JEE Main 2026 April 7 Paper 2 exam has concluded, and the first analysis is now available. The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the BArch and BPlanning papers in the second shift. As per initial reactions, the overall difficulty level of the paper was reported to be moderate, with slight variations across sections.
JEE Main 2026 April 7 Overall Difficulty Level
The paper maintained a balanced level of difficulty.
- Overall Difficulty: Moderate
- Mathematics: Moderate to difficult
- Aptitude: Easy to moderate
- Drawing (BArch): Moderate
- Planning (BPlanning): Moderate
Students reported that Mathematics required more time compared to other sections.
JEE Main 2026 Section-Wise Analysis for Paper 2A (BArch)
Paper 2A included three sections. A quick breakdown is given below:
- Mathematics: Lengthy and calculation-based
- Aptitude Test: Easier with direct questions
- Drawing Section: Focused on creativity, perspective, and proportion
The drawing section was manageable for students with regular practice.
JEE Main 2026 Section-Wise Analysis for Paper 2B (BPlanning)
Paper 2B followed a similar structure, except for the planning section.
- Mathematics: Moderate difficulty
- Aptitude Test: Scoring section
- Planning Questions: Concept-based and moderate
Planning-based questions required conceptual clarity and general awareness.
JEE Main 2026 Good Attempts & Expected Score Range
Based on initial feedback, the expected good attempts are:
- Good Attempts: 35–45 questions
- Expected Score Range: 140–200 marks
Higher accuracy is expected to improve percentile significantly.
JEE Main 2026 Student Reactions & Exam Trends
Students found the paper balanced overall.
- No major surprises in the question pattern
- Questions were largely based on standard syllabus
- Time management played a key role
Some candidates reported Mathematics as slightly lengthy, impacting attempts.
What Next After JEE Main 2026 Paper Analysis?
With the exam over, the next updates include:
- Memory-based questions release
- Unofficial answer key by experts
- Official answer key by NTA
Candidates can now use analysis and answer keys to estimate their performance in JEE Main 2026 Paper 2.
