Official JEE Main 2026 April 2 shift 2 Question Paper Answer Key |
| Physics | Download | Download JEE Main 2026 April 2 shift 2 question paper answer key PDF |
| Chemistry | Download | |
| Maths | Download |
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JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Result 2 Date
As per the official notification, NTA had already announced JEE Mains session 2 result. The official website to check exam result is jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can check their result at JEE Main login using their application number and password. The session 2 result include cutoff marks for JEE Advanced qualification and AIR.
NTA JEE Main 2026 Expected Cutoff
According to the previous year’s cutoff trends, experts analysis, and other factors, here is an expected JEE Main cutoff 2026 to qualify for admission process-
| 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 |
JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 2 Paper Analysis OUT
Maths and Physics was moderately tough and Chemistry was easy. Compared to Jan session, the paper was easy. Few found Chemistry tough.
Vector 3D (2 questions), parabola, circle, integration, CONTINUITY, Units and Dimension, Permutation, Kinematics, ratation (2 questions), moment of inertia, etc. Many students around 40+ questions (all sections). Physical Chemisty had maximum weightage, Organic had a combination of physical chemistry, modern physics (1 question). Total number of safe attempts - 28 - 30 questions. Chemistry had 4 to 5 statement-based questions. Overall, the paper was balanced.
Based on students reaction - 99 percentile may go around 160 to 170 marks.
Section-Wise JEE Mains 2026 2nd April Attempt Analysis:
| Subjects | Detailed Analysis |
|---|---|
| Physics | Physics was easy to moderate, though slightly tougher than Shift 1. The questions were largely standard with moderate calculations. Students with conceptual knowledge must have found the section easy. |
| Chemistry | Chemistry was moderate overall. Physical Chemistry had more calculation-based questions, making it slightly time-consuming. Organic and Inorganic Chemistry were more straightforward, focusing on conceptual clarity and direct application. Overall, it was a balanced section. |
| Maths | Mathematics was moderate in difficulty but lengthy, as expected. While the questions were not highly complex conceptually, they required time and accuracy, making it challenging for students to attempt many questions. Attempting more than 15 questions accurately within the given time would have been difficult for most students. |
| Overall analysis | The overall paper was moderate in difficulty and slightly tougher than the morning shift. |
JEE Main Today's Shift 2 Memory-Based Questions and Answer Key Solutions OUT
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Many coaching institutes like Sri Chaitanya, Resonance, Allen, etc. release JEE Main question paper and answer key day-wise. Students can refer to the links below for more.
| JEE Main January 2026 Answer Key and Question Paper by Sri Chaitanya |
JEE Main marks vs percentile |
How to calculate scores using JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 2 Paper with Answer Key Solutions?
To evaluate your JEE Main April 2026 scores, it is important to understand JEE Mains exam pattern and marking scheme. The process to calculate marks can be checked below -
- Click on JEE Main 2026 April 2 paper answer key PDF link available here
- Download and save
- Now using JEE Main marking scheme, add 4 marks for correct answer and deduct 1 mark for an incorrect answer.
4*(Number of Correct Answers) - 1*(Number of Wrong Answers) = Candidate’s Scores
Students can also evaluate their scores using the memory-based JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Answer Key and Question Paper.
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Commonly asked questions
JEE Main counselling and seat allotment has many processes. Once seat is allotted to a candidate, you have option of Accept and Freeze, Accept and Float and Slide. If you are satisfied with allotted seat and select first option, you cannot participate in next round counselling. If you are not satisfied, select second or third option to participate in next round with the current seat.
As per the analysis of JEE Main marks vs percentile, 120 marks would be around 95 to 97 percentile.
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.
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).
Commonly asked questions
Candidates can check the allotted JEE Mains 2027 exam date on their JEE admit card and also on the city intimation slip.
The JEE Main 2026 session 2 admit card will be out around 3-4 days before the exam date allotted to the candidates.
A good score in JEE Mains 2026 is 180 to 210+ marks, which translates to a 99+ percentile.
The time period required to complete the JEE Main preparation depends mainly on the students. Every student has their own pace of study. Ideally, 6-month time is good enough to complete the JEE Main preparation. Students who have started preparing from class 11 or 12 can easily prepare for JEE Main in 6 months considering the topics of JEE syllabus have already been studied in classes 11 and 12.
JEE Main preparation is most effective with classes 11 and 12 as almost 90-95 percent of topics are similar in both exams. This way students can easily complete the entire JEE Main syllabus as well as the syllabus of classes 11 and 12. After the board exams, students get 1-2 months' time where they can focus entirely on JEE Main. Students who have started late for the JEE Main exam can make a 6-month plan where in the first three months they have to focus on revising the syllabus studied in classes 11 and 12. In the next two months focus on solving questions of JEE Main and analyzing the mistakes being made, if any. The last month should be focused on solving mock tests and JEE Main previous year question papers.
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Student Forum
Answered 4 days ago
According to the tentative schedule, JEE Main 2027 counselling registration is likely to commence in June 2027 after the conclusion of both exam sessions.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 4 days ago
The cutoff rank in Round 7 for BTech Computer Science & Engineering under General All India category is 53,013. It is the most competitive branch in the institute.
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Beginner-Level 5
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Yes, JEE Main is compulsory for admission in B.Tech course at SGSITS.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 4 days ago
After qualifying JEE Main, students need to register themselves for MP BE Counselling, choose colleges/branches, attend rounds and verify documents to secure admission.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 5 days ago
Getting into B.Tech CSE is straightforward. You need to have passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics, along with Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, or a Technical Vocational subject. Marks from boards like CBSE, ISC, and PSEB are accepted. JEE Main scores are also recognised under the RBUEdge Schol
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 5 days ago
Yes, JEE Main scores are recognised under the RBUEdge Scholarship Program, so your entrance exam effort can also help reduce your fees. A higher score falls in a higher scholarship slab, with the top slab offering a 60% waiver on the course fee. This is a nice reward for the hard work that goes into
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
The JEE Main Round 7 cutoff 2026 for SGSITS Indore ranged from 53,013 to 90,468 for General All India candidates across BTech branches.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a week ago
If a student has appeared for JEE Main, they can apply for B.Tech admission at Galgotias University through the university's admission process. JEE Main scores are considered for preference in the merit list, along with the eligibility requirements of the chosen B.Tech programme. After applying, the
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a week ago
For B.Tech admissions, Galgotias University primarily considers eligibility based on Class 12 qualifications and its admission process. JEE Main scores may also be considered for admission, depending on the programme and admission criteria for that year. CUET acceptance can vary by course and admiss
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Beginner-Level 5
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According to the MSU Baroda CSE Cutoff 2026 for the General AI category, the maximum rank accepted was 900019 in the last round (Round 3).
As seen from the table below, admission for the General and ST category was the toughest and the easiest for the CSE course. For more information, check the table
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