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JEE Main 2026 Jan 22 Shift 1, 2 question paper with solutions- The JEE Main 2026 January 22 Shift 1 and Shift 2 examinations were successfully conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) as part of JEE Main 2026 Session 1 (January 2026). Lakhs of engineering aspirants appeared for the exam across both shifts, making these dates the most important days of the January session. Students are now searching for the JEE Main 2026 Jan 22 Shift 1, 2 question paper with solutions to analyze their performance and estimate their scores. As, NTA has officially released the question papers along with the provisional answer keys and recorded response sheets under the notice titled “Display of Provisional Answer Keys and Recorded Response Sheet for Answer Key Challenge of Joint Entrance Examination (Main) – 2026 Session 1 (January 2026)”. Candidates can now access their official JEE Main 2026 question paper, answer key, and response sheet through the NTA portal to verify answers and raise objections
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Careers360 has provide you JEE Main Jan 22 shift 1 and shift 2 question paper and solutions along with the complete exam analysis. Candidates can download the same to analyze their performance in the JEE Main 2026 exam.
Questions are as follows:
Physics
Question 1: Find the dimensions of the expression $\frac{\varepsilon_0 E}{T}$, where $\varepsilon_0, \mathrm{E}$ and T are permittivity, electric field and time.
1. AL
2. $\mathrm{Al}^{-2}$
3. $\mathrm{MA}^{-1} \mathrm{~L}$
4. $\mathrm{MLA}^2$
Question 2: In an open organ pipe $3^{\text {rd }}$ and $6^{\text {th }}$ harmonic frequency differ by 3200 Hz . Find the length of organ pipe (speed of sound $=320 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$ )
1. 5 cm
2. 10 cm
3. 15 cm
4. 20 cm
Chemistry
Question 1: The correct order of electron gain enthalpy (magnitude only) for group 16 elements is
$1 \mathrm{Te}>\mathrm{Se}>\mathrm{S}>\mathrm{O}$
$2 \mathrm{~S}>\mathrm{Se}>\mathrm{Te}>0$
$3 \mathrm{O}>\mathrm{S}>\mathrm{Se}>\mathrm{Te}$
$4 \mathrm{~S}>\mathrm{O}>\mathrm{Se}>\mathrm{Te}$
Maths
Question 1: If complex numbers $Z_1, Z_2, \ldots, Z_n$ satisfy the equation $4 Z^2+\bar{Z}=0$, then $\sum_{i=1}^n\left|Z_i\right|^2$ is equal to
1. $\frac{3}{16}$
2. $\frac{3}{64}$
3. $\frac{9}{64}$
4. $\frac{1}{16}$
Question 2: Let $\alpha, \beta$ be the roots of quadratic equation $12 x^2-20 x+3 \lambda=0, \lambda \in \mathbb{Z}$. If $\frac{1}{2} \leq|\beta-\alpha| \leq \frac{3}{2}$ then the sum of all possible values of $\lambda$ is
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To know how the JEE Mains 2026 January 22 exam was, students must match their response with the answer key and follow the marking scheme. Below is the official marking scheme that helps in calculating the JEE Main scores. However, aspirants must note that the official JEE Main 2026 Jan 22 Shift 1, 2 Question Paper are now issued by NTA.
For each correct answer, add +4 marks
For each incorrect answer, -1 mark
No mark is given to unattended questions
Add the positive scores and remove the negative ones to get the JEE Main scores.
Follow the below steps to download the Jan 22 morning and evening shift question paper with solutions:
Click on the link given above.
Enter the details asked.
Click on download.
Check your mail for the downloaded pdf.
The Jan 22 Shift 2 analysis is given below as the exam is over:
|
Subject |
Difficulty Level |
|
Physics |
Moderate |
|
Chemistry |
Moderate |
|
Mathematics |
Tough |
|
Overall |
Moderate to Tough |
Jan 22 shift 1 was moderate to difficult. A subject difficulty is given the table below. The details mentioned are strictly memory based.
