JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22 LIVE Updates (AVAILABLE): Memory-based questions and answer Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22:
JEE Main 2026 Session 1, Day 2, January 22, 2026. According to the format, the exam will be administered in two shifts using CBT mode: Shift 1 from 9 AM to 12 PM and Shift 2 from 3 PM to 6 PM. As the actual question papers will not be available, because they are administered through CBT, memory-based questions from both shifts will be placed here. The JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22 will assist you in anticipating the expected questions and the degree of difficulty if you are taking the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam. The Day 1 JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam was rated at a moderate level of difficulty overall, considering both shifts.
If you are appearing for the January 22 JEE Main 2026 exam, then follow the live blog to collect the real-time updates on the examination. For candidates to appear in the upcoming days, this blog will help to identify the questions asked and provide a detailed analysis to accordingly predict the expected questions, topics, and level of difficulty.
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22 Shift 2: Memory-based questions and answers
Shift 2 for Day 2 JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22 for all three sections, Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry are here:Mathematics Questions:
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
|
Mean deviation about median for k, 2k, 3k,……, 1000k is 500, then the value of k 2 is
(1) 4 (2) 9 (3) 16 (4) 1 | 4 |
|
If 4x
2
+ y
2
< 52, x, yI then number of ordered pairs (x, y) is
(1) 67 (2) 87 (3) 77 (4) 38 | 77 |
|
If a, b, c are in A.P where a + b + c = 1, and a, 2b, c are in G.P., then the value of 9(a
2
+ b
2
+ c
2
) is equal to
(1) 3 (2) –3 (3) 4 (4) –4 | -3 |
Physics Questions:
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
|
In an open organ pipe 3rd and 6th harmonic frequencies differ by 3200 Hz. Find the length of the organ pipe (speed of sound = 320 m/s)
(1) 5 cm (2) 10 cm (3) 15 cm (4) 20 cm | 15 cm |
|
A gas undergoes a process in which state variable changes from (1 atm, 60ml, 27°C) to (P atm, 30 ml, 77°C) then P is
(1) 3 atm (2) 5/4 atm (3) 7/3 atm (4) 4/3 atm | 7/3 atm |
|
Which of the following is/are true for YDSE experiment?
i. Fringe width increases if slit distance is constant & wavelength increased i. Fringe width increases if slit distance is constant & wavelength decreased iii. Fringe width increases if slit distance is increased & wavelength constant iv. Fringe width increases if slit distance is decreased & wavelength constant. (1) i, iii (2) i, iv (3) ii, iii (4) ii, iv | ii, iii |
|
In hydrogen type atom, the shortest wavelength in the Lyman series is given as 91 nm. Then the longest wavelength in the Paschen series of this atom shall be
(1) 31.82 nm (2) 113.3 nm (3) (4) 2.31 m | 1.87 m |
|
Find the percentage change in height risen by the liquid if the density of fluid, radius of capillary and surface tension of liquid are decreased by 1%. Assume the contact angle doesn’t change and the capillary is of sufficient length.
(1) +1% (2) –1% (3) +3% (4) –3% | +1% |
Chemistry Questions:
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
|
The correct order of electron gain enthalpy (magnitude only) for group 16 elements is
(1) Te > Se > S > O (2) S > Se > Te > O (3) O > S > Se > Te (4) S > O > Se > Te | S > Se > Te > O |
|
100 g 98% by weight H2SO4 is mixed with 100 g 49% by weight H2SO4. Mole fraction of H2SO4 in the solution is
(1) 0.9 (2) 0.1 (3) 0.67 (4) 0.33 | 0.33 |
|
Correct order of ionisation enthalpy is
(1) F > Cl > Cl– > F– (2) F– > Cl– > F > Cl (3) Cl > F > Cl– > F– (4) F > Cl > F– > Cl– | F > Cl > Cl– > F– |
|
Which of the following is a mixed oxide?
(1) Fe 2 O 3 (2) PbO 2 (3) Pb 3 O 4 (4) BaO 2 | Pb 3 O 4 |
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Given below are two statements.
