JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 1 question paper with solutions is now available. Students can now access memory-based JEE Main 28 Jan Shift 1 question papers and answer key to check their performance and calculate scores. Along with questions, JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 1 paper analysis is also available. Read to get latest updates on JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 1 question paper PDFs.
JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 1 Question Paper with Solutions OUT: Students can now check here JEE Main 2026 Jan 28 Shift 1 question paper with solutions and analysis. Memory-based JEE Main 2026 January 28 questions with answer key solutions for Shift 1 is available now. Using these solved questions, students can check their performance in JEE Mains exam 2026. Those who are preparing for future examination shifts can also download JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 1 question paper PDFs to know which questions are important and should be prepared. JEE Main 28 Jan Shift 1 question paper PDFs can also be used to calculate scores before results are announced. According to JEE Main 2026 today analysis for Shift 1, paper was of moderate difficulty. Read to know more and stay updated with JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 1 Question Paper with Solutions.
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- JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 1 Question Paper Analysis and Solutions by Coaching Centres
- JEE Main 2026 Result
- Expected JEE Main Cutoff 2026
- What are the expected JEE Main 2026 marks vs percentile?
- JEE Main 2026 Rank Predictor
How to Check NTA JEE Main 2026 Official Answer Key?
JEE Main answer key 2026 for January session has been released. Through official answer key, students can check correct responses to JEE Mains question paper 2026. NTA accepted objections against provisional answer key until February 6 (11:50 PM).
To download JEE Main answer key, candidates can follow steps given below:
- Go to jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Click on JEE Main 2026 Session 1 answer key link.
- Students will have to log in using their application number and password.
- After logging in, answer key along with JEE Main 2026 question paper and response sheet will be available.
- JEE Main answer key can be used to calculate scores obtained in exam.
Must Read: JEE Main 2026 Marks vs Percentile
JEE Main 28 Jan Shift 1 Question Paper PDF Download
Memory based JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 1 question paper PDF is now available for download. Students can download JEE Mains question paper PDF to know which questions were present in exam and its solutions.
| JEE Main 2026 Jan 28 Shift 1 Question Paper with Solutions Download PDF |
JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 1 Paper Analysis OUT
Students can now check detailed analysis of JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 1 paper. According to initial reactions of students who appeared for JEE Main 28 Jan Shift 1 paper, overall paper was moderate. Mathematics was the toughest section while Chemistry and Physics were moderate.
| Particulars | Details | Topics Covered |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | Moderate but Lengthy | Ray optics, electrostatics, semiconductors, SHM, current electricity, rotation, moment of inertia, fluid mechanics, Potentiometer, vernier calliper, and thermodynamics. |
| Mathematics | Difficult and Lengthy | 3d and vectors, ellipses, circles, AP, GP, Matrix, differential equations, limit, quadratic equation, sets & relation and integration. |
| Chemistry | Moderate | Coordination compounds, the d-block, and zero error. |
JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 1 Question Paper (OUT)
Students can now access here memory based JEE Mains 2026 Jan 28 Shift 1 questions with answer key. Through JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 1 question paper with solutions, students can understand topic weightage, difficulty level, recurring concepts and more.
Also Read: JEE Main 2026 Jan 28 Marks vs Percentile
Further experts at Sri Chaitanya Academy (Infinity Learn) also cover a detailed analysis of the JEE Main January 28 shift 1 2026 paper.
How to calculate marks using JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 1 question paper answer key PDF
Students can use JEE Main 28 Jan Shift 1 question paper with answer key solutions to calculate their probable secured scores. Unofficial JEE Main 2026 answer key released by coaching institutes can also be used for the same. Steps to calculate their probable scores are given below.
- JEE Main January 28 Shift 1 paper with answer key PDF has to be downloaded.
- Answer key has to be compared with student’s responses.
- Correct and incorrect answers have to be noted.
- To do the calculation, a formula has to be used.
- Total calculated will be probable marks secured in exam.
Formula to calculate JEE Main 2026 score:
| 4*(Number of Correct Answers)-1*(Number of Wrong Answers) = Candidate’s Scores |
Must Read: JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 2 Question Paper with Solutions
JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 1 Question Paper Analysis and Solutions by Coaching Centres
Coaching institute experts are releasing memory based JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 1 question paper analysis with solutions. Students will be able to download JEE Main Jan 28 Shift 1 answer key PDFs along with questions here.
| Coaching Institutes |
Memory-Based Question Papers with Answer Key |
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| Resonance |
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| Sri Chaitanya |
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| Allen |
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| Aakash |
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| FIITJEE |
JEE Main 2026 Result
NTA is expected to release JEE Main result 2026 by February 16 at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Subject wise and total percentile marks will be available in JEE Mains result. No raw scores will be available. To check result, students will have to log in using their application number and date of birth/password. Requests for rechecking of JEE Main 2026 result will not be accepted.
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Expected JEE Main Cutoff 2026
There are no minimum marks required to qualify JEE Main 2026 exam. However, students will have to meet qualifying JEE Main cutoff to be eligible for JEE Advanced. Details of JEE Main qualifying cutoff will be released along with result. In the meantime, students can check expected JEE Mains cutoff 2026 from table given 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 |
What are the expected JEE Main 2026 marks vs percentile?
