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The first day of JEE Main 2026 Session 1 concluded successfully on 21st January 2026, with thousands of aspirants appearing in both Morning Shift (Shift 1) and Evening Shift (Shift 2). Based on student feedback, coaching institute inputs, and memory-based questions shared after the exam, a clear picture of the paper pattern, difficulty level, and subject-wise trends has emerged.
This detailed analysis will help students appearing in upcoming shifts understand the exam trend and fine-tune their last-minute preparation strategy.
Overall, the paper maintained the standard JEE Main pattern with balanced coverage from the syllabus. While Physics and Chemistry remained largely scoring, Mathematics once again played the role of the deciding subject.
Students reported that Shift 2 required slightly better time management due to tougher Maths and analytical Chemistry questions.
The morning shift paper was considered balanced and well-aligned with the official syllabus. Chemistry was the easiest section, while Mathematics required extra effort.
Chemistry proved to be the most comfortable section for most students.
Students who revised NCERT thoroughly found Chemistry easy to attempt and quick to complete.
Physics was rated easy to moderate and largely formula-oriented.
A question related to Optics/Microscope appeared, which surprised some candidates as this topic has been less frequent in recent years.
Students with strong formula revision and conceptual clarity found Physics manageable.
Mathematics was the most challenging part of the morning shift.
Many students reported difficulty in attempting all questions within the time limit due to long calculation steps.
The evening shift paper followed a similar structure but included slightly higher difficulty in Chemistry and Mathematics.
Chemistry in Shift 2 required deeper understanding and careful reading.
Students found Inorganic Chemistry more analytical than expected, especially statement-type questions.
Physics in Shift 2 remained straightforward and predictable.
Some assertion-reason type questions were reported, but overall Physics remained scoring.
Mathematics in the evening shift was considered the most difficult section across both shifts.
Many candidates experienced time pressure due to lengthy calculations.
Based on student memory-based responses, some topics showed consistent repetition.
Physics clearly favored formula-based preparation.
Strong NCERT coverage proved extremely useful.
Maths remained calculation-intensive and concept-heavy.
Based on difficulty level and student performance:
Note: These are early estimates and may change after NTA normalization across all shifts.
Students appearing in the next exam slots should focus on the following:
To manage time better:
This strategy helps secure easy marks first and reduces pressure later.
The JEE Main 2026 paper pattern remains consistent and syllabus-focused. Students should avoid panic and stick to revision rather than starting new topics. Accuracy, calm mindset, and smart time management will play a major role in final performance.
ALLEN Overseas advises aspirants to:
With structured preparation and smart revision, students can perform confidently in upcoming shifts.
The 21st January JEE Main 2026 Session 1 paper confirmed the importance of NCERT, formula clarity, and calculation efficiency. While Chemistry and Physics offered scoring opportunities, Mathematics remained the deciding factor.
Students preparing for the remaining sessions should align their revision strategy accordingly and focus on consistency rather than stress.
ALLEN Overseas wishes all aspirants the very best for JEE Main 2026.
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