Check JEE Main 2021 Agust 26 live updates for students reaction, question paper analysis, answer key with solution.
JEE Main 26 August 2021 Live Updates: The NTA has successfully conducted the JEE Main 2021 session 4 day 1 exam. Candidates can check below JEE Main 26 August 2021 shift 1 and 2 students reaction and question paper analysis. Coaching institutes have released memory based JEE Main question paper August 26 for shift 1 and 2 for Physics, Chemistry and Maths with solution. Candidates can check below JEE Main 26 August 2021 shift 1 and 2 paper. Candidates can use these JEE Main answer key and question paper to calculate their expected score in the exam before the release of official answer key.
The NTA is conducting JEE Main 2021 Paper 1 on August 26, 27, 31 and September 1 while Paper 2 will be held on September 2. Candidates can check here live updates of JEE Main shift 2 analysis 2021 for August 26. JEE Main 26 August 2021 live updates covers students reactions about the paper analysis. It will help students who would be appearing in the upcoming days of JEE Main 2021 session 4 understanding the subject-wise weightage of topics and difficulty level of the exam.
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- JEE Mains 26 August 2021 Question Paper
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- JEE Main 26 August 2021 Shift 1 Paper Analysis
- JEE Main 2021 Paper 2 August 26 Exam Timings
- JEE Main 2021 Exam Day Instructions
- JEE Main 2021- Items to carry at exam centre
- JEE Main Dress Code
- JEE Main Cutoff 2021
- JEE Main 2021 Paper 2A and 2B- Important Details
- JEE Main 2021 Paper 2 August 26 Live Updates Shift 1
JEE Mains 26 August 2021 Question Paper
| Exam Date | JEE Mains 26 August Shift 1 Paper | JEE Main 26 August Shift 2 Paper |
| JEE Main 26 August 2021 Question Paper |
JEE Main Today Paper Analysis- 26 August 2021 Shift 2
The shift 2 of JEE Main 26 August 2021 has been concluded. As per initial reaction from students who appeared in the exam, the overall difficulty level of the paper was moderate in terms of difficulty. The Chemistry part was, as usual, the easiest with most questions from NCERT. Mathematics part was lengthy while the Physics was moderate to difficult. The detailed subject-wise JEE Main shift 2 analysis for 26 August 2021 paper can be checked below.
Physics: Questions from Physics in shift 2 were moderate in difficulty level. There were questions from EM waves, semiconductor and moderan Phyiscs.
Chemistry: In Chemistry section, more weightage was given to theoretical based questions. Majoority of the questions were from Organic part while some questions were also from Inorganic and Physical.
Mathematics: Questions from Mathematics were lengthy requiring large calculations. Many questions from Maths were difficult.
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Memory Based JEE Main 26 August 2021 Questions Shift 2- Maths
Memory Based JEE Main 26 August 2021 Questions Shift 2- Physics
Memory Based JEE Main 26 August 2021 Questions Shift 2- Chemistry
JEE Main 26 August 2021 Shift 1 Paper Analysis
As per initial reaction from students who appeared in JEE Main 2021 26 August shift 1, the overall dificulty level of paper was tricky and moderate. Check subjct-wise weigtage of topics and paper analysis.
Physics- Paper was moderate to difficult. 6 questions were asked from Semiconductor. 10-15 questions were formula based. Physics paper was moderate to difficult. Questions were calculative. 6 questions were from Semiconductor and were lengthy. Questions were asked from p-n type doping in Semiconductor. 2 questions were asked from optics.
Chemistry- Most questions were NCERT based. Chemistry section was easy. Most questions were from Organic and Inorganic part. Questions were from Phenol and Formaldehyde. Around 4-5 questions were statment based quetsions. In organic, many questions were reacion based.
Mathematics- The mathematics part was difficult and lengthy. 4 questions were aksed from Vector and 3D. Questions were also asked from Matrices and Determinants, system of linear euqtaions, Mathematics Reasoning, Stats and 4 questions from Differential equations. 5 questions from conic sections were asked.
JEE Main 2021 August 26 Shift 1 Students Reactions
Harjeet: Overall the paper was easy to moderate. Physics was tough but Chemistry and Mathematics were moderate in terms of difficulty. In the Physics section, there were more questions from basic chapters such as measurement and dimensions. Chemistry had equal questions from inorganic and organic sections.
