The National Testing Agency (NTA) has successfully concluded the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Day 4 Shift 2 examination on Friday, January 24, 2026. The afternoon shift exam for BE/BTech aspirants was conducted from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM in computer-based test (CBT) mode at centres across the country. With the completion of Shift 2, Day 4 of JEE Main 2026 Session 1 officially comes to an end.
JEE Main 2026 Jan 24 Shift 2: Exam Timings and Entry Schedule
- Reporting Time: 1:00 PM
- Entry Window: 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM
- Gate Closing Time: 2:30 PM
- Candidate Login: 2:50 PM
- Exam Time: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Late entry was strictly prohibited, and candidates underwent identity verification, frisking, and biometric authentication before entering the exam hall.
Post-Exam Updates After JEE Main 2026 Shift 2
Following the end of the Shift 2 exam, candidates can expect the following updates:
- Student reactions from exam centres
- Subject-wise paper analysis
- Difficulty level comparison with earlier shifts
- Memory-based questions
- Unofficial answer keys prepared by experts
A combined paper analysis for Shift 1 and Shift 2 will be published once student feedback is compiled.
JEE Main 2026 Answer Key and Result: What’s Next?
Based on previous years’ timelines:
- Provisional Answer Key: Expected within 3–5 days
- Objection Window: Likely to remain open for 2–3 days
- Final Answer Key & Result: Expected in the second week of February 2026
All official updates will be released only at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Advice for Candidates After JEE Main Shift 2 Exam
Candidates are advised to:
- Avoid relying on unofficial cutoffs or rumours
- Wait for the official answer key before calculating scores
- Keep login credentials ready
- Track updates only from NTA’s official website
The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 scores will be used for JEE Advanced 2026 eligibility and JoSAA counselling for admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.