Statement I : First ionisation enthalpy of Cr is greater than that of Mn. Statement II : Second and third ionisation enthalpies of Cr are less than that of Mn. In the light of above statements, choose the correct option. (1) Both statement I and statement II are correct (2) Both statement I and statement II are incorrect (3) Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect (4) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct | Both statement I and statement II are incorrect |
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22 Shift 1: Memory-based questions and answers
Collect the memory-based questions for Shift 1 for Day 2 JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22 here for all three sections, Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry:Mathematics Questions:
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| If the sum of first 4 terms of an A.P is 6 and the sum of first 6 terms is 4, then sum of first 12 of an A.P is | -22 |
| A projectile is thrown upward at an angle 60 degrees with the horizontal. The speed of the projectile is 20 m/s when its direction of motion is 45 with the horizontal. The initial speed of the particle is, | U= 28.284 |
Physics Questions:
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Two disc having the same moment of inertia, about their axis. Thickness is t 1 and t 2, and they have the same density. If R 1 /R 2 =1/2, then find t 1 /t 2 | 16 |
| In a series R-L circuit, the voltage of the battery is V. Resistance and inductance are 10Π and 10 mH, respectively. Find the energy stored in the inductor when the current reaches 1/C times of the maximum value | 0.67mJ |
| Find the energy to excite electrons from the first Bohr orbit of hydrogen atom to 2nd Bohr's orbit. (in eV) | 10.2ev |
Chemistry Questions:
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Arrange the given metal ions in number in increasing order of unpaired electrons in low spin complex formed by Mn 3+ , Cr 3+ , Fe 3+ , Co 3+ | Co 3+ < Fe 3+ < Mn 3+ < Cr 3+ |
Statement I: Sucrose is dextrorotatory, and upon hydrolysis, it becomes laevorotatory.
Statement-II: Sucrose on hydrolysis gives glucose and fructose such that the laevorotation of glucose is more than the dextrorotation of fructose. Options: 1 Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct 2 Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect 3 Statement I is correct, Statement II is incorrect 4 Statement-II is correct, Statement-I is incorrect | Option 3. |
Live Session - JEE Main 2026 January 22 Shift 1 Analysis
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22 LIVE Updates
10 00 PM IST - 22 Jan'26
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Day 3 Expected Mathematics Topics
Here is a list of the topics from Mathematics that are most likely to be included in the Day 3 JEE Main 2026 Session 1 question paper based on Day 1 and Day 2 observation:
- Probability
- Vectors
- Matrices
- Coding
- Matrices and Determinants
- Complex Numbers
09 40 PM IST - 22 Jan'26
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Day 3 Expected Chemistry Topics
Here is a list of the topics from Chemistry that are most likely to be included in the Day 3 JEE Main 2026 Session 1 question paper based on Day 1 and Day 2 observation:
- Coordination Compounds
- Chemical Kinetics
- Biomolecules
- GOC
- D and f Block Elements
- Thermodynamics
- Biomolecules
09 20 PM IST - 22 Jan'26
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Day 3 Expected Physics Topics
Here is a list of the topics from Physics that are most likely to be included in the Day 3 JEE Main 2026 Session 1 question paper based on Day 1 and Day 2 observation:
- Electromagnetic Waves
- Optics
- Electrostatistics
- Thermodynamics
- Capacitor
- Ray Optics
- Modern Physics
- Current Electricity
09 00 PM IST - 22 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22 Shift 2 Good Attempts
Check the number of good attempts for all the subjects for Shift 2 JEE Main 2026 January 22 here:
Parameters
Shift 2 Analysis (Day 2)
Expected Good Attempts in Physics
14 - 16 Expected Good Attempts in Chemistry
13 - 15
Expected Good Attempts in Mathematics
13-14
Overall Good Attempts
39- 44
08 40 PM IST - 22 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22 Shift 2 Difficulty Analysis
Based on the reviews from the aspirants who have appeared for Day 2 Shift 2 JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam, the detailed difficulty level is provided here:
Parameters
Shift 2 Analysis (Day 2)
Overall Difficulty Level
Moderate to Tough
Difficulty Level of Physics
Moderate
Difficulty Level of Chemistry
Moderate
Difficulty Level of Mathematics
Tough
08 20 PM IST - 22 Jan'26
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Day 2 Statistics
As per the reports, the statistics for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 are provided here:
Details
Shift 1
Shift 2
Scheduled Candidates
1,33,626
1,34,631
Candidates Appeared
1,27,562
1,28,938
Attendance (%)
95.46%
95.77%
Aadhaar Verified Candidates
1,22,367
1,23,703
Aadhaar Verification (%)
95.93%
95.94%
PwD
417
430
08 00 PM IST - 22 Jan'26
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Day 1 vs Day 2
Considering all the shifts, it is safe to predict that Day 1 was tougher than Day 2. Both shifts from Day 1 were rated as moderate to difficult, but for Day 2, Shift 1 was rated as easy to moderate, and Shift 2 was rated as moderate to difficult.
