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The question paper along with the solutions for JEE Main 2026 Jan 23 shift 1 is provided on this page for candidates’ reference. Those who appear for the JEE Main exam can check the JEE Main 2026 Jan 23 answer key to know their performance in the exam and thus calculate their expected scores.

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.

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JEE Main 2026 Jan 23 Shift 1 Question Paper with Solutions

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.

Table of contents
  • 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
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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.

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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 1 Question Papers with Solutions

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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