Based on previous years’ trends, students can check expected JEE Main marks vs percentile below. This will help them to understand how much marks they have to likely score to fall under their preferred percentile. Students will also be able to check here expected marks vs percentile for JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 1 question paper.
| 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 Rank Predictor
Students can use JEE Main rank predictor 2026 by Shiksha.com to know their ranks according to probable scores secured in exam. Knowing ranks beforehand will help them to weigh out their options and plan for their counselling and admission process. Additionally, students can submit their ranks/percentile in JEE Main 2026 college predictor tool to generate a list of colleges that are eligible for their rank/percentile. This will be helpful while selecting colleges and courses in JEE Main counselling.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
With a JEE Main 2026 rank of 400,510 (≈ 70 percentile), admission to NITs, IIITs, or top GFTIs through JoSAA counseling is not possible.
Why?
- NITs/IIITs/GFTIs Cutoffs:
- Even for lower-demand branches (Civil, Mechanical, Metallurgy), closing ranks are usually within 2–2.5 Lacs (General category).
- Your r
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
| Branch | General Category Closing Rank | OBC/SC/ST Closing Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science (CSE) | ~12,000–15,000 | Up to ~25,000–30,000 | Most competitive branch |
| Information Technology (IT) | ~15,000 | ~28,000–32,000 | Slightly easier than CSE |
| Electronics & Communication (ECE) | ~18,000–20,000 | ~35,000–40,000 | Balanced demand |
| Electrical Engineering | ~20,000–25,000 | ~40,000–50,000 | Moderate demand |
| Mechanical Engineering | ~25,000–30,000 | ~50,000–60,000 | Higher closing ranks |
| Civil Engineering | ~30,000–35,000 | ~60,000–70,000 | Lower demand |
| Other Core (Textile, Metallurgy, Bio-Tech) | ~35,000–40,000 | ~70,000–80,000 | Easier admission |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
With a JEE Main CRL rank of ~79,364 and an EWS category rank of ~11,884, you have a realistic chance of securing CSE in several mid-tier NITs, newer IIITs, and some GFTIs. Top NITs (Trichy, Surathkal, Warangal, Allahabad) are out of reach, but options like NIT Jalandhar, NIT Hamirpur, IIIT Kota, III
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
Yes, the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 (April attempt) result has already been declared by NTA on April 20, 2026. You can download your scorecard from the official portal using your application number and password/date of birth.
Result Date: April 20, 2026 (Session 2).
Official Websites to Check:
jeemain.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
With 90 percentile in JEE Main (OBC-NCL, Female, Home State MP), your chances for B.Tech CSE are quite realistic in MBM Engineering College, Jodhpur (Rajasthan) and other state/NIT options. Let’s break it down:
MBM Engineering College (Jodhpur)
- Admission Route: Rajasthan REAP counseling (based on JEE
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
| NIT | CSE Closing Rank Range | Chance at 98.15 Percentile (~Rank 18,000–22,000) |
|---|---|---|
| NIT Trichy | ~2,000–3,500 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Warangal | ~2,500–4,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Surathkal | ~3,000–5,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Calicut | ~3,500–5,500 | ❌ Not possible |
| MNIT Jaipur | ~4,000–7,000 | ❌ Not possible (but check Home State quota) |
| VNIT Nagpur | ~5,000–8,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Rourkela | ~4,500–7,500 | ❌ Not possible |
| MNNIT Allahabad | ~5,500–9,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Kurukshetra | ~7,000–12,000 | ⚠️ Borderline |
| NIT Jalandhar | ~9,000–15,000 | ✅ Possible |
| NIT Silchar | ~12,000–20,000 | ✅ Strong chance |
| NIT Agartala / Mizoram / Sikkim / Manipur / Srinagar | ~18,000–30,000 | ✅ Very strong chance |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
LPU JEE Main cutoff for BTech typically sits around 80 percentile for general category, based on recent trends for high-demand branches like CSE. This opens doors to innovative curriculum with strong industry ties, hands-on projects, and solid placement outcomes the highest packages crossing 50 LPA
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered 5 days ago
Students who are applying for BTech admissions at Jain University Bangalore must give the JEE Main exam and meet the required cutoff.
Candidates who have received their session 2 result can follow the steps below:
- Check recent Jain Bangalore cutoffs to compare one's score.
- Apply through the university
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 6 days ago
With 93.95 percentile in JEE Main (EWS category), your rank is around 65,000–70,000, which gives you realistic chances in newer NITs, some IIITs, and state government colleges.
🎓 Government Colleges You Can Target
- Newer NITs: NIT Agartala, NIT Arunachal Pradesh, NIT Mizoram, NIT Nagaland, NIT Manipur
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
With a JEE Main 2026 percentile of 81.40 and SC category rank of 2,91,970, admission to top NITs like Surathkal, Trichy, Warangal, Allahabad, Jaipur, Calicut is not possible. Their SC cutoffs for even lower branches usually close around 20,000–40,000 rank.
NIT Admission Chances (SC Category)
- Top NITs
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Contributor-Level 10
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