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 started on July 28.
The institutes that participate in JoSAA counselling are:
- 23 IITs
- IISc Bangalore
- 31 NITs
- IIEST Shibpur
- 26 IIITs
- 40 Other-Government Funded Technical Institutes (Other-GFTIs)
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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Student Forum
Answered 9 hours ago
Yes, candidates can get scholarship based on performance in JEE (Main) for BTech at NIMS University, Jaipur. Details are given below:
| Scholarship Percentage | JEE Rank |
|---|---|
| 60% Waiver in First Year Tuition Fee | AIR upto 1 Lacs in JEE Mains |
| 50% Waiver in First Year Tuition Fee | AIR between 1 Lacs and 2.25 Lacs in JEE Mains |
| 75% Waiver in First-Year Tuition Fee | Qualified JEE Advance |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 10 hours ago
No, your rank does not change your fees. Merit ranks generated via the JEE Main entrance exam are exclusively used to determine branch selection and seat eligibility during allocation. Once admitted, your tuition fee relies entirely on government social category waivers and annual family income slab
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 13 hours ago
With a JEE Main rank of 30,000 (General category, Other State quota), you can secure Mechanical Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, or Civil Engineering at NIT Silchar. Depending on round variations and seat trends, you may also have borderline chances for Electrical Engineerin
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 13 hours ago
Students can download the JEE Main syllabus 2027 from the official website of JEE Mains 2027 once released.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 3 days ago
Usually the Cutoffs differ across B.Tech programmes and counselling rounds. However, The Guru Nanak Dev University JEE Main Cutoff 2025 the closing rank of 145410 for round 1 remained the same across the listed B.Tech programmes under the General Home State category, with no variation in closing ran
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 days ago
For Guru Nanak Dev University JEE Main Cutoff 2025, the listed B.Tech programmes for round 1 had the same closing rank of 145410 under the General Home State category.
The cutoff data displayed above has been sourced from third-party channels. While we strive to ensure accuracy, cutoffs are subject t
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 4 days ago
The JEE Main 2025 cutoff closing rank for round 1 at GEU Dehradun for all the listed B.Tech branches was 145410.
The cutoff data displayed above has been sourced from third-party channels. While we strive to ensure accuracy, cutoffs are subject to change and may vary based on category, round, and adm
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Answered 4 days ago
GEU Dehradun 2025 cutoff for Round 1 has been released for General Home State category with a closing rank for B.Tech Cse at 145410.
Candidates seeking admission to the B.Tech Cse programme must secure a rank of 145410 or better to be considered for admission.
The cutoff data displayed above has been
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 5 days ago
Sorry, but the college does not accept JEE Mains score for admission to BE ECE program at Loyola-ICAM College of Engineering and Technology.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
YES. Galgotias University accepts JEE Main and CUET scores for B.Tech admissions and gives preference to candidates with these scores in the merit list. Students also need to meet the required Class 12 eligibility criteria for their chosen B.Tech program.
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