JEE aspirants can access the JEE Main January 23 Shift 1 question paper along with answer key solutions on this page. Students must revisit this page shortly after the conclusion of the test to check the JEE Main 2026 Jan 23 Shift 1 question paper and memory-based solutions prepared by subject experts.
JEE Main 2026 23 Jan Shift 1 Question Paper with Solutions PDF Download: After the conclusion of JEE Main 2026 Jan 23 Shift 1 exam, leading coaching institutes will release the JEE Main Jan 23 Shift 1 paper with detailed solutions. Candidates must check the JEE Main Jan 23 2026 shift 1 paper with answers to know the correct approach, formula and conceptual clarity required for each question. National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the JEE Main 2026 January 23 exam shift 1 from 9 AM to 12 PM. Once the shift ends, students can find the detailed JEE Main Jan 23 Shift 1 question paper with solutions updated below.
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JEE Main 2026 January 23 Question Paper
The JEE Main 2026 January 23 Shift 1 question paper and answer key will be made available here for candidates’ reference. By checking the solutions, aspirants can evaluate their overall performance and know their probable scores in the exam. Students appearing in upcoming shifts can also analyse the JEE Main Jan 23 Shift 1 paper to understand the difficulty level, topic weightage, and frequently asked concepts. The answer key and solutions will be prepared based on student-reported memory-based questions.
- JEE Main 2026 January 23 Shift 1 Answer Key
- How to Calculate Scores Using JEE Main 2026 Jan 23 Shift 1 Answer Key PDF?
- JEE Main 2026 Marking Scheme
- JEE Main 2026 Jan 23 Shift 1 Question Paper Analysis and Solutions by Coaching Institutes
- JEE Main January 2026 Shift-Wise Questions with Answer Key Solutions
- JEE Main 2026 Answer Key
- How to Check JEE Main 2026 Answer Key?
- JEE Main Result 2026
- JEE Main Marks vs Percentile 2026 (Expected)
- JEE Main 2026 Expected Cutoff
- JEE Main Rank Predictor
- JEE Main College Predictor
JEE Main 2026 January 23 Shift 1 Answer Key
JEE Main 2026 official answer key will be released 4-5 days after the exam. Candidates can check here for the unofficial JEE Main 23 January shift 1 answer key PDF. Subject experts at reputed coaching institutes will release the answer key shortly after the exam concludes. The detailed solutions for JEE Main 2026 Jan 23 Shift 1 are based on student feedback.
How to Calculate Scores Using JEE Main 2026 Jan 23 Shift 1 Answer Key PDF?
Candidates can calculate their marks using the JEE Main 2026 Jan 23 Shift 1 question paper and answer key by-
- Compare your responses with the JEE Main Jan 23 Shift 1 answer key PDF
- Count the number of correct and incorrect answers
- Apply the formula
(4 × Number of Correct Answers) – (1 × Number of Incorrect Answers) = Expected Score - The final value obtained becomes your probable JEE Main 2026 score
JEE Main 2026 Marking Scheme
| Type of Response |
Marks Awarded |
| Correct Answer |
+4 marks |
| Incorrect Answer |
–1 mark |
| Unattempted Question |
0 marks |
| Marked for Review |
0 marks |
JEE Main 2026 Jan 23 Shift 1 Question Paper Analysis and Solutions by Coaching Institutes
Students can check the JEE Main January 23 Shift 1 paper analysis and answer keys released by top coaching centres. These solutions are prepared by experienced faculty members based on memory-based questions shared by candidates.
JEE Main January 2026 Shift-Wise Questions with Answer Key Solutions
Candidates can check JEE Main 2026 January question paper with solutions here for all shifts.
| Date |
Shift 1 |
Shift 2 |
|---|---|---|
| January 21, 2026 |
JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 Shift 2 Question Papers with Answer Key |
|
| January 22, 2026 |
JEE Main 2026 Jan 22 Shift 1 Question Papers with Answer Key Solutions |
JEE Main 2026 Jan 22 Shift 2 Question Papers with Answer Key Solutions |
| January 24, 2026 |
JEE Main 2026 Jan 24 Shift 1 Question Papers with Answer Key Solutions (Available Soon) |
JEE Main 2026 Jan 24 Shift 2 Question Papers with Answer Key Solutions (Available Soon) |
| January 28, 2026 |
JEE Main 2026 Jan 28 Shift 1 Question Papers with Answer Key Solutions (Available Soon) |
JEE Main 2026 Jan 28 Shift 2 Question Papers with Answer Key Solutions (Available Soon) |
JEE Main 2026 Answer Key
NTA will release the official JEE Main 2026 answer key in the first week of February 2026 on the website jeemain.nta.nic.in. Along with the answer key, candidates will also be able to view their response sheet for JEE Main 2026. Students can challenge the provisional answer key within the stipulated time window by paying the required fee per question.
