(LIVE) JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 21: Memory-based questions Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics

The memory-based questions from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as per JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 21 are here. Check to know the questions and high-priority topics.

JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 21 (LIVE): Day 1 of JEE Main 2026 Session 1 is today, January 21, 2026. As per the format, the exam is being held through CBT mode in two shifts: Shift 1 from 9 AM to 12 PM, and Shift 2 from 3 PM to 6 PM. Since the exam is held through CBT, the actual question papers will not be available; however, memory-based questions from both shifts will be added here. If you are appearing for the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam, the JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 21 will help you to predict the expected questions and the level of difficulty through here. So, follow the live blog here to collect the memory-based questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from both shifts here, along with additional details regarding the expected topics and questions in the upcoming shifts, as well as expected weightage for the topics in the upcoming shifts.

JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 21: Memory-based questions

For Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, the memory-based questions as per JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 21 are here:
The questions will be added soon after the shift ends!
As per the questioning pattern, each of the three sections: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics will have 25 questions. There will be five numerical value-based questions from each section and twenty multiple-choice questions. Each correct answer will add 4 marks, and an incorrect answer will deduct 1 mark.
Follow the live blog here to know the latest updates on the JEE Main 2026 January 21 exam for both shifts here!

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JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 21 (LIVE)

07 00 AM IST - 21 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 21: Aspirants are Ready!
The exam centre is filled with aspirants, and aspirants are ready to enter the exam hall now. Speaking with a few aspirants, it has been observed that they are tense and anxious for the exam to begin. Aspirants seem confident and well-prepared for the exams now.
06 40 AM IST - 21 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 21: CollegeDekho reaches Exam Center!
The CollegeDekho team has reached the exam centre to provide live reports from the ground. The team has reached Gurugram, Haryana (Code-HR04), exam centre, and will be providing live updates hereon. Stay tuned to get the latest updates on the JEE Main January 21 Exam 2026 here.
06 20 AM IST - 21 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 21: Tips to Attempt Mathematics
- Usually, the mathematics section is considered the most difficult section among all, so provide the maximum time to this section.
- Carefully read the questions; if needed, read twice before proceeding with solving and answering.
- Don't make hasty decisions, and take your time to choose the correct answers.
06 00 AM IST - 21 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 21: Tips to Attempt Chemistry
- The chemistry section will include a maximum of numerical and reactions related questions, so approach each question carefully.
- Do not waste much time on a single question; if not known, quickly move to the next and mark the question to review later.
- Experts have predicted the Chemistry section to be of a moderate level of difficulty.
05 40 AM IST - 21 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 21: Tips to Attempt Physics
- First attempt the theory-based questions and do not waste time.
- Take time to solve the numerical-based questions.
- Revise and re-check the numerical-based answers before moving ahead to the next section.
- Physics is expected to be easy to moderate level of difficulty as per experts' prediction. So, try to score the highest here.
05 20 AM IST - 21 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 21: Last-Minute Tips
Candidates appearing for the exam today, January 21, should note these last-minute tips:
- Read the questions carefully before answering.
- Do not panic; take the time to choose an option.
- Plan your time to adjust revision at the end of the exam.
- Attempt the easy or known questions first, irrespective of the section.
05 00 AM IST - 21 Jan'26
JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 21: Session 1 Begins TODAY!
Today, January 21, 2026, marks the first day of the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam for B.E/B.Tech. The exam will be held in two shifts each day, Shift 1 to begin at 9 AM and Shift 2 to begin at 3 PM. Soon after each shift ends, memory-based questions for JEE Main Question Paper 2026 January 21 will be provided here.