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Updated on 2 Apr 2026, 12:19 IST
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| Details | Information |
| Exam Name | JEE Main 2026 Session 2 — Day 1 |
| Exam Date | April 2, 2026 |
| Paper | Paper 1 — B.E./B.Tech |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Shift 1 Timing | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM — COMPLETED |
| Shift 2 Timing | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM — ONGOING |
| Total Questions | 90 — Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Marking Scheme | +4 correct, −1 incorrect, 0 unattempted |
| Mode | Computer Based Test |
| Official Website | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
JEE Main April 2, 2026 Shift 1 is moderate in difficulty — broadly similar to the 1st day of Session 1 in January 2026. in JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Physics is easy to moderate and formula-based. Chemistry is NCERT-heavy with a few tricky multi-statement questions. Mathematics is moderate to difficult and the lengthiest section of the paper. The overall difficulty is slightly easier than January 23 Shift 2, which was the toughest shift of Session 1. Students who managed time well in Mathematics are reporting a comfortable attempt range of 55 to 65 questions.
JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 1 paper analysis is now available based on student feedback collected from multiple exam centres across the country. Shift 1 concluded at 12 PM. The overall paper is rated Moderate by students and coaching experts.
| Parameter | Details |
| Overall Difficulty | Moderate |
| Physics Difficulty | Easy to Moderate |
| Chemistry Difficulty | Moderate |
| Mathematics Difficulty | Moderate to Difficult |
| Difficulty Order | Mathematics > Chemistry > Physics |
| Good Attempt Range | 55 to 65 questions |
| Class 11 vs Class 12 Split | 40% Class 11 — 60% Class 12 |
| vs Session 1 January | Similar to January 21 and 22 shifts |
JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 1 Physics is rated easy to moderate by students. The section is largely formula-based and does not have many conceptually heavy questions. Students report that Physics is the most scoring section of today's paper.
Topics asked in Physics — Shift 1:
| Topic | Number of Questions | Difficulty |
| Current Electricity and Magnetism | 5 – 6 | Easy to Moderate |
| Mechanics — Laws of Motion, Work Energy | 4 – 5 | Moderate |
| Modern Physics — Photoelectric, Nuclei | 3 – 4 | Easy |
| Thermodynamics | 3 – 4 | Moderate |
| Ray Optics and Wave Optics | 3 – 4 | Easy to Moderate |
| Electrostatics | 3 – 4 | Moderate |
| Semiconductors | 2 – 3 | Easy |
Physics student reactions: Students report that Physics is solvable within 45 to 50 minutes. Most questions are direct and application-based. Very few questions require multi-concept thinking. Students who prepared Current Electricity and Mechanics thoroughly are finding it comfortable.
JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 1 Chemistry is rated moderate by students. The section is predominantly NCERT-based but has a few tricky multi-statement questions in Inorganic Chemistry that take extra time to solve. Physical Chemistry numericals are moderate and calculation-based.
Topics asked in Chemistry — Shift 1:
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| Topic | Number of Questions | Difficulty |
| Organic Chemistry — GOC, Hydrocarbons | 8 – 9 | Moderate |
| Physical Chemistry — Mole Concept, Electrochemistry | 9 – 10 | Moderate |
| Inorganic Chemistry — s, p Block, Coordination | 8 – 9 | Easy to Moderate |
| NCERT-based questions | High — approximately 65 to 70% of Chemistry | Easy |
Chemistry student reactions: Most students report that Chemistry is manageable and NCERT-heavy. However, some questions in Inorganic Chemistry have 5 to 6 statements which take extra reading time. Physical Chemistry numericals are straightforward. Students who have done NCERT line by line are finding Chemistry comfortable.
JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 1 Mathematics is rated moderate to difficult by most students. Mathematics is the lengthiest section and the rank decider in today's paper. Calculus and Algebra together contribute nearly 65 percent of the section. Several questions require multi-step calculations.
Topics asked in Mathematics — Shift 1:
| Topic | Number of Questions | Difficulty |
| Calculus — Integration, Differentiation, Limits | 8 – 10 | Difficult |
| Algebra — Matrices, Probability, Complex Numbers | 8 – 9 | Moderate to Difficult |
| Coordinate Geometry — Circles, Parabola, Ellipse | 4 – 5 | Moderate |
| Vector and 3D Geometry | 3 – 4 | Moderate |
| Trigonometry | 2 – 3 | Easy to Moderate |
Mathematics student reactions: Students report that Mathematics is lengthy and requires more than 70 to 75 minutes to attempt all questions. Calculus integration problems are time-consuming. Students who did not manage time well in Mathematics are reporting incomplete attempts. Several students say that Mathematics is tougher than what they faced in their mock tests.
JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 1 student reactions collected from exam centres across Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Chennai are summarised below.
Overall sentiment:
Good Attempt Range for Shift 1:
| Score Target | Recommended Attempts | Expected Accuracy |
| 200+ marks | 62 – 65 questions | 85%+ |
| 160 – 200 marks | 55 – 62 questions | 80%+ |
| 120 – 160 marks | 48 – 55 questions | 75%+ |
| Below 120 marks | Below 48 questions | — |
JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 2 paper analysis will be updated here at 6:30 PM after the exam concludes. Shift 2 is currently ongoing from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
What to expect in Shift 2 based on Shift 1 trends: Shift 2 on Day 1 of Session 2 has historically been slightly more difficult than Shift 1 on the same day. Based on Shift 1 feedback, candidates in Shift 2 should be prepared for:
Strategy for Shift 2 students who are reading this before 3 PM:
| Parameter | Details |
| Overall Difficulty | Updating at 6:30 PM |
| Physics Difficulty | Updating at 6:30 PM |
| Chemistry Difficulty | Updating at 6:30 PM |
| Mathematics Difficulty | Updating at 6:30 PM |
| Good Attempt Range | Updating at 6:30 PM |
| Shift 1 vs Shift 2 Comparison | Updating at 6:30 PM |
Also Read: JEE Main 2026 Answer Key April 2 Shift 2 — Memory-Based Solutions PDF
JEE Main 2026 April 2 difficulty level comparison between Shift 1 and Shift 2 is partially available. Shift 2 data will be updated after 6 PM.
| Shift | Overall Difficulty | Physics | Chemistry | Mathematics | Good Attempt |
| Shift 1 | Moderate | Easy to Moderate | Moderate | Moderate to Difficult | 55 – 65 |
| Shift 2 | Updating at 6:30 PM | — | — | — | — |
JEE Main 2026 April 2 question paper with solutions PDF for Shift 1 is now available for download. Memory-based questions are compiled from student inputs immediately after the shift. Shift 2 PDFs will be available by 7 PM.
| Subject | Shift 1 PDF | Shift 2 PDF |
| Physics | Download Shift 1 Physics PDF | Available by 7 PM |
| Chemistry | Download Shift 1 Chemistry PDF | Available by 7 PM |
| Mathematics | Download Shift 1 Mathematics PDF | Available by 7 PM |
Why candidates with upcoming exams must download these PDFs: Candidates appearing on April 4, 5, 6, and 8 can use the April 2 Shift 1 question paper to understand the exact difficulty NTA is following this session. Topics that appeared heavily on Day 1 are less likely to repeat in the same format on Day 2. This directly shapes the revision strategy for tonight.
JEE Main April 2026 vs Session 1 difficulty — based on Shift 1 feedback, here is how today's paper compares with Session 1 January 2026.
| Parameter | Session 1 January | Session 2 April 2 Shift 1 |
| Overall Difficulty | Easy to Moderate | Moderate |
| Physics | Moderate — formula-based | Easy to Moderate |
| Chemistry | Moderate — NCERT-heavy | Moderate — NCERT-heavy |
| Mathematics | Moderate to Difficult — lengthy | Moderate to Difficult — lengthy |
| Toughest Section | Mathematics in most shifts | Mathematics |
| Good Attempt Range | 55 – 65 questions | 55 – 65 questions |
| Class 11 vs 12 Split | 40:60 | 40:60 |
| Easiest Shift So Far | January 22 Shift 1 | April 2 Shift 1 — comparable |
Verdict: JEE Main April 2 Shift 1 is broadly similar in difficulty to January 21 and January 22 shifts of Session 1. It is significantly easier than January 23 Shift 2, which was the toughest shift of Session 1. Students who found Session 1 manageable should find today's paper familiar.
