Candidates can find the JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 question paper PDF with solutions here for free. The exam was conducted in two shifts for 300 marks. The link to download JEE Mains 2026 shift 1 and 2 question paper answer key can be checked below. Using answer key, students can determine their expected percentile for JEE Main. Read below.
JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 unofficial question paper PDF with solutions is now available. With the help of the memory-based JEE Main January 2026 question paper and answer key, students can calculate their expected percentile. Candidates appearing for JEE Main April 2026 attempt can use this question paper answer key PDF to practice and prepare themselves for the upcoming exams.
Also read: JEE Main 2026 Jan 28 marks vs percentile: check shift 1 and 2 expected percentile marks here
Students appearing for JEE Mains BTech (Jan 28) or BArch/B.Plan (Jan 29) can now download their admit card. To download hall ticket of JEE Main, students have to provide their application number and date of birth.
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- JEE Main January 2026 Jan 21 Question Paper PDF with Solutions: Shift-Wise Download
- Benefits of using JEE Mains 2026 Jan 21 shift 1 and 2 question paper with solutions
- How to check your percentile using JEE Main Jan Question Paper PDF with Solutions?
- Appearing for JEE Mains 2026 Session 1 & 2? Check Jan Session 1 memory-based PYQs with answers below -
- JEE Mains 2026 Marks vs Percentile
- JEE Mains 2026 Expected Cutoff
JEE Main January 2026 Jan 21 Question Paper PDF with Solutions: Shift-Wise Download
Students can download JEE Mains January 2026 session 1 question paper with answer key PDF by coaching institutes below. These are unofficial answer key and the date provided may vary. The official JEE Main answer key release date is first week of February.
Commonly asked questions
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.
Paper 1 has 75 questions where Physics Chemistry and Mathematics, each section has 25 questions. Out of 25 questions, 20 are MCQs and five are numerical value questions. You must answer all 5 numerical value-type questions. All 20 multiple-choice questions are compulsory. Complete all 75 questions in 3 hours.
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.
Benefits of using JEE Mains 2026 Jan 21 shift 1 and 2 question paper with solutions
JEE Mains 2026 question paper with solutions play a very important role in preparation as well as revision. Here are some quick benefits of using question paper of JEE Main Exam session 1 Jan 21 -
- Candidates can get an idea of the difficulty level of the question paper
- Built accuracy and time management skills
- Students can also identify the weak areas, recurring topics, and question types
With the help of JEE Main question paper answer key of Jan 21 shift 1 and 2, students can also analyse which was the toughest shift in JEE Main 2026 and easiest shift in JEE 2026 exam.
How to check your percentile using JEE Main Jan Question Paper PDF with Solutions?
To check your performance through JEE Main cutoff 2026, candidates must be aware of the marking scheme. The process to calculate your percentile using JEE Main January 2026 question paper can be checked below -
- Download the JEE Mains 2026 21 Jan shift 1 & 2 paper PDF with solutions (available above)
- Save the PDF and use marking scheme
- Add 4 marks (if your answer is correct) and deduct one mark (if the response is wrong).
Candidates can also check our JEE Main rank predictor to estimate their chances for admission at top engineering colleges in India.
To detailed guidance refer to the article below -
Commonly asked questions
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.
Yes, JEE Main exam has negative marking. 1 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer.
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.
