JEE Main (24 Jan) Shift 1, Shift 2 2026 LIVE: JEE Main 2026 Session 1 BE/BTech (Paper 1) examinations for January 24 have concluded successfully. Shift 1 ended at 12:00 PM, followed by Shift 2, which wrapped up at 6:00 PM across designated centres nationwide. Candidates were required to follow NTA exam-day guidelines, including reporting time, security protocols, and gate-closing rules as specified on the admit card.

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 | Jan 24 | Shift 2 Question Paper, Exam Analysis & Solutions

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 | Jan 24 | Shift 1 Question Paper, Exam Analysis & Solutions

Candidates can access the shift-wise exam analysis, memory-based question paper, and detailed subject-wise solutions for JEE Main 2026 January 24 Shift 1 after the exam concluded. These insights will help students assess the overall difficulty level, topic-wise weightage, and expected performance. 

JEE Main (24 Jan) Exam Analysis 2026 LIVE Updates

Last Updated: 7:15 PM, 24 January 2026

JEE Main (24 Jan) Shift 2 LIVE Updates: Mathematics Difficulty Level 

Mathematics remained calculation-heavy and time-consuming.

Only 1 question from Statistics was reported.

Difficulty: Moderate

Last Updated: 6:55 PM, 24 January 2026

JEE Main (24 Jan) Shift 2 LIVE Updates: Physics Difficulty Level 

• Physics was lengthy but concept-based, requiring a steady problem-solving flow.

• Attempting Physics first was challenging for some students due to time-consuming numericals.

• Reported topics included:

• Fluids: 2 questions (density-based, partially submerged block)

• Electrostatics & Magnetism: Numerical problems involving coils and magnetic fields

• Modern Physics: 2–3 questions

• Students who selected questions wisely performed better.

Difficulty: Moderate
Key Challenge: Lengthy numerical

Last Updated: 6:45 PM, 24 January 2026

JEE Main (24 Jan) Shift 2 LIVE Updates: Chemistry Difficulty Level 

• Physical Chemistry questions were calculation-based and slightly time-consuming, with 2–3 minutes per question on average.
  
  

• Inorganic Chemistry included NCERT-based questions, especially from Coordination Compounds, with some conceptual twists.
  
  

• IUPAC nomenclature and basic naming concepts played an important role.
  
  

• Several students felt that direct PYQ repetition was limited, indicating moderate variation in question patterns.
  
  

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

Key Challenge: Time management in Physical Chemistry

Last Updated: 6:35 PM, 24 January 2026

JEE Main (24 Jan) Shift 2 LIVE Updates: Overall Difficulty Level

• Overall: Easy to Moderate

• The paper was not very easy, but manageable for well-prepared candidates.

Last Updated: 3:05 PM, 24 January 2026

Last Updated: 2:00 PM, 24 January 2026

JEE Main 2026 Session 1: NTA Exam-Day Guidelines for Shift 2 

• Reach the exam centre at least two hours in advance to allow enough time for frisking and identity verification.
• Bring your JEE Main admit card along with a valid, approved photo ID. Candidates without the required documents will not be permitted to enter.
• Enter the examination hall promptly once gates open and move directly to your assigned seat.
• Strictly follow the instructions of the invigilators throughout the computer-based test and immediately inform them of any technical issues.
• Do not carry any prohibited items, including electronic gadgets, stationery, personal belongings, or food items. Possession of such items may result in cancellation of candidature.

Last Updated: 01:02 PM, 24 January 2026

JEE Main 2026 Jan 24 Shift 1 Exam LIVE: Mathematics Paper Analysis

• Mathematics was easy to moderate.

• Many students were able to manage time efficiently, with some having extra time remaining.

• Questions from Permutation and Combination required careful thinking but were solvable

Last Updated: 12:42 PM, 24 January 2026

JEE Main 2026 Jan 24 Shift 1 Exam LIVE: Chemistry Question Paper Analysis

• Chemistry was easy to moderate.

• Coordination Compounds carried noticeable weightage, including statement-based questions.

• Atomic Structure and Mole Concept (Dumas Method) each had one question.

• Salt Analysis and p-Block questions were not asked.

• The paper focused more on concept application than rote learning.

Last Updated: 12:25 PM, 24 January 2026

JEE Main 2026 Jan 24 Shift 1 Exam LIVE: Physics Question Paper Analysis

• Physics was moderate, but slightly lengthy for some candidates.

• Most students spent around 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes on this section.

• Questions were asked from Fluid Mechanics.

• Current Electricity included a Potentiometer-based numerical question.

• Laws of Motion with Friction involved a free-body-diagram–based problem.

• Rotational Mechanics questions were not included.

• Thermodynamics had one question.

• Calculations were straightforward for students with conceptual clarity.

Last Updated: 12:15 PM, 24 January 2026

JEE Main 2026 Jan 24 Shift 1 Exam LIVE: Overall Difficulty Level

The overall difficulty level of the paper was Moderate. Students with clear concepts and good exam strategy found the paper manageable, though a few sections were time-consuming.

Last Updated: 12:05 PM, 24 January 2026

JEE Main 2026 Jan 24 Exam LIVE: Shift 1 Paper Concludes 

JEE Main 2026 January 24 Shift 1 examination has concluded successfully. Students are now exiting the exam halls, and their initial reactions, question paper highlights, and subject-wise difficulty analysis will be shared shortly.

Last Updated: 10:45 AM, 24 January 2026

JEE Main Jan 24 Shift 1 LIVE: Shift 2 Reporting Schedule

The JEE Main 2026 January 24 Shift 2 examination is scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM. Candidates must report to their allotted exam centres by 1:00 PM, while the entry gates will close strictly at 2:30 PM. Late entry will not be permitted.

Last Updated: 10:30 AM, 24 January 2026

JEE Main Jan 24 Shift 1 LIVE: Check Question Paper & Exam Analysis 2026 Soon

JEE Main 2026 January 23 Shift 1 exam has concluded, and the question paper, detailed exam analysis, subject-wise difficulty level, and student reactions will be shared shortly. Candidates can check updates on the overall paper pattern, key topics, and feedback from test-takers once the analysis is released.

Last Updated: 9:30 AM, 24 January 2026

JEE Main (24 Jan) Shift 1 Live Updates: Exam Begins

JEE Main 2026 January 24 Shift 1 examination has started smoothly at multiple centres nationwide. Candidates reported on time and followed biometric verification and security checks as per NTA guidelines.