|
Subject |
Difficulty Level |
|
Physics |
Moderate to Difficult |
|
Chemistry |
Easy to Moderate |
|
Mathematics |
Moderate |
|
Overall |
Moderate to Tough |
It is important to know the difference between the shift 1 and shift 2 of the Jan 22 exam. Therefore, in the table below, we have given a comparison between the two shifts on several parameters and every subject:
|
Parameter |
Shift 1 |
Shift 2 |
|
Overall Difficulty Level |
Moderate to Tough |
Moderate |
|
Physics Difficulty |
Easy to Moderate |
Easy to Moderate |
|
Chemistry Difficulty |
Tough |
Easy |
|
Mathematics Difficulty |
Moderate |
Moderate to Hard |
|
Numerical-Based Questions |
Moderate (mainly in Physics & Maths) |
High (especially in Maths) |
|
Conceptual Questions |
High (especially in Chemistry) |
Moderate (mainly in Chemistry) |
Based on past years’ trends and predictions, students can refer to the expected JEE Main 2026 Jan 22 marks vs percentile details given below.
| JEE Main Marks | JEE Main Percentile |
|---|---|
| 300-291 | 100-99.999 |
| 292-280 | 99.99890732 - 99.99617561 |
| 279-271 | 99.99417236 - 99.99153171 |
| 268-259 | 99.99034797 - 99.97687156 |
| 258-250 | 99.97413985 - 99.95228621 |
| 249-240 | 99.95028296 - 99.91549924 |
| 239-230 | 99.91395128 - 99.87060821 |
| 229-220 | 99.86150253 - 99.78191884 |
| 219-210 | 99.77499852 - 99.69159044 |
| 209- 200 | 99.68494329 - 99.57503767 |
| 199-190 | 99.56019541 - 99.40858575 |
| 189- 180 | 99.39319714 - 99.17311273 |
| 179-170 | 99.1567225 - 98.87981861 |
| 169-160 | 98.85149993 - 98.52824811 |
| 159-150 | 98.49801724 -98.09290531 |
| 149-140 | 98.07460288 - 97.54301298 |
| 139-130 | 97.4927496 - 96.87838902 |
| 129-120 | 96.80927687 - 96.0687115 |
| 119-110 | 95.983027 - 95.05625037 |
| 109-100 | 94.96737888 - 93.8020333 |
| 99-90 | 93.67910655 - 92.21882783 |
| 89-80 | 92.05811248 - 90.27631202 |
| 79-70 | 90.0448455 - 87.51810893 |
| 69-60 | 87.33654157 - 83.89085926 |
| 59-50 | 83.5119717 - 78.35114254 |
| 49-40 | 77.81927947 - 69.5797271 |
| 39-30 | 68.80219265 - 56.09102043 |
| 29-20 | 54.01037138 - 36.58463962 |
| 19-10 | 35.2885364 - 18.16647924 |
| 9-0 | 17.14582299 -5.71472799 |
You can go through the JEE Main Question Paper With Solution PDFs for the last 10 years to check the level of the examination.
|
Question Paper Year |
|
JEE Main 2025 Question Paper with Solution (January Session) |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
So far, yes, JEE Mains 2026 is reportedly tougher than last year.
So far, it is seen that Maths was the toughest subject in all the JEE Mains exam conducted so far.
Yes, JEE Mains cut off for 2026 is going to be higher.
In 2026, Physics is relatively easier than last time.
On Question asked by student community
Dear Student,
You can access JEE Main Mathematics previous-year questions on Careers360. Practising previous-year questions will help you understand the exam pattern and question types.
Dear Student
Please specify whether you want Physics, Chemistry, or Mathematics, and which JEE Main/Advanced exam.
Hi Ansh Chauhan
Check the link below for the high-weightage Physics chapters for JEE Main 2027 based on recent exam trends. Students can use these chapters to prioritise their preparation and focus more on topics that have appeared frequently in previous papers.
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/most-weightage-chapters-for-jee-main-physics-2027
Hi, three months can still be used productively, but right now you should avoid trying to complete everything at once. First, divide the syllabus into high-priority chapters, moderate-priority chapters and low-priority chapters. Focus on concepts and PYQs for the high-priority areas, take regular timed tests and keep a separate list
Hello!
Given below are the links to access the JEE Main Question Papers (Hindi Medium):
https://engineering.careers360.com/hi/articles/jee-main-question-paper-hindi-medium
https://engineering.careers360.com/hi/articles/jee-main-question-paper
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