JEE Main 2026 April 7 LIVE: Paper 2 Shift 2 Begins, Analysis & Answer Key
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• Updated on 7 Apr, 2026, 3:19 PM, by Ishita Tanwar
JEE Main 2026 April 7 Paper 2 exam has started in the second shift. The exam will continue till evening. Paper analysis and answer key will be available after the test concludes.
JEE Main 2026 April 7 Paper 2 exam has officially started. The National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting the BArch and BPlanning papers in the second shift today. The exam began at 3:00 PM and candidates are currently attempting the paper at centres across the country.
JEE Main 2026 April 7 Exam Timing & Shift Details
The exam is being held in a single shift today.
- Exam Date: 07 April 2026
- Shift: Second shift only
- Exam Start Time: 3:00 PM
- Exam End Time (Single Paper): 6:00 PM
- Exam End Time (Both Papers): 6:30 PM
Candidates appearing for both Paper 2A and 2B will get extra time.
JEE Main 2026 Entry Closed, Exam in Progress
The entry to exam centres has now been closed.
- Gate Closing Time: 2:30 PM
- No candidate was allowed entry after the deadline
- Verification and frisking were completed before exam start
The exam is currently underway under strict guidelines.
JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Analysis to Be Released After Exam
The detailed paper analysis will be available once the exam concludes. It will include:
- Section-wise difficulty level
- Good attempts and expected scores
- Student reactions and expert review
Paper analysis helps candidates understand overall exam trends.
JEE Main 2026 Memory-Based Questions & Answer Key Updates
After the exam ends, memory-based questions will be released.
- Unofficial answer key by coaching institutes
- Solutions for Maths, Aptitude, Drawing/Planning
- Early score estimation
The official answer key will be released later by NTA after all exams conclude.
What to Expect Next?
After the exam, the next updates will include:
- Answer key release
- Result announcement
- Cut-off and counselling process
Candidates are advised to keep checking the official website for the latest updates on JEE Main 2026.
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