JEE Main 2026 April 7 LIVE: Paper 2 BArch, BPlanning analysis, memory-based questions, expert review

The JEE Advanced 2026 expected qualifying cutoffs are given in the table below.

Candidates can check the expected JEE Mains 2026 marks vs percentile given in the table below. 

As per the previous year's trends, the JEE Mains 2026 qualifying cutoff for OBC candidates is between 80 to 82 percentiles. 

NTA will declare the JEE Mains 2026 results by April 20. 

As per JEE Mains 2026 rank and percentile trends over the years, a score of 90 marks in JEE Main is expected to result in a percentile between 93 and 94. 

Students who appeared for the JEE Main 2026 April 7 exam will have access to memory-based questions and unofficial answer keys compiled by subject experts, using which, students can evaluate their expected marks and ranks. 

IIT Roorkee has begun the JEE Advanced 2026 registration. Eligible candidates can apply for JEE Advanced on the official website, jeeadv.ac.in, by May 2.

NTA conducted the JEE Mains 2026 April 7 exams from 3 pm to 6 pm acorss India and abroad.

For JEE Main, students can appear for a maximum of 6 attempts over 3 consecutive years (3 consecutive years starting from their Class 12 passing year), usually 2 sessions every year.

Candidates getting 150 marks in JEE Main 2026 will typically have a percentile range of 98.0 to 99.2+, depending on the shift's difficulty and normalisation process.

NTA will conduct JEE Mains 2026 April 7 BArch and BPlanning exams from 3 pm to 6 pm. 

NTA will announce the JEE Mains 2026 result by April 20. The testing agency will also declare the toppers' list along with the JEE results. 

Once the JEE Main 2026 April 7 exam is over, candidates will have access to unofficial answer keys compiled by subject experts and coaching institutes, using which students can evaluate their answers and calculate the expected scores.  

The JEE mains 2026 session 2 BArch and BPlanning exams begin. 

The NTA will begin the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 exam for BArch and BPlanning programmes today from 3 pm to 6 pm.

Candidates can check the list of prohibited items at the JEE Main 2026 exam centre is as follows.

• Electronic devices
• Pencil box/instrument/geometry box
• Purse/wallet/handbag
• Camera/tape recorder
• Stationary/Paper
• Eatables/water/tea/coffee/cold drinks
• Mobile phone/earphone/microphone/pager
• Any metallic item

The NTA will conduct the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 exam for BArch and BPlanning today from 3 pm to 6 pm. 

While there is no strict dress code, candidates are advised to wear simple, comfortable clothing without metal accessories. Jewellery, thick-soled footwear, and items like scarves or stoles should be avoided. 

Candidates in colder regions may wear light jackets, subject to inspection. Additionally, biometric verification will be conducted not only at entry but also after any bio-break. PwD candidates who opted for a scribe will receive compensatory time. 

Students must also drop their hall ticket in the designated dropbox after the exam, failing which their answers may not be evaluated.

The NTA will conduct the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 day 5 exam today for BArch and Bplanning. Candidates are advised to carry the following documents on the exam day:

• Admit card
• Valid photo ID
• Two Passport-size photographs

The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) will conduct the JEE Advanced on May 17 in two shifts. The morning shift will be held from 9 am to 12 noon, while the afternoon shift will take place from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

A score of 250 or higher in the JEE Main 2026 exam is considered a strong and good score.

The expected JEE Main 2026 marks vs percentile, based on trends from previous years, is presented in the table below.

Based on previous years’ trends and expert estimates, the qualifying cut-offs for JEE Advanced 2026 are expected to fall around the following ranges. These figures are indicative and may vary depending on exam difficulty and overall performance:

• General (UR): 93.3 to 93.6 percentile (around 115+ marks)
• GEN-EWS: 81.1 to 81.5 percentile (around 85+ marks)
• OBC-NCL: 79.9 to 80.4 percentile (around 80+ marks)
• SC: 61.8 to 62.5 percentile (around 55+ marks)
• ST: 48.5 to 50.0 percentile (around 45+ marks)

The NTA conducts the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 exams for BArch and BPlan for admission to architecture and planning programmes at various college across the country. 

The latest JEE Mains 2026 session 2 exam was conducted yesterday, April 6 in dual shifts. The day 4 exam for BTech admissions was moderate in difficulty with Maths being the toughest. While, Chemistry and Physics were doable. 

Only 2.5 lakh candidates will qualify for the JEE Advanced 2026 for admission to engineering programmes at the Indian Institute of Technology (IITs).

The NTA will declare the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 results for BTech, BArch and BPlanning admissions on April 20.

The NTA will conduct the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 exam for BArch and BPlanning today in a single shift from 3 pm to 6 pm.

