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The final examination day of JEE Main 2026 Session 1 was conducted on 28th January 2026, marking the conclusion of the first phase of this highly competitive engineering entrance exam. Thousands of aspirants appeared in both the Morning Shift (Shift 1) and Evening Shift (Shift 2) across multiple test centers.
Based on student responses, memory-based question recall, and expert faculty analysis, this detailed review highlights the difficulty level, subject-wise trends, scoring opportunities, and preparation insights from the last day of Session 1.
The overall performance trend on 28th January reflected a moderate difficulty level across both shifts. However, the type of challenges faced by students varied between the morning and evening sessions. Understanding this shift-wise variation helps aspirants analyze exam trends more effectively.
Both shifts on 28th January were placed in the moderate difficulty category, but the nature of challenges differed between the two sessions.
This variation once again confirmed that consistent preparation across all subjects is essential.
The morning shift paper focused strongly on calculation efficiency and smart question selection. While the overall difficulty remained moderate, students reported that managing time—especially in Mathematics—was the biggest challenge. This shift required balanced preparation and quick decision-making.
Physics in the morning shift was considered one of the more comfortable sections for many students. With a strong focus on formula application and fundamental concepts, this section rewarded candidates who had revised standard equations and practiced numerical problem-solving regularly.
Students who had strong command over basic formulas were able to complete this section quickly and confidently.
Chemistry in Shift 1 required careful reading and conceptual understanding. Although many questions were based on NCERT, the inclusion of statement-based and application-oriented problems made this section slightly more analytical compared to earlier days of Session 1.
Physical Chemistry:
Organic Chemistry:
Inorganic Chemistry:
A good understanding of NCERT theory and reaction concepts was essential for scoring well.
Mathematics emerged as the most demanding subject in the morning shift due to lengthy calculations and multi-step problems. Even though most questions were from familiar topics, the time required to solve them made this section the deciding factor for many students.
Although most questions were not conceptually very difficult, students struggled to attempt all questions due to time pressure.
The evening shift continued the moderate difficulty trend but introduced deeper conceptual challenges, especially in Mathematics. Students found that logical reasoning and step-by-step problem-solving played a greater role in this shift compared to simple formula application.
Physics in the evening shift maintained a balanced structure with a mix of theoretical and numerical questions. This section tested conceptual clarity rather than speed alone, making it important for students to have a strong understanding of core principles.
Some assertion-reasoning and statement-type questions were reported, making conceptual clarity important.
Chemistry remained one of the most stable and scoring sections in the evening shift. With a strong NCERT foundation and balanced topic distribution, students who prepared systematically found this section easier to manage under exam pressure.
Students who revised NCERT thoroughly found this section easier to attempt with good accuracy.
Mathematics in Shift 2 was widely regarded as the toughest section of the day. Instead of being only lengthy, the problems required deeper thinking and multi-step calculations, making it a crucial differentiator for higher percentiles.
Nature: Multi-step reasoning and complex calculations
This section acted as the main differentiator for higher percentiles.
Read More: What’s Next? Your Action Plan After JEE Main 2026 Session 1
| Parameter | Shift 1 (Morning: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) | Shift 2 (Evening: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM) |
| Overall Difficulty Level | Moderate | Moderate |
| Most Challenging Subject | Mathematics (Lengthy & Time-Consuming) | Mathematics (Conceptually Tricky & Calculation-Heavy) |
| Most Scoring Subject | Physics (Formula-Based & Direct) | Chemistry (NCERT-Based & Balanced) |
| Physics Difficulty | Easy to Moderate | Easy to Moderate |
| Chemistry Difficulty | Moderate | Moderate |
| Mathematics Difficulty | Moderate | Moderate to Difficult |
| Paper Nature | Calculation-Intensive | Concept-Oriented with Multi-Step Problems |
| Time Management Challenge | High (Due to Maths Length) | High (Due to Conceptual Maths Problems) |
| Student Feedback | Physics and Chemistry manageable, Maths required careful time planning | Chemistry was scoring, Maths demanded strong conceptual clarity |
| Expected 99 Percentile Marks (Approx.) | 170 – 180 Marks | 175 – 185 Marks |
Across both shifts, several topics appeared repeatedly and carried strong weightage. Identifying these recurring chapters helps aspirants prioritize important areas during revision and future exam preparation.
These topics should remain priority areas for future preparation.
Based on detailed student feedback and faculty analysis, several strategic preparation patterns became clear. These insights highlight what worked well for students and what needs stronger focus for upcoming exam attempts.
Based on the analysis of both shifts, ALLEN Overseas experts suggest the following strategies:
The 28th January JEE Main 2026 Session 1 paper reinforced that success in JEE Main depends on balanced preparation, strong fundamentals, NCERT-based learning, and efficient time management.
While Physics and Chemistry provided scoring opportunities, Mathematics continued to play a decisive role in ranking performance. Aspirants preparing for Session 2 or future attempts should use this analysis to refine their revision strategy and focus on high-weightage topics.
ALLEN Overseas wishes all students success and confidence in their engineering entrance journey.
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