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The question paper along with the solutions for JEE Main 2026 Jan 24 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 24 answer key to know their performance in the exam and thus calculate their expected scores.

Those who are appearing in the JEE Main 2026 January session exam can check the JEE Mains 2026 Jan 24 shift 1 paper below. Soon after the conclusion of the JEE Main 24 Jan shift 1 2026, the question paper and answer key pdf will be updated here, along with the detailed analysis.

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JEE Mains 2026 January 24 Shift 1 Paper PDF Download

JEE Main 2026 24 January Shift 1 Question Paper with Solutions - NTA will hold day 4 of the JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam from 9 am to 12 pm. The JEE Mains Jan 24 shift 1 paper will be updated here shortly after the exam concludes. Candidates can check JEE Main 24 Jan shift 1 question paper as per the memory-based questions. Using the JEE Mains January 24 answer key pdf, students can know their expected marks before the results are announced. The question paper and answer key pdf will be available for download on this page for free.

The JEE Mains January 24 Shift 1 2026 paper analysis will help students understand the difficulty level, which is useful to calculate the expected percentile. The JEE Mains 2026 Jan 24 shift 1 question paper will be prepared by subject experts. JEE Mains is held for 300 marks and will have negative marking for incorrect answers. The official JEE Mains answer key will be available in the first week of February. Thus, at the moment, this page becomes the right stop for checking the JEE Main 2026 24 January shift 1 paper with answer key early.

Check Real-Time Updates: JEE Mains Jan 24 Paper Analysis, PDF Download, Expected Marks Vs Percentile

Table of contents
  • JEE Main 2026 January 24 Shift 1 Paper
  • Why Check JEE Mains 2026 January 24 Shift 1 Question Paper?
  • JEE Main January 2026 Shift-Wise Questions with Answer Key Solutions
  • JEE Main 2026 January 24 Shift 1 Answer Key PDF
  • How to Calculate Scores Using JEE Main 2026 Jan 24 Shift 1 Answer Key PDF?
  • JEE Main Today Paper Analysis Jan 24 Shift 1 2026
  • JEE Main 2026 January 24 Shift 1 Question Paper with Answers PDF By Coaching Centres
  • JEE Main Marks vs Percentile 2026 (Expected)
  • JEE Main 2026 Expected Cutoff
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JEE Main 2026 January 24 Shift 1 Paper

Candidates can check the JEE Mains Jan 24 shift 1 question paper in the space provided below. It is important to note that the JEE Main 2026 Jan 24 shift 1 paper is strictly memory-based and the final answers may differ.

Why Check JEE Mains 2026 January 24 Shift 1 Question Paper?

Knowing the JEE Main 24 Jan shift 1 paper has several advantages, not just for students who appeared for the exam but for those who will be appearing in the upcoming shifts. The authority has already conducted the JEE Mains January session 2026 paper for three days in 6 shifts in total. Till now, the JEE Main 2026 question paper has quite a similar pattern. The Chemistry section is unexpected and not as easy as it was in the previous years. Maths may not be as difficult, but students are barely able to attempt questions because they do not have enough time, given that all the sections are equally lengthy.

Q:   Do I need to attempt all the questions in JEE Main exam?
A:

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.

Q:   What type of questions are asked in JEE Main?
A:

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.

Q:   Where can I check JEE Main 2026 question papers?
A:

NTA will release the JEE Main 2026 question papers a few days after the exam on the official website. Candidates can download the question papers PDFs and the answer keys from the website under their logins.

Check: Which is the Toughest Shift of JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam?
In such a case, the students of the upcoming JEE Main exam dates 2026 should be aware of the difficulty trends to change their revision strategy before the exam. Although it is not recommended to take up new topics for studying now, candidates can definitely ensure they revise the topics that frequently appear in other shifts.
For those who have already appeared in the exam, checking the JEE Main Jan 24 shift 1 paper 2026 can help understand how the difficulty levels vary across shifts and whether their paper was relatively easier or tougher. This can be helpful while estimating percentile, preparing for JEE Advanced or planning future attempts.

