JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 Question Paper PDF with Solutions
Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2026 ( JEE Main )
Exam On - 2 Apr '26 - 9 Apr '26
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.
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.
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.
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
Students who are preparing for JEE Main exam are advised to first cover the entire JEE Main syllabus. Covering only the high weightage chapters would decrease their chances of getting full/high score in JEE Main exam. Only after covering the entire syllabus, students can check most important chapters for JEE Mains.
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.
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.
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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 |
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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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OJEE and JEE syllabus is somewhat same and different in some places. The OJEE syllabus for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics is different from JEE. In JEE, the physics syllabus includes topics such as Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Optics, etc. These topics require knowledge of physics topics.
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JEE Main is conducted in two sessions, the first in January/February and the second in April. This helps students to appear in both papers if required and correct their scores. If you participate in both exam sessions, the system intelligently recognises your "Best of Two" scores and finalises your
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DTU admissions are majorly based on the JEE Main scores. However, without JEE Mains, students will have to change the specialisations and the course opted for then only admission will be possible.
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While clearing JEE Main is a huge achievement, it's actually just the first hurdle for IITs. JEE Main acts as a qualifying test that allows the top 2.5 Lacs candidates to sit for JEE Advanced. To get into IIT Dharwad, your final seat allocation will be based strictly on your JEE Advanced rank. JEE M
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Congratulations! After JEE Main, register for JEE Advanced, which is the only way to get into an IIT. This registration usually happens in late April or early May, with the exam itself scheduled for late May. This is a very tight window, so keep a close eye on the official portal right after your Ma
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It starts with JEE Main registration, which opens around November. The first JEE Main session is held in January-February, you must keep your documents ready by the end of the previous year. If you miss the first window, don't worry, you can still register for the second session of JEE Main in April
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The candidates should master time management and accuracy to be able to score well in the JEE Main exam. Use a strategic approach while solving the questions to be able to score good marks.
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Yes, the JEE Main is widely considered one of the most difficult engineering entrance exams globally.
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Passing the JEE Main exam requires a strategic approach focusing on strong fundamentals, consistent practice, and thorough revision.
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- Study diligently for at least 6 hours.
- Practice a lot of previous year papers and mock tests.
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Candidates can download the JEE Main question papers from the website of NTA - nta.ac.in.
- Go to nta.ac.in
- Go to "downloads"
- Under the "Previous years Exam Papers", select the year and exam type and hit the "search" button.
- The question paper PDFs will be available for download.
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