JEE Main 2026 April 4 Live: Shift 2 & 1 Question Paper Analysis with Solutions; Expected Cutoff

Based on 2026 JEE Main trends, a score of 120 marks is expected to correspond to approximately 96 to 97.4 percentile.

NTA is conducting the third day of the session 2 exam today, April 5, for BE/Btech students.

LATEST LIVE: JEE Mains April 5 Exam Analysis and SOlutions

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the official provisional answer keys and response sheets in the second week of April. Students will be able to challenge the provisional keys on the official website.

Experts have broken down the expected marks needed for the 99 percentile per subject as per the analysis of JEE Mains April 2 exam. Due to the lengthy calculations, Maths might see a 99 percentile at just 55-60 marks. Physics will likely require 65-75 marks, while the target for Chemistry is expected to be between 62 and 68 marks.

Candidates with the JEE Mains exam scheduled between April 5 and 8 should use the paper analysis to understand the recent trends in the exam. The paper is balanced and rewards consistent preparation. Trust your notes, focus on accuracy, and employ a strict time management strategy.

The following topics were widely asked in JEE Mains April 4 exam from Maths, Physics and Chemistry:

The JEE Mains 2026 session 2 result will be out by April 20.

The JEE Main 2026 session 2 upcoming exam dates are:

Tomorrow, NTA will hold the day 3 of JEE Mains session 2 exam. The day 3, April 5 exam will be held for BE/BTech aspirants in two shifts - 9 am to 12 noon and 3 pm to 6 pm.

• 1 question from Thermodynamics
• 1 question from Redox Reactions
• 1 question from Chemical Kinetics
• 2 questions from Coordination Compounds
• 1 question from Mole Concept
• Biomolecules, d-block elements, p-block elements, and Organic Reactions were also asked

• 1 question on Mechanical Properties of Solids
• 2 questions from Work, Energy and Power
• 1 question from Rotational Motion
• 1 question from SHM (Simple Harmonic Motion)
• 1 question from Current Electricity
• 1 question from Thermodynamics
• 1 question from Kinematics (Projectile Motion)
• Few questions also came from Friction, Moment of Inertia, Young’s Double Slit, Fluid Mechanics, Semiconductors, and Error Analysis.

• 3 questions from Coordinate Geometry (including Conic Sections - Ellipse)
• 2 questions from Vector & 3D Geometry
• 1 question from Sequence & Series
• 1 question from Quadratic Equations
• 2 questions from Functions
• 3 questions from Matrices & Determinants
• Few questions also came from Relations, Binomials, Permutation & Combination, Probability, Statistics

The JEE Mains 2026 April 4 shift 1 and 2 exam was held today, and in both shifts the paper was well balanced. The important topics asked were as follows, in shifts 1 and 2:

In the JEE Main 2026 April 4 shift 2 exam, Maths was the most challenging section. Maths has lengthy questions, however, it was doable. Other than Maths, students found physics and chemistry easy. 

The overall exam was balanced. Questions came from all chapters. Check the April 4 Shift 2 analysis below as per the initial student reactions:

• The JEE Main 2026 session on April 4 maintained a moderate overall difficulty.
• Mathematics continued its trend of being moderate but exceptionally lengthy, with a heavy emphasis on calculation-intensive topics like Vectors & 3D, Coordinate Geometry, and Matrices & Determinants.
• Physics leaned toward the moderate-to-tough side, shifting slightly away from purely formula-based questions to more conceptual applications. Significant weightage was given to Ray Optics (specifically the Lens Maker’s Formula), Semiconductors, and Kinematics, including Relative Velocity. Foundational topics like Units & Dimensions and Elasticity also made an appearance.
• Chemistry remained the most student-friendly section, rated as easy and strictly NCERT-based. The paper was dominated by Inorganic Chemistry, specifically the d, p, and f blocks and Salt Analysis. Organic Chemistry saw questions on GOC and Biomolecules, while the Physical side focused on Chemical Kinetics and Electrochemistry.

As per the intial reaction of the students, experts have rate this shift as the easiest one so far.

