JEE Main 2026 April 2 Exam Analysis OUT, Check Shift 1 & 2 Difficulty Level
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• Updated on 4 Apr, 2026, 8:11 AM, by Amrita Das
JEE Main 2026 April 2 exam was conducted in two shifts with an overall moderate difficulty level. Maths ranged from moderate to tough, Physics remained formula-based, and Chemistry was easier. Memory-based questions and analysis help candidates estimate scores and expected percentile.
JEE Main 2026 April 2 exam analysis has been released for both shifts conducted by the National Testing Agency. The exam was overall moderate in difficulty with a balanced distribution of questions. Student reactions indicate variation in difficulty across subjects in both shifts.
JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 1 Analysis and Topics Asked
The morning shift conducted from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM on 02 April 2026 was rated moderate by most candidates. Many students found the paper easier compared to the previous session. The subject-wise analysis is provided below:
|
Subject |
Difficulty Level |
Topics Asked |
|
Maths |
Tough and Lengthy |
Calculus, Integration, Straight Lines, Circles, Conic Sections, Quadratic Equations, Sequences and Series, Probability, Permutation & Combination, Binomial, Matrices, Vectors & 3D |
|
Physics |
Moderate |
Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Ray Optics, Fluids, Modern Physics, Thermodynamics, KTG, Magnetism |
|
Chemistry |
Easy |
Isomerism, Ionic Equilibrium, GOC, Chemical Bonding |
Chemistry had higher weightage from Physical Chemistry. Maths required more time due to lengthy calculations. Experts suggest that a score of 220+ marks may correspond to a 99.99 percentile, while 170+ marks may fetch around 90 percentile in this shift.
JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 2 Analysis and Student Reactions
The afternoon shift conducted from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM on 02 April 2026 was also rated moderate by candidates. However, it was considered slightly easier than the morning shift. The detailed subject-wise analysis is given below:
|
Subject |
Difficulty Level |
Topics Asked |
|
Maths |
Moderate |
Coordinate Geometry, Straight Lines, Circles, Conic Sections, Trigonometry, Calculus, Vectors & 3D, Matrices, Probability |
|
Physics |
Moderate |
Thermodynamics, Fluids, Energy, EM Waves, Friction, Gravitation, Wave Optics |
|
Chemistry |
Easy to Moderate |
Coordination Compounds, Amines, Chemical Kinetics, Ionic Equilibrium, Chemical Bonding, Salts, GOC |
Maths involved lengthy calculations, while Physics remained formula-based. Chemistry was the easiest section for most candidates. As per initial estimates, a score of 160–170 marks may correspond to the 99 percentile in this shift.
JEE Main 2026 April 2 Question Paper and Solutions PDF
After the exam, memory-based question papers and solutions have been made available. These resources help candidates analyse their performance and estimate scores. Candidates can use the question papers to:
- Calculate estimated marks out of 300
- Predict expected percentile and rank
- Understand important topics asked
- Analyse strengths and weak areas
The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 analysis for 02 April 2026 indicates a balanced paper pattern where conceptual clarity played a key role in performance.
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