JEE Main 2026 marks vs percentile table is updated below based on today's paper difficulty and Session 1 normalization trends.
| Estimated Marks | Expected Percentile | JEE Advanced Eligibility | College Options |
| 250 – 300 | 99.5 – 100 percentile | IITs via JEE Advanced | Top NIT CSE and ECE |
| 210 – 249 | 99 – 99.5 percentile | JEE Advanced qualified | Top NITs — CSE and ECE |
| 180 – 209 | 97 – 99 percentile | JEE Advanced qualified | Good NITs and IIITs |
| 150 – 179 | 94 – 97 percentile | Borderline — General | NITs — other branches |
| 120 – 149 | 89 – 94 percentile | Borderline — General | IIITs and GFTIs |
| 100 – 119 | 82 – 89 percentile | Unlikely to qualify | Private colleges |
| Below 100 | Below 82 percentile | Will not qualify | State counselling |
Note on normalization: Since today's paper is moderate in difficulty, raw score requirements for each percentile band are slightly higher compared to tougher shifts. In a moderate shift, a candidate needs approximately 150 to 160 marks to reach 95 percentile. NTA normalization ensures fairness across all shifts — raw scores are not compared directly across shifts.
| Category | Expected Cutoff Percentile | Expected Marks (Approx.) |
| General — CRL | 89 – 91 percentile | 105 – 115 marks |
| OBC-NCL | 74 – 79 percentile | 80 – 90 marks |
| SC | 54 – 58 percentile | 55 – 65 marks |
| ST | 44 – 48 percentile | 45 – 55 marks |
| PwD — General | 0.11 percentile | — |
Official cutoff is released with Session 2 result on or before April 20, 2026. The cutoff is based on the best score from both sessions — not just Session 2.
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 paper analysis for all exam dates is updated on the respective pages below after each shift.
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JEE Main April 2 2026 Shift 1 paper is rated moderate in difficulty. Physics is easy to moderate and formula-based. Chemistry is moderate and largely NCERT-based. Mathematics is moderate to difficult and the lengthiest section. The overall difficulty order is Mathematics greater than Chemistry greater than Physics. Students report a comfortable attempt range of 55 to 65 questions.
JEE Main April 2 Shift 1 is moderate — not easy, not tough. It is comparable in difficulty to January 21 and January 22 shifts of Session 1. Mathematics is the most challenging section due to its length. Physics and Chemistry are manageable and scoring. Students who practiced time management in mock tests are reporting satisfactory attempts.
Mathematics is the toughest section in JEE Main April 2 2026 Shift 1. Calculus and Algebra questions are lengthy and require multi-step calculations. Students report spending 70 to 75 minutes on Mathematics. Chemistry is the most comfortable section. Physics is formula-based and takes 45 to 50 minutes.
JEE Main April 2, 2026 Shift 1 is similar to Session 1 in overall difficulty. It is comparable to January 21 and January 22 shifts — both rated moderate. It is significantly easier than January 23 Shift 2, which was the toughest shift of Session 1. Students who found Session 1 manageable should find today's paper familiar and comfortable.
Good attempt range for JEE Main April 2 Shift 1 is 55 to 65 questions with 80 to 85 percent accuracy. For a target score of 200 or more, candidates need 62 to 65 correct attempts. For 150 to 200 marks, 55 to 62 attempts with 80 percent accuracy is sufficient. Do not force attempts in Mathematics if you are unsure — negative marking applies.
JEE Main April 2 2026 Shift 1 topics include Current Electricity, Magnetism, Mechanics, and Modern Physics in Physics. Organic Chemistry (GOC), Physical Chemistry (Mole Concept, Electrochemistry), and Inorganic Chemistry (s and p Block, Coordination Compounds) in Chemistry. Calculus, Algebra, Coordinate Geometry, Vectors and 3D in Mathematics.
JEE Main April 4 revision based on April 2 analysis — focus tonight on topics that did NOT appear heavily in Shift 1. In Physics, revise Wave Optics, Semiconductors, and Fluid Mechanics. In Chemistry, revise Chemical Equilibrium, Thermodynamics, and Biomolecules. In Mathematics, revise Probability and Permutation Combination as these were less prominent today. Avoid revising what already appeared — focus energy on fresh topics.
JEE Main 2026 expected cutoff for JEE Advanced after today's moderate paper is 89 to 91 percentile for the General category — approximately 105 to 115 marks. Since the paper is moderate, raw marks required to hit this percentile are slightly higher than in a tough shift. This estimate will be refined after all shifts of Session 2 are complete.