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Appearing for JEE Mains 2026 Session 1 & 2? Check Jan Session 1 memory-based PYQs with answers below -
JEE Mains 2026 Marks vs Percentile
Candidates can refer to the marks vs percentile of JEE Main 2026 (expected) below -
| JEE Main marks | Expected percentile | Expected ranks |
|---|---|---|
| 240 - 280+ | 99.9+ | 1 - 1,200 |
| 210 - 240 | 99.5 - 99.9 | 1,200 - 6,000 |
| 180 - 210 | 99.0 - 99.5 | 6,000 - 12,000 |
| 160 - 180 | 98.0 - 99.0 | 12,000 - 25,000 |
| 140 - 160 | 97.0 - 98.0 | 25,000 - 35,000 |
| 120 - 140 | 95.0 - 97.0 | 35,000 - 60,000 |
| 100 - 120 | 90.0 - 95.0 | 60,000 Lakh - 1.1 Lakh |
| 70 - 100 | 80.0 - 90.0 | 1.1 Lakh - 2.5 Lakh |
Commonly asked questions
Candidates should take JEE Main mock tests at least once a week. However, in the last month before exam, frequency should be increased to 3 to 4 mock exam per week.
Candidates can check JEE main question papers 2026 at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
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.
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JEE Mains 2026 Expected Cutoff
As per past cutoff trends in the JEE Main exam and analysis, candidates can refer to the JEE Mains expected cutoff (category-wise) 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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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
Students who are applying for BTech admissions at Jain University Bangalore must give the JEE Main exam and meet the required cutoff.
Candidates who have received their session 2 result can follow the steps below:
- Check recent Jain Bangalore cutoffs to compare one's score.
- Apply through the university
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 6 hours ago
LPU JEE Main cutoff for BTech typically sits around 80 percentile for general category, based on recent trends for high-demand branches like CSE. This opens doors to innovative curriculum with strong industry ties, hands-on projects, and solid placement outcomes the highest packages crossing 50 LPA
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered Yesterday
With 93.95 percentile in JEE Main (EWS category), your rank is around 65,000–70,000, which gives you realistic chances in newer NITs, some IIITs, and state government colleges.
🎓 Government Colleges You Can Target
- Newer NITs: NIT Agartala, NIT Arunachal Pradesh, NIT Mizoram, NIT Nagaland, NIT Manipur
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered Yesterday
With a JEE Main 2026 percentile of 81.40 and SC category rank of 2,91,970, admission to top NITs like Surathkal, Trichy, Warangal, Allahabad, Jaipur, Calicut is not possible. Their SC cutoffs for even lower branches usually close around 20,000–40,000 rank.
NIT Admission Chances (SC Category)
- Top NITs
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 days ago
With a 70 percentile in JEE Main (General category) and being from Andhra Pradesh (AP), here's a clear picture of your admission chances:
What 70 Percentile Means
- Approximate rank: 3,00,000 – 4,50,000.
- NITs/IIITs via JoSAA: Not possible, since even the lowest cutoffs for Civil/Mechanical in newer NITs
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 days ago
JoSAA (NIT/IIIT/GFTI): ❌ Not possible.
State Govt Colleges (REAP Rajasthan): ✅ Possible, but mostly in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical.
Private Universities: ✅ Strong chance for CSE/IT/ECE.
👉 My advice:
Fill REAP AND OTHER STATES counseling for Rajasthan government colleges (you may get Civil/Mechanical/E
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 days ago
With a JEE Main rank of 81,473, you have a realistic chance of admission to NIT Srinagar, but mostly in branches other than Computer Science or IT. Based on the 2025 cutoffs, you are more likely to get Mechanical, Civil, or possibly Electrical Engineering under the Home State quota.
Admission Chanc
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 days ago
NIT Puducherry BTech admissions are highly unlikely with 75 percentile in JEE Main, especially for the General category. The institute sees a high cutoff for BTech's All India Quota. With 75 percentile, admission may be possible for reserved categories. Students can check the last year cutoff to kno
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
JECRC Foundation offers seats to candidates via REAP Counselling based on JEE Main scores of the aspirants. The preference is given to candidates with JEE Main scores. Once the seat is allotted, aspirants need to report at the college campus for document verification and fee payment.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 2 days ago
Aspirants without JEE Main score can get admission in BTech Computer Science & Engineering based on their percentile in Class 12 or Diploma in Engineering and Technology. However, the preference is given to applicants with JEE Main scores.
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