JEE Main 2026 April 6 Live: Shift 2 Paper Analysis OUT, Memory Based Questions; Shift 1 Solutions

NTA will hold the JEE Mains April 8 exam today in one shift - 3 pm to 6 pm.

Check LIVE updates here: JEE Main 2026 April 8 exam analysis and paper solutions

The JEE Main 2026 April 5 Exam will consist of 75 questions in total for B.E./B.Tech aspirants. Candidates will face 25 questions each in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Out of the 25 questions per subject, 20 are multiple-choice, while 5 are numerical value questions.

The expected cutoff for the OBC-NCL category is around 80.74 percentile. 

Following the conclusion of the session, NTA will release the provisional answer keys. The official keys and response sheets are expected in the second week of April.

Candidates can check their results on the official NTA website by April 20. Keep the application number and password safe, as they will be needed to view the scorecard.

The expected JEE Main 2026 cutoff for the EWS category is likely to be between 80 and 82 percentile for qualifying for JEE Advanced. 

The general category cutoff for JEE Main 2026 is expected to remain in the range of 93.3 and 95.0 percentiles.

Check JEE Mains general category cutoff  for 2026 and past years below:

The Day 5 of JEE Mains 2026 session 2 exam will be held tomorrow, April 7, for BArch and BPlan candidates. There will be one shift - shift 2 from 3 pm to 6:30 pm.

To correctly calculate the scores before official JEE Mains result is announced, students will have to follow the official marking scheme given below.

Scoring 50 marks in the JEE Main 2026 April 6 Exam is projected to result in a percentile between 70 and 75. While low for top NITs, it offers insights into the normalisation process for candidates evaluating their performance in the JEE Main 2026 April 6.

NTA has officially stated that the results for Session 2, including the JEE Main 2026 April 6 Exam, will be declared on or before April 20. The final scorecard will feature your All India Rank and the qualifying cutoff for JEE Advanced 2026.

If any question in the JEE Main 2026 April 6 exam is found incorrect and subsequently dropped in the final answer key, NTA will award +4 bonus marks to all candidates of that shift. This policy remains consistent for the JEE Main 2026 April 6 exam.

Candidates aiming for top branches like Computer Science in NITs must score exceptionally well. A 99+ percentile is generally required. Therefore, perform your best in the JEE Main 2026 exam, as high competition will require maximum accuracy during the JEE Main 2026 exam.

Candidates must expect no mobile connectivity around the test venue. NTA installs signal jammers at all centres for the JEE Main 2026 April 6 exam to prevent malpractices.

A common analysis among students was that Day 4 of JEE Mains Session 2 felt slightly easier and more predictable than the January Session 1 exams. While the difficulty of Mathematics remained consistent, Physics and Chemistry were notably more straightforward, lacking the tricky questions seen in previous sessions.

Yes, you can get an NIT with a 2 lakh (CRL) rank in JEE Mains, but options are restricted to lower-ranked NITs (like NIT Sikkim, Mizoram, Srinagar, Nagaland) in lower-demand branches (like Civil, Metallurgy, Production) through CSAB spot counselling or home state quotas.

The JEE Mains 2026 session 2 result will be out on or before April 20. The candidates will be issued the AIR and JEE Main cutoff for JEE Advanced 2026.

The JEE Main 2026 session 2 upcoming exam dates are:

• The April 6, 2026, Shift 2 exam maintained a moderate overall difficulty.
• Mathematics was the toughest and most time-consuming section, heavily featuring Conic Sections, Vector & 3D, and Calculus.
• Physics ranged from easy to moderate, with key questions on Electrostatics, Capacitors, and Magnetism.
• In Chemistry, Organic and Physical topics held the most weight, while Inorganic Chemistry was less prominent. The overall paper was moderate.
• Given the balanced nature of the paper, scoring remains competitive. Candidates likely need 190+ marks to achieve a 99 percentile.

In JEE Main April 6 shift 2 Chemistry paper, Organic and Physical Chemistry had more weightage, and Inorganic Chemistry had less weightage.

