JEE Main 2026 January 21 Shift 2 Question Paper (OUT) with Answer Key Solutions PDF: Download Link Here

Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2026 ( JEE Main )

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The question paper along with the solutions for JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 shift 2 will be provided on this page for candidates’ reference. Those who appear for the JEE Main exam can check the JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 answer key to know their performance in the exam and thus calculate their expected scores.

JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 Shift 2 Question Paper is available here. Candidates appearing for the JEE Main 2026 January session must check the JEE Main 2026 January 21 Shift 2 question paper along with answer key solutions on this page and know the expected trends.

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JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 Shift 2 Question Paper with Solutions PDF Download

JEE Main 2026 January 21 Shift 2 Question Paper with Solutions - The JEE Main January 21 Shift 2 exam ended at 6 PM. Candidates can check the JEE Main Jan 21 Shift 2 question paper with solutions NOW. Candidates can use the JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 Shift 2 answer key to analyse their performance and estimate their probable scores.

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Students appearing for JEE Main 2026 exam in upcoming shifts on other exam dates may also refer to the January 21 Shift 2 question paper to understand the difficulty level and most asked topics. The JEE Main Jan 21 Shift 2 answer key and solutions is based on memory-based questions shared by students. After checking their responses, candidates can use a JEE Main rank predictor to calculate their likely rank based on calculated marks.

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Table of contents
  • JEE Main 2026 January 21 Shift 2 Question Paper OUT
  • JEE Main Jan 21 Shift 2 Answer Key PDF
  • How to Calculate Scores Using JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 Shift 2 Answer Key PDF?
  • JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 Shift 2 Question Paper Analysis and Solutions by Coaching Centres
  • JEE Main 2026 Official Answer Key
  • JEE Main Result 2026
  • JEE Main Marks vs Percentile 2026 (Expected)
  • JEE Main 2026 Expected Cutoff
  • JEE Main College Predictor
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JEE Main 2026 January 21 Shift 2 Question Paper OUT

The subject-wise JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 Shift 2 questions and solutions is updated in the space below. The JEE Main 2026 January paper with answer key solutions is based on memory-based questions.

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JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 Shift 2 Question Paper Analysis

The subject-wise analysis for JEE Main 21 Jan shift 2 is available here. The JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 shift 2 analysis is based on the students' reactions and the subject experts. Last year's trends suggest that the first JEE Mains exam days will be easier compared to the last date.

Sections Shift 1 Difficulty Level Shift 2
Physics Moderate Easy to Moderate
Chemistry Easy Easy
Mathematics Tough Tough & lengthy
Overall Moderate Moderate

JEE Main Jan 21 Shift 2 Answer Key PDF

Candidates can refer to the unofficial JEE Main 21 Jan Shift 2 answer key PDF shortly after the exam ends. Leading coaching institutes release shift-wise JEE Main 2026 question paper answer keys based on student feedback.

How to Calculate Scores Using JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 Shift 2 Answer Key PDF?

Candidates can calculate their expected JEE Main 2026 scores using the January 21 Shift 2 answer key by following the official marking scheme. The steps to calculate scores are given below:

  • Download and refer to the JEE Main Jan 21 Shift 2 question paper with answer key
  • Match your recorded responses with the correct answers
  • Count the total number of correct and incorrect attempts
  • Apply the formula mentioned below:

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

  • The output becomes the expected scores in JEE Mains 2026 exam.

JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 Shift 2 Question Paper Analysis and Solutions by Coaching Centres

From the table below candidates can access the JEE Main 2026 January 21 Shift 2 paper analysis and answer keys released by reputed coaching institutes. These solutions are prepared by subject experts based on memory-based questions.

JEE Main 2026 Answer Key by Allen

JEE Main 2026 Answer Key by Resonance

JEE Main 2026 Answer Key by FIITJEE

JEE Main 2026 Answer Key by Sri Chaitanya

JEE Main 2026 Answer Key by Aakash

JEE Main 2026 Official Answer Key

The official JEE Main 2026 answer key will be released by NTA in the first week of February 2026 at the website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates will also be given an opportunity to challenge the provisional answer key within the specified objection window.

How to Check JEE Main Official Answer Key 2026?

  • Visit the official JEE Main website
  • Click on “JEE Main 2026 Answer Key for Session 1” under the candidate activity section
  • Log in using your application number and password
  • Access the question paper, answer key, and response sheet
  • Download the answer key to calculate scores before the result declaration

JEE Main Result 2026

As per the information brochure, the JEE Main 2026 result will be announced by February 12, 2026. The results will be prepared based on the final answer key released by NTA. Candidates can view their subject-wise NTA scores in the result login.

JEE Main Marks vs Percentile 2026 (Expected)

Based on previous years’ trends, the expected JEE Main 2026 marks vs percentile is provided below. For personalised predictions, candidates may use the JEE Main rank predictor by Shiksha.

JEE Main Marks

Expected Percentile

Expected Rank

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 – 1.1 lakh

70 – 100

80.0 – 90.0

1.1 – 2.5 lakh

JEE Main 2026 Expected Cutoff

While there is no minimum passing mark in JEE Main, NTA releases a qualifying cutoff for eligibility to appear in JEE Advanced. Approximately the top 2.5 lakh candidates will qualify. Candidates can check the expected JEE Main 2026 cutoff category-wise below.

Category

Expected Cutoff 2026

UR

93.3045326

Gen-EWS

81.4387917

OBC-NCL

80.7456432

SC

61.3526948

ST

48.2456783

UR-PwD

0.0082349

JEE Main College Predictor

Shiksha’s JEE Main college predictor is an algorithmic tool that helps candidates look at colleges they may be eligible for based on rank or percentile. The tool considers multiple factors such as category, gender, home-state eligibility, and past closing ranks to generate a personalised list of colleges for the JoSAA counselling.

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