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JEE Main 2026 January 23 question paper has been released. Candidates can download the JEE Main January 23 question paper PDF here. The JEE Mains 2026 paper January 23 will help candidates to understand the difficulty level and topic-wise weightage of topics in the exam. Download JEE Main Jan 23 shift 1 paper here.

JEE Main 2026 January 23 question paper pdf can be downloaded from this page. This JEE Mains 2026 paper for January will help aspirants of upcoming days to analyse difficulty level of paper and topic-wise weightage of topics. 

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JEE Main 2026 January 23 Question Paper PDF with Solutions

JEE Main January 23 Question Paper PDF Download: Candidates can download JEE Mains 23 question paper PDF here for both shifts. The JEE Main 2026 question paper pdf January 23 available here is with solutions. Candidates can use these JEE Mains 2026 paper to assess the difficulty level of exam, and subjectwise weightage of topics. JEE Main 23 Jan question paper can also be used to calculate their expected score in the exam.

JEE Mains 2026 question paper are released currently on memory-based questions basis students feedback who appear in the exam. The actual papers will be released by the NTA in the candidate JEE Main login around 2-3 days after the exam concludes. 

JEE Main 2026 Exam was held from January 21 to 29. Candidates appearing in the exam should check JEE Main paper analysis to get an overall idea about the exam and prepare accordingly for the upcoming shifts. 

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  • JEE Main Question Paper 2026 PDF Download
  • Official JEE Main 2026 Question Paper by NTA
  • JEE Main 2026 Answer Key PDF
  • JEE Main 2026 Question Paper PDF with Solutions by Coaching Institutes

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The link to download JEE 2026 question paper for January 23 is available below.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What type of questions are asked in JEE Main?
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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.

Q:   How many questions are asked in JEE Main exam?
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Paper 1 has 75 questions where Physics Chemistry and Mathematics, each section has 25 questions. Out of 25 questions, 20 are MCQs and five are numerical value questions. You must answer all 5 numerical value-type questions. All 20 multiple-choice questions are compulsory. Complete all 75 questions in 3 hours.

Q:   What is Chapterwise weightage of class 11 and 12 topics in JEE Main?
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Chapterwise weightage of class 11 and 12 topics in JEE Main are mentioned below:

  • Physics: Current Electricity Waves AC, Magnetism, Laws of Motion Work, Power and Energy.
  • Chemistry the high weightage topics are s and p block elements, Coordination compounds, Thermodynamics Gaseous state, Chemical bonding, Atomic structure, Polymers, Environmental Chemistry Organic Chemistry.
  • Mathematics, the high weightage topics are Sequence and Series Vectors and 3D, Integral and Differential Calculus, Definite and Indefinite Integral.
Q:   Do I need to attempt all the questions in JEE Main exam?
A: 

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.

Official JEE Main 2026 Question Paper by NTA

NTA has released the official JEE Main 2026 question paper pdf. Candidates can download the JEE Main 23 Jan shift 1 and 2 paper from the NTA JEE website jeemain.nta.nic.in. Along with the official question paper of JEE Main 2026, NTA also released the candidate response sheet and answer key. Using the answer key and response sheet, candidates can calculate their scores in the exam. 

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JEE Main 2026 Answer Key PDF

The answer key of JEE Main 2026 has been released along with the question paper. Candidates can download the JEE Main answer key 2026 by login to the website jeemain.nta.nic.in.

How to Download JEE Main Answer Key 2026

  • Open JEE Main website
  • Click on JEE Main answer key link
  • Login using your application number and password
  • Download your answer key and safe for future reference

The answer key released by NTA can be challenged by candidates if not satisfied with the answers.

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Q:   Is there any mock seat allotment in JEE Main counselling?
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JEE Main counselling do have the provision of mock seat allotment. JoSAA will conduct a total of two rounds mock seat allotment where candidates can check which college they get based on the choice filled by them. Candidates after registering for the counselling have to enter their preferred choice of college and branch in the order of preference. The allotment of seats will be made on the basis of All India Rank and choices filled by the candidate.

Q:   Can I change the language of the question paper during the exam?
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JEE Main question paper is in English, Hindi and language selected when you filled application form. In total, JEE Main is in 13 languages and you can select any language out of available options. You cannot switch language of question paper during exam.

Q:   From where can I get the mock test papers for the preparation of JEE Mains?
A: 

JEE Main mock tests are available online on nta.ac.in. Download these for free or you can also practice online. You can download JEE Main mock test papers for free from Shiksha page as well.

Q:   What is the exam pattern of JEE Mains?
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JEE Main 2026 exam pattern has been released by the NTA. As per exam pattern, the JEE Main Paper 1 (BE/B.Tech) exam will consist of 75 questions, 25 each from Physics Chemistry and Mathematics. Out of 25 questions, 20 will be MCQs and 5 will be NAV. Students need to answer all 75 questions. JEE Main paper 2A for B.Arch consists of 77 questions of which 25 are from Mathematics, 50 from General Aptitude and 2 from Drawing. In Paper 2B for BPlan total questions are 100 of which 25 are from Mathematics, 50 from General Aptitude and 25 from Planning.

The question paper will have no internal choices within questions and total duration of exam is 3 hours. 

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