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The second day of JEE Main 2026 Session 1, conducted on 22nd January 2026, provided deeper insight into this year’s exam pattern and difficulty trend. Both the Morning Shift (Shift 1) and Evening Shift (Shift 2) were completed smoothly, with noticeable variations in subject difficulty and question patterns.
Based on student feedback, expert review, and memory-based question recall, here is a comprehensive analysis covering difficulty level, subject-wise performance, topic trends, and preparation takeaways for upcoming shifts.
The overall difficulty level on Day 2 remained close to the moderate range, similar to Day 1. However, the subject creating maximum challenge changed between shifts.
This shift-wise variation once again highlighted the importance of balanced preparation across all three subjects.
The morning paper was considered moderate but lengthy. Students reported that Physics required the most effort, while Chemistry offered quick scoring opportunities.
Physics emerged as the most demanding section of the morning shift.
Students mentioned that time management was critical in this section due to lengthy calculations.
Chemistry continued its trend of being student-friendly and NCERT-focused.
Organic Chemistry carried more weight compared to Physical Chemistry, and most questions were straightforward for NCERT-prepared students.
Mathematics in Shift 1 was considered more manageable compared to Day 1.
Students found Maths solvable with proper question selection and helped compensate for the time spent in Physics.
The evening shift was perceived slightly tougher overall, mainly due to complex Mathematics questions.
Physics in Shift 2 was better balanced compared to the morning paper.
Students reported that while Physics required concentration, it was less time-consuming than the morning shift.
Chemistry maintained consistency across both shifts.
Chemistry again proved to be the safest scoring subject.
Mathematics was the most challenging subject in the evening shift.
Many students experienced time pressure and had to carefully select questions.
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Based on both shifts, certain topics showed consistent repetition.
NCERT coverage remained the most reliable preparation source.
Mathematics continued to be calculation-intensive and concept-heavy.
Based on Day 2 paper difficulty and student performance:
Note: Final percentiles will depend on NTA’s normalization across all shifts.
Students appearing in upcoming exam dates should focus on the following:
To optimize time usage:
This approach helps secure easy marks early and reduces exam pressure.
ALLEN Overseas suggests aspirants:
Consistent revision and smart strategy will make a major difference in final performance.
The 22nd January JEE Main 2026 Session 1 paper reinforced the importance of conceptual clarity, NCERT alignment, and time management. Chemistry remained scoring, Physics tested calculation efficiency, and Mathematics continued to act as the deciding subject.
Students preparing for upcoming shifts should focus on revision, stay confident, and follow a balanced preparation strategy.
ALLEN Overseas wishes all aspirants success and strong performance in JEE Main 2026.
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