JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Day 3 examination has officially started on 23 January 2026, with Shift 1 commencing at 9:00 AM across examination centres in India. The exam is being conducted by the National Testing Agency for candidates seeking admission to undergraduate engineering programmes. Candidates were required to complete reporting and verification formalities before the start of the examination. Entry procedures included document verification, frisking, and biometric authentication.
JEE Main 2026 January 23 Shift 1 Exam Status
The morning shift of the JEE Main 2026 examination is being held smoothly, with candidates attempting questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in a computer-based format.
Key details of Shift 1 are as follows.
- Exam time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon
- Mode of examination: Computer-based test
- Papers: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
- Candidate category: BE and BTech aspirants
No major issues have been reported from test centres so far.
JEE Main 2026 January 23 Shift 2 Exam Schedule
Candidates allotted the afternoon session will appear for the second shift later today.
Shift 2 timing details are provided below.
- Exam time: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Reporting time: As per admit card instructions
- Late entry: Not permitted after gate closure
A shift-wise comparison will be available after both sessions conclude.
What Updates Will Follow After JEE Main Shift 1 Ends?
After the completion of the Shift 1 exam at 12:00 noon, several post-exam updates will be published. The coverage will include the following.
- Student reactions from exam centres
- Memory-based question papers
- Preliminary solutions and answer keys
- Initial assessment of difficulty level
These updates will help candidates understand paper trends and expected performance.
Next Steps After JEE Main 2026 January 23 Exam
After both shifts on 23 January are completed, the National Testing Agency is expected to release the provisional answer key on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates will be allowed to raise objections before the declaration of results. The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 scores will be used for counselling and admission to NITs, IIITs, and other participating institutions.