JEE Main 2026 Session 1 January 22 Shift 2 exam concluded at 6 pm on Wednesday. The examination marked the completion of the afternoon shift for Day 2 of the January session conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The exam was held as per the scheduled timing from 3 pm to 6 pm at designated centres across India.
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam Schedule
The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 examination started on 21 January 2026 and will continue till 29 January 2026. The test is being conducted in multiple shifts to accommodate a large number of candidates appearing for admission to undergraduate engineering and architecture programmes. Each exam day includes two shifts. The first shift is conducted from 9 am to 12 noon, while the second shift takes place from 3 pm to 6 pm, as notified by the testing agency.
JEE Main 2026 January 22 Shift 2 Exam Conduct
According to information from examination centres, the January 22 Shift 2 exam was conducted smoothly without any major issues. Candidates completed the paper within the allotted time under standard examination conditions. Students were required to carry the JEE Main 2026 admit card, a valid photo identity proof, and passport-size photographs to gain entry into the examination hall. Verification and security checks were carried out as per guidelines.
JEE Main 2026 Question Paper Pattern
The Shift 2 question paper included sections from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, following the prescribed syllabus and exam pattern. Questions focused on conceptual clarity, numerical problem-solving, and application-based understanding. A detailed subject-wise paper analysis will help candidates assess the overall difficulty level once expert reviews are available.
JEE Main 2026 Answer Key and Result Updates
The JEE Main 2026 provisional answer key for Session 1 is expected to be released after the conclusion of all January exam dates on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates will be able to check their recorded responses and estimate their scores. The final result, merit list, and cut-off marks will be announced later after score normalisation across shifts. Candidates are advised to follow official updates for further admission-related information.