JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Shift 1 Concludes, Students Rate Paper Moderate to Difficult

• JEE Main 2026 January session's Shift 1 for BE/B.Tech (Paper 1) concluded today at 12:00 PM.
• Students rated the overall difficulty of the paper as 'moderate to difficult', indicating a challenging start to the session.
• Mathematics was described as lengthy and challenging, Physics as moderate to difficult with concept-based questions, and Chemistry as the most scoring section, closely aligned with NCERT.
• The standard marking scheme (+4 for correct, -1 for incorrect, 0 for un-attempted) was in effect, emphasizing accuracy.
• Future test-takers are advised to focus on core concepts, prioritize accuracy, and manage time efficiently, especially in Mathematics.

Why It Matters: JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Shift 1 was challenging, with Mathematics being lengthy and Chemistry scoring.