JEE Main Shift 2 solutions allow candidates to review their performance, learn the right method to solve each question, and estimate their likely JEE Main 2026 score even before the official answer key is released by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Prepared using student-reported questions and expert review, these solutions provide a clear explanation of concepts and step-by-step methods, making it easier for aspirants to identify mistakes and improve their strategy for upcoming attempts. They also serve as a useful reference for comparing difficulty level, exam question trends, and topic-wise weightage of the Shift 2 paper.
JEE Main 2026 January 24 Shift 2: Exam Timings
- Reporting Time: 1:00 PM
- Gate Closing: 2:00 PM
- Exam Time Duration: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
LIVE Updates: JEE Main 2026 Jan 24 Shift 2
The JEE Main 2026 January 24 Shift 2 examination has ended smoothly across all centres. At 6:10 PM – Exam Concludes Successfully. Students have started sharing their first reactions about the paper difficulty level, question pattern, time management and marking scheme .
JEE Main Exam 2026 Marking Scheme
| Response Type | Marks Awarded |
| Correct Answer | +4 marks |
| Incorrect Answer | –1 mark |
| Unattempted Question | 0 marks |
| Numerical Questions (No negative marking) | +4 / 0 |
Each numerical value–based question carries 4 marks for a correct answer and no penalty for incorrect attempts. This section is considered scoring for many students.
JEE Main 2026 Exam Session 1 Shift 2 Paper – Live Updates
Candidates who appeared for the JEE Main exam 2026 January 24 Shift 2 can track real-time updates on this page regarding the question paper and memory-based solutions. Since the exam was conducted in CBT (online) mode, the paper and answers shared here are based on experts analysis:
- Student-reported questions
- Immediate recollections after the exam
- Expert review and cross-checking by Aakash faculty
By reviewing the detailed solutions, students can:
- Analyze their section-wise performance
- Identify mistakes and time-consuming questions
- Understand the question pattern and topic distribution
- Get clarity on the difficulty level of the paper
JEE Main Exam Jan 24, 2026 Shift 2 (session 1) Answer Key
The official JEE Main 2026 answer key will be released by NTA around 4–5 days after the exam. Until then, candidates can refer to the unofficial memory-based answer key for January 24 Shift 2 prepared by Aakash subject experts.
These solutions are created using:
- Student feedback
- Multiple cross-verifications
- Expert-level solving techniques
They provide a reliable estimate of your score before the official answer key is published.
How to Calculate Your probable JEE Main 2026 Score
To calculate your probable JEE Main 2026 score:
- Match your responses with the JEE Main Jan 24 Shift 2 answer key PDF.
- Count the number of correct and incorrect answers.
- Apply the official marking scheme:
Expected Score = (4 × Number of Correct Answers) – (1 × Number of Incorrect Answers)
The result gives you an estimated raw score for Shift 2.
What This Score Indicates for Students
- This score represents your raw marks, not your percentile.
- Final NTA percentile depends on:
- Difficulty level of the shift
- Normalisation process
- Overall performance of candidates in the same shift
After calculating your score, candidates should:
- Check previous years’ cut-off trends
- Use a JEE Main Rank Predictor / College Predictor
- Challenge the answer key (if needed) once NTA opens the objection window
Why Check JEE Main 2026 Jan 24 Shift 2 Paper with Solutions?
- To evaluate your performance early
- To identify subject-wise strengths and weaknesses
- To understand the latest exam pattern
- To plan preparation for upcoming shifts
- To reduce anxiety before the official answer key release
FAQs
Q1. Where can I find the JEE Main 2026 January 24 Shift 2 Solved question paper?
The memory-based JEE Main 2026 Jan 24 Shift 2 question paper is available on this page, prepared using student feedback and expert analysis.
Q2. Are the solutions for JEE Main 2026 Shift 2 officially released by NTA?
No, these are unofficial memory-based solutions prepared by subject experts. The official answer key will be released later by NTA.
Q3. How accurate are the memory-based solutions for Jan 24 Shift 2?
The solutions are created based on questions recalled by students and reviewed by expert faculty, making them highly reliable for performance analysis by subject experts.
Q4. How can I calculate my expected score using the Shift 2 answer key?
You can match your responses with the provided solutions and use the official marking scheme:
+4 for each correct answer and –1 for each incorrect answer (for MCQs).
Q6. When will the official JEE Main 2026 answer key be released?
The official answer key is expected to be released by NTA a few days or a week after the exam on the official JEE Main website by NTA..
Q7. Will these Shift 2 solutions help in rank prediction?
Yes, these solutions help candidates estimate their raw score, which can later be used with previous years’ trends for approximate rank prediction.
Q8. Is the Shift 2 ( session 1 ) paper tougher than Shift 1 on January 24?
The difficulty level may vary by subject, but both shifts were designed to be of comparable overall standard as per NTA norms.
