The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 shift two was analysed as moderately easy, as per students. The shift two held from 3 pm to 6 pm. Meanwhile, the difficulty level of JEE Main shift one paper was moderate, Maths and Chemistry paper were analysed as difficult, while Physics paper was reviewed as easy. JEE Main 2026 April session exam 2026 Live: Day One shift one exam ends; check paper analysis
According to Ajay Sharma, National Academic Director, Engineering, Aakash Educational Services Limited, "among the three subjects, Mathematics was the most difficult. Physics was easy to moderate, while Chemistry was moderate to difficult due to its calculation-intensive nature. Both Mathematics and Chemistry were time-consuming, making it challenging to complete the paper within the given time. Overall, the paper was well-balanced in terms of question distribution and chapter coverage."
Physics
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.
Chemistry
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.
Mathematics
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.
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