JEE Main 2026 Today Paper Analysis (Jan 21): Weightage, Difficulty Level, Expected Cut off
Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2026 ( JEE Main )
Exam On - 21 Jan '26 - 29 Jan '26
JEE MAIN 2026 Session 1 exam will start from January 21 onwards. We will present you the real-time JEE Main 2026 paper analysis for all dates. Candidates appearing for the JEE Main 2026 can check here the shift-wise exam analysis to know the difficulty level of the exam, types of questions asked in the exam, memory-based questions as well as the expected cut off of JEE Main 2026.
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JEE Main 2026 Today Paper Analysis: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the JEE Main 2026 exam for Session 1 starting January 21, 2026 onwards. With approximately 14.5 lakh registered candidates, this is going to be a tough and competitive journey for engineering aspirants. With the JEE Main analysis 2026, students will be able to get an idea about the upcoming sessions as the JEE Main exam will be held on January 21, 22, 23, 24, 28 & 29, 2026. The JEE Main 2026 analysis will help in understanding the difficulty level, anticipating the types of questions which might be asked in the exam as well as know about the student reactions to gauge their experience.
We will share real-time updates on JEE Main 2026 today paper analysis consisting of a comprehensive, real-time analysis of topic weightage, and student reactions for every shift of the JEE Main exam. Along with the analysis, we will also be sharing candidates with the memory-based question papers of JEE Main. By clubbing the questions and the unofficial JEE Main answer keys so that they can match their answers and anticipate the marks they will be getting in the exam. With this analysis, students will also be able to know the JEE mains expected cut off 2026. Scroll down to find detailed analysis of JEE Main 2026.
NTA JEE Latest: JEE Main 2026 January 21 Exam Live Updates
- JEE Main 2026 Exam Schedule & Shift Timings
- JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 Shift 1 Paper Analysis
- JEE Main 2026 Subject-wise Difficulty Level
- JEE Main Analysis 2026 - Expected Cut-off & Marks vs Percentile
JEE Main 2026 Exam Schedule & Shift Timings
As per the JEE Main 2026 exam dates released by NTA, The B.E./B.Tech (Paper 1) exams are held in two shifts on a daily-basis starting from January 21 onwards, while Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Planning) is conducted in a single shift on January 29, 2026.
| Event |
Shift 1 (Morning) |
Shift 2 (Afternoon) |
|---|---|---|
| Exam Timing |
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
03:00 PM - 06:00 PM |
| Reporting Time |
07:00 AM - 08:30 AM |
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM |
| Gate Closing |
08:30 AM |
02:30 PM |
JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 Shift 1 Paper Analysis
From the following table candidates can check the shift-wise JEE Main exam analysis 2026. This table will be updated on a real-time basis as soon as a shift concludes.
| Day |
Shift |
Subjects |
JEE Main Analysis 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21 |
Shift 1 |
Maths |
To be shared soon |
| Physics |
To be shared soon | ||
| Chemistry |
To be shared soon |
JEE Main 2026 Subject-wise Difficulty Level
As assessed by the student's reaction from the JEE Main exam centre, below is the subject-wise difficulty level of the engineering entrance exam.
JEE Main 2026 Analysis - Difficulty level Based on initial feedback from Day 1 (Jan 21) -
| Date |
Shift |
Subject |
Difficulty level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21 |
First shift |
Maths |
To be shared soon |
| Physics |
To be shared soon |
||
| Chemistry |
To be shared soon |
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| Second shift |
Maths |
To be shared soon | |
| Physics |
To be shared soon |
||
| Chemistry |
To be shared soon |
JEE Main Analysis 2026 - Difficulty level Based on initial feedback from Day 2 (Jan 22) -
| Date |
Shift |
Subject |
Difficulty level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22 |
First shift |
Maths |
To be shared soon |
| Physics |
To be shared soon |
||
| Chemistry |
To be shared soon |
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| Second shift |
Maths |
To be shared soon | |
| Physics |
To be shared soon |
||
| Chemistry |
To be shared soon |
Analysis of JEE Main 2026 - Difficulty level Based on initial feedback from Day 3 (Jan 23) -
| Date |
Shift |
Subject |
Difficulty level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23 |
First shift |
Maths |
To be shared soon |
| Physics |
To be shared soon |
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| Chemistry |
To be shared soon |
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| Second shift |
Maths |
To be shared soon | |
| Physics |
To be shared soon |
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| Chemistry |
To be shared soon |
JEE Main Analysis 2026 - Difficulty level Based on initial feedback from Day 4 (Jan 24) -
| Date |
Shift |
Subject |
Difficulty level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23 |
First shift |
Maths |
To be shared soon |
| Physics |
To be shared soon |
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| Chemistry |
To be shared soon |
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| Second shift |
Maths |
To be shared soon | |
| Physics |
To be shared soon |
||
| Chemistry |
To be shared soon |
JEE Main 2026 Analysis - Difficulty level Based on initial feedback from Day 5 (Jan 28) -
| Date |
Shift |
Subject |
Difficulty level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23 |
First shift |
Maths |
To be shared soon |
| Physics |
To be shared soon |
||
| Chemistry |
To be shared soon |
||
| Second shift |
Maths |
To be shared soon | |
| Physics |
To be shared soon |
||
| Chemistry |
To be shared soon |
Analysis of JEE Main 2026 - Difficulty level Based on initial feedback from (Jan 29) for BArch and BPlanning subjects:
JEE Main Analysis 2026 - Expected Cut-off & Marks vs Percentile
As per students who appeared in the exam and coaching experts a score of 100-120 marks is generally a safe range for admission to NITs, correlating roughly to the 95-97 percentile depending on shift difficulty. The official JEE Main 2026 results are expected by February 12, 2026. Check here the JEE Main college predictor to know about the colleges based on your ranks.
