JEE Main 2026 January 23 LIVE: Shift 1 memory-based question papers analysis updates

The JEE Main 2026 Jan 23 shift 1 exam is over. The National Testing Agency (NTA) will also conduct the JEE Main 2026 shift 2 exam from 3 pm to 6 pm. Subject experts and coaching centres will share the JEE Main 2026 Jan 23 shift 1 question paper analysis and answer key updates soon.

Candidates who will be appearing for the JEE Main 2026 shift 2 exam today can download the admit card through the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

The JEE Main 2026 examinations conducted on January 21 and 22 have concluded, with no irregularities reported by the testing agency. The JEE Main 2026 exam held on January 21 and January 22 concluded with mixed difficulty levels. While the January 21 papers were rated moderate to tough, the January 22 Day 2 shift 1 exam was assessed as easy to moderate overall, with Chemistry emerging as the most challenging section, followed by Mathematics and Physics.

The testing agency has rescheduled the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 examination scheduled for January 23 in West Bengal due to Saraswati Puja. Candidates allotted centres in the state will be given an alternative date from the existing Session 1 schedule. NTA said the decision was taken after representations from candidates and that affected candidates will be informed of the revised date through official channels.

The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam is being held in two shifts. Shift 1 is scheduled from 9 am to 12 pm, while Shift 2 will take place from 3 pm to 6 pm. Candidates are required to follow the reporting time and gate closing time mentioned on their admit cards.

Candidates who have not downloaded the JEE Main 2026 admit card can download it from the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in. NTA has asked candidates who did not complete registration through Aadhaar authentication to report early at the examination centre and arrive at least one hour before the gate closing time to complete biometric verification.

After the completion of each shift, the analysis of the question paper will be available based on student responses and expert inputs. The shift-wise paper analysis will include details on the overall structure of the exam, section-wise coverage, and feedback on the questions asked in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

JEE Mains 2026 January 21 Exam: Highlights

The JEE Main 2026 January 23 exam highlights are available in the table below.