JEE Main 2026 Jan 23 Shift 1, 2 Question Paper (OUT) with Solution PDF - Download Shift wise Analysis

JEE Main 2026 Jan 23 Shift 1 Question papers with solutions

The links for the Official JEE Main 2026 question papers for the Jan 23 shift 1 and 2 exam are now available below:

JEE Main 2026 questions are mentioned below:

Chemistry

Question 1: The correct order of ionisation energy of Cl , S , P , Al , Si is

1 Cl > P > S > Si > Al
2 P > Cl > S > Al > Si
3 Cl > S > P > Si > Al
4 Cl > Al > Si > P > S

Question 2: Given below are two statements
Statement-I : [ CoBr₄ ]²⁻ absorbs lesser energy than [ CoCl₄]²⁻
Statement-II : [ CoCl₄]²⁻ has higher crystal field splitting energy then [ CoBr₄ ]²⁻

1 Both S-I and S-II are correct

2 Both S-I and S-II are incorrect

3 S-I is correct and S-II are incorrect

4 S-I is incorrect and S-II are correct

Question 3: In the reaction sequence, what is the mass (in grams) of product (C) formed?

Maths

Question 1: A rectangle is formed by lines $x=0, y=0, x=3, y=4$. A line perpendicular to $3 x+4 y+6=0$ divides the rectangle into two equal parts, then the distance of the line from $\left(-1, \frac{3}{2}\right)$ is

$1\quad2$
$2 \quad \frac{17}{10}$
$3 \quad\frac{6}{5}$
$4 \quad\frac{8}{5}$

Question 2: Let $A=\{-2,-1,0,1,2,3,4\}$ and $R$ be a relation $R$, such that $R=\{(x, y):(2 x+y) \leq-2, x \in A, y \in A\}$.

Let I = number of elements in R
$m=$ minimum number of elements to be added in $R$ to make it reflexive.
n= minimum number of elem
be added in $R$ to make it symmetric, then $(1+m+n)$ is
1)10

2)17

3)11
4) 14

Physics

Question 1: There are two point charges, one at vertex and other at face as shown the cube. Find electric flux through the cube.

$1\quad3 q / \varepsilon_0$
$2\quad q / \varepsilon_0$
$3\quad3 q / 4 \varepsilon_0$
$4\quad5 q / \varepsilon_0$

Question 2: If a projectile is being projected with speed $v$ at angle $60^{\circ}$ with horizontal. Find the ratio of speed at the highest point ( $v_B$ ) to the speed at final point ( $v_C$ ).

1) 3:4
2) 1:3
3) 1: 2
4) 1:12

JEE Mains 2026 Jan 23 Paper Analysis Shift 1

In this section, we are providing you with a detailed analysis of the JEE Main shift 1 of Jan 23.

1. Physics:

• The overall difficulty level of the Physics paper was easy.

• The overall difficulty level of the JEE Main 23rd January morning shift Physics section was difficult compared to the 21st jan evening shift and easy with the morning shift of 21st Jan.

• The Physics paper was hard with respect to the maths and chemistry papers.

• JEE Main 22rd January morning shift Physics paper time taking due to its toughness.

Questions were asked about the following Topics:

• 2 questions from Error analysis

• 1 matching-type question from Electrostatics

• 1 question from the Lyman series and de Broglie wavelength

• 2 questions from Optics

• 1 question from Current Electricity

• 1 question from MOI

• 1 question from angular momentum

• 1 question from AC

• 1 question from magnetic effect of current

2. Chemistry:

• Overall difficult level of Chemistry was moderate

• Chemistry questions are tricky and time-consuming.

• The overall difficulty level of the Chemistry section in the JEE Main 23 January morning shift was at a similar level compared to the 21 and 22 January shifts.

• The Chemistry paper was tough wrt maths and physics sections.

• The paper was doable for those who went through the proper revision

• The organic include in all questions

• The chemistry section required almost 50-55 minutes to solve

• Paper has statement-based questions

• Organic and inorganic are tougher than physical.