07 40 PM IST - 22 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22: Shift 1 vs Shift 2
The experts' and aspirants' reviews on the JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22, state that Shift 2 was difficult in comparison to Shift 1. As per the difficulty rating, Shift 1 is rated at 2.4, and Shift 2 is rated at 2.9. For both shifts, Mathematics has been the most difficult subject.
07 20 PM IST - 22 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22 Shift 2 Difficulty Rating
Based on the reviews of the aspirants and the experts' opinion, the detailed difficulty rating for Shift 2 JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22 is provided here.
Exam Date/ Shift
Overall Difficulty Level
Toughest Subject
Difficulty Rating (on a scale of 5)
January 22 (Shift 2)
Moderate to Difficult
Mathematics and Physics
2.9
07 00 PM IST - 22 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22: Experts Review
As per the subject expert, Pooja, who has years of experience in guiding JEE aspirants, shares that the question paper was as expected. However, Physics and Mathematics are regarded as the most difficult sections for Shift 2. She states the overall level of the paper was Moderate to Difficult.
06 20 PM IST - 22 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22: Aspirants Review (1)
Gautam, who just appeared for the Shift 2 January 22 JEE Main 2026 exam, shares that his attempt was good. He had attempted over 50 questions. He rates the question paper as moderate overall. He adds, Physics was easy, but Chemistry and Mathematics were slightly time-consuming but doable.
06 00 PM IST - 22 Jan'26
Shift 2 JEE Main 2026 January 22 Ends!
The Shift 2 exam just ended, and as soon as aspirants come out of the exam hall, the latest reviews on the JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22 and the memory-based questions will be updated here. Detailed analysis of the question paper will also be updated soon.
05 40 PM IST - 22 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22: Expected Percentile for Easy Paper (12)
Know the expected percentile for marks 195 to 191, if the JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22 is considered as an Easy level of difficulty:
Marks Expected Percentile 195 marks 99.23+ 194 marks 99.21+ 193 marks 99.18+ 192 marks 99.15+ 191 marks 99.12+ 05 20 PM IST - 22 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22: Expected Percentile for Easy Paper (11)
Know the expected percentile for marks 200 to 196, if the JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22 is considered as an Easy level of difficulty:
Marks Expected Percentile 200 marks 99.35+ 199 marks 99.33+ 198 marks 99.3+ 197 marks 99.28+ 196 marks 99.26+ 05 00 PM IST - 22 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22: Expected Percentile for Easy Paper (10)
Know the expected percentile for marks 205 to 201, if the JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22 is considered as an Easy level of difficulty:
Marks Expected Percentile 205 marks 99.45+ Percentile 204 marks 99.43+ Percentile 203 marks 99.41+ Percentile 202 marks 99.39+ Percentile 201 marks 99.37+ Percentile 04 40 PM IST - 22 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22: Expected Percentile for Easy Paper (9)
Know the expected percentile for marks 210 to 206, if the JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22 is considered as an Easy level of difficulty:
Marks Expected Percentile 210 marks 99.54+ Percentile 209 marks 99.53+ Percentile 208 marks 99.51+ Percentile 207 marks 99.49+ Percentile 206 marks 99.47+ Percentile 04 20 PM IST - 22 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22: Expected Percentile for Easy Paper (8)
Know the expected percentile for marks 215 to 211, if the JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22 is considered as an Easy level of difficulty:
Marks Expected Percentile 215 marks 99.62+ Percentile 214 marks 99.605+ Percentile 213 marks 99.59+ Percentile 212 marks 99.575+ Percentile 211 marks 99.56+ Percentile 04 00 PM IST - 22 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22: Expected Percentile for Easy Paper (7)
Know the expected percentile for marks 220 to 216, if the JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22 is considered as an Easy level of difficulty:
