JEE Main 2026 Session 1 (21 Jan) Paper Analysis by ALLEN

Chemistry and Physics Were Moderate, and Math was Lengthy

The first session of JEE Main (January 2026), the country’s largest engineering entrance exam for admission to BE/BTech courses, began on 21^st January, Wednesday.

The exam was conducted in computer-based mode. Vinod Kumawat, President of ALLEN Career Institute Private Limited, Kota, stated that the paper analysis was based on student feedback.

According to student feedback, the Chemistry and Physics papers on the first day were moderate, while the Math paper was lengthy but easier than last year.

In terms of difficulty, this paper can be rated three out of five. Students did not face any technical issues on the first day. The paper pattern was similar to last year’s, with questions based on statements, matching lists, single correct answers, and numerical values.

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Chemistry Paper Analysis – Moderate Difficulty

The Chemistry paper was moderate. The calculations in Section B were difficult, resulting in more time consumption than usual for solving the questions. Based on NCERT topics, 52 percent of the questions were from the 11th-class syllabus and 48 percent from the 12th-class syllabus.

The questions covered almost the entire syllabus, with two questions each from chemical bonding, salt analysis, aromatic compounds, and mole concepts. One question each appeared from all other topics.

Physics Paper Analysis – Balanced and NCERT-Based

The Physics paper was moderate. Fifty percent of the NCERT-based questions were from the 11th-class syllabus, while the remaining 50 percent were from the 12th-class syllabus.

Most of the questions were from electrodynamics, mechanics, heat and thermodynamics, waves and wave optics. Other questions were related to magnetism, gravitation, modern physics, geometry, optics, fluids, errors, and semiconductors.

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Mathematics Paper Analysis – Lengthy and Calculation-Heavy

The Maths paper was difficult and lengthy. 36 percent of the questions were from the 11th-class syllabus and 64 percent from the 12th-class syllabus. Algebra comprised 36 percent, Calculus 28 percent, Vector 3D 12 percent, Trigonometry 8 percent, and Coordinates 16 percent.

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Overall Difficulty Level – Student & Expert Feedback

There were some questions in the Maths paper that required lengthy calculations. Based on student feedback and ALLEN faculty analysis, it can be said that the paper was overall normal.

Chemistry and Physics were also moderate. There were no complaints of any technical issues- Dr. Brajesh Maheshwari, Director, Allen Career Institute, Kota

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