JEE Main 2026 January 22 Paper Analysis Shift 1, 2 (OUT): Difficulty Level, Student Reactions

JEE Main 2026 Jan 22 Shift 1 and 2 Pdf Links

We have given the memory-based questions and analysis in the pdf format for shift 1 and shift 2 below.

JEE Main 2026 January 22 Paper Analysis Shift 2

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

1. Physics:

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

• The overall difficulty level of the JEE Main 22nd January evening shift Physics section was tougher than the morning shift

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

• JEE Main 22nd January evening shift Physics paper was easy compared to last year's JEE Main.

• The average time taken for physics was approximately 50 minutes

• Students were able to attempt around 18-19 questions in physics

• Fewer questions were from the Chapters having more weightage in general

• 4-5 questions were present of statement based in physics section.

Questions were asked about the following Topics:

• 2 questions from Ray optics

• 2 questions from modern physics

• 3 questions fluid mechanics combined with error measurement (out of which 1 question from surface tension, 1 question from capillary rise)

• 1 question from gravitation (statement based on satellite)

• 1 question from electrostatics (Topic - electric field and potential)

• 1 question current electricity (Topic - mobility of electrons)

• 1 question from laws of motion and rotational motion combined

• 1 question from centre of mass and circular motion combined

• 1 question from thermodynamics

• 1 from semiconductor (Topic - logic gates)

• 1 question from wave optics (statement based on single slit)

• 1 question from magnetism (statement-based)

2. Chemistry:

• Overall difficult level of Chemistry was moderate to tough

• The overall difficulty level of the Chemistry section JEE Main 22st January evening shift was easy with respect to the morning shift and 21 jan shifts

• The Chemistry paper was easy wrt maths and difficult wrt physics section.

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

• Physical chemistry has numerical based questions

• Organic Chemistry weightage is more as compared to physical and inorganic

Questions were asked about the following Topics:

• 2-3 questions from Coordination Chemistry

• 1 question from D-block

• 2 questions from GOC

• 2 question from Periodic Classification (Ionisation Energy)

• 1 questions from salt analysis

• 1 question from Biomolecules

• 2 questions from mole concept

• 1 question from Chemical Bonding

• 1 question from Atomic structure( Wave Number)

• 1 question from Ionic Equilibrium

• 1 question from Amines

• 1 question from Electrochemistry

• 1 from Chemical Kinetics

3. Maths:

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

• The Maths paper had lengthy questions. Several questions needed careful calculation, which made proper time management very important.

• The maths section was tougher than physics and chemistry.

• The evening shift's difficulty level was tougher than the morning shift.

• The question paper pattern remained constant with other shifts.

• Most of the students attempted almost 7 to 12 questions from this section.

• The average time taken for the Mathematics section was approximately 90 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:

• 2-3 Question from Vector Algebra and Three-Dimensional Geometry

• 1 Question from Sets

• 1 Question from Integral Calculus

• 1 Question from the Differential equation

• 1 Question from Limit, Continuity, and Differentiability.

• 1 Question from Probability

• 1 Question from Sequence & Series

• 1 Question from Quadratic equation

• 1 Question from Binomial equation

• 3 Questions from Conic Sections (1-1-1 from Parabola, Hyperbola, and Circle)

• 1 Question from Trigonometry

JEE Main 2026 January 22 Paper Analysis Shift 1

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

1. Physics:

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

• The overall difficulty level of the JEE Main 22nd 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 22nd January morning shift Physics paper time taking due to its toughness.

Questions were asked about the following Topics:

• 2 from gravitation escape velocity

• 3 questions from ray optics

• Statement-based questions from fluid mechanics.

• 1 question from MOI

• 2 questions from electrostatics.

• 1 question from NLM

• 1 from Logic gate

• 1 from the magnetic effect of current

2. Chemistry:

• Overall difficult level of Chemistry was moderate

• The overall difficulty level of the Chemistry section JEE Main 22nd January morning shift was tough with respect to the 21 january

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

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

• The organic portion had more named reaction questions

• The chemistry section required almost 50 minutes to solve

• The organic portion was more than the inorganic, and the physical section

• Physical chemistry has integer-type questions

Questions were asked about the following Topics:

• 2 questions from General Organic Chemistry ( Reagent Questions)

• 1 question from Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry ( Mole Concept)

• 1 question from Coordination Chemistry (Ion Question)

• 1 question from Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

• 2 questions from p-bock

• 1 question from Ionic Equilibrium

• 2 questions from Chemical Kinetics

• 1 question from salt analysis

• 1 question from d block ( 3dseries)

• 1 question from Biomolecules

• 1 question from Chemical Thermodynamics

3. Maths:

• The overall difficulty level of the Mathematics paper was Moderate.

• The Maths paper had lengthy questions. Several questions needed careful calculation, which made proper time management very important.

• The maths section was easier than physics but tougher than chemistry.

• The difficulty level was easier than the two shifts of Day 1 (Jan 21).

• The question paper pattern remained constant with other shifts.

• The average time taken for mathematics was approximately 90 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:

• Question from Functions

• 1 Question from Matrices

• 3 Questions from Vector Algebra and Three-Dimensional Geometry

• 3 Questions from Integral Calculus

• 3-4 Questions from coordinate geometry(1 hyperbola, 1 straight line)

• The straight line question was based on the shortest distance.

• 1 Question from the Differential equation

• 1 question from Application of derivatives (Area under the curve)

• 1 Question from Probability

• No Questions from Limits

• 1 Question from Sequence & Series

JEE Main 2026 Exam Day-wise Question Papers & Answer Keys

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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.

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.

Student Reactions on JEE Main 2026 January 22 Question Paper

Student reactions on JEE Main 2026 January 22 session shift 1 was mixed. After the exam, we have taken the feedback regarding the level of difficulty-question pattern-subject-wise experience for shift 1 and for shift 2, it will be taken after it is over. This section is updated 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:

• JEE Main Exam's High Scoring Chapters and Topics

• JEE Main 2026 Sample Paper

• JEE Main Previous 10 Year Questions with Detailed Solutions (2016-2025)

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.