Marks Expected Percentile 220 marks 99.685+ Percentile 219 marks 99.67+ Percentile 218 marks 99.66+ Percentile 217 marks 99.645+ Percentile 216 marks 99.63+ Percentile 03 40 PM IST - 22 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22: Shift 1 Difficulty Rating
The difficulty rating for Shift 1 JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22 is provided here, where 5 is regarded as most difficult and 1 is regarded as easiest:
Parameters January 22 (Shift 1) Analysis Overall Difficulty Level Easy to Moderate Toughest Subject Mathematics Difficulty Rating (on a scale of 5) 2.4 03 20 PM IST - 22 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22: Shift 2 Expected Difficulty
After analysing three shifts for JEE Main 2026 Session 1, it is safe to predict that overall Moderate level of difficulty has been maintained. In some shifts, Chemistry is tough and is some Mathematics. Physics has maintained overall Easy to Moderate level of difficulty and the same is predicted for JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22 Shift 2.
03 00 PM IST - 22 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22: Shift 2 exam Starts!
Day 2 Shift 2 JEE Main 2026 begins. The login window to obtain the questions has been activated. Candidates shall now log in and proceed with their exams. They will be allowed to leave the exam hall only after the exam time ends. Soon after the exam ends, memory-based questions will be added.
02 40 PM IST - 22 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22: Shift 1 Class 12 vs Class 11
According to the candidates' initial responses and the JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22 shift 1 paper analysis, the Class 12 syllabus accounted for 65% of the paper, while Class 11 accounted for 35%. More questions from the Class 12 syllabus were included in the question paper in comparison to Class 11
02 20 PM IST - 22 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22: Entry for Shift 2 completed
Shift 2 exam will begin at 3 PM today, so the entry has been closed. All aspirants have entered the exam halland are undergoing facial and biometrics capturing. Aspirants have been allotted their computers, and the registration process to appear for the exam has begun. Exactly at 3 PMthe login window will be activated.
02 00 PM IST - 22 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22: Most Asked Topics
The section-wise most asked topics are mentioned here for the reference of the candidates who will be appearing in the upcoming shifts:
JEE Main 2026 Subjects
Important Topics Covered
Physics
Electrostatics, Moment of Inertia, Magnetic Field, Kinetic Energy
Chemistry
p-block, Chemical bonding and reactions
Mathematics
Coordinate Geometry, Hyperbola, Matrices, 3D Geometry, Vectors
01 40 PM IST - 22 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22: Shift 1 Good Attempts
The section-wise as well as overall good attempts for JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22 for Shift 1 are provided here:
Parameters
Shift 1 Analysis (Day 2)
Expected Good Attempts in Physics
18 - 19
Expected Good Attempts in Chemistry
13 - 14
Expected Good Attempts in Mathematics
14 - 15
Overall Good Attempts
40 - 45
01 20 PM IST - 22 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22: Shift 1 Difficulty Level
Based on reviews from the aspirants who have appeared for JEE Main 2026 January 22 Shift 1 and as per experts' analysis, the difficulty level is projected here:
Parameters
Shift 1 Analysis (Day 2)
Overall Difficulty Level
Moderate
Difficulty Level of Physics
Easy
Difficulty Level of Chemistry
Difficult and Tricky
Difficulty Level of Mathematics
Difficult
01 00 PM IST - 22 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22: Experts Analysis
Mahima Gupta, a CollegeDekho subject-matter expert with ten years of expertise, offered views. According to her, math takes a lot of time. Except for Physical Chemistry, the chemistry problems were somewhat challenging. Physics was the simplest of all; the majority of the questions came straight from the syllabus, with a few being repeated.
12 40 PM IST - 22 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22: Aspirants Live Reviews
Another aspirant, Asmita from the Guwahati exam center also shares her experience with the CollegeDekho team. She says that she is not satisfied with her performance, and was expecting to do better as per her preparation. She had attempted only 42 questions overall and rates JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22 as Tough.
