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Students can download JEE Main 2026 April 8 Question Paper with Answer Key Solutions PDF here. NTA conducted JEE Mains April 8 paper from 3 PM to 6 PM. Along with question paper, JEE Main 2026 paper analysis is also available. Read to get latest updates on JEE Main April 8 paper with solutions.

JEE Main 2026 April 8 Question Paper with Answer Key Solutions is available on this page. Students can check memory based JEE Main April 8 question paper with solutions to know which are important questions and assess their performance. According to JEE Main 2026 April 8 paper analysis, overall paper was moderate and NCERT based. Physics and Chemistry was moderate. Out of all subjects, Mathematics was the moderate and lengthy. Read to know more about JEE Main 8 April Question Paper with Solutions.

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JEE Main 2026 April 8 Question Paper with Answer Key Solutions PDF OUT: Students can download JEE Main 8 April question paper with answer key solutions on this page. Through the memory-based JEE Main 2026 April 8 paper with answer key, they can know which questions were included in the examination. Students can check these questions to assess their performance in JEE Main exam and calculate probable secured scores. As per JEE Main 2026 today paper analysis, students found overall exam moderate but conceptually difficult. Out of all subjects, Mathematics and Physics were moderate but lengthy. Most students also found Chemistry moderate with more statement based questions. Various coaching experts are also expected release JEE Mains 2026 question paper for April 8 exam. NTA conducted JEE Main April 8 paper only in Shift 2, which concluded at 6 PM. Read to know more about JEE Main 2026 April 8 Question Paper with Answer Key Solutions PDF.

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Table of contents
  • JEE Main 2026 Question Papers (Official) OUT
  • JEE Main 2026 April 8 Paper with Answer Key Solutions PDF
  • JEE Main 2026 April 8 Paper Analysis OUT
  • How to Calculate Marks using JEE Main 2026 April 8 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF?
  • JEE Main 2026 Marking Scheme
  • Memory-Based JEE Main Question Paper PDFs with Solutions by Coaching Institutes
  • Steps to download official JEE Main 2026 April answer key?
  • JEE Main 2026 April Result
  • What is JEE Main 2026 Expected Cutoff?
  • JEE Main 2026 Marks vs Percentile (Expected)
  • JEE Main 2026 Rank Predictor
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JEE Main 2026 Question Papers (Official) OUT

Candidates can download shift wise official NTA 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 2026 April 8 Paper with Answer Key Solutions PDF

Students can check below JEE Mains April 8 questions with answer key and solutions.

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JEE Main 2026 April 8 Paper Analysis OUT

Based on initial student feedback, JEE Main 2026 paper analysis for April 8 exam is now available. Overall, JEE Main April 8 exam was moderately difficult but conceptually tough. Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry were moderately difficult but lengthy.

Sections Analysis
Overall Moderate. Questions were doable but conceptually tough. 
Physics Moderate and Lengthy. High weightage topics were Units and Dimensions, Ray Topics, Thermodynamics, Resolution Power, Modern Physics, Current Electricity, Electrostatics, Magnetic Effects, Semiconductors, Fluids, Capacitors, Rotation.
Chemistry Moderate and Lengthy due to statement based questions. There were some tricky Organic Chemistry questions. High weightage topics were Surface Chemistry.
Mathematics Moderate and Lengthy. High weightage topics were Calculus, Vector 3D, Determinants and Matrices, Conic, Integration, Log, Sequence, Probability.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Which is the toughest shift of JEE Mains 2026 April session?
A: 

As of now, the toughest shift of the JEE Main April session was the April 6 shift 1 exam.

Q:   Which was the easiest shift of JEE Main 2026 April session?
A: 

The easiest shift of JEE Main 2026 April session was the April 4 shift 2 exam.

Q:   How much is 120 marks in JEE Mains percentile?
A: 

Scoring 120 marks in JEE Main 2026 generally corresponds to a percentile range of 95 to 97.5+ and an AIR of roughly 35,000 to 60,000. This is as per previous year trends and expert analysis.

Q:   Where can I check my JEE Main percentile vs rank?
A: 

Various experts provide the JEE Mains percentile vs rank estimation. Candidates can search "JEE Mains marks vs percentile by Shiksha" on Google to get their estimation.

How to Calculate Marks using JEE Main 2026 April 8 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF?

Using memory-based JEE Mains April 8 question paper with answer key solutions, students will be able to calculate their probable secured scores. For the score calculation, they can follow steps given below.

  • Students will have to download JEE Main 2026 answer key.
  • After downloading the answer key, they will have to compare their responses to the answer key.
  • Students will have to note down correct and incorrect answers.
  • To make the calculation, official formula has to be used.
  • Total calculated marks will be the probable scores secured in exam.

Formula to calculate NTA JEE Mains 2026 score is:

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

JEE Main 2026 Marking Scheme

Students can check official marking scheme through JEE Main exam pattern 2026. To make the calculation, they will have to follow the official marking scheme given below.

