JEE Main Difficulty Level Analysis 2026 January 21: CollegeDekho difficulty level rating based on memory-based questions
Analysis of JEE Main 2026 for Shift 1 on January 21 has been prepared by CollegeDekho. The exam's overall difficulty was rated as moderate to difficult, with Physics considered easy to moderate, Mathematics rated as moderate, and Chemistry assessed as moderate to difficult.
JEE Main Difficulty Level Analysis 2026 January 21:With JEE Main 2026 January 21 Shift 1 now concluded, you are likely evaluating how challenging the paper was and how it may impact your score and percentile. Based on student reactions, memory-based questions, and early exam reviews, CollegeDekho has reassessed the paper and rated it Moderate to Difficult overall. While the exam followed the standard JEE Main pattern, the varying difficulty across subjects meant that balanced preparation and time management played a key role in determining performance.
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JEE Main 2026 January 21 Shift 1 Difficulty Level Analysis by CollegeDekho
According to CollegeDekho’s analysis, Shift 1 leaned slightly towards the tougher side of moderate, mainly due to Chemistry and the length of Mathematics questions. Students who maintained accuracy in Physics and handled Mathematics calmly were able to attempt the paper well.
Subject / Section | January 21 Shift 1 Difficulty Rating (Out of 5) |
Overall Paper | 2.8 |
Physics | 3.6 |
Chemistry | 2.6 |
Mathematics | 3.0 |
Note:Difficulty ratings are based on a 5-point scale, where 1 indicates the most difficult level, and 5 indicates an easy paper. These ratings are derived from memory-based questions and student feedback.
CollegeDekho Insights
- Physics (3.6/5):Easy to moderate, with weightage from Mechanics, Current Electricity, and Modern Physics
- Chemistry (2.6/5):Moderate to difficult, with concept-oriented questions from Organic and NCERT-heavy Inorganic sections
- Mathematics (3/5):Moderate, involving lengthy calculations from Calculus and Coordinate Geometry
Overall, this shift rewarded accuracy and composure rather than aggressive attempts.
JEE Main 2026 January 21 Shift 2 Difficulty Level Analysis by CollegeDekho
CollegeDekho will update this section with a detailed Shift 2 difficulty analysis, including subject-wise ratings and overall paper assessment based on memory-based questions and student feedback.
- To be updated after 6:30 PM today!
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