The National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting the last day of the JEE Main 2026 BE/BTech exam on January 28 . The exam is held in two shifts: the first from 9 AM to 12 PM and the second from 3 PM to 6 PM . Students appearing for the exam should arrive at the centre on time and carry all necessary documents. After the exam, details on student reactions, paper analysis, and question papers with answer keys will be available.
Exam Schedule and Reporting Times
Candidates must reach the exam centre according to the shift timings. For the morning shift (Shift 1), reporting starts at 7:00 AM , and entry gates close at 8:30 AM . The exam begins at 9:00 AM. For the afternoon shift (Shift 2), reporting starts at 1:30 PM , with gates closing at 2:30 PM . The exam for Shift 2 starts at 3:00 PM.
| Session | Shift 1 (Morning) | Shift 2 (Afternoon) |
| Exam Timing | 9 AM to 12 PM | 3 PM to 6 PM |
| Reporting Time | 7:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
| Gate Closing Time | 8:30 AM | 2:30 PM |
Important Items to Carry and Dress Code
Students must carry the JEE Main 2026 Admit Card , a valid original photo ID proof (like Aadhaar card, PAN card, or school ID), and two passport-size photographs . A photo verification document is required only if NTA has sent an email for it. Electronic devices such as mobile phones, smartwatches, and calculators are strictly prohibited. There is no specific dress code, but thick-soled shoes and clothes with large buttons are not allowed. Sikh candidates can wear their religious attire.
Expected Topics and Exam Difficulty
Based on previous exams, the difficulty level is expected to be moderate to tough. Key topics that might appear include:
- Physics: Thermodynamics, fluids, energy, EM waves, friction, gravitation, potential energy, wave optics.
- Mathematics: Vectors, calculus, differential equations, coordinate geometry, circles, statistics, probability, ellipse, inverse trigonometry.
- Chemistry: p-Block elements, coordination compounds, chemical bonding, biomolecules, organic reaction mechanisms.
Candidates are advised to manage their time well and focus on accuracy over attempting too many questions if unsure.
Exam Analysis and Results
After each shift, student reactions and expert analysis of the exam paper will be published. This will include details on the difficulty level, topics asked, and a subject-wise breakdown. Memory-based question papers with answer keys and solutions will also be made available to help students estimate their scores. The JEE Main 2026 January session results are expected by February 12 . The official answer keys are likely to be released in the first week of February.
Previous Shifts Analysis
So far, January 23, Shift 2 , was considered the toughest shift, while January 22, Shift 1 , was the easiest.
