JEE Main 2026 April 4 Shift 1 & Shift 2 analysis is now available with a complete breakdown of difficulty level, good attempts, and subject-wise trends. Students who appeared in today’s exam can check the detailed paper analysis for Shift 1 and Shift 2, including insights into Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics sections. Based on initial student reactions and expert reviews, this analysis will help aspirants understand the overall difficulty, scoring pattern, and expected marks vs percentile for JEE Main 2026.
Along with the detailed analysis, we have also provided the JEE Main 2026 April 4 answer key, question paper with solutions, and expected cutoffs for all categories. Candidates can use the answer key to calculate their probable score and predict their percentile. This article also includes memory-based questions with step-by-step solutions, helping future aspirants understand the exam pattern and important topics. Stay tuned for the latest updates on JEE Main 2026 results, rank prediction, and safe score analysis.
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JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Exam Timings
JEE Main exam is conducted for a duration of 3 hours. Candidates are required to reach their allotted exam centers at least an hour before the exam time. The section below covers JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Exam Timings.
| Paper | For non-PwD Candidates | For PwD Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.) | 3 hours | 4 hours |
| Paper 2A (B.Arch) | 3 hours | 4 hours |
| Paper 2B (B.Planning) | 3 hours | 4 hours |
| Paper 2A (B.Arch) & Paper 2B (B.Planning) | 3 hours 30 minutes | 4 hours 10 minutes |
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Shift-wise Timings
| Duration of examination | First shift | Second shift |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1/ 2A/ 2B | 09.00 A.M. to 12.00 Noon | 03.00 P.M. to 06.00 P.M |
| Paper 2A and 2B | 09.00 A.M. to 12.30 P.M | 03.00 P.M. to 06.30 P.M. |
JEE Main 2026 Exam Day Instructions and Important Guidelines
Check all the important JEE Main exam day guidelines and instructions that need to be followed by candidates
- Candidates must reach the exam centre as per the reporting time mentioned on their admit card
- No candidate will be allowed to enter the exam centre without NTA JEE Mains admit card, photo ID proof and passport size photograph
- Candidates will be allowed to carry only the following items with them inside the exam centre
- JEE Main admit card 2026 downloaded from the NTA website jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Passport size colour photo
- Valid ID proof ( aadhaar mandatory + others if any )
- Water bottle (transparent)
- Ball point pen
- Photo verification certificate ( If you have )
- Candidates will not be allowed to enter the exam hall after the test starts
- Candidates will not be allowed to leave the exam centre before the paper concludes
- Candidates will be provided fresh masks at the exam centre. Candidate’s own mask will be disposed of at the exam centre.
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Jee Mains 2026 April 4 Overall Analysis
| Topic | April 4 Shift 1 | April 4 Shift 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | Available – 1 Pm | Available – 7 Pm |
| Maths | ||
| Physics |
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Jee Mains 2026 April 4 Shift 1 & 2 Expected Cutoffs
Please keep in mind , the cutoffs shown below are based on memory based question and student reaction , it might vary slightly (5-10%)
| Category | shift 1 Cutoff Score | shift 2 cutoff score |
|---|---|---|
| Common Rank List (CRL) | Available – 1 Pm | |
| GEN-EWS | ||
| Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL) | ||
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | ||
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
JEE Main 2026 April 4 Answer Key Shift 1 and 2
NTA will display the Provisional JEE Main 2026 Answer Key of the questions on the NTA website: https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/. An opportunity will be given to the candidates to challenge the Provisional Answer Keys with a nonrefundable online payment of ₹ 200/- per question challenged as processing charges. The provisional Answer Keys are likely to be displayed for two to three days after the exam is over.
| Subjects | Shift 1 | Shift 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | Available – 3 Pm | Available – 10 Pm |
| Chemistry | ||
| Mathematics |
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