JEE Main Jan 28, 2026 (Shift 1) Ends; Check Detailed Paper Analysis, Difficulty & Topics Asked
JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 1 exam has been concluded. Mathematics was difficult, while Physics and Chemistry were moderate. Check detailed JEE Main Shift 1 Jan 28 exam analysis here
JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 1 Exam Analysis
JEE Main Shift 1 Exam Analysis 2026: National Testing Agency concluded JEE Main 2026 session 1 January 28 shift 1 exam for B.E./B.Tech at 12 PM. According to early feedback and trends from previous shifts, the JEE Main morning shift on January 28 appeared moderate in overall difficulty. Maths was most difficult of all three sections. Whereas, Physics & Chemistry were moderate. Students noted that while some questions tested conceptual understanding, timing remained important due to a mix of application-based and calculation-based problems.
Early trends suggest that overall JEE Main shift 1 Jan 28 difficulty remains comparable to earlier papers of session 1, which in most shifts were reported as moderate to tough, especially in Mathematics and Physics. JEE Main shift 2 will commence at 3 pm. With shift 2, the first session 1 of the JEE Main 2026 paper will end.
JEE Main 2026 Jan 28 Shift 1 Overall Difficulty: Moderate
As per the initial feedback, the overall exam was moderate. Check section-wise difficulty level
| Sections |
JEE Main Jan 28 Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| Physics |
Moderate |
| Chemistry |
Moderate |
| Mathematics |
Difficult |
JEE Main January 28 Shift 1 Subject-Wise Overview
While official detailed JEE Main session 1 Jan 28 exam analysis from coaching institutes and student memory-based are still coming in.
Commonly asked questions
Physics: Typically seen as moderately challenging with questions from Mechanics, Electromagnetism and Modern Physics concepts. Several questions required deeper understanding and careful application of formulas.
Chemistry: Moderate, with questions spread across Organic, Inorganic and Physical Chemistry.
Mathematics: Difficult and time-consuming and conceptually demanding section in many shifts. Covered a wide array of topics such as Calculus, Algebra, Coordinate Geometry and Trigonometry.
JEE Main 2026 January Session So Far
Across JEE Main January 21 to 24 shift analysis, JEE Main 2026 exams have mostly been moderate to tough overall, with few straightforward or easy questions. Physics and Mathematics are generally rated as tougher sections, with lengthy calculations. Chemistry often seen as more balanced but still requires careful application of concepts.
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