12 20 PM IST - 22 Jan'26
How was JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22?: Aspirants Reviews
Bibek from the Guwahati exam centre shares that the JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22 was Moderate to Tough. He states that Mathematics was quite confusing and time-taking. Chemistry had many reactions and numericals. Physics also had many numericals, and it was time-consuming as well.
12 00 PM IST - 22 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22 to be Updated SOON!
The exam has now ended for the Shift 1 JEE Main 2026 January 22 paper. As soon as the memory-based questions are available from the aspirants who have appeared for the exam, they shall be updated here along with the correct answers for reference of the answers.
11 40 AM IST - 22 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22: Exam to end soon
It is almost time for the Shift1 Day 2 JEE Main 2026 exam to end. It is time to revise and re-check the answers marked for review before the exam time ends. As soon as the time strikes 12 PM, it will be auto-logged out and only saved questions will be accepted.
11 20 AM IST - 22 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22: Expected Percentile for Easy Paper (6)
Know the expected percentile for marks 225 to 221, if the JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22 is considered as an Easy level of difficulty:
Marks Expected Percentile 225 marks 99.735+ Percentile 224 marks 99.725+ Percentile 223 marks 99.715+ Percentile 222 marks 99.705+ Percentile 221 marks 99.695+ Percentile 11 00 AM IST - 22 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22: One hour left to End!
Only one more hour is left for the Shift 1 JEE Main 2026 January 22 exam to end. Aspirants should buckle up their speed and try to attempt all the known questions before they run out of time. Soon after the shift ends, reactions and JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22 to be added.
10 40 AM IST - 22 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22: Expected Percentile for Easy Paper (5)
Know the expected percentile for marks 230 to 226, if the JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22 is considered as an Easy level of difficulty:
Marks Expected Percentile 230 marks 99.785+ Percentile 229 marks 99.775+ Percentile 228 marks 99.765+ Percentile 227 marks 99.755+ Percentile 226 marks 99.745+ Percentile 10 20 AM IST - 22 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22: Expected Percentile for Easy Paper (4)
Know the expected percentile for marks 235 to 231, if the JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22 is considered as an Easy level of difficulty:
Marks Expected Percentile 235 marks 99.825+ Percentile 234 marks 99.815+ Percentile 233 marks 99.81+ Percentile 232 marks 99.805+ Percentile 231 marks 99.795+ Percentile 10 00 AM IST - 22 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22: Expected Percentile for Easy Paper (3)
Know the expected percentile for marks 240 to 236, if the JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22 is considered as an Easy level of difficulty:
Marks Expected Percentile 240 marks 99.855+ Percentile 239 marks 99.85+ Percentile 238 marks 99.845+ Percentile 237 marks 99.835+ Percentile 236 marks 99.83+ Percentile 09 40 AM IST - 22 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22: Expected Percentile for Easy Paper (2)
Know the expected percentile for marks 245 to 241, if the JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22 is considered as an Easy level of difficulty:
Marks Expected Percentile 245 marks 99.89+ Percentile 244 marks 99.885+ Percentile 243 marks 99.875+ Percentile 242 marks 99.87+ Percentile 241 marks 99.865+ Percentile 09 20 AM IST - 22 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22: Expected Percentile for Easy Paper (1)
Know the expected percentile for marks 250 to 246, if the JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22 is considered as an Easy level of difficulty:
Marks Expected Percentile 250 marks 99.99+ Percentile 249 marks 99.96625+ Percentile 248 marks 99.9425+ Percentile 247 marks 99.91875+ Percentile 246 marks 99.895+ Percentile 09 00 AM IST - 22 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22: Login is now Open!
Aspirants shall now log in to the portal to attempt JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22 Shift 1. The exam has now begun. Guardians are waiting for the aspirants to complete their exam outside the exam hall, anxiously. Aspirants will only be allowed to leave after the exam ends at 12 PM.
08 40 AM IST - 22 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22: Gates are Closed!
The entry to the examination hall has been restricted. Late arrivals are not entertained. The verification process is ongoing for biometrics and facial recognition. Candidates are being allotted their respective computers. The login window is yet to be activated and will only be available at 9 AM sharp to begin the exam.
