JEE Main 2026 Shift 2 Timing & Analysis: What to Expect After Shift 1 Wraps Up
JEE Main 2026 Shift 2 will be held from 3 to 6 PM after shift 1 paper. Those appearing for shift 2 can check JEE Main timings, shift 1 difficulty level and what candidates can expect next.
JEE Main 2026 Shift 2 Timing & Analysis
JEE Main 2026 Updates: As Joint Entrance Examination Main 2026 session 1 began today, lakhs of candidates nationwide completed JEE Main day 1 shift 1 at 12 PM. As per students who appeared for exam, JEE Main 2026 shift 1 difficulty level was Moderate and balanced. However, the exam was similar to previous year papers. Now, JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 shift 2 exam will start at 3 pm.Â
The centre gate for second shift students will close at 2.30 PM. Candidates must report to the exam centres well in advance of the scheduled time to complete biometric verification and security checks. Latecomers will not be permitted inside under any circumstances.
JEE Main 2026 Shift 2 Timing & Entry Protocols
For candidates appearing in JEE Main afternoon shift, entry will commence from 1 PM. Check table to know details on JEE Main shift 2 timingsÂ
| Events |
Shift 2 (Afternoon) |
|---|---|
| Reporting & Entry |
1 to 2:30 PM |
| Last Entry Allowed |
2:30 PM |
| Instructions by Invigilator |
2:30 to 2:50 PM |
| Log in to Read Instructions |
2:50 PM |
| Test Commences |
3 PM |
| Test Concludes |
6 PM |
JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 Shift 2 Exam Day Guidelines
When appearing for shift 1 exam, they must check these guidelinesÂ
- Reach exam centre as per reporting time.
- Candidates must ensure that their Aadhaar biometric authentication is not locked.
- Carry all mandatory documents
- Do not carry prohibited items
- Candidates can carry one transparent simple ballpoint pen and a transparent water bottle.
JEE Main 2026 Shift 1 Analysis: Trends and Student’s Reactions
Initial student feedback and expert analysis suggest that JEE Main day 1 shift 1 exam was of moderate difficulty overall, with no major surprises in question pattern or syllabus coverage. Candidates can check section-wise JEE Main shift 1 exam analysis belowÂ
| Sections | Difficulty (Easy, Moderate, Toughest) |
|---|---|
| Physics | Moderate |
| Chemistry | Easy |
| Mathematics | Tough |
| Overall | Moderate and balanced |
What to expect After JEE Main 2026 Shift 1 Wraps Up?Â
After shift 1, candidates can check overall exam analysis of JEE Main 2026 for session 1 provided above. Further, based on it, they can also check JEE Main shift 2 expectations. For JEE Main 2026 shift 2, early trend analysis suggests that difficulty may lean slightly higher than shift 1, particularly in Physics and Mathematics based on initial memory-based feedback and expert insight.Â
With JEE Main using a normalisation process to balance differences between shift difficulties, raw scores can translate differently into percentiles. Last year’s JEE Main 2026 session 1 shift-wise marks vs percentile analysis showed that even moderate fluctuations in difficulty can affect percentile.
Once JEE Main 2026 shift 2 concludes at 6:00 PM, candidates will get to knowÂ
- Memory-based question papers and student reactions
- Initial difficulty level and expected good attemptÂ
- Availability of unofficial JEE Main answer key discussions
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