The JEE Main 2026 January 22 Shift 1 question paper, along with the answer key and detailed solutions PDF, is now available for candidates who appeared in the morning session and for aspirants preparing for upcoming shifts. This resource helps students review correct responses, analyse difficulty trends, and estimate expected scores ahead of the official answer key release by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Download: Question Paper and Solutions
The PDF includes the complete Shift 1 morning session paper (9:00 AM – 12:00 NOON) with answer key solutions prepared by expert educators. Candidates can use this to:
- Check correct answers for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
- Estimate probable marks using the JEE Main marking scheme.
- Understand topic-wise difficulty and question patterns for better preparation.
Many students download the PDF to cross-verify their attempted answers, gaining an early understanding of their potential performance before the official key is released.
Utility and Strategy
Using the solutions PDF enables aspirants to:
- Identify mistakes in attempted answers and revise accordingly.
- Practice similar questions for upcoming shifts of JEE Main 2026.
- Familiarise themselves with question formats and difficulty levels seen in the January session.
This resource allows candidates to plan targeted preparation, improve problem-solving speed, and refine exam strategies.
Awaiting Official Answer Key
While the PDF contains unofficial answer keys and memory-based solutions prepared by coaching experts, the official answer key will be released shortly by NTA on its official portal. The official key will be the final reference for calculating scores and percentile ranks. Candidates are encouraged to use the PDF for early self-assessment and score estimation until the official key is available.