JEE Main 2026 April 7 Paper 2A and 2B exams have been successfully conducted for BArch and BPlanning courses. The National Testing Agency conducted the exam in multiple formats including Paper 2A, 2B, and both combined. Candidates who appeared for the exam have shared their feedback on difficulty level, question pattern, and expected attempts.
JEE Main 2026 April 7 Paper Analysis: Difficulty Level and Attempts
The overall difficulty level of the exam was reported as moderate to tough. Students found certain sections time-consuming and tricky. Key highlights based on student reactions are given below:
- Overall paper difficulty: Moderate to Tough
- Maths section: Lengthy and tricky questions
- Aptitude section: Required high accuracy
- Drawing section: Easy but slightly confusing for some candidates
- Safe attempts: Around 30 questions (overall)
JEE Main 2026 Memory-Based Questions and Topics Asked
Memory-based questions have been released after the exam to help candidates analyse their performance. These questions provide a fair idea of the paper pattern. Some of the key topics and questions asked include:
- Golden Temple
- Guggenheim Museum (New York City)
- Five Year Plan
- Jawaharlal Kala Kendra
- Chairperson of NITI Aayog
Drawing Questions Asked
The drawing section included practical and creative questions.
- Falling water
- Logo design
JEE Main 2026 Answer Key and Response Sheet Update
The official answer key for JEE Main 2026 will be released by NTA after the completion of the exam process. Important details regarding answer key:
- Provisional answer key will be released first
- Candidates can raise objections against it
- Final answer key will be released after review
- Response sheets will be available along with answer key
These will be accessible on the official website after login.
Top Institutes Accepting JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Scores
Candidates who qualify the exam can apply to top architecture and planning institutes across India. Some of the participating institutes include:
- SPA Delhi
- SPA Bhopal
- NIT Trichy
- NIT Calicut
- NIT Hamirpur
- BITS Mesra
- IIEST Shibpur
Admission to these institutes will be based on JEE Main scores, cut-off, and counselling process.
JEE Main 2026 Next Update on April 8 Exam Analysis
The next phase of updates includes the analysis of the 08 April 2026 exam. Detailed section-wise review, expected cut-off, and rank analysis will be available after the exam concludes. Candidates are advised to stay updated for further announcements regarding answer key, results, and counselling process.