{"id":298987,"date":"2026-04-02T18:43:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T13:13:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/?p=298987"},"modified":"2026-04-02T18:58:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T13:28:25","slug":"jee-main-2026-april-02-shift-2-exam-analysis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/jee-main-2026-april-02-shift-2-exam-analysis\/","title":{"rendered":"JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 2 Exam Analysis (Out) \u2013 Difficulty Level, Paper Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this blog, we will be discussing the difficulty level of the paper, subject-wise analysis, key highlights, and trends. This will be followed by further updates based on official and memory-based analysis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to early student reactions and expert insights, the overall paper was <strong>moderate in difficulty<\/strong>. However, the real challenge wasn\u2019t difficulty\u2014it was time management.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>JEE Main 2026 April 02 Shift 2 \u2014 Overall Exam Analysis<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we break things down subject by subject, here is the big picture from today&#8217;s JEE Main 2026 Shift 2 Analysis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Overall Difficulty Level:<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Shift<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Overall Difficulty<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Key Characteristic<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Shift 2 (3 PM \u2013 6 PM)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Moderate<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exam followed the standard pattern of 75 questions for 300 marks<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many students reported that the paper required strong conceptual clarity rather than tricky shortcuts<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The paper felt balanced and slightly more student-friendly compared to January session<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Student Reaction Summary:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what most students felt after the exam:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Paper was moderate but lengthy<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maths took too much time<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemistry saved the paper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physics was predictable and formula-based<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- JEE Main 2026 April 2 \u2013 Interlinking Table --><\/p>\n<h2>JEE Main Answer Key Solutions 2026 session 2<\/h2>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px; font-family: sans-serif;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: #f5f5f5;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\">Paper \/ Subject<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\">English<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\">Hindi<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #eeedfe;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: 600; color: #3c3489;\" colspan=\"3\">All Shifts Combined<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Shift 1 + Shift 2<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/jee-main-2026-april-2-shift-1-2-question-paper-with-solutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 1 &amp; 2 Question Paper with Solutions<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/jee-main-2026-april-02-shift-1-and-shift-2-question-paper-with-solutions-in-hindi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 1 &amp; 2 Solutions in Hindi<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #eeedfe;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: 600; color: #3c3489;\" colspan=\"3\">Shift 1 \u2014 Full Paper<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Shift 1 \u2013 All Subjects<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/jee-main-2026-april-02-shift-1-question-paper-with-solutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 1 Question Paper with Solutions<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/jee-main-2026-april-02-shift-1-question-paper-solutions-in-hindi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 1 Solutions in Hindi<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #eeedfe;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: 600; color: #3c3489;\" colspan=\"3\">Shift 1 \u2014 Subject-wise<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Shift 1 \u2013 Physics<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/jee-main-2026-april-02-shift-1-physics-paper-solutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 1 Physics Paper Solutions<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/jee-main-2026-april-02-shift-1-physics-paper-solutions-in-hindi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shift 1 Physics Solutions in Hindi<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Shift 1 \u2013 Maths<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/jee-main-2026-april-02-shift-1-maths-paper-solutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 1 Maths Paper Solutions<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/jee-main-2026-april-2-shift-1-maths-paper-solutions-in-hindi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shift 1 Maths Solutions in Hindi<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Shift 1 \u2013 Chemistry<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/jee-main-2026-april-02-shift-1-chemistry-paper-solutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 1 Chemistry Paper Solutions<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/jee-main-2026-april-2-shift-1-chemistry-paper-solutions-in-hindi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shift 1 Chemistry Solutions in Hindi<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #eeedfe;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: 600; color: #3c3489;\" colspan=\"3\">Shift 2 \u2014 Full Paper<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Shift 2 \u2013 All Subjects<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/jee-main-2026-april-02-shift-2-question-paper-and-solutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 2 Question Paper and Solutions<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/jee-main-2026-april-02-shift-2-question-paper-and-solutions-in-hindi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 2 Solutions in Hindi<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #eeedfe;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: 600; color: #3c3489;\" colspan=\"3\">Shift 2 \u2014 Subject-wise<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Shift 2 \u2013 Physics<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/jee-main-2026-april-02-shift-2-physics-paper-solutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 2 Physics Paper Solutions<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/jee-main-2026-april-2-shift-2-physics-paper-solutions-in-hindi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shift 2 Physics Solutions in Hindi<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Shift 2 \u2013 Maths<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/jee-main-2026-april-02-shift-2-maths-paper-solutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 2 Maths Paper Solutions<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/jee-main-2026-april-2-shift-2-maths-paper-solutions-in-hindi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shift 2 Maths Solutions in Hindi<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Shift 2 \u2013 Chemistry<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/jee-main-2026-april-2-shift-2-chemistry-paper-solutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 2 Chemistry Paper Solutions<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/jee-main-2026-april-2-shift-2-chemistry-paper-solutions-in-hindi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shift 2 Chemistry Solutions in Hindi<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><strong>Physics \u2014 Section Analysis<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physics is the section that gives most JEE aspirants that familiar knot in the stomach. It&#8217;s conceptual, calculation-heavy, and loves throwing curveballs. Let&#8217;s see what the JEE Main 2026 Physics Analysis tells us about Shift 2.