Session 1 Exam Dates - 21 January to 28 January 2026 Session 2 Exam Dates - 2 April to 8 April 2026 Shifts Per Day - 2 (Morning: 9 AM to 12 PM; Evening: 3 PM to 6 PM) Mode - Computer Based Test (CBT) Subjects - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics Toughest Shift Overall (Session 2) - April 6 Shift 1 (Morning) Toughest Shift Overall (Session 1) - 21 January Evening and 23 January Evening (Shift 2)
Based on student reactions and expert review, April 6 Shift 1 is the toughest shift of JEE Main 2026 April.
Physics being more calculative than usual, Chemistry at a moderate level, and Mathematics demanding both speed and strong conceptual clarity.
It was rated moderate to difficult overall
April 4 Shift 1 also ranked among the more challenging papers in Session 2
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