JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Day 2 Exam Analysis: Important topics, difficulty level

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Ajay Sharma, National Academic Director, Engineering at Aakash Educational Services Limited, however said that the JEE Main paper conducted on January 22 morning shift was of moderate to difficult level. Among the three sections, physics was the easiest, followed by chemistry, while mathematics was relatively more challenging. Overall, the paper was balanced and comparable to last year’s papers in terms of both difficulty level and pattern. The distribution of questions across topics was largely uniform, Sharma added.

The JEE Main paper held on the second day evening Shift was also of moderate to difficult level. All three subjects, Sharma added were almost of equal difficulty. However, Chemistry was slightly easier, Mathematics a bit more challenging, and Physics moderately difficult. The paper was largely balanced in terms of question distribution and chapter coverage, he added.

JEE Main Day 2 shift 1 exam analysis subject-wise

JEE Main Jan 22 Morning Shift Chemistry

As per Infinity Learn by Sri Chaitanya, chemistry carried greater weightage, with many direct questions drawn from NCERT lines, tables, and factual content. Organic Chemistry questions were largely straightforward, focusing on basic reactions and standard mechanisms. There were very few numerical or tricky application-based questions, making the section approachable for well-prepared students.

The Chemistry section, as per Aakash Educational Services Limited, was of moderate to difficult level. Questions were asked from all three areas—Organic, Inorganic, and Physical Chemistry. Among these, Inorganic Chemistry had a stronger presence, with several questions from the p-block. Organic Chemistry focused on properties and name reactions, while Physical Chemistry included questions from Electrochemistry, Equilibrium, and Thermodynamics.

According to Amitabh Sharma, Faculty, PhysicsWallah (PW), the Chemistry section was set at a balanced difficulty level, with a clear effort to cover all major topics across the syllabus. One noticeable trend in the chemistry section in JEE Main this year was the increased presence of reaction-based questions, the faculty added saying that topics such as Coordination Compounds and Chemical Bonding continued to appear, while areas like Hybridisation and Salt Analysis were also tested. In Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, name reactions once again played an important role, which is something students are consistently advised to focus on. Questions based on general methods of preparation were also included, along with specific reaction-based problems involving compounds such as chromides and fluorides, where a strong understanding of reaction characteristics was essential.

“Overall, the level of questions in comparison to previous years was well distributed across Organic, Physical, and Inorganic Chemistry. The paper ensured coverage of key topics from each subsection, highlighting the importance of thorough preparation across the entire syllabus rather than selective topics,” PW said.

JEE Main Jan 22 Morning Shift Physics

Physics remained easy to moderate with questions leaning more towards theory and conceptual understanding, Infinity Learn by Sri Chaitanya said, adding that the absence of confusing or out-of-syllabus questions helped students maintain confidence and momentum through the paper.

According to Aakash Educational Services Limited, the Physics section was rated easy by most students. Almost all major chapters were represented, though Class 11 topics such as Mechanics had relatively fewer questions, with Rotation missing entirely. Chapters like Waves and Thermodynamics were present but carried lesser weightage. In contrast, Class 12 chapters were more prominent, with a good number of questions from Optics, Electromagnetism, and Modern Physics. A few questions also appeared from Waves and EMI.

Manish Singh Tak, Faculty, PhysicsWallah (PW), while analysing the physics paper said that overall, the section was of moderate difficulty. This, the faculty says was mainly due to a few lengthy questions that required careful reading and calculation. The paper included questions from both Class 11 and 12, with a mix of conceptual and numerical problems.

“Some numericals required extra attention, but they were manageable for well-prepared students. The Physics section followed the trends seen in previous JEE Main papers and remained strongly syllabus-focused. Compared to the previous shift, the distribution of questions across topics was more balanced, with no questions from a single chapter being overly dominant. Overall, it was a doable paper, and students who managed their time effectively should have been able to complete the section comfortably within the allotted time,” the faculty added.

JEE Main Jan 22 Morning Shift Math

Mathematics was moderate in difficulty but balanced, without excessive length or complexity, accordibg to Infinity Learn by Sri Chaitanya. The paper was well within manageable limits, allowing students to complete all sections comfortably within the allotted time. Overall, the shift rewarded clarity of fundamentals, disciplined NCERT-based preparation, and calm execution, making it a fair and scoring paper for most aspirants.

The Mathematics section was rated moderate to difficult, according to the JEE Main 2026 session 1 day 2 shift 1 analysis shared by Aakash Educational Services Limited. Questions were fairly distributed across the syllabus. Topics from Calculus, Conic Sections, and Algebra had higher representation, whereas 3D & Vectors and Complex Numbers were comparatively less frequent. Algebra appeared slightly dominant, and Coordinate Geometry maintained moderate weightage.

The JEE Mains Maths section, as per Ashish Agarwal, Faculty, PhysicsWallah (PW), was easy overall, with straightforward calculations. Some lengthy questions needed careful solving. Key topics with multiple questions included Differential Equations, Probability, Vectors, 3D Geometry, and Integrals. Prepare these topics for upcoming shifts. Out of 25 questions, 17-20 were easy and doable for moderately prepared students. The paper leaned towards easy, favouring well-prepared students.

JEE Main Day 2 shift 2 exam analysis subject-wise

JEE Main Jan 22 Afternoon Shift Physics

The Physics section was of moderate difficulty, Aakash Educational Services Limited said while analysing the paper. Questions spanned almost the entire syllabus, with a noticeable emphasis on experiment-based problems. Optics and Electromagnetic Waves (EMW) included several experiment- and statement-based questions. Although the concepts tested were largely straightforward, many questions demanded careful analysis and were time-consuming. In comparison, topics such as Mechanics, Thermodynamics, and Waves had fewer questions, while Optics and Electromagnetism were more heavily represented. Modern Physics also had a reasonably strong presence.

JEE Main Jan 22 Afternoon Shift Chemistry

According to Aakash Educational Services Limited, the Chemistry section ranged from easy to moderate in difficulty. Questions were drawn from all three branches—Organic, Inorganic, and Physical Chemistry. Inorganic Chemistry had relatively fewer questions, whereas Organic and Physical Chemistry carried almost equal weightage. A significant number of questions were statement-based and closely aligned with NCERT content. While the overall level was not challenging, some questions required careful reading and clear application of fundamental concepts.

JEE Main Jan 22 Afternoon Shift Mathematics

The Mathematics section, as per Aakash Educational Services Limited, was assessed as moderate to difficult. Questions were evenly spread across the syllabus, with greater emphasis on Calculus, Conic Sections, and Algebra. Topics such as 3D Geometry & Vectors and Complex Numbers featured fewer questions. Algebra showed slight dominance, while Coordinate Geometry had moderate representation. The paper included chapters from both Class 11 and Class 12, ensuring balanced syllabus coverage.

The JEE Main BTech January 2025 paper comprised three subjects – physics, chemistry and mathematics. All the subjects have two sections – 1 and 2. While section 1 has 20 multiple choice questions with single correct answer, section 2 has 5 numerical-based questions. 

As per candidates who appeared for the JEE Main exam on January 21, the paper in the morning shift had a lengthy chemistry and moderate math and physics. The January 21 afternoon paper of JEE Main 2026 was slightly tougher than the shift 1. The paper, according to experts in the field and candidates taking it, tested depth of understanding and execution across all three subjects.

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