Tanmay: The paper was moderate. As compared to the previous session, it was easier. Physics was tough and Chemistry has more questions from the inorganic section. Mathematics had balanced questions.
Udit: Chemistry was easy but Mathematics was tough. Most of the questions were NCERT based. Electricity chapter questions were more in Physics and Mathematics had limits, integration and calculus questions.
Saurabh: The paper was moderate but lengthy. It had more questions that required calculations. The Chemistry section had more inorganic questions. Maths was tough as usual.
Memory Based JEE Main 26 August 2021 Questions Shift 1- Maths
JEE Main 2021 Paper 2 August 26 Exam Timings
The NTA will conduct the JEE Main today’s exam in two shifts. Shift-1 will be conducted from 9 am to 12 pm and shift-2 from 3 pm to 6 pm. The complete JEE Mains exam timings are provided in the below table
| Particular |
First Shift |
Second Shift |
|---|---|---|
| JEE Main 2021 exam time |
9 am to 12 pm |
3 pm to 6 pm |
| Entry in the examination centre |
7:30 am to 8:30 am |
2:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
| JEE Main 2021 instructions given by invigilator |
8:30 am to 8:50 am |
2:30 am to 2:50 pm |
| Candidate login to read instructions |
8:50 am |
2:50 pm |
| Commencement of JEE Main 2021 exam |
9:00 am |
3:00 pm |
JEE Main 2021 Exam Day Instructions
The NTA is conducting JEE Main 2021 session 4 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Strict measures have been implemented by NTA at all the exam centres as per the guidelines. Students are advised to to follow the below mentioned instructions at the JEE Main exam centre
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Candidates need to bring their own geometry box, pencil, eraser and other required items for drawing part of JEE Main 2021 Paper 2A.
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Candidates should report to the exam centre only as per the reporting time mentioned in their JEE Main Admit card 2021
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Candidates should avoid social gathering at the exam centre and maintain a distance of 6-feet with each other all the time
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Face maks, hand gloves and sanitizers are to be carried by the candidates
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Candidates should not carry any prohibited item inside the exam hall
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Candidates nee to carry their JEE Main admit card, one photo and a ID proof at the exam centre.
JEE Main 2021- Items to carry at exam centre
Students need to carry the necessary documents and items along with them to the JEE Main exam centre 2021. Check below the list of items to be carried at the JEE Main 2021 exam centre.
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JEE Main 2021 admit card with filled and signed self-declaration form
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Passport size colour photograph
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A valid photo id proof - Any one among Driving license, PAN card, Passport, Aadhaar card with the photograph, Voter id, EAadhaar with photograph and Bank Passbook with a photograph.
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A transparent ballpoint pen, water bottle and a hand sanitizer(50 ml).
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For the diabetic candidates, sugar tablets and fruits are permitted to take inside the exam hall.
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Candidates who are claiming PwD reservations must carry a PwD certificate.
JEE Main Dress Code
The NTA has advised candidates regarding JEE Main dress code. Candidates should wear the dress only as per the guidelines
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Candidates should wear light-weight, comfortable clothes to avoid any discomfort during the exam
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Candidates are not allowed to wear metallic items like bracelets, chain, rings etc. or any kind of jewellery
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Candidates are not allowed to wear goggles
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Female candidates are not allowed to wear any kind of stole/dupatta or scarf
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Female candiates are also not allowed to wear any kind of jewellery
JEE Main Cutoff 2021
The NTA will release the JEE Main 2021 cutoff for appearing in JEE Advanced along with the session 4 results. Check the table below to know the previous year’s qualifying cutoff of JEE Main exam.
| Category |
Cutoff |
| Common Rank List (CRL) |
90.3765335 |
| GEN-EWS |
70.2435518 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL) |
72.8887969 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
50.1760245 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
39.0696101 |
| PwD |
0.0618524 |
JEE Main 2021 Paper 2A and 2B- Important Details
The Paper 2A and 2B of JEE Main 2021 are conducted for admission to Architecture and Planning courses respectively. JEE Main 2021 Paper 2A will have questions of Mathematics, General Aptitude and Drawing while Paper 2B will have questions of Mathematics, General Aptitude and Planning.