In Maths, questions came from Vectors & 3D and Matrices & Determinants

In Chemistry questions came from d block, p block, f block, salt analysis, GOC.

The following topics were asked in physics: Ray optics, units and dimensions, elasticity, lens maker's formula

The chemistry section of the JEE Mains 2026 April 4 shift 2 exam was very easy and NCERT based.

Maths was tough and lengthy.

Physics was Moderate.

190+ Marhs is expected for 99 percentile.

Students say Chemistry was easy, Maths was lengthy but doable, and Physics had moderate-level questions. The overall paper was moderate to hard.

As per the initial reaction of the students after the shift 2 exam held today, April 4, the overall exam seems to be on the moderate side. Maths was lengthy, and physics challenging for a few students,

 More detailed analysis soon.

The shift 2 of JEE Mains 4th April 2026 exam has ended. Now, as soon as the students leave the exam hall we will cover the intitail student reactions and analysis here.

The upcoming JEE Main exam dates are: April 5, 6, and 8 for paper 1 and April 7 got Paper 2a and 2b.

The JEE Mains 2027 April 4 shift 2 exam will end at 6 pm. After the exam memory-based questions and their solutions will be available here.

Experts suggest that a good attempt in JEE Mains April 4 Shift 1 could be slightly lower due to tougher Mathematics. Around 50 to 60 attempts with accuracy may be considered safe. Students who maintain accuracy will have better chances of scoring high percentile.

The shift 2 of JEE Mains 2026 April 4 exam has started. This shift will end at 6 pm.

NTA has notified that the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 result will be out by April 20.

The JEE Main 2026 shift 2 exam today will start at 3 pm. The gates of the exam centre has now been closed for shift 2 reporting.

A. 5/87

Chemistry was easy and stayed closely aligned with the NCERT syllabus. Success in this section hinged on a solid conceptual grasp and fast memory recall, particularly for Inorganic and Organic topics. For those who had mastered their textbooks, it offered a great scoring opportunity.

The Physics section was relatively straightforward, ranging from easy to moderate. Because most questions were direct applications of basic formulas and core concepts, well-prepared students could answer them both quickly and accurately, leading to higher overall scores.

Students said that the Math paper was manageable in terms of difficulty but quite time-consuming. Although the concepts were not overly complex, the extensive calculations required meant many students could not finish the entire exam.

Sri Chaitanya Academy (Infinity Learning) has provided a detailed analysis of the JEE Mains 4th April Shift 1 exam. Check below:

Physics

Physics was easy to moderate and largely direct in nature, making it a high-scoring section. Most questions were formula-based and tested fundamental concepts, allowing well-prepared students to attempt a higher number of questions with accuracy.

Chemistry

Chemistry was moderate and largely NCERT-driven. The section required strong conceptual clarity and quick recall, especially in Inorganic and Organic Chemistry. Students who had thoroughly revised NCERT would have found this section scoring, provided they maintained good speed.

Mathematics

Mathematics was moderate but lengthy, making time management a critical factor. While the questions were not conceptually very difficult, they required careful calculations and time, limiting the number of attempts for many students.

Overall Analysis

The overall paper was moderate in difficulty and slightly easier compared to April 2 shifts. It was a scoreable paper, especially for students with strong fundamentals and disciplined preparation.
However, performance in this shift will be defined less by difficulty and more by smart attempt strategy, accuracy, and effective time management, particularly in Mathematics.

Reporting for the JEE Main 2026 April 4 shift 1 exam has started. The gates for the shift 2 exam will close at 2:30 pm and the exam will start at 3 pm.

Experts estimate a score of 180 to 190 is required to secure the 99 percentile in the April 4 shift 1 exam.

Check below the marks vs percentile estimation for the exam held on April 2:

Q: Nuclei A and B form a nucleus C. BE/N for A, B and C are 3 MeV/7 MeV and 6 Mev. Then energy produced in

Students have rated the overall paper as moderate after the JEE Mains 4th April shift 1 exam.

There were no out of syllabus questions and no technical glitches reported as of now.

