Physics Wallah

JEE Main 2026 23 January Exam Analysis, Shift 1 and Shift 2 Difficulty Level

JEE Main 2026 23 January exam is being conducted in two shifts for BE/BTech candidates. The overall difficulty level and comparison between shifts is updated here. This page summarises the day and links to detailed shift-wise and subject-wise analysis pages.

authorImagePriyanka Dahima23 Jan, 2026
Share

Share

JEE MAIN 2026 23 January Exam Analysis

 

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting Day 3 of the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 examination today, January 23. The exam is being held in two shifts for BE/BTech aspirants across various centres in India.

After the completion of Shift 1, we have provided here the JEE Main 2026 January 23 shift 1 and shift 2 exam analysis will soon be updated here, including memory-based questions, solutions, answer key updates, and student reactions.

Also Check: JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Question Paper Exam Analysis, Detailed Solution

Shift-wise Analysis Links for 23 January 2026

These pages include full paper review, student reactions, and subject-level breakdowns.

Overall Difficulty Level on 23 January 2026 (Day Summary)

The detailed JEE Main 2026 January 23 Shift 1 difficulty level is updated here after the exam concludes at 12 noon.  There is a noticeable variation between the two sessions, with one shift being slightly more time-consuming for some candidates.
The overall balance of conceptual and numerical questions is expected to remain consistent with earlier days of the exam. Student feedback suggested the paper followed the expected JEE Main Session 1 pattern.

Based on trends from Day 1 (Jan 21) and Day 2 (Jan 22), the following predictions are made for today’s exam.

Difficulty – Shift 1

  • Overall: Moderate and Lengthy

  • Mathematics: Moderate and challenging

  • Physics: Moderate, a few questions were Calculative

  • Chemistry: Moderate and Lengthy

Expected Difficulty – Shift 2

  • Overall: Moderate to slightly easier than Shift 1

  • Mathematics: Lengthy but manageable

  • Physics: Moderate with conceptual + numerical mix

  • Chemistry: Easy to moderate, NCERT-based

Subject-wise Summary (Day Level Only)

Physics

Physics remained largely formula-driven with a balanced mix of conceptual and numerical questions, making it approachable for most candidates.

Chemistry

Chemistry was mostly NCERT-oriented and straightforward, helping students attempt a higher number of questions confidently.

Mathematics

Mathematics was comparatively lengthy and calculation-intensive, requiring strong time management across both shifts.

Quick Links – 23 January Subject-wise Analysis

JEE Main 2026 23 January Exam Analysis FAQs

Is JEE Main 2026 23 January paper tough overall?

The paper is expected to be moderate overall, similar to previous session days.

Do Shift 1 and Shift 2 have different difficulty levels?

Yes, a slight variation in difficulty and time requirement was observed between the two shifts.

Where can I check the detailed shift-wise analysis for 23 January?

You can access it through the Shift 1 and Shift 2 analysis links provided in the above section.
Free Learning Resources
Know about Physics Wallah
Physics Wallah is an Indian edtech platform that provides accessible & comprehensive learning experiences to students from Class 6th to postgraduate level. We also provide extensive NCERT solutions, sample paper, NEET, JEE Mains, BITSAT previous year papers & more such resources to students. Physics Wallah also caters to over 3.5 million registered students and over 78 lakh+ Youtube subscribers with 4.8 rating on its app.
We Stand Out because
We provide students with intensive courses with India’s qualified & experienced faculties & mentors. PW strives to make the learning experience comprehensive and accessible for students of all sections of society. We believe in empowering every single student who couldn't dream of a good career in engineering and medical field earlier.
Our Key Focus Areas
Physics Wallah's main focus is to make the learning experience as economical as possible for all students. With our affordable courses like Lakshya, Udaan and Arjuna and many others, we have been able to provide a platform for lakhs of aspirants. From providing Chemistry, Maths, Physics formula to giving e-books of eminent authors like RD Sharma, RS Aggarwal and Lakhmir Singh, PW focuses on every single student's need for preparation.
What Makes Us Different
Physics Wallah strives to develop a comprehensive pedagogical structure for students, where they get a state-of-the-art learning experience with study material and resources. Apart from catering students preparing for JEE Mains and NEET, PW also provides study material for each state board like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and others
Privacy Policy
Terms of use
Copyright © 2026 Physicswallah Limited All rights reserved.