JEE Main 2026 Jan 22 LIVE: Shift 1 Exam Time, Dress Code & Important Exam Instructions
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct Day 2 of the JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam TODAY, January 22. The shift 1 exam will start at 9 am. The candidates who have their exams in shift 1 must reach the exam centres allotted to them via their admit card by 7 am. The frisking, document verification, biometrics, etc will be done at the centre before the gate closes for entry. The JEE Main Jan 22 shift 1 gate closing time is 8:30 am. Check below live updates on the JEE Main 2026 Jan 22 exam in shift 1 and shift 2 TODAY. After the exam, live paper analysis, student reactions and question paper solutions will also be provided.
JEE Mains 2026 January 22 Shifts 1 & 2 LIVE Updates
JEE Mains 2026 January 22 LIVE: Today, NTA will hold day 2 of the JEE Main 2026 January session. The exam will be held for Paper 1 - BE/BTech candidates in two shifts. The shift 1 exam will be held from 9 am to 12 noon, and the JEE Main 2026 timing for the Jan 22 shift 2 exam is 3 pm to 6 pm.
The candidates who will appear for the shift 1 exam today must prepare their exam day kit in advance to carry. The kit must include a printed copy of their admit card with self-declaration, a valid government-issued photo ID (same as uploaded in the application form), two additional photographs (same as uploaded in the application form), and a PWD certificate, if needed.
JEE Main 2026 Exam Timing for Jan 22 Shift 1 & 2
Check below the timeline that will be followed at the JEE Main exam centre for the shifts 1 and 2 exams today:
JEE Mains Jan 22 Shift 1: Reporting time, Gate Closing time and Important Deadlines
- 7 am: Reporting time
- 07.00 am to 08.30 am: Entry in the Examination Centre/Hall/Room, frisking, biometric registration/ record of manual attendance by Invigilator, document verification/crosschecking of Admit Card, signature, and photo match to be completed by Invigilator, etc.
- 08.30 am: Gate closes. No candidates are allowed in the exam centre beyond this deadline.
- 08.30 am to 08.50 am: Instructions by the Invigilators
- 8:50 am: Candidates login to read instructions
- 9 am: Shift 1 exam starts
- 12 Noon: Shift 1 exam ends
JEE Mains Shift 2 Jan 22: Reporting time, Gate Closing time and Important Deadlines
- 1 pm: Reporting time
- 01.00 pm to 02.30 pm: Entry in the Examination Centre/Hall/Room, frisking, biometric registration/ record of manual attendance by Invigilator, document verification/crosschecking of Admit Card, signature, and photo match to be completed by Invigilator, etc.
- 02.30 pm: Gate closes. No candidates are allowed in the exam centre beyond this deadline.
- 02.30 pm to 02.50 pm: Instructions by the Invigilators
- 02:50 pm: Candidates login to read instructions
- 3 pm: Shift 2 exam starts
- 6 pm: Shift 2 exam ends
Documents to Carry at JEE Main Exam Centre
All students travelling to their exam centres for the January 22 exam must have the following documents ready:
| Required Documents for All Candidates | Specific Documents (If Applicable) |
|---|---|
| JEE Main 2026 Admit Card: You must carry a printed copy of your hall ticket | PWD Certificate: This must be carried by candidates claiming relaxation under the Persons with Disabilities category. |
| Valid Government ID Proof (same as uploaded in the application form): This is necessary to verify your identity at the gate. | Non-Aadhaar Declaration: This document is required for candidates who are not using Aadhaar for their biometric verification. |
| Two Photographs (same as uploaded in the application form): These are required for the attendance sheet verification process. | Photo Verification Document: Candidates should carry additional photo verification documentation as specified by the NTA via email. |
| Self Declaration: Paste the photo and put left hand thumb impression before reaching the centre. Space for signature is to be left blank and has to be done at the exam hall in the presence of an invigilator. | - |
JEE Main 2026 Jan Session Day 2: Biometric Capture at JEE Main 2026 Exam Centre
Candidates who will be using their Aadhaar for entry must ensure their Aadhaar biometrics are UNLOCKED before arriving at the centre. It is essential to facilitate a smooth and uninterrupted Aadhaar-based biometric verification process at the designated examination centres.
Non-Aadhaar registered students: Those candidates who did not register through Aadhaar (or chose authentication through non-Aadhaar options), need to report early on the day of the examination (at least 1 hour before the gate closing time) to get their biometrics recorded at the exam centre.
Also, apart from the biometric attendance and frisking at entry, if a candidate goes bio-break/toilet, they will have to undergo the mandatory frisking and biometrics again.
Additional Important Exam Day Guidelines & Dress Code
Check some other important exam day guidelines below:
- There is no specific dress code for JEE Mains, however, one specific thing that NTA mentions is that "Shoes with thich sole and garments with large buttons are not allowed". Also, Sikh candidates are allowed to carry religious or customary items such as a Kara or Kirpan.
- Students were allowed only a transparent, simple ballpoint pen and a transparent water bottle. Exceptions were made for diabetic candidates, who were permitted to carry specific food items or tablets, but for most, electronic gadgets, pencil boxes, and even certain types of jewellery were strictly prohibited.