The NTA will conduct the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 exam for BArch and BPlanning today in a single shift.

JEE Main 2026 April 7 BArch and BPlan Paper 2a, 2b includes three sections: Mathematics, Aptitude, and Drawing/Planning. The first two sections are computer-based, while the Drawing, Planning section is pen-and-paper.

No, calculators, mobile phones, smart watches, or any other electronic devices are strictly prohibited in the exam hall for JEE Main 2026 April 7 B.Arch and B.Plan Paper 2a, 2b. Students found with such items may be disqualified.

Students must carry the JEE Main 2026 April 7 B.Arch and B.Plan Paper 2a, 2b admit card and a valid photo ID, such as Aadhar card, PAN card, passport, or school ID, to gain entry into the exam hall.

On April 7, Paper 2a for BArch and Paper 2b for BPlan will be conducted in a single shift; Shift 2 from 3 pm to 6 pm.

JEE Main 2026 April 7 BArch and BPlan Paper 2a, 2b is scheduled for Shift 1 today, April 7, 2026. Students must reach the exam centre on time as per the reporting instructions.

The NTA will conduct the JEE Mains 2026 April 7 BArch, BPlan (Paper 2a and 2b) today, in single shifts from 3 pm to 6 pm.

JEE Main 2026 results are usually announced a few weeks after all shifts are completed, and the final answer key is released.

Yes, NTA applies normalization to account for difficulty variations across different shifts.

Students can submit JEE Main answer key objections online by paying a nominal fee per question within the given deadline.

The JEE Main provisional answer key is expected to be released a few days after the exam on the official NTA website.

Yes, candidates’ best scores from JEE Main 2026 Session 1 or Session 2, including April 6, will be considered for JEE Advanced eligibility.

Around 7,10,000 students are appearing for the JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam across multiple shifts.

Yes, the best score from JEE Main 2026 Session 1 and Session 2 will be considered for ranking and admissions.

Qualified candidates can appear for JEE Advanced 2026 or participate in JoSAA counselling for admission to NITs, IIITs, and other participating institutes.

The JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 results are to be declared on April 20.

The JEE Main result is calculated based on the final answer key, using normalisation across different shifts to ensure fairness.

Students can download JEE Mains 2026 session 2 memory-based question papers and solutions from coaching websites and educational portals.

Since the JEE Mains 2026 April 6 paper was easy to moderate, the cut-offs are expected to be slightly higher than those of difficult papers but may vary depending on overall performance.

Yes, students will be allowed to challenge the JEE Mains 2026 provisional answer key by paying a fee per question within the given deadline.

The JEE Main provisional answer key is expected to be released a few days after the exam on the official website.

As per the JEE Mains 2026 April 6 paper review, most students found Mathematics the toughest due to lengthy and time-consuming questions, while Physics and Chemistry were easier and mostly formula-based.

The JEE Mains 2026 April 6 exam was overall easy to moderate. Shift 1 was moderate, while shift 2 was easy to moderate.

As per the JEE Mains 2026 Day 4 Shift 2 paper analysis, the Chemistry section was overall easy to moderate. It was easier than Mathematics but slightly tougher than Physics. Compared to the morning shift, it was moderate in difficulty. However, it was a bit more difficult than the papers held on April 2, 4, and 5. The level was similar to the January session of JEE Main 2026. More questions were asked from Organic and Physical Chemistry, and there were around 6–7 statement-based questions, making the section slightly lengthy.

The JEE Mains April 6 shift 2 mathematics section was of moderate difficulty overall. It was relatively harder than Physics and Chemistry, but similar to the morning shift of JEE Main 2026 held on the same day. However, it was easier compared to the sessions held on April 2, 4, and 5, as well as the January session. The section was lengthy and time-consuming, and many questions required strong conceptual understanding rather than just formula-based solving.

The Physics section of the JEE Main April 6 shift 2 was overall easy to moderate. The paper was easier compared to the January 2026 session, and most students were able to complete it within 40–45 minutes. Compared to Mathematics and Chemistry, Physics was easier, making it a high-scoring section for students.

The JEE Main cut-offs are based on factors like exam difficulty, number of candidates, and overall performance across all shifts.

As per the schedule, the JEE Mains 2026 results for session 2 will be announced on April 20.

Candidates can use the JEE Main answer key to calculate their probable scores using the official marking scheme.

The NTA has conducted the JEE Mains 2026 April 2 shift 2 from 3 pm to 6 pm.

The JEE Mains 2026 provisional answer key is expected to be released a few days after the exam concludes, followed by a challenge window.

The JEE Main 2026 April 6 shift 2 memory-based question paper and solutions will be available on coaching institute websites and education portals after the exam.