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physics was comparatively easier but required conceptual clarity.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mostly formula-based and direct questions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Topics included:<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electrostatics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Properties of Matter<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less tricky compared to Maths<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Verdict: Easy to Moderate<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Chemistry \u2014 Section Analysis<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemistry is the fan-favorite for a reason \u2014 it&#8217;s often the most scoring section in JEE Main, and the JEE Main 2026 Chemistry Analysis for today&#8217;s shift should give students a much-needed confidence boost (or reality check).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemistry was the easiest and most scoring section.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Questions were largely NCERT-based<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Important topics:<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coordination Compounds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic Chemistry (Oxygen-containing compounds)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redox &amp; Electrochemistry<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Verdict: Easy<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Mathematics \u2014 Section Analysis<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And here we are \u2014 the section that either makes you feel like a genius or completely humbles you. The JEE Main 2026 Maths Analysis is always the most discussed part of any shift review, and today&#8217;s Shift 2 is no exception.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathematics turned out to be the most challenging section in Shift 2.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Questions were calculation-heavy and time-consuming<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High weightage from:<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calculus (Integration, Differential Equations)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coordinate Geometry<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vectors &amp; 3D Geometry<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students found it difficult to attempt all questions within time<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Verdict: Moderate to Tough (Lengthy)<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Section-Wise Difficulty Comparison<\/strong><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Subject<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Difficulty<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physics<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy to Moderate<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemistry<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathematics<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate to Tough (Lengthy)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><strong>Exam Pattern and Structure of JEE Main 2026 April 02 Shift 2\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The overall structure of the examination remained consistent with previously observed formats. The question paper was divided into three major sections:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemistry<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathematics<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each section contributed equally to the overall performance, encouraging students to maintain a balanced preparation across all subjects. The paper included a mix of objective-type questions, ensuring that candidates needed both accuracy and conceptual understanding.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Overview of JEE Main 2026 April 02 Shift 2<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The JEE Main 2026 April 02 Exam Analysis Shift 2 followed the standard pattern set by the National Testing Agency (NTA):<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Info<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exam Name<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JEE Main 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Session<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">April Session\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Date<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">02 April 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shift<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shift 2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Timing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3:00 PM to 6:00 PM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mode<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Computer-Based Test (CBT)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Questions<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90 (75 to be attempted)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Marks<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">300<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subjects<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marking Scheme<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+4 for correct, -1 for wrong (MCQ)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #1d1f20; font-size: 1.953em;\">Key Highlights of JEE Main Shift 2 Paper<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This shift was fair and balanced, meaning:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students with strong basics performed well<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No unexpected or out-of-syllabus surprises<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time management was the real differentiator<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on past shifts, some exams have been rated moderate to tough with high length, especially in Maths<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Time Management Strategy For Upcoming JEE Main Shifts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time management remained one of the most crucial aspects of the exam. Students who allocated time wisely across sections were better positioned to attempt more questions accurately.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prioritising easier questions helped build confidence<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoiding lengthy questions initially saved time<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Revisiting marked questions proved beneficial<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>FAQs \u2013 JEE Main 2026 April 02 Shift 2<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><strong> Was JEE Main 2026 April 02 Shift 2 difficult?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The overall difficulty level was <strong>moderate<\/strong>, but the paper felt <strong>lengthy<\/strong>, especially due to Mathematics.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h3><strong> Which subject was the toughest in Shift 2?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Mathematics<\/strong> was the <strong>toughest<\/strong> because of lengthy and calculation-heavy questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<h3><strong> Was Chemistry easy in Shift 2?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, Chemistry was the easiest and most scoring section, mostly based on NCERT concepts.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>\n<h3><strong> Was Physics tough or easy?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physics was <strong>easy to moderate<\/strong>, with mostly<strong> formula-based questions.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>\n<h3><strong> Was the paper tougher than the January session?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, it was similar or slightly easier, but more time-consuming.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this blog, we will be discussing the difficulty level of the paper, subject-wise analysis, key highlights, and trends. 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