JEE Main 2021 Exam Pattern for BArch and BPlan
| Particulars |
BArch Exam Pattern |
BPlanning Exam Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Exam mode |
Online (Mathematics and Aptitude) and offline (Drawing test) |
Online (Mathematics and Aptitude) and (Planning Based Questions) |
| Number of sections and subjects |
3 (Drawing, Mathematics and Aptitude) |
3 (Mathematics, Aptitude and Planning Based Questions) |
| Duration of exam |
3 hours (180 minutes) |
3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Sections |
Mathematics (Part I) 20 |
Mathematics: 20 questions Aptitude: 50 Planning Based Questions: 25 |
| Number of questions |
82 |
105 |
| Type of questions |
Mathematics and Aptitude: Objective type questions Drawing: Questions to test the candidate’s drawing and sketching skills |
Mathematics and Aptitude Planning Based Questions – Multiple Choice Questions |
| JEE Main Total Marks |
400 marks (Drawing section will be of total 100 marks, marking of every question will be given along with it) |
400 |
JEE Main 2021 Paper 2 August 26 Live Updates Shift 1
Candidates can check here the live updates for the shift 1 of JEE Main 2021 August 26 on students reactions directly from the exam centre.
August 26, 12:00 PM- Shift 1 of JEE Main 2021 day 1 has concluded.
August 26, 09:00 AM- JEE Main 2021 day 1 Shift 1 paper has begun.
August 26, 08:30 AM- Entry to the exam centre has been closed, However, students who are coming late are being allowed to enter inside the exam centre.
August 26, 08:20 AM- Security gurads outside the exam hall are announcing students not to gather in groups and come in line for entry
August 26, 08:15 AM- Students are entering inside the exam hall. Frisking is being done touch free with the help of hand held metal detectors
August 26, 08:05 AM- Students have started entering the exam hall. Temperature of candidates is being checked through thermo guns. Students are being provided fresh mask while entering the exam hall.
August 26, 08:00 AM- Gates for exam centre have been opened.
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Yes, students can get direct admission, without JEE Main at SR Group of Institutions. The final selection is based on merit/ CUET/ JEE Main exam. Students can also get admission on the basis of academic scores.
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Yes, admissions are possible to the BTech course at DY Patil University, Navi Mumbai without the JEE Main rank through MHT CET. Securing good scores in the MHT CET is very important. Hence, the students must work hard and secure good marks for successful admission to the BTech course.
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Yes, JEE Main is compulsory to take admission in BTech at IIIT Lucknow. Candidates must fulfil the eligibility and apply for JEE Main on the official website of NTA. Applicants must clear the JEE Main cutoff for IIIT Lucknow. They have to particpate in JoSAA/CSAB cousnelling for seat allocation.
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With 77 percentile, getting a seat is possible, but it will depend on the branch and the admission cycle. For highly demanded branches like CSE, the chances are usually quite low at that percentile. But for some core or less competitive branches, there may still be opportunities.
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No, candidates cannot take admission in BTech at NIT Uttarakhand without JEE Main. It is the mandatory national-level entrance test for admission through JoSAA/CSAB counselling. Admission is based entirely on your JEE Main Rank and counseling round.
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Yes, JEE Main is enough for Krupanidhi Institute of Technology admission. But it is not the only exam accepted for B.E. The institute also accepts CET and COMEDK score. Hence, even if JEE score is not available, students can still apply for admissions at the institute.
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The JEE Mains 2026 is not out till now. The data for 2025 is available for BIT Mesra.
As per the recent BIT Mesra JEE Main cutoff 2025, the round 6 results have been released. Based on the final cutoff for the General AI category, BTech in Computer Science and Engineering closed off at the rank of 18
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If you are OBC candidate then you can
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No, interview round for BSc admission at BIT Mesra is part of BITCHEM which is not required for candidates who are open to pusuing BSc at Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra. Candidates who apply through JEE Main will not be required to appear in BITCHEM.
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Candidates wishing to take admission in BTech at IIIT Bhagalpur have to appear in JEE Main. Along with that, candidates also have to participate in JOSAA/ CSAB counselling process. Seat allocation is done when candidates clear cutoff ranks released on the official JoSAA website.
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