JEE Main 2026 April 6 Live: Shift 2 Starts at 3 PM, Ends at 6 PM
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• Updated on 6 Apr, 2026, 3:11 PM, by Ishita Tanwar
JEE Main 2026 April 6 Shift 2 exam has started at 3 PM and will end at 6 PM. Shift 1 was reported as moderate to tough and lengthy by candidates.
The JEE Main 2026 April 6 exam is being conducted today as part of Session 2. The Shift 2 exam has started at 3:00 PM and will continue till 6:00 PM in computer-based mode. Earlier, the Shift 1 exam concluded at 12 noon, with students reporting a moderate to tough paper.
JEE Main 2026 April 6 Shift 2 Exam Timings
The afternoon session is being conducted as per the official schedule.
- Exam Time: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Reporting Time: 1:00 PM onwards
- Gate Closing Time: 2:30 PM sharp
Candidates were not allowed to enter the exam centre after gate closure.
JEE Main 2026 April 6 Shift 1 Analysis: Toughest Shift So Far?
The first shift of April 6 has been rated among the toughest in Session 2.
- Overall difficulty: Moderate to tough
- Maths: Lengthy and time-consuming
- Physics: Moderate and calculative
- Chemistry: Moderate with tricky questions
Many candidates found the paper lengthy, which affected time management.
JEE Main 2026 Key Topics Asked in Shift 1 Exam
The Shift 1 paper covered a mix of concepts across all subjects.
- Maths: Vectors, 3D Geometry, Calculus, Quadratic Equations
- Physics: Ray Optics, Current Electricity, Thermodynamics
- Chemistry: Chemical Kinetics, Physical Chemistry numericals
The numerical section, especially in Chemistry, was reported to be lengthy.
What to Carry for JEE Main April 6 Shift 2 Exam?
Candidates appearing in Shift 2 were required to carry:
- Admit Card with self-declaration filled
- Valid photo ID proof
- Two passport-size photographs
- Transparent ballpoint pen
PwD candidates requiring a scribe had to carry relevant documents.
Expected Qualifying Cutoff for JEE Advanced
The qualifying marks will be released with the result, but expected trends are:
JEE Main Result and Next Updates
The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 result is expected by April 20, 2026. It will include:
- All India Rank (AIR)
- Category-wise cutoff
- JEE Advanced qualification status
Further updates, including Shift 2 analysis and answer key, will be released after the exam concludes.
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