JEE Mains 2026 Jan 28 Shift 1: Students find BTech Paper 1 moderate overall, maths most difficult

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has conducted the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main 2026) January 28 shift 1 exam from 9 pm to 12 pm at various exam centres. As per students’ reactions, the JEE Main 2026 January 28 shift 1 question paper was moderate in difficulty level. Candidates found mathematics to be the toughest section, while physics and chemistry were rated moderate. JEE Main 2026 January 28 Exam LIVE

As per the JEE Mains Jan 28 exam analysis, straightforward questions were asked in chemistry and physics sections, but the maths section was a bit lengthy. This shift also had many statement-based questions, similar to the previous shift.

The JEE Main 2026 question paper from coaching centres will be created using memory-based questions collected from students who appeared for the JEE Main Jan 28 shift 1 exam. Various coaching centres are also releasing unofficial JEE Main 2026 answer keys.

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Candidates who appeared for the JEE Main 28 Jan shift 1 exam can verify their answers using the unofficial answer key shared by various coaching institutes and subject experts to estimate their expected scores.

The NTA will conduct the JEE Main 2026 January 28 shift 2 exam from 3 pm to 6 pm. The NTA has advised candidates to reach the examination centres before the gates close. Download the JEE Main admit card for the Jan 28 and 29 exam on the official website.

JEE Main 2026 Day 5 Shift 1: Subject-wise paper analysis

Candidates can have a look at the JEE Mains 28 Jan shift 1 analysis based on student reaction and the Careers360 experts below.

JEE Main day 5 Physics analysis

The overall difficulty level of the JEE Main Jan 28 shift 1 physics paper was easy to moderate and easier compared to other shifts. However, it was relatively more difficult than the Mathematics and Chemistry sections. On average, students took about an hour to attempt the Physics question paper, and they were able to answer approximately 16–17 questions.

Topic-wise questions

• 1 question from modern physics
• 2-3 questions from ray optics (Topic - lens, prism)
• 1 question from electrostatic (Topic - Electric potential energy)
• 1 question from semiconductor (Topic - Diode)
• 2-3 questions from current electricity (Topic- Wheatstone Bridge)
• 1 question from alternating current (Topic - RMS current)
• 1 question from laws of motion (Topic - friction and inclined plane combined)
• 2 questions from rotational motion (Topic- moment of inertia and torque)
• 1 question from mechanical properties of solids (Topic - young’s modulus)

JEE Main day 5 Chemistry analysis

The overall difficulty level of the JEE Main January 28 shift 1 chemistry paper was moderate, similar to the shifts held between January 21 and 24.

The paper was manageable for students who had revised well and took about 55–60 minutes to solve. Organic Chemistry dominated the section with many named reactions and lengthy questions, while Physical Chemistry included several statement-based questions.

Topic-wise questions

• 2 questions from Electrochemistry (Nernst Equation)
• 1 question from d-block elements
• 2 questions from Coordination Chemistry (Diamagnetic and Paramagnetic)
• 1 question from Biomolecules
• 2 questions from Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
• 1 question from GOC
• 2 questions from Amines
• 1 question from Solutions
• 1 question from Ionic Equilibrium
• 1 question from
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JEE Main day 5 Mathematics analysis

The JEE Main January 28 shift 1 mathematics paper was rated moderate to difficult and was tougher than Physics and Chemistry. Compared to the January 21–24 shifts, it was slightly more difficult, though the paper pattern remained the same.

The section included lengthy and calculation-heavy questions, taking around 70–80 minutes on average. Most questions were from the prescribed syllabus, with a few similar to previous years’ JEE questions, making time management and smart question selection crucial.

Topic-wise questions

• 1 question from Sets, Relations, and Functions
• 1 question from Matrices & Determinants
• 3-4 questions from Vector Algebra and Three-Dimensional Geometry
• 2 questions from Integral Calculus
• 2-3 questions from Conic Sections (1 Ellipse Question, 1 Circle Question)
• 1 question from the Differential equation
• 1 question from Probability
• 1 question from Statistics (Related to mean deviation)
• 3 questions from Sequence & Series (AP-GP related Question)
• 1 question from Inverse Trigonometry