JEE Main Session 2 Question Papers 2026 (OUT): Download JEE Papers with Solutions

The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 (January) exam was widely considered moderate to tough. Many students found it more challenging than in the previous years.

The question paper consisted of time-consuming questions. Mathematics and Chemistry were considered tricky, while Physics was relatively more manageable.

National Testing Agency releases the JEE Main exam syllabus online. You can check the syllabus and know the names of chapters and topics. Here we have provded the detail of chapters in JEE Main syllabus.

• 19 Chapters in Physics (Also 1 chapter for experimental skills)
• 20 Chapters in Chemistry
• 14 Chapters in Mathematics

There is less possibility of any increase or decrease in chapters of JEE Main 2026 syllabus. However, candidates are advised to stay updated with the latest syllabus by visiting the JEE Main syllabus page or the official website of JEE Mains.

Candidates should take JEE Main mock tests at least once a week. However, in the last month before exam, frequency should be increased to 3 to 4 mock exam per week.

JEE Mains syllabus can be completed in 6 months considering that almost every topic of JEE syllabus is similar to class 11 and 12 syllabus. However, completing the syllabus does not mean that candidates will get a good score. JEE Main exam tests your conceptual and analytical understanding of topics. To get a good score, you need to have good understanding of core concepts and also use to of applying them in solving numerical questions.

If a question is dropped in the JEE Main exam, then the candidates of the shift from which the question is dropped will get bonus marks. It does not matter if you attempted the question or not. If a question from your shift is dropped then you will be eligible for +4 bonus marks.

Not both are not same. But some topics are similar in JEE Main and JEE Advanced. Students who qualify the JEE Main exam and are among the top 250000 students are eligible to take the JEE Advanced.  Due to this reason majority of syllabi are the same, but a few extra topics are added in JEE Advanced.

Candidates can find solved JEE Main sample papers from the website of shiksha.com. Candidates can benefit from these questions as they follow latest exam pattern, weightage & difficulty level.

JEE Main syllabus is based on class 11 and 12 Physics, Chemistry and Maths topics. If you have focused while studying, then it will be easy to prepare for the exam otherwise, you may find it difficult. NCERT textbook is the best for Chemistry and Physics. You can also refer to other books for exam preparation. There are many preparation books suggested by the toppers of Joint Entrance Examination Main.   

The best way to handle tough topics in any subject is to study the concepts of that particular topic. The conceptual understanding of any topic gives us the clarity to solve theoretical as well as numerical questions from that topic. NCERT text books are the best material to understand the core concepts.

Passing the JEE Main exam requires a strategic approach focusing on strong fundamentals, consistent practice, and thorough revision.

• Make sure to have a strong hold of basics.
• Study diligently for at least 6 hours.
• Practice a lot of previous year papers and mock tests.
• Focus on time management, speed and accuracy.

Candidates can download the JEE Main question papers from the website of NTA - nta.ac.in.

• Go to nta.ac.in
• Go to "downloads"
• Under the "Previous years Exam Papers", select the year and exam type and hit the "search" button.
• The question paper PDFs will be available for download.

Yes. NTA has released the JEE Main 2026 session 1 question papers. Candidates can download the JEE Main session 1 papers with solutions PDFs from this page - Download JEE Main 2026 question papers with solutions.