JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Day 4 Exam Analysis: Important topics, subject-wise difficulty level

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JEE Main 2026 Jan 24 Morning Session Analysis

The JEE Main 2026 January 24 exam was of moderate difficulty overall, as per experts in the field. All three subjects—Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics—were nearly of equal level, though Mathematics was slightly more challenging due to lengthy calculations, while Physics and Chemistry were relatively moderate. The paper was well-balanced in terms of question distribution and chapter coverage.

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Jan 24 Shift 1 Exam Analysis: Math

According to Ujjwal Singh, Founding CEO, Infinity Learn by Sri Chaitanya, Mathematics was moderate to difficult, similar to earlier papers, with a few lengthy and time-consuming questions requiring careful time management and strong problem-solving skills.

As per Ajay Sharma, National Academic Director, Engineering at Aakash Educational Services Limited, the mathematics section was moderate to difficult. Questions were well-distributed across the syllabus, with greater emphasis on Algebra, Calculus, and Conic Sections. Topics like 2D Geometry, Sets, Determinants, Matrices, 3D Geometry, Vectors, and Complex Numbers had an average presence, while Probability and Permutation & Combination had relatively fewer questions. The lengthy calculations made this section the most challenging and time-consuming.

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Jan 24 Shift 1 Exam Analysis: Physics

Physics, according to Singh, was easy to moderate, aligned with previous shifts, with predictable questions and no major surprises, making it manageable for prepared students.

As per Sharma, the Physics section was easy to moderate in difficulty. Questions were asked from almost all major chapters, with a greater focus on Mechanics, Electrostatics, and Magnetism, while Optics, Waves, and EMI had comparatively fewer questions. A fair number of questions were also seen from Gravitation.

Some statement-based theoretical questions appeared ambiguous, making them slightly tricky to answer, though several were straightforward and direct. A few questions were time-consuming. Topics like Fluids, Oscillations, Electromagnetic Waves, Thermodynamics, Thermal Properties, and Modern Physics were adequately represented. Overall, the section comprised roughly 50% basic and 50% calculation-based questions.

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Jan 24 Shift 1 Exam Analysis: Chemistry

Singh said that Chemistry was easy and balanced, with questions spread across Physical, Organic, and Inorganic Chemistry, dominated by numerical questions, especially from Physical Chemistry, and a few statement-based conceptual questions, making NCERT-based preparation effective.

The Chemistry section, according to Sharma, was easy to moderate. Questions were distributed across Organic, Inorganic, and Physical Chemistry. Among these, Inorganic Chemistry had relatively fewer questions, while Organic and Physical Chemistry were almost equally represented, with Physical Chemistry having slightly more numerical questions. Some of these were calculation-intensive, making the section somewhat time-consuming. Several statement-based questions were directly inspired by NCERT.

JEE Main 2026 Jan 24 Afternoon Session Analysis

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Jan 24 Shift 2 Exam Analysis: Math

The Mathematics section was rated moderate to tough by most students, as per Dr Saurabh Kumar, Founder and CEO- Shiksha Nation. Questions were mainly asked from coordinate geometry (parabola, circle and straight line), matrices and determinants, vectors and 3D geometry, and definite integration, which included one lengthy problem. Several questions were time-consuming, requiring multi-step calculations rather than direct formula application. As a result, students felt that a selective attempt strategy was crucial to manage time effectively.

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Jan 24 Shift 2 Exam Analysis: Physics

The Physics section, according to Kumar, was considered easy to moderate in difficulty. High weightage was given to current electricity, electrostatics, modern physics (including the photoelectric effect and nuclear basics), units and dimensions, and kinematics, with one or two direct formula-based questions. Most questions were based on NCERT concepts and standard formulas, and the numerical problems involved less intensive calculations. Well-prepared students found Physics to be a good scoring section, with an emphasis on accuracy rather than speed.

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Jan 24 Shift 2 Exam Analysis: Chemistry

As per Kumar, the Chemistry section was rated moderate in difficulty. Physical Chemistry included topics such as electrochemistry and thermodynamics and was of moderate level, while Inorganic Chemistry was largely NCERT-based, covering areas like coordination compounds and the p-block. Organic Chemistry focused more on reaction-based questions that tested conceptual understanding rather than rote memory.

Key observations included direct testing of NCERT lines in Inorganic Chemistry, concept-driven Organic questions without tricky elements, and manageable numerical problems in Physical Chemistry. Overall, Chemistry was a balanced section, and students who were thorough with NCERT had a clear advantage.

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