JEE Main 2026 Maths paper analysis and difficulty level: Candidates can check JEE Mains maths paper analysis and all shifts difficulty level here. This page includes expected weightage, important topics in JEE Main maths, memory-based questions, JEE Main 2026 students reactions, and paper analysis by coaching institutes.
Over the years, JEE Main maths section has always been set at a moderate to difficulty level with time-consuming and formula-based questions. The analysis of JEE Main January 2026 Maths difficulty level will cover chapter-wise weightage, number of good attempts in JEE Main, and how to solve questions faster to achieve a good score in JEE Main 2026.
NTA has started conducting JEE Main 2026 of January session. After each shift, candidates can find JEE Mains 2026 January question paper with solutions along with detailed analysis of each section.
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- JEE Main 2026 Maths Paper Analysis and Difficulty Level: What Students must know
- How was Today’s JEE Mains Maths difficulty level?
- Important Highlights: JEE Mains 2026 Maths Section Analysis
- JEE Mains 2026 Maths Date-Wise Question Paper Answer Key Download
- JEE Main 2026 Maths Paper analysis and Difficulty level: Chapter-Wise Weightage Maths
- Important Topics and Chapters for JEE Main Maths
- JEE Mains January 2026 Session: Memory-Based JEE Main Sample Paper Download
- How to utilise JEE Main Mock Test 2026 for Jan 2026 session 1 & 2 Exam?
JEE Main 2026 Maths Paper Analysis and Difficulty Level: What Students must know
Candidates appearing for NTA JEE 2026 exam must first be aware of exam pattern of JEE Mains along with marking scheme, chapter-wise weightage and most scoring topics asked in JEE Mains.
Alongside with preparation, aspirants must download their JEE Main hall ticket and be aware of exam day guidelines, shift timing, etc. Also, they must carry their JEE Main 2026 self-declaration form along with their admit card.
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Important Update on JEE Main 2026 Exam January sesssion
- JEE Mains January 2026 session 1 exam dates are Jan 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, and 29
- As of now, maths section of JEE 2026 exam Jan 22 evening shift question paper was the toughest out of all three shifts.
- JEE is conducted for 300 marks online in two shifts.
- Candidates appearing for upcoming sessions can check JEE Mains exam question paper with solutions PDF for practice.
- Many students at centre have predicted that 99 percentile may correspond to 180 marks in JEE Main.
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What Students need to know before appearing for JEE Main Maths Section?
Based on past-trends of JEE Main question paper (shift-wise), experts have analysed that most questions (numerical-based and MCQs) come from the following -
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These chapters are predicted to have at least 12 to 15 questions, dominating the overall JEE Mains question paper. Overall, the JEE Main maths paper difficulty level can range from moderate to tough, with time-consuming calculations and tricky questions.
How was Today’s JEE Mains Maths difficulty level?
Candidates can check JEE Main 2026 maths section difficulty level of each shift here -
| JEE Main 2026 Exam Date |
Shift 1 Maths Difficulty Level |
Shift 2 Maths Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 29 |
Available soon |
Available soon |
| Jan 28 |
Available soon |
Available soon |
| Jan 24 |
Available soon |
Available soon |
| Jan 23 |
Available soon |
Available soon |
| Jan 22 |
Easy to moderate with few lengthy questions, which required good time management skills. Many students found it to be balanced. |
Maths section was toughest till now. No out-of-syllabus questions were asked. Most questions were standard however, were lengthy and time consuming. |
| Jan 21 |
Moderate to tough (important topics covered: vector 3d, differential equations, sequence and series, and matrices |
Tough (topics covered: vector and calculus, circle, differential equations, ellipse, inverse, trigonometry, and statistics) |
Important Highlights: JEE Mains 2026 Maths Section Analysis
Ujjwal Singh, Founding CEO, Infinity Learn by Sri Chaitanya, in their recent JEE Mains 2026 today paper analysis have mentioned -
- January 22, shift 2 maths section was toughest out of all three shifts.
- Questions were standard and were covered as per JEE Main syllabus.
- However, it needed more accuracy and problem-solving skills.
- Many questions were found to be lengthy and time-consuming.
