JEE Main 2026 April 6 Question Paper Answer Key and Paper Analysis (Shift 1 and Shift 2)

The JEE Main 2026 April 6 question paper answer key, and paper analysis for both Shift 1 and Shift 2 will be available on this page. Students who appear in the exam on April 6, 2026 can use the memory-based answer key to calculate their expected score on the same day. The official answer key will be released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on jeemain.nta.nic.in within 5 to 7 days after the last exam date of Session 2.

April 6, 2026 is the fifth exam day of JEE Main 2026 Session 2. The exam will be held in two shifts. Shift 1 will be from 9 AM to 12 Noon and Shift 2 will be from 3 PM to 6 PM. Infinity Learn will release memory-based question papers and answer keys for both shifts shortly after each shift ends.

Read on to check the shift-wise paper analysis, difficulty level, topics covered, subject-wise breakdown, and how to calculate your JEE Main 2026 score using the answer key.

Live Update Notice: This page will be updated live on April 6, 2026. Shift 1 analysis will be added by 12:30 PM and Shift 2 analysis will be added by 6:30 PM on exam day. Bookmark this page and check back after your shift.

JEE Main 2026 April 6 Exam Overview

Given below is a quick overview of the JEE Main 2026 April 6 exam for students appearing in Session 2.

JEE Main 2026 April 6 Shift Timings

Students appearing on April 6, 2026 must reach the exam centre before the entry closes. Late entry is not allowed. Given below is the complete shift-wise timing schedule for both shifts.

JEE Main 2026 April 6 Answer Key — Download PDF

Given below are the download links for the JEE Main 2026 April 6 question paper, answer key, and solutions for both shifts. Memory-based answer keys will be added here on April 6, 2026 shortly after each shift ends. Official NTA answer keys will be added once released.

JEE Main 2026 April 6 Shift 1 Paper Analysis

This section will be updated live on April 6, 2026 after Shift 1 ends at 12 Noon.

Based on patterns from earlier JEE Main 2026 Session 2 shifts and Session 1 trends, the April 6 Shift 1 paper is expected to be moderate in overall difficulty. Physics is likely to be moderate, Chemistry is expected to be easy to moderate, and Mathematics may be moderate to lengthy. Students with strong NCERT preparation in Chemistry and good practice of Calculus and Algebra in Mathematics should find the paper manageable.

This section will be replaced with real student feedback and expert analysis on April 6, 2026 by 12:30 PM.

JEE Main 2026 April 6 Shift 1 — Subject-wise Expected Difficulty

Physics — Shift 1

The Physics section in Shift 1 is expected to be moderate in difficulty. Based on trends seen in earlier April 2026 shifts, questions are likely to be spread across mechanics, electromagnetism, and modern physics. Some questions may test deep conceptual understanding rather than direct formula application, so students should not rely only on formula-based solving. Class 12 topics are expected to have a slightly higher share than Class 11 in this section.

Chemistry — Shift 1

Chemistry is expected to be the most scoring section in Shift 1. Based on Session 2 trends, the paper is likely to be largely NCERT Solution based. Physical Chemistry is expected to have the highest number of questions, followed by Organic Chemistry. Inorganic Chemistry questions are likely to be straightforward and theory-based. Students who have revised NCERT Class 11 and 12 Chemistry thoroughly should find this section comfortable and should aim to complete it within 45 to 50 minutes.

Mathematics — Shift 1

Mathematics is expected to be moderate but lengthy in Shift 1. Based on the consistent trend seen across all April 2026 shifts so far, Calculus and Algebra together are expected to dominate, covering approximately 60 to 65 percent of the Mathematics section. Coordinate Geometry, Matrices and Determinants, and Vectors are also likely to have good representation. Students should plan to spend no more than 80 minutes on this section and attempt Chemistry first to save time for lengthy Maths questions.

JEE Main 2026 April 6 Shift 2 Paper Analysis

This section will be updated live on April 6, 2026 after Shift 2 ends at 6 PM.

Based on the pattern observed in earlier April 2026 shifts, Shift 2 on April 6 is expected to be slightly more challenging than Shift 1 in some sections. Physics may be the tougher section in Shift 2. Chemistry is expected to remain easy and Mathematics is expected to be moderate to difficult.

This section will be replaced with real student feedback and expert analysis on April 6, 2026 by 6:30 PM.

JEE Main 2026 April 6 Shift 2 — Subject-wise Expected Difficulty

Physics — Shift 2

Physics in Shift 2 is expected to be somewhat more challenging than Shift 1. Based on patterns seen in Session 2 so far, Shift 2 Physics papers have tended to include more assertion-reasoning type questions and multi-concept numericals. Questions from Modern Physics, Thermodynamics, and Optics are likely. Students who have practised previous year question papers for Physics will have an advantage in this section.

Chemistry — Shift 2

Chemistry in Shift 2 is expected to remain easy, similar to most other shifts of Session 2. The paper is likely to be based on NCERT. Physical Chemistry may have the most questions, with a few from D and F Block elements and Organic Chemistry. Students who attempted Chemistry in Shift 1 as their first subject found it the most time-efficient section. The same approach is recommended for Shift 2 as well.

Mathematics — Shift 2

Mathematics in Shift 2 is expected to be moderate to difficult. Based on all Session 2 shifts so far, Mathematics has been consistently the most time-consuming section. Questions from 3D Geometry and Vectors, Limits, Continuity and Differentiability, and Definite Integration are likely to appear. Students should practice these topics carefully before the exam. Algebra, particularly Permutation and Combination and Sequence and Series, may also have good representation.

