JEE Main 2026 Exam Analysis and Cutoff

The JEE Main 2026 exam for BTech and BE students happened on January 21, 2026.

It had three subjects: math, physics, and chemistry.

The math part was the toughest, while chemistry was lengthy.

Physics was moderate and tested basic ideas.

The exam had two parts: one with multiple-choice questions and another with number-based questions.

Students had two time slots to take the test.

The exam was not held in West Bengal on January 22, 2026, due to Saraswati Puja.

Experts said the physics section was manageable but time-consuming.

Topics included waves, optics, and semiconductors.

Overall, the exam was balanced with a mix of easy and hard questions.

The expected cutoff for the general category is likely to be between 93.5 and 95.5 percentile, which usually translates to around 290 to 300 marks.

For the SC category, the cutoff is expected to be around 60 to 62 percentiles, while for the ST category, it may fall between 47 and 49.5 percentiles.