The JEE Main 2026 April 5 exam is being held today as part of Session 2 conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The Shift 1 exam is currently in progress and is scheduled to end at 12:00 noon. This is the third day of the ongoing April session, with lakhs of candidates appearing across centres. Detailed paper analysis, memory-based questions, and solutions will be available once the exam concludes.
JEE Main 2026 April 5 Shift 1 Exam Live Updates
The JEE Main 2026 April 5 Shift 1 exam began at 9:00 AM and is being conducted smoothly across centres.
- Exam timing: 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
- Entry process completed with verification and frisking
- Exam conducted as per NTA guidelines
- No major issues reported at centres
Initial updates indicate that the exam environment is well-managed and organised.
JEE Main 2026 April 5 Shift 1 Question Paper Analysis
The JEE Main 2026 April 5 shift 1 question paper analysis will be released after the exam ends. Expected trends based on early insights:
- Mathematics: Likely the most time-consuming and moderately difficult
- Physics: Conceptual and formula-based questions
- Chemistry: NCERT-based and relatively straightforward
The detailed analysis will include:
- Difficulty level (easy/moderate/tough)
- Subject-wise question distribution
- Important topics asked
- Expected marks vs percentile
Experts suggest that the overall paper is expected to be moderate in difficulty, similar to previous Session 2 shifts.
JEE Main 2026 April 5 Answer Key & Solutions PDF
The JEE Main 2026 April 5 answer key and solutions will be released in two stages:
- Memory-based answer keys by coaching institutes after the exam
- Official NTA answer key later in April
These solutions will help candidates:
- Estimate probable scores
- Analyse performance
- Predict percentile range
Subject-wise solutions PDF will be available shortly after Shift 1 ends.
JEE Main 2026 April 5 Shift 2 Timing & Guidelines
The JEE Main 2026 April 5 Shift 2 exam will be conducted in the afternoon session.
- Reporting Time: 1:00 PM
- Gate Closing Time: 2:30 PM
- Exam Start Time: 3:00 PM
- Exam End Time: 6:00 PM
Candidates must follow strict reporting rules, as late entry is not permitted once gates close.
JEE Main 2026 April 5 Question Paper & Analysis Updates
After the completion of Shift 1, the JEE Main 2026 April 5 question paper and solutions will be shared based on student memory. The analysis will cover:
- Section-wise review
- Difficulty comparison with previous shifts
- Good attempts and expected cutoff
- Rank vs marks prediction
Students can use these updates to evaluate their performance and prepare for upcoming counselling and further exam stages.