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Clearing the JEE Main exam in first attempt is not a difficult task. Several students clear JEE Main while in class 12. One thing that makes it easy to clear JEE Main with class 12 is that students are in regular touch of most JEE syllabus. To score good marks in JEE Main in the first attempt, it is advised that you study class 11 and 12 topics thoroughly, clear all the concepts and solve mock test papers. Also, NCERT books which you study in class 11 and 12 are the best books for JEE Main preparation. Students must study NCERT properly and solve all the questions in the book and do not memorize the concepts as some students do rather understand the concepts.
The time period required to complete the JEE Main preparation depends mainly on the students. Every student has their own pace of study. Ideally, 6-month time is good enough to complete the JEE Main preparation. Students who have started preparing from class 11 or 12 can easily prepare for JEE Main in 6 months considering the topics of JEE syllabus have already been studied in classes 11 and 12.
JEE Main preparation is most effective with classes 11 and 12 as almost 90-95 percent of topics are similar in both exams. This way students can easily complete the entire JEE Main syllabus as well as the syllabus of classes 11 and 12. After the board exams, students get 1-2 months' time where they can focus entirely on JEE Main. Students who have started late for the JEE Main exam can make a 6-month plan where in the first three months they have to focus on revising the syllabus studied in classes 11 and 12. In the next two months focus on solving questions of JEE Main and analyzing the mistakes being made, if any. The last month should be focused on solving mock tests and JEE Main previous year question papers.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 7 hours ago
JEE Main 2026 shift 1 exam reporting time is 7 am. The exam centre gates will close at 8:30 am. No candidate will be allowed after this deadline.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 7 hours ago
JEE Main memory-based answer keys are unofficial answer sheets created by coaching institutes immediately after an exam, compiled from students' recollections of questions and correct answers, used by aspirants to estimate scores before the official NTA key release, and help in challenging official
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 8 hours ago
DY Patil Pimpri JEE Main cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the BE/BTech courses for all categories and rounds under the All India quota. The cutoff was published in the form of opening and closing ranks.
For the General AI category, the overall cutoff ranged from 44299 to 167084, wherein B.E
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
JEE Main application process will start with online registration through IIT Kanpur official website. Its process includes filling application form, uploading documents, and paying application fee through online payment modes.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
Yes, NTA has released the JEE Main 2026 admit card for the January 22 exam. Candidates can download the admit card from jeemain.nta.nic.in.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 days ago
Yes, NTA has released the JEE Main session 1 admit card for Jauary 21, 22, 23 and 24 exams.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 days ago
NTA has released JEE Main 2026 session 1 admit card for exams on January 21, 22, 23 and 24. For the January 28 and 29 exams, the admit card will be issued soon. Once released, candidates can check the admit card on jeemain.nta.nic.in.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 5 days ago
No, JEE Main is not mandatory for Techno Bengal Institute of Technology admissions. Students can instead appear for the WBJEE exam. The institute considers both entrance tests. Students can visit the Techno Bengal Institute of Technology website for more details.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
HNGU JEE Main cutoff 2024 was released for admission to the BArch course. According to the cutoff in the first and last round for the General AI category, the ranks were 32061. BArch course is the only course offered by this university at the bachelor's level via the JEE Main exam. Students who want
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
Greater Noida Institute of Technology, IPU accepts JEE Main scores for admission to BTech programme. Candidates applying for BTech (lateral entry) need to pass IPU CET for admission. The requirement of JEE Main depends on the course applied by the aspirant.
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