JEE Main 2026 January 22 Exam Analysis Shift 1 & 2 (OUT): Difficulty Level, Topics Covered

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JEE Main 2026 January 22 Shift 2 paper analysis is available now. Candidates can check here the dificulty level of the exam, topics covered as well as chapterwise weightage using JEE Main 22 Jan 2026 shift 2 paper analysis. Read more to know complete details.

NTA has conducted the JEE Main January 22 Shift 2 exam. Candidates can check the JEE Main today paper analysis Jan 22 shift 2 here to understand the exam difficulty level and subjectwise weightage of topics. JEE Main 22 Jan shft 1 paper analysis and question paper PDF is also available on this page.

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JEE Mains 2026 Exam Analysis January 22 Shift 1 and 2

JEE Main 22 Jan Shift 1 & 2 Paper Analysis: The NTA conducted JEE Main 2026 January 22 shift 1 & 2 paper today. The first shift of JEE Main 2026 was conducted from 9 am to 12 pm and shift 2 from 3 pm to 6 pm.

Candidates can check here JEE Main 2026 22 Jan paper analysis for shift 1 and 2 to know the difficulty level of exam, topics covered, expected cutoff and memory based questions. As per the intial reaction from students who had appeared in the exam, JEE Main 22 Jan 2026 shift 2 paper was moderate in difficulty level. The analysis of JEE Main 2026 has been prepared based on students feedback who have appeared for the exam. Students will soon be provided here the memory based JEE Main question papers 2026 January 22 shift 2 and the answer key. The JEE Main analysis 2026 has been prepared by the expert faculties. Students can calculate their expected score on the basis of JEE Main 2026 analysis, question papers and answer key.

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JEE Main 2026 Analysis January 22 Shift 2 Overall Analysis

The paper was similar to JEE Main Jan 22 2026 first shift exam. It was of easy to moderate level with some good questions interspersed from various topics. Most of the questions in today JEE Main 2026 exam were either directly taken from NCERT or were closely based on NCERT concepts. More detailed anysis to follow.

Topics Covered in JEE Main 22 January Shift 2 Paper 2026

Subjects Topics Covered
Physics Ray optics, Fluid Mechanics
Chemistry General Organic Chemistry, Chemical Bonding
Mathematics Sequence & Series, Vectors and 3D

JEE Main 2026 Jan 22 Shift 2 Analysis Chemistry

Easy and NCERT Based: Section 1 comprised 20 multiple choice questions, whereas section 2 contained 5 numerical based questions. Some students reported that a couple of questions involved lengthy calculations, but these questions could be avoided by exercising internal choice.

The paper was easy to moderate; almost all the topics were covered. The chapters of classes 11 and 12 were given almost equal weightage and, by and large, based on NCERT content. Organic Chemistry was sufficiently asked, followed by Physical and Inorganic branches.

JEE Main 22 Jan 2026 Shift 2 Analysis Physics

Easy to Moderate: In a paper of 30 questions, there were two sections, Section 1 contained 20 single option correct type MCQs, whereas Section 2 contained 5 numerical based questions. Questions were asked from Mechanics, Electrostatics, Magnetism, Current Electricity, Heat and Thermodynamics and optics. Some of the questions involved lengthy calculations, but overall, it was an easy to moderate level paper.

JEE Main 2026 January 22 Shift 2 Analysis Maths

Moderate to Difficult: As in the other subjects, this part also contained two sections, Sections 1 contained 20 MCQ with single option correct type. It contained questions on Algebra, Calculus, coordinate Geometry, Vector and Three Dimensional Geometry. Section 2 was comprised of 5 numerical based questions. As usual, a few questions involved lengthy calculations. Some students reported that a few questions were somewhat tricky.

JEE Main 2026 Analysis January 22: Must read topics for upcoming exams

The questions from NCERT syllabus particularly in physics and chemistry chapters like system of particles and rotational motion, current electricity, electrical potential and capacitance, ray optics are significant in physics.

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Q:   What is the qualifying score in JEE Main?
A:
There is no minimum qualifying marks in JEE Main. Exam. However, any candidate who wish to appear in JEE Advanced need to obtain the minimum cutoff marks in JEE Main. Candidates gets all India rank in JEE Main on the basis of the score they get in the exam. Admission to the institutes like NITs, IIITs and GFTIs is given on the basis of all India rank of candidates. Candidates who wish to apply for JEE Advanced need to get the minimum JEE Main qualifying cutoff marks only after which they can apply for admission to IITs.
Q:   Is one month sufficient for JEE Main preparation?
A:
One month is not sufficient for JEE Main preparation if a student has not started preparing or have not studied earlier for the exam. As the syllabus of JEE Main is vast, studying all the topics and remembering them take a lot of effort. However, class 12 student can get a decent score in JEE Main if time after the bard exam is devoted exclusively for the JEE preparation. Since most topics of JEE Main and class 12 are similar, students need to revise all the topics and solve previous year JEE Main question papers. Start solving JEE Main mock test papers at last 3-4 days before the exam to make yourself comfortable with the exam.
Q:   How many months are required to prepare for JEE Mains exam?
A:

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.

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Q:   How to prepare for JEE Main from Class 11th and 12th?
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Starting the JEE Main preparation from class 11 or 12 is the best time. As JEE Main syllabus consists of topics from class 11 and 12, students can easily cover all the topics along with school. Students can begin by checking the topics that is covered in both school and JEE Main and give special attention to them. For all three subjects, study NCERT and also take help from reference books. Understand the concepts thoroughly and solve numerical problems. To crack JEE Main along with class 12, students should devote at least 2-3 hours for JEE beside class 12 studies. Regularly solve JEE Main mock test and solve previous year question papers to evaluate the performance.
Q:   Which book should I refer to prepare for JEE Main exam?
A:
It is advised that students begin their JEE Main preparation with NCERT books. NCERT class 11 and 12 books for Physics Chemistry and Mathematics are the best to understand basic concepts and solve numerical problems. Along with NCERTs, students can refer to additional books like H. C. Verma and Irodov for Physics. In Mathematics, students can take help from Arihant books. For Chemistry R C Mukherjee, O P Tandon and P Bahadur are best.
Q:   How to crack JEE Mains in first attempt?
A:

Clearing the JEE Main exam in first attempt is not a difficult task. Several students clear JEE Main while in class 12. One thing that makes it easy to clear JEE Main with class 12 is that students are in regular touch of most JEE syllabus. To score good marks in JEE Main in the first attempt, it is advised that you study class 11 and 12 topics thoroughly, clear all the concepts and solve mock test papers. Also, NCERT books which you study in class 11 and 12 are the best books for JEE Main preparation. Students must study NCERT properly and solve all the questions in the book and do not memorize the concepts as some students do rather understand the concepts.

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In Mathematics, chapters like the application of derivatives, definite integrals, matrices and determinants, sequences and series, probability and complex numbers are must-read chapters besides developing understanding and building exam temperament.

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