JEE Main 2026 Jan 28 Shift 1 Starts at 9 AM, Exam Till 12 PM
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• Updated on 28 Jan, 2026, 9:00 AM, by Ishita Tanwar
The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Shift 1 exam has started today at 9 AM. The examination will conclude at 12 PM after a duration of three hours. Shift 2 will be conducted from 3 PM to 6 PM, marking the end of the January session.
The National Testing Agency has commenced the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Shift 1 examination today, 28 January 2026. The BE/BTech paper started at 9:00 AM and will conclude at 12:00 PM at exam centres across India. Candidates scheduled for the morning shift were required to complete reporting and verification formalities before the entry gates closed.
JEE Main 2026 January 28 Shift 1 Exam Timing and Entry Details
The morning shift of the JEE Main examination is being conducted in computer-based test mode for a total duration of three hours. Entry into the examination centre was allowed only within the reporting window prescribed by NTA.
Key timing details for Shift 1 are as follows:
- Exam start time: 9:00 AM
- Exam end time: 12:00 PM
- Reporting time: 7:00 AM
- Entry gates closed at: 8:30 AM
Late entry was not permitted after the gates closed.
JEE Main 2026 Shift 2 Exam Schedule for January 28
The afternoon shift (Shift 2) of the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam will begin at 3:00 PM and will end at 6:00 PM. Candidates appearing in this shift must report to their respective centres by 1:30 PM, while entry gates will close at 2:30 PM. With the conclusion of Shift 2, the JEE Main 2026 January session BE/BTech examination will conclude.
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After the completion of both shifts, student reactions, memory-based questions, and subject-wise paper analysis are expected to be compiled. The analysis will provide insights into the overall difficulty level, important topics, and exam trends of the January session.
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