• Topics asked in Maths: Conic sections, Vector & 3D, Definite Integrals, Matrices & Determinants, Circle
• Topics asked in Physics: Capacitor, Electrostatics, Magnetic Effect of Current

• First, students will have to download JEE Main answer key.
• Comparison has to be done between their responses and correct answers.
• Students will have to note down correct and incorrect answers.
• Official formula has to be applied to make the calculation.
• Total marks calculated will be the probable scores secured in exam.

Formula to calculate NTA JEE Main 2026 score is given below.

In this shift, candidates will need 190+ marks for 99 percentile.

• In shift 2 Maths was moderate and lengthy
• Chemistry was moderate
• Physics was easy to moderate for many candidates.

Students are now leaving the exam hall paper analysis out:

1. Maths was moderate and lengthy
2. Physics was easy to moderate.
3. Chemistry moderate.

As per the initial reactions of some of the students who have left the exam hall, the overall paper was moderate. Maths remains lengthy in this shift too.

As per the immediate reaction of some students of shift 2, the overall paper was moderate with Maths being the toughest section. More detailed analysis soon.

The JEE Mains 2026 April 6 Shift 2 exam has now ended. The students are leaving the exam hall. Analysis and question paper solutions soon.

If you score around 100 marks in the JEE Main 2026 April 6 Exam, historical data suggests your percentile will range from 94.99 to 96.06.

Once the provisional keys for the JEE Main 2026 April 6 Exam are out, candidates can raise objections online. A non-refundable processing fee of INR 200 per question applies. NTA will review these challenges before publishing the final results for the JEE Main 2026.

To secure a high percentile, candidates must balance speed and accuracy. An estimated 50 to 60 correct attempts are recommended for the JEE Main 2026 April 6 exam. Avoid guessing blindly, as negative marking can impact score in the JEE Main exam

In case two candidates score the exact same percentile in the JEE Main 2026 April 6 exam, NTA will apply its specific tie-breaking criteria. Mathematics scores are prioritised first, followed by Physics and Chemistry, to determine the final rank for the JEE Main 2026 April 6 exam.

NTA maintains a balanced coverage of the syllabus. Candidates will not find a single topic dominating the paper. Comprehensive preparation is the only way to tackle the diverse questions in the JEE Mains.

JEE Main score of 120 marks typically means a percentile score between the range of 96 to 97.5. JEE Main cutoffs change after considering factors like difficulty standards, total seats, past cutoff trends and more.

According to the past trends, the expected score for 99 percentile holder in JEE Main will remain around 170+ marks.

JEE Main results are prepared using percentile scores, not raw marks. The percentile reflects how a candidate has performed relative to others in the same shift.

Percentile Calculation Formula:

Percentile = (Number of candidates scoring equal to or less than you ÷ Total candidates in that shift) × 100

Percentiles are calculated separately for each shift and later normalised to prepare the final merit list.

JEE Mains 2026 April 6 shift 2 exam is underway. This shifts will ends at 6 pm.

The JEE Mains exam is conducted in multiple shifts. There is a possibility that the question paper for a particular day can be more difficult or easier than any other day. To overcome this possible parity in difficulty level, normalisation is done. The normalised marks are not the actual marks obtained by the candidate but a comparative score obtained using a specially developed formula by NTA. The range of JEE Mains marks vs percentile is given below based on the previous years' trends and the normalisation formula used by NTA. The Percentile score will be the normalised score for the exam instead of the raw marks of the candidate. 

As per the data from the past few years, 100 marks in JEE Mains can be around 94 to 96 percentile marks. Check the table below for more details:

The JEE Mains 2026 April 6 shift 2 exam starts. After the exam, memory-based keys and analysis will be available here. Stay tuned for updates.

The shift 2 exam of JEE Mains 2026 April 6 exam starts. The gates of the centre are now closed. This shift will end at 6 pm.

Candidates can now download their respective admit cards from the official website. The admit card is available for exams on April 7 and 8.

