JEE Main 2026 April 5 Shift 1 Exam Status
The Shift 1 exam for JEE Main 2026 on April 5 is happening smoothly at centers across the country. Once the exam finishes, experts will share a detailed analysis and question papers based on student memory, along with expected scores and percentiles.
JEE Main 2026 April 5 Shift 1 Paper Analysis & Solutions
The analysis of the Shift 1 paper will be made available after 12 noon. It will include insights into the exam's difficulty level, important topics from each subject, and memory-based questions with solutions. Students can also expect to see the answer key from coaching institutes to help estimate their scores and understand the likely cutoff trends for Session 2.
JEE Main 2026 April 5 Shift 2 Timing & Schedule
The second shift for JEE Main on April 5 will be held in the afternoon. Candidates must arrive on time because late entry is not permitted. The schedule is as follows:
- Reporting Time: 1:00 PM
- Entry & Verification: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
- Gate Closing: 2:30 PM
- Instructions by Invigilators: 2:30 PM – 2:50 PM
- Read Instructions: 2:50 PM
- Exam Start: 3:00 PM
- Exam End: 6:00 PM
JEE Main 2026 Exam Guidelines & Items to Carry
All students taking the exam must bring specific documents and items, and leave behind prohibited items such as electronics, notes, and calculators. The required items include:
- Admit Card with Self Declaration Form
- One passport-sized photograph
- Valid ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, Passport)
- PWD certificate if applicable
- Transparent ballpoint pen
JEE Main 2026 Result Date & JEE Advanced Update
The results for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 are expected to be announced by 20 April 2026. The top 2.5 lakh candidates will qualify for JEE Advanced 2026, which is scheduled for 17 May 2026. Registration for JEE Advanced will open from 23 April 2026. The results will show candidates' All India Rank (AIR), category-wise cutoff, and JEE Advanced eligibility status.