Yes, in the JEE Mains 2026 session 2, many questions—especially in Chemistry—are typically based on NCERT concepts and textbooks.

Based on JEE Mains 2026 April 6 Shift 1 analysis, the difficulty level varies by shift, but students often find Mathematics lengthy, while Physics and Chemistry are relatively balanced.

As per initial reactions, the JEE Mains 2026 April 6 Shift 2 paper is expected to be of moderate difficulty, with a mix of easy and tricky questions. Detailed student feedback will be available soon.

The JEE Mains cut-offs depend on factors such as the difficulty level of the exam, the number of candidates, and overall performance.

The JEE Main 2026 April 6 shift 2 analysis will be available shortly after the exam concludes at 6 pm.

Candidates can check the shift-wise JEE Mains day 4 question paper analysis on the official website and leading education portals after the exam concludes.

The NTA will conduct the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 day 4 shift 2 from 3 pm to 6 pm for BTech candidates.

The JEE Mains 2026 session 2 day 4 shift 1 paper was held today from 9 am to 12 noon. The Maths section was overall difficult and relatively more difficult than the Physics and Chemistry sections. 

"The Mathematics section in this shift was “harder” than the sessions on 2nd, 4th & 5th April, both Shifts. The Mathematics section was similar to the JEE Main 2026 January sessions," as per the analysis.

"Overall, the Mathematics section was lengthier and time-consuming than the other sections. Students needed a strong understanding of concepts to solve many questions in this shift, rather than relying only on formulas. Topics like Geometry and algebra carried a higher weightage and contained relatively tougher questions," the analysis report said.

The JEE Mains 2026 session 2 day 4 shift 1 Physics section questions were based on the following topics. 

• 1 question from Optics (Topic: refractive index)
•  1 question from unit and dimension(error)
•  1 questions from current electricity
•  2 questions from modern Physics (1 from Binding energy)
•  1 question from NLM
• 1 question from rotational motion (torque)
•  1 question from electrostatics.
•  1 Questions from the Mechanical properties of solid.
•  1 Questions from SHM.

As per the subject experts, the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 day 4 shift 1 was moderate in difficulty. The Physics section was also moderately lengthy and time-consuming, the analysis report said. 

The Physics paper was easy as compared to Maths and Chemistry. However, it was lengthier than April 2, 4, and 5 papers and easier than January session.

"Most of the questions were lengthy, making the Physics section overall time-consuming," the analysis report said.

As per the analysis report, the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 morning shift paper subject-wise difficulty was 

• Maths>chem>phy

The JEE Mains 2026 session 2 day 4 shift 1 paper was moderate in difficulty. The JEE Main 2026 April 6 morning shift paper was easier than the January shift of JEE Main 2026, as per the subject experts. 

"The JEE Main 2026 April 6th morning shift paper was a bit challenging compared to the 5th April 2026 paper and compared to earlier shifts. Mathematics was tough and lengthy, Chemistry was doable and based on NCERT, while Physics was calculation-based," the report said.

The NTA will conduct the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 day 4 shift 2 exam from 3 pm to 6 pm today for BTech admissions.

The NTA has concluded the JEE Main 2026 session 2 day 4 shift 1 for BTech paper today at 12 noon.

The  JEE Main 2026 marks vs percentile, as per previous years' trends, is given in the table below.

The NTA will conclude the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 April 6 morning shift at 12 noon. Subject experts will share the BTech paper analysis soon after the exam will end.

The expected JEE Advanced 2026 qualifying cutoffs are given in the table below.

The NTA will conclude the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 day 4 shift 1 at 12 noon today.

The NTA will conduct the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 exams for BArch and BPlanning courses tomorrow, April 7. 

Including today's exam, the NTA will conduct JEE Mains 2026 session 2 exams for BTech papers on April 8. 

Maths section was judged as the most toughest among Physics and Chemistry sections in the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 day 3 exams.

More than 11.23 lakh candidates will qualify for JEE Advanced for admission to BTech programmes at various engineering colleges or IITs.

According to the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) data, which conducts counselling for BTech admissions based on the JEE Main results, NIT Rourkela’s closed admissions for BTech Electrical Engineering programme at the rank of 10623, only for other states, open, gender neutral-seats.

Among all NITs, the closing rank for NIT Mizoram was the lowest at 51698, whereas among IIITs, the cut-off for IIIT Shibpur was at 23081 for the 50% other state seats.

About 11.23 lakh candidates are currently appearing for the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 day 4 shift 1 exam which began at 9 am today. 

About 11.23 lakh candidates will appear in the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 exam today for BTech papers from 9 am to 12 noon.

