JEE Main 2026 January 24 LIVE: Shift 1 Exam Timings, Documents to Carry, Dress Code & Guidelines
NTA is all set to start the day 4 of JEE Mains 2026 exam TODAY, January 24. NTA will verify the identity of the candidates at the exam hall before entry into the centre. There will be frisking and biometric verifications. Catch here live updates on JEE Main 2026 day 4 exam, including reporting time, essential documents to carry, dress code, student reactions, paper analysis, memory-based answer keys, questions with solutions and more.
JEE Main 2026 January 24 Exam Live
JEE Main 2026 January 24 Exam Live: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the day 4 of the JEE Mains session 1 exam TODAY. 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 to be held on January 24, TODAY, 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.
For shift 1, candidates should report to the exam centre at 7 am. Gates of the centre will close at 8.30 pm, and no candidate will be allowed inside once the gates are closed.
JEE Main 2026 Today: Most Expected Topics for Day 4 (January 24)
Check the most asked topics below in the past exam shifts and what can be expected for the JEE Main today exam:
| Subject | Shift 1 Expected Topics | Shift 2 Expected Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Maths | Vectors & 3D, Matrices, Conic Sections, and Sequence Series | Vectors & 3D, Matrices |
| Physics | de-broglie, ray optics, modern physics, electrostatics, magnetic effects of current, wave optics, capacitors, and semiconductors | Fluid mechanics, error, unit and dimension, viscosity, prism |
| Chemistry | d block, chemical kinetics, more weightage was given to organic chemistry | Organic and inorganic have equal weightage, and questions from biomolecules, coordination compounds, GOC |
After the Shift 1 of JEE Main 24 Jan Exam Ends - Get Question Paper Analysis & Memory Based Answer Keys
After the JEE Main shift 1 exam for January 24 ends, candidates will be able to check here:
- Student reactions: Just after the exam, the paper analysis and feedback on the exam will be provided here by the students in the Jan 24 shift 1 exam.
- Memory-based questions and solutions: Since the official NTA papers are released after the session ends, leading coaching institutes provide unofficial answer keys based on student memory.
- JEE Mains answer keys by experts: The subject matter experts of JEE Mains will provide the answer keys for all questions asked in the exam.
Also check live news on: JEE Main 2026 January 28 and 29 Admit Card
JEE Main 2026 Exam Timings for Shifts 1 and 2
All candidates appearing for the JEE Mains exam TODAY must take the exam timings seriously. NTA doesn't allow students inside the centre after the gate closes.
JEE Main reporting time and gate closing time:
Event |
Shift 1 - Morning Shift |
Shift 2 - Afternoon Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Reportimg Time |
7 AM |
1 PM |
| Entry to the examination centre | 7.30 AM to 8.30 AM | 02.00 PM to 2.30 PM |
| Gate closes | 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 |
| Test commences | 9.00 AM | 3.00 PM |
JEE Main 2026 exam start and end time:
Event |
Shift 1 - Morning Shift |
Shift 2 - Afternoon Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Exam commences | 9.00 AM | 3.00 PM |
| Exam ends | 12 Noon | 6.00 PM |
JEE Main 2026 Jan 24 Exam Day Guidelines
For the shift 1 exam TODAY, candidates should take care of the following exam day guidelines and instructions:
- Report on time: 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
- Candidates can carry one transparent, simple ballpoint pen and a transparent water bottle.
LIVE UPDATE
LIVE Updates on JEE Main 2026 Jan 24: Shift 1 From 9 AM, Exam Day Instructions and Dress Code
- 2:29 AM IST• 24 Jan 2026
JEE Mains January 24 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.
- 2:16 AM IST• 24 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:
- Date of Examination
- Shift and Timings of Test
- Venue of Test
- Reporting Time at Centre
- Gate closing time of the Centre
- 1:47 AM IST• 24 Jan 2026
JEE Mains 2026 January Paper 2 Exam Date
JEE Main 2026 January Paper 2 will be held on January 29 in one shift.
- 1:34 AM IST• 24 Jan 2026
JEE Main 24 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
- 1:26 AM IST• 24 Jan 2026
JEE Main 2026 January Result Date
Official JEE Main 2026 January result release date has not been announced. However, it is expected to be released by February 12, 2026.
- 1:14 AM IST• 24 Jan 2026
JEE Main Jan 24 LIVE: Cutoff Expected to Drop
Experts believe the cutoff may drop slightly this year. Lengthy papers and tough Physics sections could reduce average scores. However, the final cutoff will depend on normalisation across all shifts.
- 1:13 AM IST• 24 Jan 2026
JEE Main 2026 Day 4: NTA to Conduct Jan 24 Exam TODAY
NTA will conduct the fourth day of the JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam TODAY, January 24. The exam will be held in CBT mode and for paper 1 (BE/BTech) candidates.
There will be two shifts. Shift 1 will start at 9 am. Candidates have to report at 7 am, and gates will close for entry at 8:30 am.
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)
- 1:01 AM IST• 24 Jan 2026
JEE Main 2026 January 24 Exam Live: How to use JEE Main rank predictor?
JEE Main rank predictor 2026 by Shiksha.com can be used to predict ranks based on scores obtained in exam. It will help students be prepared for counselling and admission process. To use rank predictor JEE Main 2026, they can follow steps given below.
- Open JEE Main 2026 Rank Predictor
- Candidates have to fill their score or percentile.
- Click on 'Predict Now'
- Expected All India Rank will be predicted based on scores/percentile.
- Recommended colleges will also be available.
- 1:00 AM IST• 24 Jan 2026
JEE Main 2026 Jan 24 Exam Live: What is the JEE Main April attempt date?
JEE Main April session 2026 will be held from April 2 to 9. Shift wise JEE Main exam dates will be announced soon. Candidates will be able to check their allotted JEE Main april attempt date through city intimation or admit card.
- 12:55 AM IST• 24 Jan 2026
JEE Main 2026 Day 4 LIVE: What will be expected Difficulty of JEE Main Jan 24 exam?
The JEE Main 2026 Day 4 (January 24) 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 24 exam difficulty levels for each subject.
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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