As per the memory-based question shared by the students, the questions in Maths, Physics and Chemistry were asked from the following topics in April 4 shift 1 exam:

• Topics asked in Maths: Vector & 3D, Conic section (ellipse), sequence and series, Matrices & Determinants, Relations & Functions, Binomials, Permutation and Combination, Probability, Statistics
• Topics asked in Chemistry:  Biomolecules, d-block, p-block, Organic reactions
• Topics asked in Physics: Kinematics, Work, Friction, Moment of Inertia, Young's double slit, Fluid, Rotation, Current, Semiconductor and Error

The JEE Mains April 4 Shift 1 question paper with solutions will be available soon based on memory of the students who took the exam. Stay tuned for updates.

Students have rated the Physics and Chemistry papers as easy to moderate. While Maths was tougher than the session 1 exams in January, Physics and Chemistry remianed on the easier side.

In the shift 1 of the JEE Mains 4th April exam, Maths remained the toughest section. It was lengthy and calculative. Experts feel 99 percentile will correspond to 180+ marks in this shift. 

• Topics asked in Maths: Vector & 3D, Conic section (ellipse), sequence and series, Matrices & Determinants, Relations & Functions, Binomials, Permutation and Combination, Probability, Statistics
• Topics asked in Chemistry: Biomolecules
• Topics asked in Physics: Kinematics, Work, Friction, Moment of Inertia, Young's double slit, Fluid, Rotation, Current, Semiconductor and Error

JEE Main 4th April shift 1 exam has been held smoothly across many centres. As of now, no technical glitches has been reported.

The shift 1 exam is over, and many students are now leaving their exam centre. Detailed analysis and more details soon.

A few candidates who have left their exam hall, have said that they found the April 4 shift 1 exam to be moderate to tough. Maths was lengthy.

The shift 1 of the JEE exam was held today. The students reactions and paper analysis with solutions will be available soon here for JEE Mains 4th April exam.

The shift 1 exam has ended; however, many students have still not left their exam hall. As soon as the students are out, the detailed student reaction and analysis will be made available here.

Some of the students who have left the exam hall have initially rated the JEE Mains April 4 shift 1 exam as moderate to tough in difficulty level. Stay tuned for a detailed analysis.

The JEE Mains shift 1 exam today will end at 12 noon. All candidates can check the question papers with solutions based on the memory of students of JEE Main 2026 shift 1 exam held today.

Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication, and Electrical Engineering remain the most sought-after. Due to high competition, these branches will require top percentiles in JEE Mains exam, generally upwards of 98-99 percentiles depending on the institute and branch.

Scoring 50 marks in JEE Main 2026 is expected to result in a percentile range of approximately 70 to 75.

The JEE Mains 2026 shift 2 exam today will start at 3 pm. The gates for entry will close at 2:30 pm.

The JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Shift 2 exam today will be held from 3 pm to 6 pm. The reporting time is 1 pm, and the gates will close at 2:30 pm.

The shift 1 exam on April 4, will end at 12 noon. The candidates will get to check the exam analysis in details along with the memoary based paper solutions here. Stay tuned for updates.

Blank paper sheets for rough work of A4 size are provided in the JEE Mains exam hall.

Important instructions for candidates:

• Candidates must write their name and Roll Number at the top of each of the sheets.
• After the exam, they must drop the sheet(s) in the designated drop box without fail, before leaving the exam hall. Failure to do so may result in a non-evaluation of your answers.

The JEE Mains 2026 shift 1 exam today will end at 12 noon. After the exam, we will cover the live student reactions for paper difficulty, topics asked, question paper solutions, expected cutoff and marks vs ranks here. Stay tuned.

The JEE Main percentile score obtained by a candidate is determined only after applying normalisation to the marks obtained by a candidate. JEE Main Percentile scores indicate the percentage of candidates who have scored equal to or below that particular percentile in the examination. A percentile score is measured on a scale of 100 to 0 for each session of examinees. The formula to calculate JEE Mains marks vs percentile is 

NTA has commenced the JEE Main April 4th 2026 shift 1 exam. The exam began sharply at 9 am and will end at 12 noon. Candidates will be allowed to leave the exam hall only after the exam ends at 12 noon.

