JEE Main 2026 January 29 Question Paper with Solutions PDF

JEE Main 2026 January 29 Question Paper with Solutions PDF

Shivani PooniaUpdated on 29 Jan 2026, 03:42 PM IST

JEE Main 2026 January 29 Question Paper - NTA has conducted the last exam for JEE Main 2026 session 1 for BArch/BPlan. The JEE Mains 2026 Jan 29 exam (Shift 1) is finally concluded and this brought us to the end of JEE Mains 2026 January session. The paper tested students with concepts in geometry, spatial reasoning, architectural knowledge and creative sketching skills. In this article, we give a clear overview of the January 29 Shift 1 paper questions and analysis, including the difficulty level of JEE Main 2026. Plus, the important topics asked in the JEE Main 2026 paper 2, and its overall analysis. The comeplete JEE Mains 2026 Jan 29 answer key with explanations is now available below. It helps candidates review their performance, spot strengths and weaknesses, and plan better for future shifts or attempts.

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This Story also Contains

  1. JEE Main 2026 January 29 Question Paper – Highlights
  2. JEE Main 2026 January 29 Question Paper with Solutions
  3. JEE Main 2026 January 29 shift 1 Question Paper: Difficulty Level
  4. JEE Main 2026 January 29 Question Paper Shift 1 Analysis
  5. JEE Main BArch & BPlan Question Papers (2020–2025)
  6. JEE Main 2026 Jan Question Papers - All Shifts
  7. JEE Main Previous Year Question Paper PDF
  8. Careers360 JEE Main 2026 Live Class
JEE Main 2026 January 29 Question Paper with Solutions PDF
JEE Main 2026 Jan 29 Question Paper with Solutions PDF

JEE Main 2026 January 29 Question Paper – Highlights

Below is a complete overview of the JEE Main 2026 B.Arch (Paper 2A) exam covering key details such as exam pattern, sections, marking scheme, and duration.

Particulars

Details on JEE Main Paper 2A (B.Arch)

Details on JEE Main Paper 2B (B.Plan)

Exam Name

JEE Main 2026 – B.Arch (Paper 2A)

JEE Main 2026 – B.Plan (Paper 2B)


Conducting Authority

National Testing Agency (NTA)

National Testing Agency (NTA)

Total Marks

400 Marks

400 Marks

Total Questions

77 Questions

100 Questions

Exam Duration

3 Hours (4 Hours for PwD candidates)

3 Hours (4 Hours for PwD candidates)

Exam Mode

Computer-Based Test (Except Drawing Section)

Computer-Based Test

Languages Available

13 Languages (English, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, etc.)

13 Languages (English, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, etc.)

Paper Structure

Divided into 3 Sections

Divided into 3 Sections

Section I

Mathematics- 25 Questions (20 MCQs + 5 Numerical Value) | 100 Marks | CBT

Mathematics - 25 Questions (20 MCQs + 5 Numerical Value) | 100 Marks | CBT

Section II

Aptitude Test- 50 MCQs | 200 Marks | CBT

Aptitude Test- 50 MCQs | 200 Marks | CBT

Section III

Drawing Test- 2 Drawing Questions | 100 Marks | Pen & Paper

Planning Based MCQs - 25 MCQs | 100 Marks | CBT

Marking Scheme

Maths & Aptitude - +4 for Correct Answer, −1 for Incorrect Answer

Drawing - Evaluated as per question-wise marking

+4 for Correct Answer, −1 for Incorrect Answer

Negative Marking

Yes (Only in objective questions)

Yes (Only in objective questions)

Exam Conducted For

B.Arch Admissions (Paper 2A)

B.Planning Admissions (Paper 2B)

JEE Main 2026 January 29 Question Paper with Solutions

The JEE Main 2026 January 29 question paper shift 1 and solutions provide an overview of the questions asked in Shift 1 for Mathematics, Aptitude ,and Drawing. These solutions are memory-based, created from the recollection of students who appeared for the exam. They help candidates understand the types of questions, difficulty level, and important topics.

Some memory Based Questions will be added here soon.

Memory-based solutions offer students a great way to understand their performance and gear up for the next shift or their future attempts. They bring out the topics that are asked most of the time and also the chapters that have a higher weightage. Nevertheless, since these solutions are unofficial and approximate, students should refer to the original exam paper once it is released. We will also provide the JEE Main 2026 January 29 Answer Key PDF soon.

JEE Main 2026 January 29 shift 1 Question Paper: Difficulty Level

The difficulty level of the JEE Main 2026 January 29 question paper Shift 1 is given below. It will help the candidates understand how difficult was the question paper in comparison

SectionDifficulty Level
DrawingEasy–Moderate
General KnowledgeEasy
Mental AbilityModerate
MathematicsModerate
Overall PaperEasy–Moderate


JEE Main 2026 January 29 Question Paper Shift 1 Analysis

The analysis of JEE Mains 2026 Jan 29 Shift 1 question paper is now made available below. The analysis will be updated with subject wise insights, the difficulty level, and key highlights of the paper, among other things. Students can refer to it to measure their performance and devise strategies for subsequent shifts or attempts.

SectionDifficulty LevelKey Highlights
DrawingEasy–ModerateOne question based on a religious monument portrait (Masjid); similar pattern to last year
General KnowledgeEasyQuestion related to start of an architecture prize distribution
Mental AbilityModerateSlightly tricky and logic-based questions
MathematicsModerateCalculation-intensive and time-consuming
Overall PaperEasy–ModeratePaper level comparable to previous year
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- Difficulty Distribution: Maths was relatively challenging, while Drawing and Aptitude were easier, making the paper moderately balanced.

- Cutoff Expectations: Open category cutoff is projected at 110+, with reserved categories showing proportionally lower thresholds.

- Good Score Range: A score between 280–310 is considered strong for Open category, with SC/ST aiming for 190–220.

- Strategic Implication: Candidates should focus on maximizing scores in easier sections to compensate for tougher math questions.

JEE Main Syllabus: Subjects & Chapters
Select your preferred subject to view the chapters

JEE Main BArch & BPlan Question Papers (2020–2025)

Looking at previous years’ JEE Main question papers helps you understand the exam better. We have shared the links below:

Careers360 JEE Main 2026 Live Class

Each year, Careers360 performs a real time JEE Main exam analysis giving students paper overview, difficulty level, and subject wise insights. The JEE Mains 2026 Jan 29 shift 1 paper live analysis session link will be provided here soon. JEE Main 2026 January 29 All Shifts Question Paper will be discussed here.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What kinds of questions were there in the JEE Main 2026?
A:

The paper featured Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics subjects and Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions.

Q: Is JEE Main exam analysis the same for all shifts?
A:

No, the difficulty level and question distribution might be different from one shift to another.

Q: What time the JEE Main barch paper got over in 2026?
A:

Morning shift at 12:30 the paper got over on 29 jan,2026.

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