JEE Main 2026 April 6 — Detailed Subject-wise Analysis

This section gives a detailed subject-wise breakdown based on what has been asked across JEE Main 2026 Session 2 shifts so far. It will be updated with actual data from the April 6 paper after the exam.

Physics — What to Expect on April 6

Across JEE Main 2026 Session 2 shifts, Physics has been consistently moderate in difficulty. The most frequently appearing topics have been Electrostatics and Capacitors, Current Electricity, Ray Optics, Rotational Mechanics, and Modern Physics. About 55 to 60 percent of Physics questions have been from Class 12 topics. Numerical-based questions have been moderate in difficulty, and students with strong formula knowledge have been able to solve them within time.

The key topics to be prepared well for Physics on April 6 are given below.

Chemistry — What to Expect on April 6

Chemistry has been the most scoring section throughout JEE Main 2026 Session 2. Organic Chemistry has had more weightage than Inorganic Chemistry in most shifts, with Physical Chemistry consistently having the most questions. NCERT has been the primary source for most Chemistry questions, especially in Inorganic Chemistry. Students who know their NCERT reactions, definitions, and properties well are scoring consistently high in this section.

The key topics to be prepared well for Chemistry on April 6 are given below.

Mathematics — What to Expect on April 6

Mathematics has been the most challenging and time-consuming section across all JEE Main 2026 Session 2 shifts. Calculus and Algebra together have consistently dominated the Mathematics section, covering approximately 60 percent of questions. Three-Dimensional Geometry and Vectors have appeared regularly. Coordinate Geometry has also had strong representation. Students who struggle with time management in Mathematics should practice attempting easier numerical questions in Section B first before moving to lengthy MCQs.

The key topics to be prepared well for Mathematics on April 6 are given below.

How to Calculate Your Score Using the JEE Main 2026 April 6 Answer Key

Once the answer key is available, follow these simple steps to find out your expected score.

1. Download the memory-based answer key from the table above or the official NTA answer key from jeemain.nta.nic.in after it is released.
2. Download your response sheet from the NTA candidate login portal using your application number and date of birth.
3. Compare your responses with the answer key one question at a time.
4. Apply the official marking scheme given below to calculate your total marks.
5. Add up all your marks to get your estimated score out of 300.

The score calculated using the memory-based key is an estimate. It may differ slightly from your final official score once the NTA releases the verified answer key.

JEE Main 2026 Marking Scheme

Quick Score Estimation Table

Students can use the table below to get a quick idea of their expected score range based on the number of correct and wrong answers.

Note: These are estimated ranges based on previous year trends. Actual percentile depends on the overall performance of all students appearing in your shift and is calculated using NTA's normalization formula.

JEE Main 2026 April 6 Student Reactions and Feedback

This section will be updated with real student feedback on April 6, 2026 after each shift ends.

Students who appeared in Shift 1 on April 6, 2026 shared their initial feedback after the exam. This section will be updated with reactions on exam day.

Based on the trend seen in earlier Session 2 shifts, most students are expected to comment on:

• The lengthiness of the Mathematics section
• Chemistry being the most scoring and NCERT-based
• Physics being conceptual in Shift 2
• No major technical issues during the computer-based test
• Strict frisking at exam centres

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 — Paper Analysis for All Exam Dates

Given below is the complete list of paper analysis links for all days of JEE Main 2026 Session 2. Students can check the analysis for each day to understand how the difficulty level has varied across the session.

JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern — Quick Reference

Given below is the exam pattern for JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 for B.E. and B.Tech. Students can refer to this before the exam to understand the paper structure.

Tips for Students Appearing on April 6, 2026

These are simple but important points that every student should keep in mind before the April 6 exam.

Reach the exam centre on time. Entry closes well before the exam starts. Students arriving late will not be allowed inside. Refer to the shift timings table above and plan your travel accordingly.

Attempt Chemistry first. Based on all Session 2 shifts so far, Chemistry has been the easiest and most scoring section. Finishing it in 40 to 50 minutes gives you more time for lengthy Mathematics questions.

Do not leave Section B unattempted. There is no negative marking for wrong answers in Section B (Numerical Type). Always attempt all five numerical questions in each subject, even if you are not fully confident. A correct numerical answer gives +4 marks with zero risk.

Manage time in Mathematics carefully. Mathematics has been consistently the most time-consuming section. If you get stuck on a question, move on and come back later. Spending more than 4 to 5 minutes on a single question is not advisable.

Stay calm if the paper feels tough. Because of normalization, a tougher shift does not mean a lower percentile. If you found the paper difficult, other students in your shift likely did too. Focus on accuracy and steady attempts rather than panicking about difficulty.

Why Should You Check the JEE Main 2026 April 6 Paper Analysis?

There are a few simple reasons why going through the paper analysis is useful for every student after the exam.

Get an idea of your score before results. The analysis and answer key help you estimate your score on the same day as the exam, weeks before the official JEE Main result is declared.

Understand how normalization will affect you. The difficulty level analysis helps you understand whether your shift was easier or tougher than others. This matters because your percentile is calculated relative to students in your own shift.

Plan your next steps. If your estimated score is lower than expected, the analysis helps you decide early whether to focus on counselling or prepare for a future attempt.

Useful for students with upcoming shifts. If you are yet to appear in Session 2, the analysis of earlier shifts like April 6 will tell you which topics and chapters to focus on in the remaining days.