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

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Commonly asked questions
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 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:   Where can I get previous year JEE Main question papers?
A: 

Students can download JEE Main previous year question paper from Shiksha page. Candidates are provided JEE Main previous year question papers from the year 2014 to 2025. The papers can be downloaded as PDF and can be practised to prepare for the exam. JEE Main previous year question paper also helps in understanding the difficulty level of the exam and chapter-wise weightage of questions. Solving JEE Main question papers will help in analysing the preparation level of the exam. 

Q:   Can I change the language of the question paper during the exam?
A: 

JEE Main question paper is in English, Hindi and language selected when you filled application form. In total, JEE Main is in 13 languages and you can select any language out of available options. You cannot switch language of question paper during exam.

Memory-Based JEE Main Question Paper PDFs with Solutions by Coaching Institutes

Based on student feedback, various coaching experts will release memory-based JEE Main 2026 question paper with answer key solutions. Students can download the JEE Mains answer key solutions from table given below.

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Memory-Based Question Papers with Answer Key

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Steps to download official JEE Main 2026 April answer key?

NTA will release JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 answer key online at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Through provisional answer key, students will be able to check correct responses to JEE Main 2026 question paper. The authorities will also accept objections against provisional key along with supporting proof. Students will be able to download their answer key by following steps given below.

  • Go to jeemain.nta.nic.in
  • Click on JEE Main 2026 answer key link.
  • Students will have to log in using application form number and password.
  • JEE Mains answer key can be used to calculate probable secured scores.

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Q:   What is category and general cutoff in JEE Main?
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The general and category wise JEE Mains are:

Category

Cutoff from Previous Year

Unreserved (UR)

93.1023262

Gen-EWS

80.3830119

OBC-NCL

79.4313582

SC

61.1526933

ST

47.9026465

UR-PwD

0.0079349

Q:   What is the qualifying score in JEE Main?
A: 

In JEE Mains, there is no minimum mark needed to qualify the exam. However, a minimum mark is needed for candidates to qualify for the JEE Advanced exam. This is called the JEE Main cutoff for JEE Advanced. this cutoff marks will be mentioned in the session 2 JEE Mains result.

Q:   What type of questions are asked in JEE Main?
A: 

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?
A: 

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.
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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. 

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

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

Q:   How important is taking mock test for JEE Main 2026?
A: 

Mock tests are important JEE Main preparation. JEE Main 2026 mock test will tell you about exam structure and question pattern. After taking mock tests get your performance analysed thoroughly by an expert or mentor. You will know exactly where you are making mistakes and what the correct approach is to attempt questions.

JEE Main 2026 April Result

NTA is expected to release JEE Main 2026 result for Session 2 by April 20. Through JEE Mains result, students can check their total and subject wise percentile marks. Along with Session 2 result, All India Ranks (AIR) will also be announced. Students will have to log in with their application number and password to check their JEE Main result 2026.

What is JEE Main 2026 Expected Cutoff?

While there is no minimum qualifying marks, students will have to meet JEE Mains qualifying cutoff to be eligible for JEE Advanced exam. Students can check category wise expected JEE Main 2026 cutoff 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

JEE Main 2026 Marks vs Percentile (Expected)

It is important to understand how much students have to score to fall under their preferred JEE Main percentile rank. Details about expected JEE Mains marks vs percentile vs rank details can be checked from table given below.

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

Students can use JEE Main 2026 rank predictor by Shiksha.com to check their probable ranks based on calculated marks. Knowing ranks beforehand is helpful as they can accordingly start preparing for counselling and admission process. The ranks can be used in JEE Mains college predictor to know the list of colleges that they will be eligible for. Through this list, they can prepare for choice filling process during JEE Main counselling.

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CourseNIT Calicut JEE Main cutoff 2025
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering343880
B.Tech. in Biotechnology386381
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B.Tech. in Energy Engineering543879

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JEE (Main) cutoff for BTech in Computer Science and Engineering in Sagar Institute of Science Technology and Research, Bhopal in the closing round has ranged between 3,75,232 to 10,07,060 from 2021 to 2023.

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Saumya Gairola

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Yes, students can get EIT Faridabad scholarship with 97.6 percentile in JEE Main. Applicants can get scholarship on the basis of scores in entrance exam. Check the table below to know eligiblity of scholarships offered on the basis of JEE Main scores:

Eligibility CriteriaScholarship (on tuition fee)
95.01 percentile and above50%
90.01 - 95 prcentile35%
85.01 - 90 percentile25%
80.01 - 85 percentile20%

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Gaurika Chhabra

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Saumya Gairola

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Yes. The syllabus overlaps heavily, and JEE preparation often covers TS EAMCET topics. Just add state-specific mock tests for better speed and familiarity.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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You might be able to get a seat at Manipal Institute of Technology with a rank of 50000 if you belong to the General AI category. 

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