JEE Mains 2026 April 5 LIVE: Day 3 Shift 1, 2 'easy to moderate'; Maths 'challenging'

The Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2026 Session 2, April 5 exams were conducted in two shifts across the country and abroad. According to subject experts, the JEE Main 2026 April 5 shift 1 and 2 exams were "easy to moderate" in difficulty. Students considered the JEE Main 2026 session 2 Day 3 exam easier than the January session. Around 11.23 lakh candidates are appearing, with final AIR and percentile based on best scores.

Earlier, Shift 1 was rated easy to moderate, with Mathematics toughest, Physics manageable, and Chemistry easiest. As per the official JEE 2026 brochure, NTA will announce the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 results by April 20. In the JEE Main 2026 Jan session exams 2026, 12 students grabbed top ranks with scores in the 100th percentile.

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JEE Mains 2026 Day 3 April 5 Analysis

As per the student reactions, expert opinions and subject matter experts, the JEE Main 2026 April 5 Shift 1 and Shift 2 papers were overall easy to moderate, with a balanced distribution of questions across all three subjects. The exam followed the recent trend where Mathematics was the most time-consuming, while Chemistry remained the highest scoring. Physics fell in between, offering a mix of direct and conceptual questions.

Physics: The Physics section was moderate and largely formula-based. Most students were able to attempt this section comfortably within 45–50 minutes. Questions were asked on topics like current electricity, optics, semiconductors, and modern physics. Overall, it was a high-scoring section with minimal tricky questions.

Mathematics: Mathematics was challenging and lengthy, making it the toughest section of the paper. Questions required strong conceptual clarity rather than direct formula application. Major topics included calculus, coordinate geometry, vector & 3D, and probability. Time management was crucial, as many students found it difficult to complete the section fully.

Chemistry: Chemistry emerged as the easiest and most scoring section. The questions were mostly straightforward and NCERT-based, with higher weightage from inorganic and organic chemistry. Topics like biomolecules and D & F block appeared. The section was less time-consuming, helping students balance their overall attempt.

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Top 2.5 lakh aspirants eligible for JEE Advanced 2026

Only the top 2.5 lakh JEE qualified aspirants will be eligible to appear for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee will conduct the JEE Advanced exam on May 17. Paper 1 will be held from 9 am to 12 pm, and paper 2 will be conducted from 3 pm to 6 pm.

Only AIR ranks will be used for admissions through the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) to NITs, IIITs, CFTIs, and other engineering colleges across the country.