The JEE Main 2026 Jan 24 morning shift (Shift 1) paper was moderate overall in difficulty. Students found Mathematics to be the most time-consuming and toughest section, followed by Physics, while Chemistry was comparatively easier.

Subject-Wise Difficulty
🔢 Mathematics
Moderate in difficulty but lengthy and calculation-heavy.
Many questions were multi-step, requiring strong speed, accuracy, and time management.
Students reported taking around 70–90 minutes for Maths, often attempting about 10–14 questions.

⚛️ Physics
Rated moderate, with multiple formula-based and slightly lengthy questions.
Many students felt it took significant time to solve.

🧪 Chemistry
Considered easier than the other two subjects in this shift.
Had a balanced mix of physical, organic, and inorganic questions.
Chemistry was rated easier compared to earlier shifts (Jan 21–23), with most questions being more straightforward.

Overall Difficulty
The overall paper was easy to moderate for most students compared to previous shifts.
Maths was the toughest part, while Chemistry was easier and more scoring for many students.