The exam is conducted over a duration of three hours. As per the marking scheme set by the National Testing Agency, candidates are awarded 4 marks for every correct answer, while 1 mark is deducted for each wrong response.

The BTech paper in JEE Main 2026 covers three subjects—Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics—and includes a mix of multiple-choice as well as numerical-based questions.

The NTA will conduct the JEE Mains 2026 day 4 shift 1 from 9 am to 12 noon today. The shift 2 exam will be held from 3 pm to 6 pm.

The National Testing Agency will conduct the JEE Main 2026 exams on April 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, with the test being held in two shifts each day.

Candidates are generally permitted to carry a water bottle into the exam hall. However, they should carefully go through the instructions mentioned on their JEE Main Session 2 admit card, as specific guidelines may vary.

Students appearing for JEE Main 2026 must bring their admit card, two recent passport-sized photographs, and a valid photo ID to the exam centre. As per the official guidelines, candidates who did not use Aadhaar during registration should report to the allotted centre at least an hour before the gate closing time to complete biometric verification formalities.

The testing agency has not issued any specific dress code regulations for students appearing for the JEE Main entrance exam 2026 . However, students must follow general guidelines when appearing for the exam.

• Avoid wearing any jewellery or accessories that contain metal, such as rings, bracelets, earrings, necklaces, or bangles.
• Footwear with thick soles should be prohibited inside the exam hall.
• Scarves and stoles should be avoided when coming to the centre.
• Clothing should be simple and comfortable
• Candidates attending centres in colder regions may wear a light jacket or sweater, but these items will likely be inspected during entry.
• Notably, Sikh candidates are permitted to wear their religious articles, including “KARA’ and “KIRPAN.”

As per the NTA guidelines, there may not be any provision for the safekeeping of students' valuables at the centre. The list of items prohibited and allowed at the JEE Main exam centres 2026 is as follows:

• Students are not allowed to carry any instrument, geometry, pencil box, handbag, purse, any kind of paper, stationery, textual material (printed or written material),
• Any metallic item or electronic devices such as mobile phones, earphones, microphones, calculators, slide rules, cameras, and tape recorders are prohibited.
• Candidates are not allowed to wear or carry any type of watch, including electronic watches with calculator facilities.
• Any kind of eatables and water, loose or packed, are prohibited.
• Diabetic students will be allowed to carry eatables like sugar tablets, fruits and transparent water bottles to the exam hall.

The NTA will conduct the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 day 4 shift 1 exam today from 9 am to 12 noon.

Candidates must carry their JEE Mains 2026 session 2 admit card, a valid photo ID, and necessary stationery items.

Students can compare their answers with the official or provisional JEE Mains session 2 answer key and check the subject-wise analysis to estimate their score.

The JEE Mains 2026 session 2 exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across all centres.

Yes, students can follow official NTA websites and live blogs for JEE Main question paper updates, analysis, and expert reviews.

The JEE Mains 2026 scores will be used for admission to NITs, IIITs, and other participating institutes through JoSAA counselling.

Yes, the JEE Main 2026 provisional answer key will be released after the exam, allowing students to check correct answers and raise objections if needed.

Based on previous days, the JEE Main day 4 exam is expected to be of easy to moderate difficulty, with Mathematics being relatively challenging.

No, the cut-offs will be announced after all shifts of the JEE Main April session are completed.

The JEE Main question paper analysis will be available on live blogs and official educational portals after the day 4 shift 1 exam.

Students should revise key formulas, important concepts, and previous question patterns to be ready.

The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Day 4 exam for BE, BTech admissions will be held today, April 6.

The JEE Main 2026 paper will include Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam for BE, BTech (Paper 1) will be held on April 6. There are two shifts: Shift 1 is from 9 am to 12 pm, and Shift 2 is from 3 pm to 6 pm.

The NTA will conduct the JEE Mains 2026 day 4 exams for BTech, BE papers today in dual shifts.

Only the top 2.5 lakh JEE qualified aspirants will be eligible to appear for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam.

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee will conduct the JEE Advanced exam on May 17. Paper 1 will be held from 9 am to 12 pm, and paper 2 will be conducted from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

Maths section was judged as the most toughest among Physics and Chemistry sections in the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 day 3 exams.

The JEE Main 2026 April 5 shift 1 and 2 papers were easy to moderate in difficulty. The JEE Main 2026 April 5 evening shift paper was almost similar to the morning, as per the analysis report.

About 11.23 lakh candidates seeking admission to BTech admissions will appear for the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 day 4 exam tomorrow.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 day 4 exam tomorrow in two shifts. The morning shift will be from 9 am to 12 noon, while the afternoon shift will be held from 3 pm to 6 pm.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 day 4 exam tomorrow for BTech candidates.