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JEE Main Session-1 Exam 2026: 23 Jan Shift-1 Analysis, Review & Question Paper with Answer Key

JEE Main Session-1 Exam 2026: 23 Jan Shift-1 Analysis, Review & Question Paper with Answer Key

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JEE Main 2026 January 23 Shift 1 exam is over now. JEE Main 2026 January 23 Shift 1 student feedback and analysis is updated here. Additionally, the memory-based unofficial JEE Main 2026 answer key and question paper with solutions for the January 23 exam are also uploaded.

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Candidates can check the responses of JEE Main January 23, 2026, Shift 1 students, the difficulty level of questionspaper analysismemory-based question paper with answer key and solutions, etc.

Shift 2 will start at 03:00 PM and end at 06:00 PM. Candidates will have to show their JEE Main 2026 Session 1 admit card to enter the JEE Main 2026 exam centre for the shift 2 exam. Additionally, candidates will have to bring a government-issued photo identity card and a passport-sized photograph. Proper adherence to these entry requirements is necessary to attend the exam.

Paper 1 for BE/BTech candidates in JEE Main 2026 will be held on January 21, 22, 23, 24, and 28. Paper 2A and 2B for BArch and BPlan candidates are scheduled on January 29, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM.

👉 JEE Mains 2026 (22 January Shift-1 Physics) Question Paper and Answer Key

👉 JEE Mains 2026 (22 January Shift-1 Chemistry) Question Paper and Answer Key

👉 JEE Mains 2026 (22 January Shift-1 Mathematics) Question Paper and Answer Key

JEE Main Session 1 Memory-Based Paper 2026

Exam Dates Physics Chemistry Maths
21 January 2025  Shift - 1 Shift - 1 Shift - 1
Shift - 2 Shift - 2 Shift - 2
22 January 2025  Shift - 1 Shift - 1 Shift - 1
Shift - 2 Shift - 2 Shift - 2
23 January 2025  Shift - 1 Shift - 1 Shift - 1
Shift - 2 Shift - 2 Shift - 2
24 January 2025  Shift - 1 Shift - 1 Shift - 1
Shift - 2 Shift - 2 Shift - 2
28 January 2025  Shift - 1 Shift - 1 Shift - 1
Shift - 2 Shift - 2 Shift - 2

JEE Main 2026 January 23 Shift 1 - Overall Paper Analysis

Parameter Details
Exam Date January 23, 2026
Shift Shift 1 (Morning)
Timing 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Total Questions 75 (25 per subject)
Total Marks 300
Overall Difficulty Moderate and Lengthy
Mode Computer Based Test (CBT)
Comparison with Day 2 Lengthier than January 22

JEE Main 23 January Shift 1 - Subject-wise Difficulty Level

Subject Difficulty Level Remarks
Physics Moderate Conceptual questions from various topics
Chemistry Moderate and Lengthy Mixed concepts, JEE Advanced level questions
Mathematics Tough Lengthy calculations, time-consuming
Overall Moderate and Lengthy Chemistry consumed most time

Quick Difficulty Comparison Table

Subject Jan 21 Shift 1 Jan 21 Shift 2 Jan 22 Shift 1 Jan 23 Shift 1
Physics Easy-Moderate Moderate Moderate-Hard Moderate
Chemistry Tough & Lengthy Easy Easy Moderate & Lengthy
Mathematics Moderate Tough Easy Tough
Overall Moderate-Tough Moderate Easy-Moderate Moderate & Lengthy

Physics Analysis - JEE Main 23 Jan Shift 1

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Physics was balanced in this shift with conceptual questions from various chapters.

Key Topics Asked:

Topic Difficulty Remarks
De-Broglie Wavelength Moderate Formula-based
Ray Optics Moderate Conceptual
Modern Physics Moderate Numerical problems
Electrostatics Moderate Theory + Numerical
Magnetic Effects of Current Moderate Application-based
Wave Optics Moderate Conceptual
Capacitors Easy-Moderate Direct formulas
Semiconductors Easy NCERT-based

Student Feedback:

  • Questions were concept-based
  • Mix of Class 11 and Class 12 topics
  • Manageable within time limit
  • No unexpected or out-of-syllabus questions

Chemistry Analysis - JEE Main 23 Jan Shift 1

Difficulty Level: Moderate and Lengthy ⚠️

Chemistry was the GAME CHANGER in this shift! Questions had mixed concepts from two different topics - similar to JEE Advanced pattern.

Key Topics Asked:

Topic Difficulty Remarks
d-Block Elements Moderate Multiple questions
Chemical Kinetics Moderate-Hard Numerical heavy
Organic Chemistry Lengthy Mixed concepts
Physical Chemistry Moderate Calculation intensive
Inorganic Chemistry Moderate Conceptual

Student Feedback:

  • Most time-consuming section
  • Questions had mixed concepts from two different topics
  • JEE Advanced level questions appeared
  • Many students couldn't attempt all questions
  • Required deep conceptual understanding

Mathematics Analysis - JEE Main 23 Jan Shift 1

Difficulty Level: Tough

Mathematics was challenging with lengthy calculations and time-consuming problems.

Key Topics Asked:

Topic No. of Questions Difficulty
Vectors & 3D Geometry 3-4 Moderate-Hard
Matrices 2-3 Moderate
Conic Sections 2-3 Hard
Sequence and Series 2 Moderate
Calculus 4-5 Hard
Probability 2 Moderate
Algebra 3-4 Moderate

Student Feedback:

  • Calculations were lengthy
  • Required strong problem-solving skills
  • Time management was crucial
  • Some questions were tricky

JEE Main 2026 Jan 23 Shift 1 - Complete Topics List

Physics Topics:

Topic Questions Difficulty
De-Broglie 1-2 Moderate
Ray Optics 2 Moderate
Modern Physics 2-3 Moderate
Electrostatics 2-3 Moderate
Magnetic Effects of Current 2 Moderate
Wave Optics 2 Moderate
Capacitors 1-2 Easy-Moderate
Semiconductors 1-2 Easy

Chemistry Topics:

Topic Questions Difficulty
d-Block Elements 3-4 Moderate
Chemical Kinetics 2-3 Hard
Organic Chemistry 6-7 Lengthy
Physical Chemistry 5-6 Moderate
Coordination Chemistry 2 Moderate

Mathematics Topics:

Topic Questions Difficulty
Vectors & 3D 3-4 Hard
Matrices 2-3 Moderate
Conic Sections 2-3 Hard
Sequence & Series 2 Moderate
Calculus 4-5 Hard
Probability 2 Moderate

Expected Marks vs Percentile - JEE Main 23 Jan Shift 1

Based on the moderate and lengthy difficulty level:

Marks Range Expected Percentile
180-190+ 99+
160-180 98-99
140-160 95-98
120-140 90-95
100-120 85-90
80-100 75-85
60-80 60-75

Note: Since this shift was lengthy, slightly lower marks may fetch higher percentile compared to easier shifts (due to normalization).

JEE Main 23 January 2026 Chemistry Shift 1 Question Paper with Answer Key Solutions

Here is JEE Main 23 January 2026 Chemistry question paper with answer key solutions for Shift 1. 

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JEE Main 23 January 2026 Physics Shift 1 Question Paper with Answer Key Solutions

Here is JEE Main 23 January 2026 Physics question paper with answer key solutions for Shift 1.

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JEE Main 23 January 2026 Mathematics Shift 1 Question Paper with Answer Key Solutions

Here is JEE Main 23 January 2026 Mathematics question paper with answer key solutions for Shift 1:

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