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.
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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
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.
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.
The CSAB special counselling will start on July 28.
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 2026 exam date on their JEE admit card and also on the city intimation slip.
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.
A good score in JEE Mains 2026 is 180 to 210+ marks, which translates to a 99+ percentile.
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.
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Beginner-Level 4
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Yes, as per the JEE Main 2026 cutoff rank for CSE, it is possible to get a CSE seat at the University of Delhi with a cutoff rank of 41000. During Round 1 seat allotment, the maximum rank required for CSE admission was 81869 for the students belonging to the OBC category under the AI quota. So, 410
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Contributor-Level 10
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No, JEE Main is not compulsory to get admission in BTech in BITS Pilani. Candidates should have passed Class 12 from a recognised board with a minimum 75% aggregate to be eligible for getting admission in BTech at BITS Pilani.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
Yes, Babu Banarasi Das University offer scholarship based on JEE Main scores. Check below table to know Babu Banarasi Das University JEE Main scholarship:
| General Rank In Entrance Exam | Scholarship awarded |
|---|---|
| IIT-JEE up to 2500 General Rank | 100% |
| IIT-JEE up to 5000 General Rank | 50% |
| IIT-JEE up to 10000 General Rank | 25% |
To get more information, students must visit the official website.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
DY Patil Navi Mumbai considers JEE Main, MHT CET or SAT scores for admission in BTech course. Hence, JEE Main is not compulsory. Aspirants without any of these scores, can appear for entrance test conducted by DY Patil Navi Mumbai for admission in BTech.
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Guide-Level 15
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No, JEE Main is not compulsory to get admission in BTech at MIT WPU. Admission in BTech course is offered based on different entrance exam scores such as: JEE Main, MHT CET, PERA CET, MHT-CET-B, NEET (for bioengineering) scores.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
JEE Mains is one of the most competitive exams in our country. According to a press release by NTA, the total number of candidates that appeared in both sessions of the exam was 15,38,468.
The time required is subjective for each student. Roughly One to two years of preparation should be enough. Som
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 days ago
While researching the JEE Main cutoff for the B.Tech. Chemical Engineering programme at Institute of Technology, Nirma University (ITNU) provides a good foundation for your academic planning, Lovely Professional University (LPU) serves as an excellent alternative. LPU offers premier engineering prog
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Answered 3 days ago
IIIT Agartala CSE cutoff 2026 was 42200 in the first round for the General AI category. IIIT Agartala JEE Main cutoff 2026 has been released for the first round for various All India quota categories for the BTech CSE course.
Among all the categories, the toughest competition in round 1 was for the
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Yes, you can get into IIIT Vadodara - International Diu Campus in the first round with a rank of 40K if you belong to the General AI category. For this category, the round 1 IIIT Vadodara - International Diu Campus JEE Main cutoff 2026 ranged from 38883 to 41859. Check the table below to know which
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