Archive · 22 Jan 2026
JEE Main 2026 Day 1 Analysis
The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 started on January 21, 2026, with over 14 lakh students taking the exam.
The first day's paper was divided into two shifts.
Experts said the Chemistry and Physics papers were easy to moderate, while the Mathematics paper was moderate to difficult.
The Chemistry section had a good mix of theory and numerical questions.
The Physics section was similar to previous years, with a focus on Modern Physics, Rotation, and Current Electricity.
The Mathematics section was lengthy and required good time management.
The NTA also warned students about fake claims of leaked question papers on social media and advised them to rely only on official sources for accurate information.
Candidates need to carry their admit card, two passport photographs, and one photo ID card.
Admit cards for the January 21-24 exams are available, while those for January 28-29 will be released later.
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 began on January 21, 2026, with over 14 lakh students registered.
The first day's Paper 1 (BE/BTech) was conducted in two shifts: 9 AM to 12 noon and 3 PM to 6 PM.
Experts rated the Chemistry and Physics papers as easy to moderate, while the Mathematics paper was moderate to difficult.
The Chemistry section was balanced with a mix of theory and numerical questions, covering familiar topics like the mole concept and kinetics.
The Physics section followed previous years' trends, with a focus on Modern Physics, Rotation, and Current Electricity, and was considered manageable for well-prepared students.
The Mathematics section was lengthy and required strong time management skills, with a focus on topics like Matrices, Vectors, and Calculus.
The NTA issued an advisory warning students about fake claims of leaked question papers on social media and advised them to rely only on official sources.
- Who
- More than 14 lakh students registered for JEE Main 2026 Session 1
- What
- JEE Main 2026 Session 1 began with Paper 1 (BE/BTech) conducted in two shifts
- When
- The exam started on January 21, 2026, and will continue until January 29, 2026
- Where
- The exam was conducted at multiple centers across several cities in India and 15 cities abroad
- Why
- The exam is conducted to assess students' eligibility for admission to various undergraduate engineering programs
- Exam Name
- JEE Main 2026 Session 1
- Exam Dates
- January 21 to January 29, 2026
- Number of Registrants
- More than 14 lakh students
- Exam Shifts
- 9 AM to 12 noon and 3 PM to 6 PM
- Exam Locations
- Multiple cities in India and 15 cities abroad
- Chemistry Difficulty
- Easy to moderate
- Physics Difficulty
- Moderate
- Mathematics Difficulty
- Moderate to difficult
- Admit Card Availability
- Available for January 21-24 exams, later for January 28-29 exams
- Required Documents
- JEE Main admit card, two passport photographs, and one photo ID card
Sources
Exam Body NTA Issues Important Advisory For JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Candidates
JEE Main 2026: Day 1 Paper Analysis And Subject Difficulty Explained
JEE Main: First Shift Easy, Second Moderate
Indore News: JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Begins
JEE Main 2026 Jan 22 Exam LIVE Updates: How was Day 1 of JEE Main January session?
JEE Main 2026 January 22 Exam Analysis: Which Section Was Toughest