The first shift of the JEE Mains 2026 exam today is ongoing.

As per NTA official guidelines, apart from the biometric attendance and frisking at the JEE Main 2026 centre entry, if a candidate goes bio-break/toilet, they have to undergo the mandatory frisking and biometrics again.

Day 2 of the JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam has started. The shift 1 exam will end at 12 noon. Shift 2 will start from 3 pm.

There are Jammers in the JEE Main 2026 exam centres. Therefore, there can be major connectivity issues at the exam hall and near the exam centre.

In JEE Main Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech), there are 75 questions (25 each in Physics, Chemistry, and Math). There are 20 MCQs and 5 Numerical Value Questions (NVQs) per subject, totalling 300 marks.

Paper 2A (B.Arch) has about 77 questions, including Math, Aptitude, and Drawing.

For Paper 2B (B.Plan), there are 100 questions (Math: 25, Aptitude: 50, Planning: 25).

The exam centre gates are now being closed. The frisking process for all the candidates scheduled to appear at the allotted centre for the JEE Main 2026 exam today has been completed. JEE Main 2026 April 4 shift 1 exam will start very soon.

All candidates scheduled to appear for JEE Main 2026 April 4 shift 1 exam are undergoing the frisking process. The gates are to be closed at 8:30 am.

Candidates can check here the memory based JEE Main 2026 questions and answers after the shift 1 ends today at 12 noon. The immediate reaction of the students regarding the difficulty level of the shift, types of questions asked, weightage of topics, and more will also be made available here. JEE Main 2026 expected cutoff to qualify for JEE Advanced will also be shared after analysis of the exam by experts. Stay tuned for all updates.

For the afternoon shift of the JEE Main 2026 April 4 Exam, the main entry gates will be locked permanently at 2:30 PM. Candidates arriving late for the afternoon JEE Main 2026 April 4 Exam will face strict denial of entry. Officials advise students to plan for traffic and arrive well before the deadline.

For the shift 2 JEE Main 2026 April session exam today, candidates must report by 1:30 pm.

Candidates need to carry all mandatory documents on the JEE Main 2026 exam day. Documents required to appear for JEE Mains 2026 exam include:

• Hard copy of JEE Main hall ticket with the filled self-declaration and non-Aadhaar declaration (if required)
• Valid photo ID proof (same as uploaded during online registration) in ORIGINAL. Photocopy or digital copy of the ID proof in not accepted at JEE Main exam centre.
• 2 photographs same as the ones uploaded in the application form
• Photo verification document (for candidates who received an email from NTA)
• PWD certificate, if required.

NTA resolves tie among students having same total percentile score in the following order

1. NTA score in Mathematics
2. NTA score in Physics
3. NTA score in Chemistry
4. Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in all the subjects in the test
5. Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Mathematics in the test
6. Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Physics in the test
7. Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Chemistry in the test
8. If there is a tie even after this, candidates will be assigned the same rank.

The candidates are reporting at the exam centre and the frisking, biometrics, attendance abd registration process is ongoing at the centres.

Wearing a watch is completely forbidden for all candidates taking the JEE Main 2026 April 4 Exam. Analogue watches, digital watches, and smartwatches are not allowed during the JEE Main 2026 April 4 Exam. Candidates can check the time using the digital clock displayed on their computer screens throughout the test.

Diabetic students have specific medical allowances during the JEE Main 2026 April 4 Exam. To manage their health during the JEE Main 2026 April 4 Exam, they can carry sugar tablets and fresh fruits like bananas, apples, or oranges. However, they must notify the invigilator about these items before the test commences.

The shift 1 reporting has started for JEE Mains April 4 exam. The gates of the exam centre are now open.

Meeting the qualifying cutoff is the ultimate goal of the JEE Main 2026 April 4 Exam. The expected general category cutoff to qualify for JEE Advanced is around the 93.30 percentile. Candidates of the JEE Main 2026 April 4 Exam must balance their speed and accuracy to clear this hurdle.

Sikh candidates have specific permissions regarding religious items during the JEE Main 2026 April 4 Exam. They are allowed to carry traditional religious items like a Kara or Kirpan to the JEE Main 2026 April 4 Exam. However, they must arrive well in advance to allow security personnel to properly check these items.

