{"id":294703,"date":"2026-01-23T19:58:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T14:28:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/?p=294703"},"modified":"2026-01-23T23:18:57","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T17:48:57","slug":"jee-main-2026-session-1-january-23-exam-analysis-shift-1-vs-shift-2-comparison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/jee-main-2026-session-1-january-23-exam-analysis-shift-1-vs-shift-2-comparison\/","title":{"rendered":"JEE Main 2026 Session 1 January 23 Exam Analysis: Shift 1 vs Shift 2 Comparison"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New day, new shift, new surprises. Every shift carries a little surprise of its own.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 January 23 exam was not behind too. Conducted in two shifts, both tested students\u2019 preparation in different ways. Shift 1 drained time steadily. Shift 2 pushed conceptual depth and stamina much harder.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This combined January 23 exam analysis compares Shift 1 (Morning) and Shift 2 (Afternoon) across:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">difficulty level<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">subject-wise analysis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">time pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will walk you through:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which shift was tougher on January 23<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subject-wise comparison of both shifts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Student reactions and pressure points<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to access Aakash\u2019s question paper solutions and answer keys<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What aspirants should take away for upcoming shifts<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall Exam Difficulty Level: January 23 Shift 1 &amp; 2 Comparison<\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Shift<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Overall Difficulty<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Key Characteristic<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shift 1 (9 AM \u2013 12 PM)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate to Tough<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long paper, heavy time pressure<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shift 2 (3 PM \u2013 6 PM)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate to Hard<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conceptual depth, extreme length<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Verdict:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Both shifts were demanding. However, Shift 2 felt tougher overall due to its advanced-level Physics, statement-heavy Chemistry, and uniformly long sections.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JEE Main 2026 Exam January 23: Subject-wise Difficulty Comparison<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathematics<\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Shift<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Difficulty<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Nature of Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shift 1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tough<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lengthy, multi-step, calculation-driven<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shift 2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Straightforward but very time-consuming<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Common Topics:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Vectors, 3D Geometry, Calculus, Algebra, Sequences &amp; Series<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Insight:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Maths demanded patience in both shifts. Shift 1 felt tougher conceptually, while Shift 2 tested speed and selection.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physics<\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Shift<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Difficulty<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Nature of Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shift 1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conceptual with numericals<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shift 2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tough<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced-level numericals, very lengthy<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Common Topics:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Modern Physics, Current Electricity, Magnetism, Ray Optics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Insight:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Physics became the biggest differentiator on January 23, especially in Shift 2 where depth mattered more than formulas.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemistry<\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Shift<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Difficulty<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Nature of Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shift 1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate &amp; Lengthy<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">d-block, analytical questions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shift 2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate &amp; Tricky<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement-based, concept-mixed<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Common Topics:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> d-Block Elements, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Kinetics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Insight:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Chemistry was no longer a breather on January 23. Both shifts required careful reading and strong NCERT fundamentals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which Shift Exam Was Tougher on 23, January 2026?<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Shift 1:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Tough mainly due to length and Maths-heavy workload.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Shift 2:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Tough due to conceptual Physics, long Chemistry, and overall exhaustion factor.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Final Call:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> January 23 <\/span><b>Shift 2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be considered the tougher paper of the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Normalisation ensures fairness, but Shift 2 demanded greater endurance and accuracy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Student Reactions: January 23\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Aspect<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Shift 1<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Shift 2<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most Difficult Section<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathematics<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physics<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most Time-Consuming<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemistry<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physics &amp; Chemistry<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easiest Section<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physics<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathematics<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall Feedback<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very long<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extremely tiring<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exam Pattern &amp; Marking Scheme (Both Shifts 1 &amp; 2)<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Duration:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 3 Hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Subjects:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Questions per Subject:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 20 MCQs + 10 NATs (Attempt any 5)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Marking Scheme:<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+4 for correct answers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u22121 for incorrect MCQs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No negative marking for NATs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download JEE Main Exam 2026 January 23 Question Papers &amp; Answer Keys by Aakash Experts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since JEE Main is a computer-based exam, official papers are not released immediately. Aakash provides <\/span><b>memory-based question papers with detailed solutions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, prepared by experienced subject experts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Download Aakash Question Paper Solutions<\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the Aakash digital learning or exam analysis section.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open <\/span><b>JEE Main 2026 January Session \u2013 Question Papers &amp; Solutions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select <\/span><b>January 23 \u2013 Shift 1 or Shift 2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download subject-wise PDFs for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Match responses to estimate scores and identify weak areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These solutions focus on approach, accuracy, and time strategy\u2014not just final answers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good Attempts &amp; Expected Score Range (Indicative)<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Safe Attempts:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 45\u201350 questions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Good Score:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 145+ marks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>99 Percentile Range:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Around 180\u2013190 marks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Top Scores:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 200+ with strong accuracy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Expected Category-wise Cut-off (Percentile):<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General: 92\u201395<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OBC-NCL \/ EWS: 78\u201382<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SC: 58\u201362<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ST: 45\u201350<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What This Means for Upcoming JEE Main Shifts\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t treat Chemistry as a free-scoring section anymore.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maths rewards smart selection, not brute attempts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physics demands concept depth, especially numericals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use memory-based papers to track how difficulty is evolving.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Normalisation works, but accuracy still decides ranks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final Takeaway<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 January 23 exam was a clear shift towards time-heavy, concept-first testing. Shift 1 tested control. Shift 2 tested stamina.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students preparing for upcoming shifts should use this combined analysis and Aakash\u2019s solutions to refine their strategy calmly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on accuracy. Manage energy. Trust the process.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Q1. Was January 23 tougher than January 22?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Both shifts on January 23 were more time-consuming and concept-driven compared to January 22.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Q2. Which shift was tougher on January 23?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shift 2 was tougher due to advanced Physics and statement-based Chemistry.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Q3. Did Chemistry remain NCERT-based on January 23?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NCERT helped, but careful reading and concept clarity were equally important.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Q4. Will tougher shifts affect percentiles?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. Normalisation adjusts scores based on shift difficulty.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Q5. Are Aakash solutions enough for analysis?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. They help identify approach gaps, accuracy issues, and time-management errors.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New day, new shift, new surprises. Every shift carries a little surprise of its own.\u00a0The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 January 23 exam was not behind too. Conducted in two shifts, both tested students\u2019 preparation in different ways. Shift 1 drained time steadily. 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