JEE Main 2026 Session 2 paper analysis: Paper easy, maths lengthy, chemistry scoring
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The first shift of JEE Main Session 2 was rated easy to moderate by experts. With physics and chemistry scoring, mathematics remained the most time-consuming section.
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Session 2 began on April 2, with Shift 1 being described as student-friendly and easier than the January attempt. Experts noted that the paper focused more on conceptual clarity and fundamentals rather than tricky problem-solving.
According to Ujjwal Singh, Founding CEO, Infinity Learn by Sri Chaitanya, the overall paper was balanced and allowed students to attempt more questions with accuracy, especially those with strong basics.
Sharing his view, Ujjwal Singh said, "The April session has begun on a more balanced and student-friendly note compared to January. The paper clearly reflects a shift towards testing conceptual clarity over complexity."
Here's the subject-wise JEE Main 2026 Session 1 paper analysis as per Ujjwal Singh, Founding CEO, Infinity Learn by Sri Chaitanya:
Physics was easy and highly manageable within time. The questions were largely aligned with previous year patterns and appeared slightly easier than the January 2026 session.
Most questions were formula-based and tested core concepts, allowing students to attempt a higher number with accuracy.
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