New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has successfully conducted the Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2026 session 1 day 1 shift 2 exam today, January 21. The paper 1 for Bachelor of Technology (BTech) or Bachelor of Engineering (BE) paper 1 shift 2 was held from 3 PM to 6 PM. The JEE Main 2026 session 1 exams are scheduled to be held on January 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, and 29, 2026.
Candidates who had appeared for the JEE Main 2025 shift 2 exam on January 21 said that the question paper was of a moderate level. As per experts, the Mathematics section was tricky compared to Physics and Chemistry.
JEE Main Exam Analysis 2025: January 21 shift 2 question paper review
| Exam | Joint Entrance Examination (Main) |
| Exam Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| JEE Main Session 1 Exam Dates | January 21 to January 29, 2025 |
| BTech, BE Paper 1 Subjects | Mathematics Physics Chemistry |
| JEE Main January 21 Shift 2 Timings | 3 PM to 6 PM |
| Difficulty Level | Moderate |
| Good Attempt | 210-270 marks |
JEE Main session 1 day 1 shift 2 exam analysis section-wise
Physics
The overall difficulty level of the Physics was easy to moderate. The Physics paper was doable and most of the questions were formula-based.
Chemistry
The JEE Mains 2026 shift 2 Chemistry paper was tougher compared to last year. Most of the questions were based on assertion-type.
Mathematics
The Maths section was the toughest. The questions were lengthy and required tricky calculations.
JEE Main marking scheme
- Correct answer or most appropriate- Four marks (+4)
- Incorrect answer: Minus one (-1)
- Unanswered or marked for review- Zero (0)
- Correct answer- Four marks (+4)
- Incorrect answer: Minus one (-1)
- Unanswered or marked for review- No mark (0)
The NTA will be releasing the JEE Main 2025 answer key after concluding the exams. The answer key helps candidates to verify responses and calculate the probable score.