JEE Main 2026 January 23 question paper pdf can be downloaded from this page. This JEE Mains 2026 paper for January will help aspirants of upcoming days to analyse difficulty level of paper and topic-wise weightage of topics.
JEE Main January 23 Question Paper PDF Download: Candidates can download JEE Mains 23 question paper PDF here for both shifts. The JEE Main 2026 question paper pdf January 23 available here is with solutions. Candidates can use these JEE Mains 2026 paper to assess the difficulty level of exam, and subjectwise weightage of topics. JEE Main 23 Jan question paper can also be used to calculate their expected score in the exam.
JEE Mains 2026 question paper are released currently on memory-based questions basis students feedback who appear in the exam. The actual papers will be released by the NTA in the candidate JEE Main login around 2-3 days after the exam concludes.
JEE Main 2026 Exam was held from January 21 to 29. Candidates appearing in the exam should check JEE Main paper analysis to get an overall idea about the exam and prepare accordingly for the upcoming shifts.
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JEE Main Question Paper 2026 PDF Download
The link to download JEE 2026 question paper for January 23 is available below.
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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.
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.
Official JEE Main 2026 Question Paper by NTA
NTA has released the official JEE Main 2026 question paper pdf. Candidates can download the JEE Main 23 Jan shift 1 and 2 paper from the NTA JEE website jeemain.nta.nic.in. Along with the official question paper of JEE Main 2026, NTA also released the candidate response sheet and answer key. Using the answer key and response sheet, candidates can calculate their scores in the exam.
JEE Main 2026 Answer Key PDF
The answer key of JEE Main 2026 has been released along with the question paper. Candidates can download the JEE Main answer key 2026 by login to the website jeemain.nta.nic.in.
How to Download JEE Main Answer Key 2026
- Open JEE Main website
- Click on JEE Main answer key link
- Login using your application number and password
- Download your answer key and safe for future reference
The answer key released by NTA can be challenged by candidates if not satisfied with the answers.
Also Check: JEE Main 2026 Rank Predictor
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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.
JEE Main has 75 questions (20 MCQs + 5 Numerical per subject) across Physics, Chemistry, Math. 3-hour CBT awards +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect answers, totalling 300 marks.
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| January 21, 2026 |
JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 Paper Shift 1 Physics |
JEE Main 21 Jan 2026 Shift 1 Paper Physics |
| January 22, 2026 |
JEE Main 22 Jan 2026 Paper Shift 1 Physics |
JEE Main Jan 22 Shift 2 Paper 2026 Physics |
| January 23, 2026 |
JEE Main Jan 23 Shift 1 2026 Physics Paper |
JEE Main 23 Jan Shift 2 Answer Key 2026 Physics |
| January 24, 2026 |
JEE Main 24 Jan 2026 Shift 1 Physics Paper |
JEE Main Jan 24 Shift 2 Paper 2026 Physics |
| January 28, 2026 |
JEE Main 2026 Jan 28 Shift 1 Answer Key Physics |
JEE Main 28 Jan Shift 2 Answer Key 2026 Physics |
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Student Forum
Answered 19 hours ago
COEP Pune CSE cutoff 2026 was 7558 for the General AI category students. Hence, students need a rank of at least 7558 or lower to be able to gain admission at COEP Tech Pune for its BTech course. Note that other categories will have different cutoffs.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 22 hours ago
Hello Advik Singh,
For almost every student this is an existential question. On one hand is the requirement to study well for the board exam for 12th and on the other hand there is a need to study for this JEE Mains exam. This my sound as a contradiction but in fact it is not. In practice, when a s
Answered 3 days ago
Yes, JEE Main is compulsory to get admission in BTech at BIT Mesra. AAdmissions for regular seats are conducted through centralised counseling platforms governed by JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) and CSAB (Central Seat Allocation Board).
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
Candidates can check below the scholarship offered at BIT Mesra based on JEE Main rank:
percentage of Tuition Fee Waiver | All India Rank range of JEE-Main General category candidates | All India Rank range of JEE-Main SC /ST category candidates |
|---|---|---|
100% | upto 1000 | Upto 5000 |
75% | 1001-2500 | 5001-15000 |
50% | 2501-4000 | 15001-25000 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
If your JEE Main score is not strong, Galgotias University can be a practical option to consider. It offers multiple B.Tech programmes and gives preference to JEE Main scores while also allowing admission based on its programme-specific eligibility criteria. Compare fees, branch, curriculum, and opp
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Beginner-Level 2
Answered 5 days ago
For the General All-India category at DIT University Dehradun, the JEE Main Round 1 closing ranks generally range from 1,20,000 to 2,50,000.
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Beginner-Level 2
Answered a week ago
JECRC University Scholarship based on JEE Main scores is offered to BTech students. Check below eligibility and amount offered to BTech students at JECRC University:
Scholarship Criteria | Eligible Degree Programmes | Amount as percentage of Tuition Fee |
|---|---|---|
JEE (Main) 2026 Percentile Score 85 to 89.99 (General Category) | All BTech Programmes | 15% |
JEE (Main) 2026 Percentile Score more than 90 (General Category) | All BTech Programmes | 25% |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Top Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering colleges in India that do not require JEE Main rely instead on private entrance exams, state-level tests, or direct merit admissions. Check the table below for the Aerospace engineering colleges in India without JEE.
| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| Amity University, Noida | INR 11.4 lakh |
| Presidency University, Bangalore | INR 9 lakh |
| SNS College of Technology | INR 2 lakh |
| Parul University | INR 7.8 Lacs - INR 10.8 lakh |
| Amity University, Mumbai | INR 4.24 lakh |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
According to the tentative schedule, JEE Main 2027 counselling registration is likely to commence in June 2027 after the conclusion of both exam sessions.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
The cutoff rank in Round 7 for BTech Computer Science & Engineering under General All India category is 53,013. It is the most competitive branch in the institute.
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