JEE Main 2026 January 22 Paper Analysis: Difficulty Level, Student Reactions

JEE Main 2026 January 22 Paper Analysis: Difficulty Level, Student Reactions

Shivani PooniaUpdated on 22 Jan 2026, 09:59 AM IST

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has commenced the JEE Main 2026 January 22 (Session 1) shift 1 examination today. Lakhs of engineering candidates give the exam in multiple shifts. The Jan 22 Shift 2 exam will commence at around 3 PM. The question paper is created based on the latest JEE Main exam pattern and analyses candidates on their conceptual clarity, problem-solving skills, and time management. This JEE Main 2026 January 22 Question Paper Analysis will provide you with a subject-wise difficulty level, important topics asked, comparison with previous sessions, and an overall exam review. Through this analysis, students can evaluate their performance, become acquainted with paper trends, and devise their preparation strategy for the next shifts and future attempts.

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This Story also Contains

  1. JEE Main 2026 January 22 Paper Analysis Shift 1
  2. JEE Main 2026 January 22 Paper Analysis Shift 2
  3. Careers360 Live Class of JEE Main 2026
  4. JEE Mains Today Paper Analysis Shift 1 & Shift 2 – Comparison
  5. Comparison between January 21 and 22 Shifts
  6. Student Reactions on JEE Main 2026 January 22 Question Paper
  7. Strategy for Coming Shifts and Attempts
  8. JEE Main Previous Year Analysis
JEE Main 2026 January 22 Paper Analysis: Difficulty Level, Student Reactions
JEE Main 2026 January 22 Paper Analysis

JEE Main 2026 January 22 Paper Analysis Shift 1

We will post the JEE Main 2026 January 22 Question Paper Analysis of the shift 1 paper as soon as the exam is over. Don’t forget to keep an eye on this section for the latest information.

JEE Main 2026 January 22 Paper Analysis Shift 2

The JEE Main 2026 January 22 Question Paper Analysis of shift 2 will be published soon after the exam is finished. Please follow this section for the most recent updates.

Careers360 Live Class of JEE Main 2026

Join the Careers360 live class for a complete live analysis of the JEE Main 2026 question paper. Our experts will share the subject-wise analysis, important topics, and overall exam review. It will discuss the following:

Shift 1

Shift 2

  • Subject-wise analysis (Physics, Chemistry, Maths)

  • Important topics and high-weightage chapters

  • Overall exam review

Live sessions help students understand question trends for upcoming shifts.

JEE Mains Today Paper Analysis Shift 1 & Shift 2 – Comparison

This section will provide a clear comparison of Shift 1 and Shift 2, which will include subject-wise difficulty levels, important topics asked, and the easier shift for most students. JEE Mains 2026 Jan 22 question paper review will be shared.

Subject

Shift 1

Shift 2

Physics

To be updated soon

To be updated soon

Chemistry

To be updated soon

To be updated soon

Mathematics

To be updated soon

To be updated soon

Overall

To be updated soon

To be updated soon

JEE Main Syllabus: Subjects & Chapters
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Comparison between January 21 and 22 Shifts

Want to know the overall comparison between the Jan 21, 22 paper of JEE Main 2026? Here is a simple breakdown of all the shifts. It will be a JEE Mains 2026 Jan 21, 22 question paper review in which we will compare these shifts to see which one was tougher.

Subject

January 21

January 22

Physics

To be updated soon

To be updated soon

Chemistry

To be updated soon

To be updated soon

Mathematics

To be updated soon

To be updated soon

Overall

To be updated soon

To be updated soon

Student Reactions on JEE Main 2026 January 22 Question Paper

Student reactions on JEE Main 2026 January 22 session is expected to be mixed. After the exam, feedback regarding the level of difficulty-question pattern-subject-wise experience will be taken from candidates. This section would be updated just after the exam so as to provide student reactions and insights into how far aspirants understand the paper and possibly compare their performance.

Also refer to JEE main 2025 Analysis April Session

Strategy for Coming Shifts and Attempts

Based on the JEE Main 2026 January 22 Question Paper Analysis and previous year analysis, students appearing in the coming shifts or the April session must focus on the points given below:

1. Firstly, students need to give priority to High Weightage Topics and topics that are frequently asked in exams, like for Physics, focus on Modern Physics, Current Electricity, Units & Dimensions, Kinematics, Laws of Motion. For Chemistry focus on Inorganic Chemistry, especially NCERT for this, GOC, Coordination Compounds and Chemical Bonding. For Maths focus on Vectors & 3D Geometry, Matrices & Determinants, Limits & Continuity, Differential Calculus.
2. Try to manage time effectively. Students must avoid lengthy problems at the start

3. Students must practice a good number of mock tests before the actual exam, as it will help them to identify weak areas and help them to improve speed and accuracy.

4. Try to get insights from previous shifts, as concepts are frequently repeated.

Students can refer to the ebooks given below:

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JEE Main Previous Year Analysis

This section provides a clear analysis of previous years’ JEE Main question papers.

It highlights difficulty level, important topics, and exam trends to help students prepare better.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: When will the JEE Main paper analysis be released?
A:

Generally, the paper analysis is published very shortly after the exam is over. 

Q: Are there subject wise detailed analysis given?
A:

Yes, it has a detailed analysis of the subjects Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. 

Q: How many years of JEE Main papers are enough for my analysis?
A:

The last 510 years of papers' analysis is enough if you want to be well prepared.

Q: Will analysis of the previous year help to score better?
A:

It helps in knowing the important topics and learning time allocation through analysis.

Q: Are paper analysis different for Shift 1 and Shift 2?
A:

Yes, the first and second shifts might have varying levels of difficulty, different types of questions, and topics, so separate analysis will be given for both.

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