Questions were asked about the following Topics:

• 1 questions from Some basic concepts of chemistry ( Mole Concept)

• 1 question from Chemical Bonding

• 1 question from biomolecules

• 1 question from GOC

• 1 question from Ionisation Energy

• Mix question from chemical and ionic equilibrium

• 1 question from electrochemistry

• 1 question from Chemical Kinetics ( Graph type question)

• 1 question from Amines

3. Maths:

• The overall difficulty level of the Mathematics paper in this shift was moderate.

• The Maths paper had lengthy questions.

• The maths section was difficult compared to physics and chemistry.

• This shift's difficulty level was moderate, similar to the shifts that have happened so far.

• The question paper pattern remained the same as in other shifts.

• Mathematics sections had lengthy questions that required time to handle.

• The average time taken for the Mathematics section was approximately 70-80 minutes.

• To score well, students needed clear concepts, good calculation speed, accuracy, and smart use of time while handling other subjects.

Questions were from the following important topics:

• 1 Question from Relation

• 6 Questions from Trigonometry

• 2 Question from Matrices and Determinants (1 Adjoint, 1 Inverse)

• 3 Questions from Vector Algebra and Three-Dimensional Geometry

• Questions from Integral Calculus

• 2 Questions from conic sections

JEE Main 2026 Jan 23 Shift 2 Question papers

The shift 2 Jan 23 JEE Main official question paper PDF download links are given in the table.

JEE Main 2026 January 23 Shift 2 Paper Analysis

The JEE Mains 2026 Jan 23 Shift 2 was comparatively easier than the morning shift.

JEE Main 2026 January 23 Shift 2 Questions

Theofficial JEE Main 2026 Jan 23 Answer key for shift 1 is now available on nta websites as the exam is completed. NTA has released the official JEE Main 2026 answer key for both shifts of the JEE Main 2026 exam at jeemain.nta.nic.in 2 to 3 days after.

Chemistry

Question 1: How many of the following complex(es) have unpaired electrons

$\left[\mathrm{Ni}(\mathrm{CO})_4\right],\left[\mathrm{NiCl}_4\right]^{2-},\left[\mathrm{PtCl}_4\right]^{2-},\left[\mathrm{Pt}(\mathrm{CN})_4\right]^{2-}$

Question 2: The oxidation state of chromium in the final product of the reaction between KI and acidified $\mathrm{K}_2 \mathrm{Cr}_2 \mathrm{O}_7$ solution
1) +2
2) +6
3) +4
4) +3

Question 3: For $\mathrm{XeO}_2 \mathrm{~F}_2$, select the correct statement(s),
(A) It shows see-saw shape.
(B) Number of lone pair(s) of $\mathrm{e}^{-}$on Xe is 1.
(C) $\angle \mathrm{FXeF}=180^{\circ}$ (approx.)
(D) It has tetrahedral shape.

1 (A), (C), (D) Only

2 (A), (B) only

3 (A), (B), (C) only

4 (B), (C), (D) only

Question 4:

Maths

Question 1: The area (in square units) between the curves $x^2+y^2=4$ and $x^2+(y-2)^2=4$ is
$1 \quad \frac{48}{3}-2 \sqrt{3}$
$2 \quad\frac{45}{3}+\sqrt{3}$
$3 \quad \frac{45}{3}-2 \sqrt{3}$
$4 \quad \frac{45}{3}+2 \sqrt{3}$

Question 2: The number of ways to distribute 6 identical oranges among 4 persons such that each gets at least one orange is:
1.8
2. 10
3. 12
4. 13

Physics

Question 1: When an object is kept at distance 8 cm and 24 cm from a convex lens magnitude of magnification is same in both cases. Find focal length of the lens.

1 $\quad 32 \mathrm{~cm}$
2 $\quad 8 \mathrm{~cm}$
$3 \quad 24 \mathrm{~cm}$
$4 \quad 16 \mathrm{~cm}$

Question 2: From a uniform disc of radius $R$ and mass $M$ two small discs of radius $R / 4$ is being cut as shown in figure. Find the moment of inertia of the system about axis $A A^{\prime}$.
$1 \quad \frac{79}{128} M R^2$
$2 \quad \frac{79}{256} M R^2$
$3 \quad \frac{109}{256} M R^2$
$4 \quad \frac{109}{128} M R^2$

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