The JEE Main 2026 session 2 official answer keys will be available in the second week of April 2026. The candidates will be able to challenge the provisional answer keys online on the official JEE Main 2026 website - jeemain.nta.nic.in.

In JEE Mains session 2, around 11.23 lakh candidates are appearing over six days. The exam will be held on April 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 at around 566 examination centres across 304 cities nationwide and 14 cities outside India.

The reporting for the shift 2 exam is ongoing. Gates will close at 2:30 pm.

The JEE (Main) paper conducted on 6 April 2026 (Morning Shift) was of easy to moderate difficulty. Physics and Mathematics were relatively easy, while Chemistry was of moderate level. The paper showed a balanced distribution of questions across chapters.

Physics

The Physics section was easy. Questions were asked from most major chapters, with higher weightage from Electromagnetism and Mechanics, while Optics and Waves had fewer questions. Topics such as Electromagnetic Waves, Thermodynamics, and Modern Physics were adequately covered. Some questions were statement-based. Fluid Mechanics was not included. In Modern Physics, questions were from Atomic Structure and Semiconductors. A few questions were also asked from Oscillations.

Chemistry

The Chemistry section was moderate in difficulty. Questions were evenly distributed among Organic, Inorganic, and Physical Chemistry. While most were straightforward, some numerical-based questions were calculation-intensive and time-consuming. Several questions were directly based on NCERT. Inorganic Chemistry had good representation, with questions from Coordination Compounds and the d- and f-block elements. Organic Chemistry was of standard level.

Mathematics

The Mathematics section was easy. Questions were well distributed across the syllabus, with higher weightage from Integral Calculus, Conic Sections, and Algebra. Topics such as 3D Geometry, Probability, Permutations & Combinations, Binomial Theorem, Vectors, Complex Numbers, and Differential Calculus had average representation. Algebra had slightly higher weightage, while Coordinate Geometry was moderately covered.

Overall Difficulty Order

Chemistry > Physics = Mathematics

The chemistry section today was a game-changer. This section was moderate, but there were some trick questions. Physical chemistry questions in the numerical type section were very calculative and lengthy.

The shift 2 reporting for the JEE Mains exam today has started. The gates will close at 2:30 pm. No candidate is being allowed inside the exam hall after the gates of the centre close. Therefore, please reach your JEE centre on time with all required documents. Shift 2 exam will start at 3 pm.

Check an overall analysis of the JEE Mains April 6 shift 1 paper below:

The April 6 (Shift 1) exam is being called the toughest shift so far.

• The overall difficulty was moderate to hard due to tricky questions and long calculations.
• Maths was moderate but very time-consuming. Most questions came from Vectors, 3D Geometry, and Calculus.
• Physics required a lot of math work. It focused on Ray Optics, Electricity, and Thermodynamics, moving away from simple formula-based questions.
• Chemistry was tougher than usual. While some parts were okay, the numerical section was very long and included several "trick" questions, especially in Physical Chemistry.

The JEE Mains April 6 Shift 1 memory-based questions are now available. Check below:

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So far, students have rated the JEE Mains 2026 April 6 shift 1 exam as the toughest one in session 2. The April 4 Shift 1 exam was also rated tough.

The shift 2 exam will start at 3 pm. The candidates scheduled to appear in the shift 2 exam must report to the exam hall by 1 pm. The gates of the centre will close at 2:30 pm sharp.

In the JEE Mains April 6 shift 1 exam, the Chemistry section turned out to be a bit lengthy. Many students reported that the numerical section has many questions from Physical Chemistry. These questions were lengthy and very calculative. This made the chemistry section lengthy and time management difficult.

In JEE Mains 2026 April 6 Shift 1, to get 99 percentile, candidates need to score around 160 marks, as per a few experts, based on the difficulty level of this shift.

As per many students and some experts, the JEE Mains April 6 shift 1 exam can be the toughest shift so far. For 99 percentile, candidates might need 160 marks in this shift.

