JEE Main 2026 Day 1 Analysis: Math Challenging, Physics Scoring, Chemistry NCERT-Dominant

• JEE Main 2026 exam began on January 21, with mixed reactions from the first day's paper.
• Mathematics was reported as the most time-consuming and difficult section, featuring calculative questions from Calculus, Vectors, and 3D Geometry.
• Physics proved to be a scoring section with direct formula-based questions from Electrostatics, Mechanics, and Modern Physics.
• Chemistry was of moderate difficulty, with most questions directly from NCERT textbooks, especially in Inorganic Chemistry and 'name reactions' in Organic Chemistry.
• Experts advise candidates to revise formulas and manage time effectively, prioritizing confident questions due to negative marking.

Why It Matters: JEE Main 2026 Day 1 saw Math as challenging, Physics as scoring, and Chemistry dominated by NCERT.