JEE Main 2026 January 23 LIVE: Shift 1 Exam Timings, Expected Difficulty Level & NTA Exam Centre Guidelines
NTA is all set to start the day 3 of the JEE Mains 2026 exam from TODAY, January 23. NTA will be verifying the identity of the candidates at the exam hall before entry to the centre. There will be frisking and biometric verifications. Catch live updates on JEE Main 2026 day 3 exam, including reporting time, essential documents to carry, and dress code. After the exam, we will also cover here the JEE Main 2026 January 23 shift 1 and shift 2 exam analysis, memory-based question paper with solutions and answer keys.
JEE Main 2026 January 23 Exam Live Updates
JEE Main 2026 January 23 Exam Live: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the third day of JEE Mains session 1 exam TODAY, January 23. Shift 1 will start at 9 am and will end at 12 noon. While the shift 2 exam will begin at 3 pm and end at 6 pm.
The exam, scheduled for today, January 23, is for BE/BTech aspirants in both shifts. Candidates appearing for the exam should not forget to carry essential documents like the JEE Main 2026 admit card, a valid id proof, and other required documents to the exam centre.
What to Expect in JEE Main 2026 January 23 Shift 1 & 2 Exam?
From day 1 and day 2 of the JEE Main exam held on January 21 and January 22, respectively, the following predictions can be made for the January 23 - today exam. Check below
| JEE Main 2026 Today Exam - Expected Difficulty for Shift 1 | JEE Main 2026 Today Exam - Expected Difficulty for Shift 2 |
|---|---|
| Based on Day 1 and Day 2 exam trends, the JEE Main January session Shift 1 exam today is expected to be moderate overall. Mathematics may turn out to be lengthy and slightly tough. Physics is likely to be easy to moderate, with mostly formula-based questions. Chemistry is expected to be moderate & lengthy and NCERT-driven, making it the most scoring section. |
Going by the Day 1 and Day 2 trends, the JEE Main January session Shift 2 exam today is expected to be moderate to slightly easier than Shift 1. Mathematics may still feel lengthy but manageable Physics is likely to be moderate with a mix of conceptual and numerical questions. Chemistry is expected to be easy to moderate and NCERT-based, helping students score. |
After the Shift 1 of the JEE Main 23 Jan Exam Ends
After the JEE Main shift 1 exam for January 23 ends, candidates will be able to check here:
Student Reactions: These are immediate reviews from candidates exiting the exam hall. They provide early insights into the difficulty level of specific shifts, identify the subjects that were 'lengthy' or 'tough', and highlight any unexpected question patterns.
Memory-Based Questions: Because JEE Main is a computer-based test and students do not receive a physical copy of the paper, coaching institutes collect questions based on candidate recollections. These are unofficial versions of the exam questions used for early review.
Solutions and Answer Keys: Subject matter experts analyse the memory-based questions to provide step-by-step solutions and preliminary answer keys.
Also Check Live Updates on: JEE Mains Admit Card Link for January 28 & 29
JEE Main 2026 Day 3 (Jan 23) Exam Timings for Shifts 1 and 2
All candidates appearing for the JEE Mains exam today must take the exam timings seriously. As NTA doesn't allow students inside the centre after the gate closes.
Session |
Morning Shift (9 am to 12 noon) |
Afternoon Shift (3 pm to 6 pm) |
|---|---|---|
| Timing of examination |
9 AM to 12 PM |
3 PM to 6 PM |
| Duration of examination |
3 Hours |
3 Hours |
| 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 | 7.30 AM to 8.30 AM | 02.00 PM to 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 |
| Test commences | 9.00 AM | 3.00 PM |
JEE Mains Jan 23 2026 Shift 1 & 2 Exam Day Guidelines
For the shift 1 exam tomorrow, candidates should take care of the following exam day guidelines and instructions:
- Reach the exam centre as per the reporting time mentioned on the JEE Mains hall ticket 2026.
- Ensure biometrics on Aadhaar are UNLOCKED
- Carry all mandatory documents:
- Carry the printed admit card
- valid government id proof
- Photo verification document
- 2 photographs
- PWD certificate
- Non Aadhaar declaration
- Follow the dress code by NTA - "Shoes with thick soles and garments with large buttons are not allowed".
- Do not carry prohibited items
LIVE UPDATE
Live Updates: JEE Main 23 Jan 2026 Exam Today; Shift 1 Timings, Dress Code & Instructions
- 2:42 AM IST• 23 Jan 2026
JEE Mains January 23 Exam LIVE: Instructions for Non-Aadhaar Candidates
The candidates who have not registered for the JEE Main 2026 exam with Aadhaar have to follow the following instructions:
Live photo mistmatch: Candidates whose live photographs did not match with the photographs available in their Aadhaar during the filling of the application form or those who registered using any other identity proof must carry the photo verification certificate in original duly signed/attested by the Principal /Head Master or any Class-I Gazetted Officer, such as Tehsildar, Revenue Officer, SDM, DM/Class-I Gazetted Officer ofthe Indian Embassy (for NRI candidates), as per format shared in their registered email IDs of the candidates.
Non aadhaar declaration form: A Non-Aadhaar declaration form is available on the 4th page of the admit card. Candidates should fill it and carry at the exam centre tomorrow.
- 2:07 AM IST• 23 Jan 2026
JEE Main 2026 Shift 1 Exam to start at 9 AM
NTA will hold the JEE Main 2026 shift 1 exam today (Jan 23). The exam will begin at 9 am. However, all candidates should reach the centre by 7 am for frisking and verification.
Gates of the centre will close at 8:30 am for shift 1.
- 1:47 AM IST• 23 Jan 2026
JEE Main 2026 Jan 23 Question Papers for shifts 1 and 2 - Where to get and how to download?
For the JEE Main 2026 exams held on January 23, you can access question papers through two primary sources:
- Unofficial memory-based papers (available immediately) - Candidates can download them from this live update blog after the shifts end.
- Official papers from the National Testing Agency (NTA) (available a few days later).
- 1:26 AM IST• 23 Jan 2026
JEE Main 2026 Day 3 LIVE: What will be expected Difficulty of JEE Main Jan 23 exam?
The JEE Main 2026 Day 3 (January 23) exam may have an overall moderate to difficult level across both shifts.
This year NTA has not followed the difficulty level trends for Maths, Physics and Chemistry like the previous few years. This year, chemistry has seen tougher ratings, which maths has seen moderate to eay rating form cabdiates and experts in the previous shifts.
This makes it difficult to predict the Jan 23 exam difficulty levels for each subject.
Until now, the Jan 22 shift 2 exam has been rate the toughest of all shifts.
- 1:20 AM IST• 23 Jan 2026
JEE Main 2026 Today LIVE: Day 3 of BE/BTech Exam on Jan 23
NTA will hold day 3 of the JEE Main 2026 BE/BTech exam today, January 23 in two shifts. The questions in the exam will be from Maths, Physics, and Chemistry.
The total marks of the exam will be 300 and the exam will be held for 3 hours in each shift.
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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