• Topics asked in maths: Vectors and 3d, Conic Sections, Matrices, Integration, Quadratic Equations, Calculus, Limits, Functions, Integration, GP 
• Topics asked in chemistry: Physical questions dominated, which were very calculative. Topics came from Chemical Kinetics, Chain Reactions, Boiling Point, and Molar Mass
• Topics asked in physics: Electric Field, Ray Optics, Refraction, Error, Rotation, Elasticity, SHM, Current Electricity, Heat, and Thermodynamics

• Topics asked in physics: Electric Field, Ray Optics, Refraction, Error, Rotation, Elasticity, SHM, Current Electricity, Heat, Thermodynamics

• Overall exam difficulty: Moderate and tough - Toughest shift till now
• Maths paper level: Moderate and lengthy
• Chemistry exam level: Moderate with some trick questions
• Physics paper level: Moderate and calculative

Candidates rate JEE Mains 2026 April 6 Shift 1 exam as the toughest shift.

This shift is rated to be very lengthy. Chemistry was moderate, Physics moderate and Maths moderate and lengthy.

This shift is rated to be very lengthy. Chemistry was moderate, Physics moderate and Maths moderate and lengthy.

A few candidates who have left the exam hall have reported the maths section as lengthy in this shift 2. The difficulty level stayed moderate.

The candidates who reached the exam hall after 8:30 am, were not allowed to enter the exam hall. Candidates for the upcoming JEE Mains shifts are requested to be on time. Entry is not allowed once the gates are closed.

A few students who have left the exam hall after the shift 1 exam ended have rated the paper as moderate. A more detailled analysis is coming soon. Stay tuned.

JEE Advanced 2026 exam will be conducted on May 17. The top 2.5 lakh candidates of JEE Mains will be eligible for JEE Advanced exam for IIT admissions.

The JEE Mains 2026 shift 1 exam will end at 12 noon. The candidates who appear for the exam will share their analysis of the exam. Memory based questions and answers will be shared here with solutions.

The JEE Advanced 2026 registrations for foreign candidates at jeeadv.ac.in. For the JEE Mains qualified candidates, the registrations will start on April 23.

Recent analysis shows a balanced distribution between Class 11 and Class 12 syllabus in JEE Mains session 2. However, some specific subjects may show a slight 60:40 tilt towards Class 12 topics, making comprehensive revision absolutely vital.

Students projecting a rank of around 2 lakh should not lose hope. They can still secure seats in lower-ranked NITs or pursue less-demanded engineering branches by actively participating in the CSAB spot counselling.

The April 6 shift 1 exam has started. This shift will end at 12 noon.

Mathematics is expected to be the most time-consuming section. Key topics like Calculus, Vectors, 3D Geometry, and Algebra will dominate, so students must prioritize easier questions first to maximize their total attempts.

Chemistry is widely anticipated to be the most scoring section. Candidates should deeply focus on NCERT materials, particularly Inorganic and Organic Chemistry, to quickly solve factual and statement-based questions.

Students writing the JEE Mains April 6 test should expect the Physics section to heavily feature Electromagnetism, Mechanics, and Current Electricity. Memorising fundamental formulas is strongly recommended, as previous shifts featured numerous moderately difficult formula-based numerical problems.

The JEE Mains exam centre gates are now open. The reporting has begin and the gates will close at 8:30 am sharp. No candidatew will be allowed inside the exam hall beyond the gate closing time.

If two students achieve the same percentile in the JEE Main, the NTA will use tie-breaking rules. Mathematics scores are given the highest priority, followed by Physics and then Chemistry, to determine the final ranking.

According to the official guidelines, the entry gates for the morning session of the JEE Mains April 6 exam will strictly close at 8:30 AM. No candidate will be allowed to enter the premises after this specified time.

Candidates appearing for the morning session of the JEE Main 6th April examination must note that the reporting time at the test centres begins at 7:00 AM. Students are advised to arrive early for frisking and biometric verification.

The morning shift of the JEE Main April 6 begins at exactly 9:00 AM. Candidates will be taking the test for three hours, and the session will officially conclude at 12:00 PM across all exam centres.