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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 Mains Jan 21 Shift 1 Paper with Solutions PDF

JEE Main 21 Jan 2026 Shift 2 Papers with Answer Key 

January 22, 2026

JEE Main Jan 22 Shift 1 Questions with Solutions PDF

JEE Main 2026 Jan 22 Shift 2 Question & Answer Key

Jan 23, 2026

JEE Main 2026 Jan 23 paper shift 1 pdf

JEE Main 23 Jan Shift 2 Paper Solution PDF

January 24, 2026

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JEE Main 2026 Jan 24 Shift 2 Question Papers with Answer Key Solutions

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)

Q:   Where can I download JEE Main 2025 April 2 Shift 1 and 2 question paper pdf with solutions?
A:

JEE Main 2025 April 2 question paper shift 1 & 2 will be available on Shiksha page after the exam is over. Various coching institutes will release the JEE Mains April Session 2025 question paper with solutions based on students feedback who are appearing in the exam. Candidates can download JEE Mains 2nd April question paper shift 1 & 2 from this page to know the correct answers to all the questions asked in the exam.

Q:   What is Chapterwise weightage of class 11 and 12 topics in JEE Main?
A:

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.
Q:   What topics are mostly asked in JEE Main exam
A:

Questions in JEE Mains exam is a blend of all the topics covered in the syllabus. However, there are some topics that are very much important and should be paid extra attentions while preparing for the exam. The list of important JEE Main topics are

Mathematics

  • 3D Geometry
  • Vector
  • Applications of Derivatives
  • Definite Integrals
  • Limit, Cnntinuity and Differentiability

Physics

  • Heat and Thermodynamics
  • Electromagnetic Waves
  • Ray & Wave Optics
  • Kinematics
  • Current Electricity
  • Magnetism

Chemistry

  • Electrochemistry
  • Chemical Kinetics
  • Thermodynamics
  • p-block elements
  • Chemical Bonding

JEE Main 2026 January 24 Shift 1 Answer Key PDF

The JEE Main Jan 24 shift 1 answer key pdf will be provided here as and when updated by the subject experts of reputable coaching centres. The JEE Mains 2026 Jan 24 shift 1 answer key pdf download will be available for free, which candidates can download for their reference.

👉JEE Mains 2026 January 24 Shift 1 Answer Key PDF Download

How to Calculate Scores Using JEE Main 2026 Jan 24 Shift 1 Answer Key PDF?

Candidates can use the JEE Main 2026 Jan 24 shift 1 question paper with solutions and calculate their expected scores. To do so, there is a fixed method and formula to be applied. The same has been given below.

  • Use the JEE Mains Jan 24 shift 1 question paper answer key pdf and compare your response with it.
  • Note down the number of correct and incorrect answers.
  • Once you have the numbers, put them in the following formula-

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 Today Paper Analysis Jan 24 Shift 1 2026

The JEE Main paper analysis for January 24 shift 1 will be provided below. Through the analysis, students can get an overview of the JEE Main 2026 January 24 shift 1 exam. Initially, it will be available as per the student reactions. Further experts at Sri Chaitanya Academy (Infinity Learn) will also cover a detailed analysis of the JEE Main January 24 shift 1 2026 paper.

JEE Main 2026 January 24 Shift 1 Question Paper with Answers PDF By Coaching Centres

Candidates can check the JEE Mains 24 Jan Shift 1 paper with the answer key pdf by various coaching institutes. The subject experts at these institutes provided detailed solutions subject-wise for each shift along with their analysis for the particular shift.

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JEE Main Marks vs Percentile 2026 (Expected)

Check below the expected JEE Main marks vs percentile based on previous year trends. For a customised prediction, candidates can use the JEE Main rank predictor by Shiksha.

JEE Main marks

Expected percentile

Expected ranks

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 Lakh - 1.1 Lakh

70 - 100

80.0 - 90.0

1.1 Lakh - 2.5 Lakh

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JEE Main 2026 Expected Cutoff

There is no passing mark in JEE Main 2026, the authorities do provide the JEE Mains cutoff for appearing in JEE Advanced. Only the top 2,50,000 qualifiers of JEE Mains 2026 will be able to take the IIT JEE Advanced exam for IIT admission. The JEE Main cutoff 2026 will be different for each category. The cutoff scores are announced after the JEE Mains session 2 results are declared. Until then, candidates can check the expected JEE Main 2026 cutoff category-wise below.

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