08 20 AM IST - 22 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22: Day 1 Shift 2 Difficulty Level Analysis
Check the detailed analysis for Day 1 Shift 2 JEE Main 2026 analysis rating, where 5 is the most difficult and 1 is the easiest:
Subject / Section
January 21 Shift 2 Difficulty Rating (Out of 5)
Overall Paper Difficulty
3.0 Physics Difficulty
4.5 Chemistry Difficulty
3.0 Mathematics Difficulty
2.5 08 00 AM IST - 22 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22: Day 1 Shift 1 Difficulty Level Analysis
Check the detailed analysis for Day 1 Shift 1 JEE Main 2026 analysis rating, where 5 is the most difficult and 1 is the easiest:
Subject / Section
January 21 Shift 1 Difficulty Rating (Out of 5)
Overall Paper Difficulty
2.8
Physics Difficulty
3.6
Chemistry Difficulty
2.6
Mathematics Difficulty
3.0
07 40 AM IST - 22 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22: Entry gates have Opened!
Aspirants have gathered at the entrance, as the gates have been opened. The staff have asked the aspirants to maintain a queue and calmness to avoid chaos and to complete the verification process at the gate smoothly. The number of male aspirants is observed to be more than that of female aspirants.
07 20 AM IST - 22 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22: Last-minute Tips by Experts
For the candidates appearing for the exam today, they should note these tips before the exam begins:
- Put time management and composure ahead of last-minute changes.
- Important formulas should be revised, and familiar questions should be attempted first.
- Time should be managed section-wise, questions should be carefully read, and guesswork should be avoided to minimise negative grading.
07 00 AM IST - 22 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22: Prohibited Items List
The NTA has reaffirmed that possessing prohibited materials may result in instant disqualification. Items that are prohibited include:
- Bluetooth gadgets, smartwatches, calculators, and cell phones
- Books, loose papers, or notes
- Wallets, purses, or accessories for electronics
- Jewellery or metal objects like chains, bracelets, or rings
06 40 AM IST - 22 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22: CollegeDekho reports from Guwahati!
Today, the CollegDekho team will be reporting live from Guwahati, Assam (Code- AM02). The team has reached the exam centre and will be providing the latest updates from the ground. As per the current status, some aspirants have already reached the exam centre and are waiting for the entry gate to open.
06 20 AM IST - 22 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22: Last-minute Checklist!
Here is a list of the things that are required to appear for JEE Main 2026 January 22, so check the list and ensure to carry them:
- JEE Main Admit Card 2026
- One valid photo identity document, such as a driver's license, passport, PAN card, voter ID, or Aadhaar card
- One passport-sized photo, if necessary
06 00 AM IST - 22 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22: Dress code Details
As per the official notification, here are the dress code guidelines to be followed:
- Candidates have been encouraged to dress comfortably and lightly to expedite security inspections.
- Sandals or slippers are advised instead of shoes with strong soles.
- Accessories and jewellery are not allowed.
- Heavy makeup or changes in the face are not appreciated.
05 40 AM IST - 22 Jan'26
What changes to expect for JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22?
Following the past trends, before 2025, Mathematics was tough, and Physics and Chemistry were Easy to Moderate or Moderate. However, from JEE Mains 2025, a new pattern is observed with the rise of difficulty level in Chemistry to Moderate to Difficult. If this applies to JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22, the question paper is likely to be Moderate to Difficult.
05 20 AM IST - 22 Jan'26
What is expected from JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22?
As today marks Day 2 of the JEE Mains 2026 exam, experts have noted that the pattern is similar to that of the January 2025 JEE Mains session. As always, Mathematics is Moderate to Tough, with Chemistry at a Moderate level of difficulty and Physics at Easy to Moderate. A similar pattern is expected for JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22.
05 00 AM IST - 22 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 22 to added Soon!
Today, January 22, Day 2 for Session 1 JEE Mains 2026 exam for Shift 1 and Shift 2 to be conducted for B.E and B.Tech Paper. If you are appearing for any of the shifts today, check the memory-based questions here soon after every shift ends for Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics.
