The National Testing Agency (NTA) has successfully begun the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Shift 2 examination today. The afternoon shift for the BE/BTech paper started at 3:00 PM and will conclude at 6:00 PM at examination centres across the country. Candidates were allowed entry only after completing mandatory biometric verification, frisking, and document checks, as per NTA’s standard operating procedures.
JEE Main 2026 Shift 2 Exam Timing
- 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 Start Time: 3:00 PM
- Exam End Time: 6:00 PM
Late entry was strictly prohibited once the gates closed.
JEE Main 2026 Shift 2: Expected Topics (Based on Previous Shifts)
Based on analysis of earlier shifts in Session 1, candidates can expect questions from the following areas:
Mathematics
- Vectors and 3D Geometry
- Matrices and Determinants
- Coordinate Geometry
- Algebra-based numerical questions
Physics
- Fluid Mechanics
- Units and Dimensions
- Error Analysis
- Ray Optics and Prism
- Semiconductors
Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry with GOC concepts
- Biomolecules
- Coordination Compounds
- NCERT-based Inorganic Chemistry
- Balanced questions from Physical Chemistry
JEE Main 2026 Shift 2 Exam-Day Guidelines
Candidates appearing in the Shift 2 exam were instructed to strictly follow these guidelines:
- Carry a printed copy of the JEE Main 2026 admit card
- Bring a valid government-issued photo ID
- Ensure Aadhaar biometrics are unlocked
- Wear light clothing without large buttons
- Shoes with thick soles are not permitted
- Carry only a transparent pen and water bottle
- Electronic devices and prohibited items are not allowed
What to Expect After Shift 2 Exam Ends?
Once the Shift 2 exam concludes at 6:00 PM, the following updates will be released:
- Student reactions and first impressions
- Subject-wise paper analysis
- Difficulty level assessment
- Memory-based questions
- Unofficial answer keys by coaching institutes
A combined analysis of Shift 1 and Shift 2 will help candidates assess the overall difficulty level of Day’s paper.
Upcoming JEE Main 2026 Updates
- JEE Main Session 1 remaining exams: January 28 and 29
- Admit cards for Jan 28 and 29: Expected soon
- Provisional answer key: Likely within a week after exams
- Result declaration: Expected in February 2026
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in for verified updates.