JEE Main 2026 January 28 Paper Analysis Shift 1, 2 (Out) - Difficulty Level, Good Attempts

JEE Mains 2026 Jan 28 Paper Analysis Shift 2

JEE Main 2026 Jan 28 paper analysis shift 2 is uploaded here as the exam is over now.

1. JEE Main 2026 Physics Analysis:

• The overall difficulty level of the Physics paper was on the tougher side.

• The overall difficulty level of the JEE Main 23rd January evening shift Physics section was tougher than the morning shift

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

• The average time taken for physics was approximately 60 minutes

• Students were able to attempt around 10-11 questions in physics

• No questions were asked about wave optics, alternating current, and modern physics

2. JEE Main 2026 Chemistry Analysis:

• Overall difficult level of Chemistry was moderate

• The overall difficulty level of the Chemistry section in the JEE Main 28 January evening shift was similar to that of Today's morning shift and shifts conducted between 21 and 24 January.

• The Difficulty level of the Chemistry paper was similar to maths and easier than the Physics section.

• The paper has almost 8 statement-based and three to four assertion-reasoning questions

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

3. JEE Main 2026 Maths Analysis:

• The overall difficulty level of the Mathematics section in this shift was moderate to hard.

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

• The Maths section in this shift was relatively tougher than Physics and Chemistry.

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

• Most of the students attempted almost 8 to 12 questions from this section.

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

• Scoring well required a strong grip on concepts, precision, accuracy in calculations, and smart time management while balancing other subjects.

• Proper question selection helped save a lot of time, as a few questions were straightforward or moderate, but a few were tricky to tackle.

• A few questions were there, along with slight variations from the previous year's JEE questions, and the questions were comparatively lengthier than in previous years.

• Most of the questions were based on the prescribed syllabus.

JEE Mains 2026 Jan 28 Paper Analysis Shift 1

All the details regarding JEE Mains 2026 Jan 28 paper analysis shift 1 are updated here. We have provided detail analysis for each subject - Maths, Physics, and Chemistry.

1. JEE Main 2026 Physics Analysis:

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

• The overall difficulty level of the JEE Main 28th January morning shift Physics section was easy compared to the other shifts.

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

• The average time taken by students to solve the Physics paper is around 1 hour.

• Students were able to solve around 16-17 questions in the physics paper.

2. JEE Main 2026 Maths Analysis:

• The overall difficulty level of the Mathematics section in this shift was moderate to difficult.

• This shift’s Maths section had lengthy questions. Several questions needed careful calculation, which made proper time management very important.

• The Maths section in this shift was relatively tougher than physics and chemistry.

• The difficulty level was comparatively more difficult than the shifts happened till now, i.e., (21-24 January).

• The question paper pattern remained constant with other shifts.

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

• The mathematics section tested both the conceptual understanding and calculation skills.

• To do well, students needed strong basics, quick calculations, accuracy, and good time management while handling other subjects.

• Proper question selection helped save a lot of time, as a few questions were straightforward or moderate, but a few were tricky to tackle.

• A few questions were there, along with slight variations from the previous year's JEE questions.

• Most of the questions were based on the prescribed syllabus.

3. JEE Main 2026 Chemistry Analysis:

• Overall difficult level of Chemistry was moderate

• The overall difficulty level of the Chemistry section in the JEE Main 28 January morning shift was similar to that of the shifts conducted between 21 and 24 January.

• The Chemistry paper was easy wrt maths and difficult wrt 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 55-60 minutes to solve

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

• Organic chemistry was very lengthy

• Statement-type questions are asked from Physical Chemistry

JEE Main 2026 January 21 Question Paper Analysis Shift 1 & Shift 2

Here you can check the pdf links for the memory-based question paper and analysis of Jan 28, shift 1 and shift 2:

JEE Main 2026 Question Paper with Answer Key- All Shifts

Subject-Wise Difficulty Level of JEE Main 2026 January 28 Paper

The subject-wise difficulty level for the January 28 session of JEE Main 2026 will be updated after the examination. The detailed analysis for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, with the easy, moderate, and difficult sections, will be provided after students have appeared and feedback has been collected.

This section will be modified immediately post-exam so that aspirants get a clear understanding of the level-of-difficulty of the paper and can compare it to previous shifts for strategizing their preparation.

JEE Main 2026 January 28 Question Paper Analysis: Live

The official YouTube channel of Careers360 giving live analysis of the JEE Mains 2026 jan 28 question paper review for both shift 1 and shift 2. You can start watching as the exam is over.

JEE Main Jan 28 Shift 1

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JEE Main 2026 January 28 Question Paper Analysis Shift 1 & Shift 2 – Comparison

A JEE Main 2026 January 28 Question Paper Analysis will be updated below. You can find a comparison of the JEE Mains today paper analysis, shift 1 and shift 2. As the exam is over, the table is updated for you.

Student Reactions & Feedback on JEE Main 2026 January 28 Exam

The reactions of students appearing for the JEE Main 2026 January 28 session are expected to be mixed yet interesting. 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.

Expected Cut-off Based on JEE Main 2026 January 28 Analysis

The expected cut-off for the January 28 session of JEE Main 2026 will be predicted only after all the shifts for the day are over. After the analysis of feedback from all the shifts on subject-wise difficulty levels, memory-based questions, and student reactions, a realistic prediction can be made on the cut-off range.

Previous Year JEE Main Analysis

A short summary of the previous year's analysis has been provided below. This detailed review will help you draw a comparison between the JEE Main 2026 January 28 question paper analysis and the previous years. For detail analysis, you can refer to the JEE Main last five years (2021-2025) question paper analysis.