How to Check JEE Main 2026 Answer Key?
- Visit JEE Main website at jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Click on 'JEE Main 2026 Answer Key for Session 1' under the candidate activity section
- Enter your application number and password
- View and download the question paper, response sheet and answer key
- Use it to calculate your scores before the declaration of results
JEE Main Result 2026
The information brochure specifies the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result is likely to be announced by February 12, 2026. The result will be prepared based on the final answer key released by NTA. Candidates can check their subject-wise NTA scores and overall percentile in the result.
JEE Main Marks vs Percentile 2026 (Expected)
Based on previous year trends, the expected marks vs percentile range for JEE Main 2026 is provided below.
| 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
JEE Main does not have a passing score but mentions that the category-wise cutoff percentiles are released for eligibility to appear in JEE Advanced 2026. The top 2.5 lakh candidates across categories will qualify for the Advanced exam. The final cutoff will be announced after Session 2 results. Meanwhile, aspirants can refer to the expected JEE Main 2026 cutoff below:
| Category |
Expected Cutoff |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) |
93.3045326 |
| Gen-EWS |
81.4387917 |
| OBC-NCL |
80.7456432 |
| SC |
61.3526948 |
| ST |
48.2456783 |
| UR-PwD |
0.0082349 |
JEE Main Rank Predictor
Students can calculate their rank using the rank predictor of JEE Main 2026. It helps candidates in understanding and minimising their anxiety regarding the result of JEE Main 2026. The algorithm used in the rank predictor of JEE Main 2026 is programmed to provide ranks on the basis of the past few years and student details.
JEE Main College Predictor
The JEE Main 2026 College Predictor uses an algorithm to provide a list of probable colleges based on a student’s rank or percentile, category, gender, and state of eligibility. The tool analyses JoSAA counselling data and cutoff trends to help candidates plan their college preferences effectively.
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Student Forum
Answered 21 hours ago
Approximately 2.0 to 2.5 Lacs candidates have appeared on day 1 of the JEE main 2026 Jan session 1 exam.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered Yesterday
OUAT Entrance Exam, JEE Main and NEET are undergraduate-level entrance exams. The syllabus is the same as the Class 12 Board exam for the Science stream. But, the difficulty of JEE Main and NEET are much higher than the OUAT Entrance Exam. As JEE Main and NEET are entrance exams for Engineering and
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 days ago
JEE Main 2026 shift 1 exam reporting time is 7 am. The exam centre gates will close at 8:30 am. No candidate will be allowed after this deadline.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
JEE Main memory-based answer keys are unofficial answer sheets created by coaching institutes immediately after an exam, compiled from students' recollections of questions and correct answers, used by aspirants to estimate scores before the official NTA key release, and help in challenging official
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 days ago
DY Patil Pimpri JEE Main cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the BE/BTech courses for all categories and rounds under the All India quota. The cutoff was published in the form of opening and closing ranks.
For the General AI category, the overall cutoff ranged from 44299 to 167084, wherein B.E
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
JEE Main application process will start with online registration through IIT Kanpur official website. Its process includes filling application form, uploading documents, and paying application fee through online payment modes.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
Yes, NTA has released the JEE Main 2026 admit card for the January 22 exam. Candidates can download the admit card from jeemain.nta.nic.in.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 5 days ago
Yes, NTA has released the JEE Main session 1 admit card for Jauary 21, 22, 23 and 24 exams.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 5 days ago
NTA has released JEE Main 2026 session 1 admit card for exams on January 21, 22, 23 and 24. For the January 28 and 29 exams, the admit card will be issued soon. Once released, candidates can check the admit card on jeemain.nta.nic.in.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
No, JEE Main is not mandatory for Techno Bengal Institute of Technology admissions. Students can instead appear for the WBJEE exam. The institute considers both entrance tests. Students can visit the Techno Bengal Institute of Technology website for more details.
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Contributor-Level 10
Exam On - 21 Jan '26 - 29 Jan '26
How many candidates appeared in JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 exam?