JEE Main 2026 Jan 28 Live: Shift 1 from 9 AM, Check Exam Day Guidelines & Dress Code
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will hold the last day of the JEE Main 2026 BE/BTech paper TODAY, January 28. The exam will be held in two shifts - shift 1 from 9 am to 12 noon and the shifts 2 from 3 om to 6 pm. Check here all the real-time updates on JEE Main 2026 Jan 28 exam day live updates, like exam shift timings, dress code, what to carry and expected topics that could be asked in the exam. Also, after the exam ends in each shift, the live student reactions, paper analysis and JEE Main 2026 Jan 28 question papers with answer keys and solutions will be available here.
JEE Main 2026 Jan 28 Live
JEE Main 2026 January 28 LIVE Updates: NTA will hold the last JEE Main exam for paper 1 TODAY, January 28. The candidates scheduled to appear for the exam on January 28 in shift 1 should reach the exam centre by 7 am. The gates will close at 8:30 am, and the exam will start at 9 am. Students should carry all required documents, including the printed admit card and a valid original ID proof. After the shift 1 ends, the JEE Main 2026 Jan 28 question papers with answer keys and solutions will be made available here alonwith the live student reactions and analysis of the exam.
The shift 2 of the exam will commence at 3 pm. With shift 2, the first session 1 of the JEE Main 2026 paper will end. The paper 2 exam will be held on January 29 in one shift - 9 am to 12:30 pm.
Most Expected Topics for January 28 JEE Mains Exam
As per the exams held on January 21 to 24, the exam to be held on January 28 is expected to be of a moderate to tough difficulty level. The topics that are most likely to be there in the January 28 shift 1 and 2 question paper are:
- Thermodynamics, fluids, energy, and EM waves, Friction, Gravitation, Potential Energy, and Wave optics from Physics.
- Vector and calculus, differential, coordinate, circle, statistics, probability, ellipse, inverse trigonometry in Maths.
- In Chemistry, expect questions from p-Block elements, Coordination Compounds, Chemical Bonding, Biomolecules, and Organic Reaction Mechanisms.
Candidates are advised to attempt all questions that they are sure of first, and take care of the time management, as the exam in all the previous shifts has been lengthy. Try to focus on correct attempts rather than too many wrong attempts.
JEE Main 2026 Jan 28 Reporting Shift Time and Reporting Time
The candidates scheduled to appear for the JEE Mains 28 Jan exam have to appear for the exam as per the shift 1 and shift 2 timings below:
Session |
Shift 1 - Morning Shift |
Shift 2 - Afternoon Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Timing of examination |
9 AM to 12 PM |
3 PM to 6 PM |
| Duration of examination |
3 Hours |
3 Hours |
| Reporting Time | 7.00 AM | 1.30 PM |
| Entry to the examination centre/Fingerprinting/Biometrics/Document Verification | 7.30 AM to 8.30 AM | 02.00 PM to 2.30 PM |
| Entry gates close | 8.30 AM | 2.30 PM |
| Instructions by the invigilator(s) | 8.30 AM to 8.50 AM | 2.30 PM to 2.50 PM |
| Candidates log in to read instructions | 8.50 AM | 2.50 PM |
| Exam Starts | 9.00 AM | 3.00 PM |
JEE Mains 28 January Dress Code and Exam Day Guidelines
For the exam to be held on January 28, there is no specific dress code by NTA for male and female students. However, NTA has officially stated that shoes with a thick sole and garments with large buttons are not allowed. Also, Sikh candidates are allowed to carry religious or customary attire such as a Kara or Kirpan.
Apart from that, there is no specific dress code candidates have to follow on the exam day.
JEE Mains 28 Jan Exam Day Guidelines
Before leaving for the exam, candidates must ensure that they carry all mandatory items as prescribed by NTA:
- JEE Main 2026 Admit Card
- Valid Photo Identity Proof same as the one uploaded in the online application form
- Two Passport-size Photograph
- Photo verification certificate - Only for those candidates who have received an email from NTA.
Do not carry:
- Electronic Devices - Mobile phones, smart watches, calculators, Bluetooth devices, earphones, or any electronic gadgets.
- Study Material or Written Notes - Any form of paper, notes, etc is not allowed.
- Avoid wearing Accessories and Jewellery - Candidates should avoid wearing rings, bracelets, chains, underwired bras, or metal accessories, as they will create issues during security checks.
JEE Main 2026 Jan 28 Student Reaction and Question Paper Analysis
After the exam ends on January 28 in shifts 1 and 2, candidates can find here the JEE Mains 28 January student reactions live from the centre. The expert analysis of the exam will also be provided here. The analysis and student reaction will include the following aspects:
- Toughest & easiest shift comparisons
- Difficulty level of the January 28 exam
- Topics asked
- Subject-wise analysis
- Expected cutoff and marks vs percentile analysis
JEE Mains 28 January Question Paper with Solutions and Answer Keys
Also, alongwith the JEE Main 2026 28 Jan exam analysis and reaction of the students, the live JEE Main 28 Jan question paper solutions and answer keys will be covered here. This will help candidates get an estimate of their marks in the exam and what their chances are of getting a good percentile. This will help them decide whether they should also appear for the second attempt of the JEE Main 2026 exam to be held between April 2 and 9.
Toughest and Easiest Shift of JEE Main 2026 January Exam So Far
As per the analysis of the exam held on January 21, 22, 23 and 24, here are the toughest and easiest shifts so far:
- Toughest shift of JEE Main 2026 January session: January 23 Shift 2. The overall exam was lengthy with a moderate to tough difficulty level.
