Check the JEE Main Session 1 Paper analysis for Jan 21, shift 1 in this article. All the information about the difficulty level, no. of good attempts etc. is available here.
The JEE Main January 21, shift 1 exam concluded at 12 PM. As per the students' reaction, the overall exam difficulty level was moderate. Mathematics was tough and lengthy, making it the most challenging section of the paper. Most questions were formula-based and time-consuming, requiring multiple calculation steps. Physics was considered easy and scoring by most students. The questions were mostly direct and formula-based, allowing quick solving. Chemistry was moderate.
This JEE Main exam analysis article covers all the details about the Shift 1 exam, including the difficulty level, subject-wise analysis, and the number of good attempts.
JEE Main Session 1 Question Paper 2026 – Jan 21 Shift 1
The JEE Main Jan 21 Shift 1 paper had Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics sections. There were 90 questions in total, out of which 75 were to be attempted. Each subject had 30 questions divided into Section A and Section B.
- Section A: MCQs
- Section B: Numerical value-based questions
The paper was well-structured, and questions were mostly NCERT-based. The overall difficulty level of the JEE Main January 21 Shift 1 paper was Average. The paper was well-balanced, with Physics being the easiest, Chemistry being of a moderate level, and Mathematics being the toughest and most time-consuming section. There are mixed reactions from candidates about difficiulty level of Physics and Chemistry.
The JEE Main Jan 21 shift 1 memory-based question paper with solution has been added to the PDF.
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JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 Shift 1 Difficulty Level – Overall
The overall difficulty level of JEE Main January 21 Shift 1, as per the students' reaction, is as follows:
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JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 Shift 1 Subject-Wise Analysis
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JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 Shift 1 Physics Analysis
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JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 Shift 1 Chemistry Analysis
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JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 Shift 1 Mathematics Analysis
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JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 Shift 1 Topic Weightage & Trends
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JEE Main Jan 21 Shift 1 Good Attempt
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Conclusion
Overall, the JEE Main 2026 January 21 shift 1 paper was moderate. Physics and chemistry were manageable and scoring specially for students who had strong NCERT preparation. Mathematics was lengthy and time-consuming because of some difficult, formula-based questions. Based on the students' reactions, there were around 40-45 good attempts in all three subjects. Which, if acquired by candidates, can help them get a good score in the JEE Main exam. Candidates appearing for future shifts must focus on NCERT preparation. Time management skills for solving lengthy mathematical formula-based questions and choosing questions smartly in the exam will help maximise your scores.
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Overall difficulty: Moderate/Average. -
Mathematics: Toughest and lengthy section. -
Physics: Easiest and most scoring. -
Total questions: 90 (attempt 75).
