JEE Main 2026 April session (Day Two) analysis Live: How was the paper? Check students and teachers' reactions

JEE Main shift two was analysed as moderate. As per the initial reactions from the candidates, Maths was relatively difficult followed by Chemistry and Physics. 

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The Mathematics section was moderate to difficult and the most time-consuming. Questions were well distributed across the syllabus, with higher weightage from Integral Calculus, Conic Sections, and Algebra. Topics such as 3D Geometry, Vectors, and Complex Numbers had average representation. Algebra appeared slightly dominant, while Coordinate Geometry had moderate coverage. Lengthy calculations and tricky problems made this section the toughest, as per  Ajay Sharma, National Academic Director, Engineering, AESL. 

According to Ajay Sharma, National Academic Director, Engineering, AESL, the Chemistry section was moderate in difficulty. Questions were almost evenly distributed among Organic, Inorganic, and Physical Chemistry, with slightly greater emphasis on Inorganic Chemistry and comparatively fewer questions from Organic Chemistry. While not very difficult, some questions were calculation-intensive and time-consuming, which impacted overall time management. 

According to Ajay Sharma, National Academic Director, Engineering, AESL, the  Physics section was relatively easier. Questions were asked from most major chapters, with a higher weightage from Electromagnetism, while Optics and Waves had comparatively fewer questions. Mechanics had average representation. A few questions were time-consuming, but overall the section was manageable. Topics such as Electromagnetic Waves, Thermodynamics, and Modern Physics were adequately covered.  

The Mathematics section ranged from moderate to difficult and was time-consuming. Questions were well spread across the syllabus, with higher emphasis on Integral Calculus, Conic Sections, and Algebra. Topics such as 3D Geometry, Vectors, Complex Numbers, and Calculus had average representation. Algebra had slightly higher weightage, while Coordinate Geometry was moderately covered. Lengthy and complex calculations made this section the most challenging, as per Ajay Sharma, National Academic Director, Engineering, AESL. 

The Chemistry section had a moderate level of difficulty. Questions were fairly evenly distributed among Organic, Inorganic, and Physical Chemistry. While generally straightforward, a few questions involved calculations and were time-consuming. Several questions were directly based on NCERT concepts, as per Ajay Sharma, National Academic Director, Engineering, AESL.  

The Physics section was on the easier side. Questions covered most major chapters, with greater weightage from Mechanics and Electromagnetism, while Optics and Waves had fewer questions. Topics such as Electromagnetic Waves, Thermodynamics, and Modern Physics were adequately represented. Some questions were statement-based, as per Ajay Sharma, National Academic Director, Engineering, AESL. 

JEE Main paper conducted on April 2 (Evening Shift) was of moderate difficulty. Physics was relatively easy, Chemistry was of moderate level, and Mathematics ranged from moderate to difficult. Both Mathematics and Chemistry were time-intensive, which made completing the paper within the allotted time challenging. Overall, the paper maintained a balanced distribution of questions across chapters, as reviewed by Ajay Sharma, National Academic Director, Engineering Aakash Educational Services Limited.  

JEE Main shift one was just concluded. As per the initial reactions from the candidates, Mathematics was moderately difficult followed by Physics and Chemistry. The JEE Main shift one was held from 9 am to 12 noon.