Female candidates must adhere to a specific clothing standard for the JEE Main 2026 April 4 Exam. It is recommended to wear simple tops with lightweight fabric for the JEE Main 2026 April 4 Exam. Complex outfits or heavy layers will cause delays during the mandatory security check by female guards.

Male candidates must follow a simple dress code for the JEE Main 2026 April 4 exam. One must wear lightweight fabrics like cotton to the JEE Main 2026 April 4 Exam to facilitate quick frisking. Heavy clothing, jackets, or outfits with excessive pockets should be completely avoided to prevent delays at entry.

Once the JEE Main exam is completed, candidates cannot leave the JEE Main 2026 April 4 exam centre before the invigilator asks for the same. Candidates must remain in your allocated seat until the official conclusion of the JEE Main 2026 April 4 Exam at 12:00 PM or 6:00 PM.

Candidates will have to drop their printed admit card after the JEE Main 2026 April 4 exam concludes. The admit card must be deposited in the specific drop box provided at the end of the JEE Main 2026 April 4 Exam. Failure to deposit the admit card may result in your final answers not being evaluated.

All types of electronic gadgets are completely banned inside the JEE Main 2026 April 4 exam centre. Mobile phones, earphones, microphones, and Bluetooth devices cannot be taken into the JEE Main 2026 April 4 Exam. Any candidate found with these items will face immediate disqualification and possible legal action.

Candidates appearing for JEE Main 2026 exam need to carry a personal water bottle. The water bottle must be completely transparent. Colored bottles, metal flasks, or opaque plastic bottles will not be permitted beyond the security checkpoint.

Candidates appearing for JEE Main 2026 April 4 exam are required to bring their own pen to write the JEE Main 2026 April 4 Exam. The pen carried to the JEE Main 2026 April 4 exam must be a simple, transparent ballpoint pen. Opaque pens or pens with covers will be confiscated by security personnel during the frisking process at the gate.

Candidates must carry one extra passport-size photograph to the JEE Main 2026 April 4 exam centre. This photograph must be pasted on the official attendance sheet during the JEE Main 2026 April 4 Exam. Ensure it matches the photograph uploaded during your initial online registration to avoid identity verification issues.

With the JEE Main 2026 April admit card, a valid original photo identity proof is required. Acceptable documents for verification at JEE Main 2026 April 4 exam centre include

• Aadhaar card
• PAN card
• Passport

NOTE: School IDs or photocopies of identity proofs are not allowed inside the venue.

Candidates can carry a black and white printout of the admit card for the JEE Main 2026 April 4 exam. However, officials at JEE Main 2026 April 4 exam centre require that the printed text, photograph, and barcode are distinctly visible and not smudged.

Carrying a physical printout of the hall ticket is mandatory for the JEE Main 2026 April 4 exam. Digital copies of the admit card shown on mobile phones will not be accepted for entry into the JEE Main 2026 April 4 exam centre. Ensure the printout has a clear photograph and a readable barcode.

NTA advises all candidates to appear at the JEE Main 2026 April 4 exam centre at least two hours early. Early arrival for the JEE Main 2026 April 4 exam allows sufficient time for fingerprint scanning, photograph verification, and proper frisking processes.

NTA is conducting the first shift of the JEE Main 2026 April 4 exam from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Candidates will have to complete their paper within three-hour duration. The reporting and entry inside JEE Main exam centre will start at 7 AM. Candidates will be allowed to enter the JEE Main shift 1 test centre until 8:30 AM.

JEE Main 2026 April 4 exam will be held in two shifts today. The shift 1 exam starts at 9 and will end at 12 noon. On the other hand, the shift 2 will be held from 3 pm to 6 pm.

Check the most popular NITs among the JEE Mains aspirants below:

• Civil Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Computer Science & Engineering
• Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Electronics & Communication Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Metallurgical Engineering
• Production Engineering

These courses witness very high JEE Main admission cutoffs and are very competitive. Candidates aiming to take admission to these courses must strategise their exam preparation and admission goals accordingly.