- Easiest Shift of JEE Main January session 2026: January 22 Shift 1. The overall exam was very balanced and moderate.
- JEE Main 2026 session 2 registration is expected to go live on January 31.
- The official NTA JEE answer keys will be available in the first week of February.
- The NTA JEE session 1 result will be out by February 12 at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
LIVE UPDATE
JEE Main 2026 Jan 28 LIVE: Timings, Exam day Guidelines, Exam Analysis and Question Paper Solutions
- 12:48 AM IST• 28 Jan 2026
JEE Main 28 Jan Shift 1 & 2 Exam: Marking Scheme
Type of Response
Marking Scheme
Correct response
Four marks awarded
Incorrect response
One mark deducted
No answer
No marks
Marked for review
No Marks
- 12:33 AM IST• 28 Jan 2026
Appearing for JEE Main 2026 Exam TODAY; Check These Details NOW
Candidates must check the following as indicated on the JEE Main admit card 2026 before attending the exam today:
- Date of Examination
- Shift and Timings of Test
- Venue of Test
- Reporting Time at Centre
- Gate closing time of the Centre
- 12:26 AM IST• 28 Jan 2026
JEE Mains 2026TODAY exam LIVE: Reporting time for shift 2
For shift 2 JEE Main 2026 exam to be held today, candidates have to report at the exam centre by 1:30 pm.
- 12:14 AM IST• 28 Jan 2026
JEE Mains 2026 January 28 LIVE: Reporting time for shift 1
For shift 1 exam today, January 28, candidates have to report at the exam centre at 7 am.
- 12:00 AM IST• 28 Jan 2026
JEE Main 28 Jan 2026 LIVE: Shift 1 & 2 Exam Start Time TODAY
The JEE Main 2026 Jan 28 exam today is the last day for the BE/BTech paper. The shift 1 exam will be held from 9 am to 12 noon and the shift 2 will be held from 3 pm to 6 pm.
- 11:48 PM IST• 27 Jan 2026
JEE Mains 2026 Jan 28 LIVE: Dress Code for Males
Similar to the female students, male candidates should take care of some rules when it comes to the JEE Main dress code:
- Opt for a light sweater or a thin sweatshirt.
- Plain jeans or simple trousers are allowed. Ensure they are basic and do not have excessive pockets, metallic studs, or heavy chains.
- Wear simple slippers, floaters, or open-toe sandals with low soles. You may wear thin cotton socks if necessary.
- 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.
NTA has not mentioned any specific dress code officially, other than "Shoes with a thick sole and garments with large buttons are not allowed. Also, Sikh candidates are allowed to carry religious or customary attire such as a Kara or Kirpan."
However, the candidates should follow the above guidelines to go through the frisking process without any issues.
- 11:36 PM IST• 27 Jan 2026
JEE Mains 2026 Jan 28 LIVE: Dress Code for Females
The candidates who are appearing for JEE Main 2026 exam on Jnauary 28, must note that, NTA has officially sated the following instructions about the dress code:
Shoes with a thick sole and garments with large buttons are not allowed. Also, Sikh candidates are allowed to carry religious or customary attire such as a Kara or Kirpan.
However, to increase the chances of a smooth frisking process at the exam centre, the female students should follow the following:
- Opt for a light sweater, a thin sweatshirt, or a plain cardigan.
- Wear lain jeans (without metallic studs or chains), simple trousers, or warm leggings/jeggings.
- Wear simple slippers or open flat sandals. If you may wear socks for warmth, choose thin cotton ones that are easy to inspect.
- Avoid underwired bras, as they might cause problems during frisking.
- Try to avoid any kind of jewellery.
- Do not carry scarves or any other accessories.
- 11:24 PM IST• 27 Jan 2026
When will JEE main 2026 Session 1 Result be Declared?
NTA has officially announced that the JEE Main 2026 January session result will be out by February 12 at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Note that the January session result will not have the All India Rank and the cutoff. These details will be available with the JEE main April attemot result.
- 11:16 PM IST• 27 Jan 2026
Official NTA JEE Main Answer Key 2026 Date
It is expected that NTA will issue the JEE Mains official answer keys in the first week of February 2026. The answer keys will have correct answers to all questions asked in the exam which will help students calculate their mosr probable score in the JEE Main 2026 session 1 exams.
- 11:08 PM IST• 27 Jan 2026
JEE Main 28 Jan 2026 exam LIVE: Shift 1 Exam Starts at 9 am
The January 28 exam for JEE Main 2026 January session will be held tomorrow. This is the last day of the BE/Btech exam.
All candidates must report to the allotted exam centre as per the time given on their admit card.
The exam will be held in CBT mode and for paper 1 (BE/BTech) candidates.
Candidates should carry all important documents on the exam day, which include:
- Admit card along with filled in Self Declaration
- Two passport-size photo
- Any one photo ID proof among – valid School Identity Card/ PAN card / Voter ID/ Passport/ Aadhaar Card (with photograph)/ e-Aadhaar with photograph/ Class 12 Board Admit Card with photograph/ Bank Passbook with Photograph.
- Medical certificate (for PwD/PwBD candidates to avail scribe service)
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.
In JEE Main, Mathematics is the first section, followed by Physics and Chemistry. But in the exam, candidates can appear for any section first as per their preference.
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NO, it is compulsory to attempt all questions in the JEE Main exam. The JEE Main exam has negative marking and candidates must answer only those questions for which they know the correct answer. Students must note that there are no minimum marks in JEE Main that students need to score. Students gets All India Rank based on the marks they secure in exam and gets admission based on that rank.