JEE Mains 2026 Maths Date-Wise Question Paper Answer Key Download
| Exam date | Morning shift | Evening shift |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 23 | JEE Main 2026 Jan 23 shift 1 question paper answer key PDF | JEE Main Jan 23 shift 2 question paper answer key |
| Jan 22 | JEE Main Jan 22 shift 1 question paper answer key solutions | NTA JEE Main Jan 22 shift 2 question paper and solutions |
| Jan 21 | JEE 2026 Jan 21 shift 1 answer key question paper PDF | JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 shift 2 question paper answer key |
JEE Main 2026 Maths Paper analysis and Difficulty level: Chapter-Wise Weightage Maths
| Chapters |
Total Questions |
Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
3.3% |
|
| Permutations & Combinations |
1 |
3.3% |
| Probability |
1 |
3.3% |
| Complex Numbers |
1 |
3.3% |
| 1 |
3.3% |
|
| Limits |
1 |
3.3% |
| 1 |
3.3% |
|
| Indefinite Integration |
1 |
3.3% |
| Definite Integration |
1 |
3.3% |
| 1 |
3.3% |
|
| Height & Distance |
1 |
3.3% |
| Trigonometric Equations |
1 |
3.3% |
| The Area under the Curve |
1 |
3.3% |
| Quadratic Equations |
1 |
3.3% |
| 1 |
3.3% |
|
| Tangents and Normals |
1 |
3.3% |
| Maxima and Minima |
1 |
3.3% |
| Statistics |
1 |
3.3% |
| Parabola |
1 |
3.3% |
| Ellipse |
1 |
3.3% |
| Hyperbola |
1 |
3.3% |
| Sequences & Series |
2 |
6.6% |
| Straight Lines |
2 |
6.6% |
| 3-D Geometry |
2 |
6.6% |
| 2 |
6.6% |
Important Topics and Chapters for JEE Main Maths
| High Weightage |
Low Weightage |
|---|---|
| 3 Dimensional Geometry |
Differential Equation |
| Differentiation |
|
| Trigonometric Equation |
|
| Sequence & Series |
Statistics |
| Straight Line |
Mathematical Logic |
| Circle |
Set & Relation |
| Probability Distribution (Binomial Mean & Variance) |
Height & Distance |
| Definite Integral & Area Under the Curve |
Trigonometric Ratio & Functions |
| Limits, Continuity & Differentiability |
Properties of Triangle |
| Permutation & Combination |
|
| Application of Derivatives |
Indefinite Integral |
| Conic Sections |
|
| Complex Number |
|
| Quadratic Equation |
|
| Binomial Theorem & M. I. |
|
JEE Mains January 2026 Session: Memory-Based JEE Main Sample Paper Download
Candidates can download JEE Mains memory-based question paper and answer key by different coaching institutes below for free
| Coaching Institute |
Unofficial JEE Mains question paper answer key by coaching institutes |
|---|---|
| Aakash Institute |
JEE Mains January 2026 memory-based question paper answer key by Aakash |
| Allen Institute | JEE Main 2026 unofficial question paper answer key by Allen |
| FIITJEE | JEE Mains 2026 question paper answer key PDF by FIITJEE |
| Resonace | JEE Main 2026 question paper answer key solutions by Resonance |
| Sri Chaitanya Academy (Infinity Learn) | JEE Mains 2026 January session question paper answer key by Sri Chaitanya Academy |
How to utilise JEE Main Mock Test 2026 for Jan 2026 session 1 & 2 Exam?
JEE Mains mock test and sample papers help a lot in the last- minute revision. Candidates who want to score 99 percentile in JEE Main must focus on solving as many mock papers as they can. It is because, sample papers gives you the experience of how exam is conducted. Also, it gives an idea of question paper difficulty level, marking scheme, and pattern. To score well in JEE Mains maths through JEE Mains mock test 2026 -
- Start by attempting subject-specific mock papers (based on your priority)
- Students appearing for JEE Main session 2 must solve at least one to two mock papers a day
- Just don't solve, try reviewing your attempts, errors you've made.
- Analyse and take a note of everything, like topics or questions where you spend most of time while solving.
- This will help to build accuracy and time management.
How to use JEE Mains Marks vs Percentile to check your scores after attempting mock test?
JEE Main exam marks vs percentile will give you a rough idea of how much percentile you can expect with the total number of correct responses in JEE Main. After solving each mock test, review and calculate your scores, then tally using the marks vs percentile range from the table below -
| 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 |
The above data is based on past cutoff trends and experts analysis. For better results you can also access the following links -
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