JEE Advanced 2026 Paper Review: Physics toughest, Chemistry easy to moderate
Vaishnavi Shukla | May 17, 2026 | 05:47 PM IST | 2 mins read
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Download EBookJEE Advanced 2026 : The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee conducted the IIT Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2026 in two shifts today. As subject experts and students’ reactions JEE Advanced 2026 paper 1 was “moderate to difficult”. As per students, paper 2 was harder than paper 1 but the pattern was almost similar to paper 1. Physics section was considered as the toughest. JEE Advanced 2026 Live Updates
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IIT Roorkee conducted the JEE Advanced 2026 exam in the first shift, from 9 am to noon, and the second shift was held from 2:30 to 5:30 pm.
According to subject experts, JEE Advanced 2026 paper 1 was “moderate to difficult.” The maths and chemistry sections were lengthy, and physics was comparatively easier.
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JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 Review
Initially, the JEE Advanced morning shift paper was “moderate to easy,” and maths was rated “toughest.” While the questions from physics required deep conceptual clarity, the questions from chemistry were “tricky,” with lines visible from the NCERT in organic chemistry.
As per the students’ reaction, the JEE Advanced 2026 paper 1 review is shown in the table below.
JEE Paper 1 review
|
Subject |
Difficulty Level |
Student Reaction |
|
Physics |
Moderate-Difficult |
Calculation-heavy |
|
Chemistry |
Easy-Moderate |
NCERT-based |
|
Mathematics |
Difficult |
Lengthy and tricky |
|
Overall |
Moderate-Tough |
Time pressure high |
JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 2 Review
| Subject | Difficulty Level |
Key Observations |
| Mathematics | Easy to Moderate |
Students found the Mathematics section relatively easy and straightforward, with many questions based on direct concepts that were easier to attempt. |
| Physics | Tough |
Physics was regarded as the most difficult part of Paper 2, as it included lengthy problems requiring intensive calculations and strong conceptual understanding. |
| Chemistry | Easy to Moderate |
Chemistry appeared to be the most scoring section, featuring several direct questions largely based on NCERT concepts. |
JEE Advanced 2026: Answer Key, Result
As per the JEE Advanced 2026 information brochure, candidates will have access to the response sheet on May 21, and the provisional answer key will be issued from May 25. IIT Roorkee will start accepting candidates on provisional answer keys through the candidate portal from May 25 to 26. JEE Advanced 2026 final answer key and results will be published on June 1 on the official website.
Candidates must note that qualifying in JEE Advanced 2026, filling in choices, or participating in the joint seat allocation process do not guarantee a candidate admission to IITs. Admission will solely depend on merit and the availability of seats during various rounds of seat allocation via the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA).
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