New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has concluded the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 day 1 shift 1 exam at 12 noon. The JEE Main shift 1 paper was held from 9 AM to 12 noon. As per the initial feedback from the candidates who appeared for the shift 1 exam, the paper was moderate and balanced.
The computer-based exam will be held in two sessions. The afternoon session will start at 3 PM and will get over by 6 PM.
JEE Main 2024: Section-wise analysis
| Subjects | JEE Main Difficulty Level (Shift 1) | JEE Main Difficulty Level (Shift 2) |
| Physics | Moderate | – |
| Chemistry | Easy to moderate | – |
| Mathematics | Lengthy | – |
| Overall Difficulty Level | Moderate | – |
JEE Main 2026 answer key
Candidates who want to review the paper can access the JEE Main answer key through the official website. To check and download the answer key, candidates need to visit the portal, click on the answer key link and the JEE Main 2026 answer key PDF will appear on the screen. Save the JEE Main answer key PDF and take a hard copy of it.
Most of the coaching institutes release the JEE Main unofficial answer key soon after the exam concludes. The answer key PDF contains JEE Main memory-based questions along with the correct responses. By using the answer key, applicants can calculate their scores