JEE Main 2026 Exam: Which Paper in the First Shift Was Easiest and Which Was Most Difficult? Find Out the Review Here
The first shift of the JEE Main 2026 exam has just concluded, and opinions from students and experts have started pouring in. Let's find out which paper was easy and which was difficult.
The first shift of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 on the second day has concluded. The first shift of the JEE Main exam was held from 9 AM to 12 PM and concluded a short while ago. The second shift will be held from 3 PM to 6 PM. According to initial reactions from candidates, the Physics and Mathematics papers were difficult, while the Chemistry paper was relatively easy.
Experts also reviewed the exam
You've already read above which papers the candidates found difficult and which they found easy. Now let's look at the experts' review. According to Saurabh Kumar, CEO and Founder of Shiksha Nation, the first shift paper of JEE Main was difficult. Let's see what he said about each subject's exam.
Physics
Saurabh Kumar stated that most candidates found the Physics paper difficult. This section was described as lengthy and conceptually challenging, with questions that required a deep understanding and careful application of concepts.
Mathematics
He said that Mathematics emerged as the most challenging section of the paper. Students found it very time-consuming. The paper contained complex calculations and questions that extensively tested problem-solving skills.
Chemistry
Chemistry, on the other hand, was considered easy and relatively scoring. Most questions were memory-based and straightforward. It took less time compared to Physics and Math.
What did the CEO of Oswaal Books say?
After the completion of the first shift exam, Prashant Jain, CEO of Oswaal Books, also provided his review. He said, "Based on the feedback from students who appeared in today's JEE Main paper, the overall difficulty level was moderate, with Mathematics being the most time-consuming section. Physics tested conceptual clarity and application, while Chemistry was largely based on NCERT and was comparatively easier, making it the highest-scoring section. The paper focused more on understanding the fundamentals rather than rote learning."