After JEE Main Jan 22 Shift 1 Exam 2026: Get LIVE Paper Analysis, Student Reactions, Answer Keys & Question Paper Solutions
After the exam ends for shift 1 at 12 noon, candidates will find here:
- Immediate student reactions update to know what the exam was like, what topics were asked, what type of questions were there, were there any issues or technical glitch at the exam hall and more.
- Memeory based question, solutions, and answer keys
- Live paper analysis by JEE Mains experts
LIVE UPDATE
JEE Main 2026 January 22 Exam Shift 1 from 9 am; Important Guidelines, Dress Code & Documents to Carry
- 12:48 AM IST• 22 Jan 2026
JEE Main 2026 Jan 22 Exam Live: Topics in Physics asked in Jan 21 Paper
- Modern Physics
- Optics
- Current Electricity
- Semiconductor Devices (including Logic Gates)
- 12:36 AM IST• 22 Jan 2026
JEE Main 2026 Jan 22 Exam Live: Topics in Chemistry asked in Jan 21 Paper
- Coordination Compounds
- Chemical Bonding
- p-block elements
- Biomolecules
- 12:25 AM IST• 22 Jan 2026
JEE Main 2026 Jan 22 Exam Live: Topics in Maths asked in Jan 21 Paper
- Vectors & 3D Geometry
- Matrices & Determinants
- Sequences & Series
- Differential Equations
- 12:15 AM IST• 22 Jan 2026
What Day 2 Students Should Learn from JEE Main 2026 Day 1 Exam?
Based on the Day 1 (January 21, 2026) exam analysis, students appearing for the JEE Main Day 2 shifts should focus on these critical takeaways:
Mathematics (Toughest Section): Consistently rated as the most challenging and time-consuming section.
Physics (Moderate & Formula-Based): Questions were largely formula-driven and conceptual. Key topics included Modern Physics, Thermodynamics, Electrostatics, and Mechanics.
Chemistry (Scoring & NCERT-Based): This was the easiest and most scoring section. It was heavily based on NCERT textbooks, particularly for Organic and Inorganic Chemistry.
Important: On Day 1, Chemistry was lengthy for some candidates as some statement-based questions had seven statements to evaluate.
- 12:00 AM IST• 22 Jan 2026
How many candidates appeared for JEE Main 2026 January 21 Exam?
As per unofficial sources, around 2.0 to 2.5 lakh candidates have appeared for the JEE Main 2026 Jan Day 1 exam.
- 11:43 PM IST• 21 Jan 2026
JEE Main 2026 January 22 Exam LIVE Updates: Dress Code for Females
Girls should take care of some specific items that they should try to avoid on the exam day. Check below:
Avoid these:
- Avoid heavy jackets, padded coats, trench coats, or hoodies with thick linings, and multiple layers of thick clothing.
- Do not wear sweaters or cardigans with metallic zippers, large decorative buttons, or metal-threaded embroidery.
- Caps, hats, mufflers, stoles, and scarves should be avoided inside the centre. Follow the instructions by the centre invigilators.
- Strictly avoid all jewellery, including rings, bracelets, watches (digital or analogue) and neck chains
- Avoid underwired bras, as they might cause problems during frisking
You can wear:
- Opt for a light sweater, a thin sweatshirt, or a plain cardigan.
- Plain jeans (without metallic studs or chains), simple trousers, or warm leggings/jeggings are allowed.
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Plain jeans or simple trousers are allowed
- Wear simple slippers or open flat sandals. You may wear thin cotton socks if necessary
- 11:31 PM IST• 21 Jan 2026
JEE Main 2026 January 22 Exam LIVE Updates: Dress Code for Males
Boys should take care of some specific items that they should try to avoid on the exam day. Check below:
Avoid these:
- Avoid heavy jackets, padded coats, trench coats, or hoodies with thick linings
- Do not wear any clothing with metallic zippers, large decorative buttons, badges, or metal-threaded embroidery
- All accessories like caps, mufflers, scarves, stoles, and belts should be avoided
- Strictly avoid all jewellery, including rings, bracelets, watches (digital or analogue) and neck chains
You can wear:
- Opt for a light sweater or a thin sweatshirt
- Choose lightweight fabrics like cotton fleece or thin wool that are easy to frisk
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Plain jeans or simple trousers are allowed
- Wear simple slippers, floaters, or open-toe sandals with low soles. You may wear thin cotton socks if necessary
- 11:24 PM IST• 21 Jan 2026
JEE Main 2026 Jan 22 Exam Live: Admit Card Related Guidelines
NTA has instructed that candidates should print the downloaded admit card from the NTA Website to carry on the exam day. The print should be clear and preferably coloured on A4-sized paper.
- 11:19 PM IST• 21 Jan 2026
JEE Main 2026 January 22 Exam Shift 1 Exam Tomorrow
Day 2 of the JEE Main 2026 January session exam will commence tomorrow, January 22.
There will be two shifts:
- Shift 1 will start at 9 am and will end at 12 noon.
- Shift 2 will be held from 3 pm to 6 pm.
There are two question types in JEE Main exam. Multiple choice questions and numerical ability questions. In MCQ, every question has 4 options with only 1 correct answer. Select the correct option. In numerical ability question type, no options are there. Solve them and write answer using keyword and mouse.
NTA will release the JEE Main 2026 question papers a few days after the exam on the official website. Candidates can download the question papers PDFs and the answer keys from the website under their logins.
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