Will the JEE Main 2026 April 2 Exam be Difficult? Detailed Analysis by Subject Expert; Previous Year's Trend
JEE Main Session 2 2026:
As the JEE Main Session 2 Exam 2026 approaches, Day 1 is scheduled for
April 2, 2026.
Candidates appearing for the exam are advised
to
go through the previous year's Day 1 exam analysis. Using the previous year's data, candidates can understand the approach for the day 1 exam and be prepared for the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam difficulty level.
Over the years, the JEE Main paper has been analysed as moderate in difficulty, with slight variations across shifts. Shift 1 is generally moderate, whereas Shift 2 is relatively tougher, especially in Mathematics. However, the 2026 session 1 day 1 question paper was out of the box, as many candidates felt the chemistry section to be difficult compared to previous year trends. Candidates below check the Session 1 difficulty level along with the previous years session 2 day 1 difficulty level trends.
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Day 1 Expected Difficulty Level
Candidates appearing for the Day 1 exam can check the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Day 1 expected difficulty level based on previous years' trends:
| Subject | Day 1 Difficulty |
|---|---|
| Physics | Moderate (Formula Based) |
| Chemistry | Moderate + Lengthy |
| Maths | Moderate to Difficult |
JEE Main Session 2 Day 1 Previous Year Exam Analysis
The previous year's analysis for the Day 1 exam has been shared below for the past 3 years.
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Day 1 Exam (Shift 1 and 2 )
Parameter | Shift 1 | Shift 2 |
|---|---|---|
Overall Difficulty | Moderate | Moderate to Tough |
Physics | Easy to Moderate (formula-based) | Easy to Moderate |
Chemistry | Moderate (some tricky questions) | Moderate to Tough |
Mathematics | Moderate but lengthy | Tough & time-consuming |
Paper Nature | Balanced | Lengthy & calculative |
Good Attempts | 45–50 | 40–45 |
Key Highlight | Chemistry slightly toughest | Maths dominated difficulty |
JEE Main 2025 Session 2 Day 1 Shift 1 and Shift 2 Detailed Exam Analysis
Parameter | Shift 1 | Shift 2 |
|---|---|---|
Overall Difficulty | Moderate | Moderate |
Physics | Easy to Moderate | Easy |
Chemistry | Easy to Moderate (NCERT-based) | Easy to Moderate |
Mathematics | Moderate & lengthy | Moderate but easier than Shift 1 |
Paper Nature | Balanced | Slightly scoring |
Good Attempts | 48–55 | 50–58 |
Key Highlight | Maths time-consuming | Easiest among both shifts |
Previous year analysis helps in understanding the changing trends and what students must expect in the upcoming exam. There may be slight variations in each shifts; however, it can be covered with consistent preparation.
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