JEE Main Question Paper 2026: Direct Link to Download PDF

Last Updated: Oct 9, 2026, 16:24 IST

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official question papers on its official website. Candidates who appeared for the second session exam in April can find official JEE Main 2026 Question paper links provided below. This will help in analyzing the performance, calculating scores, and identifying discrepancies.

JEE Main Question Paper 2026: Direct Link to Download PDF
JEE Main Question Paper 2026: Direct Link to Download PDF

JEE Main 2026: Candidates who appeared for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) 2026 exam can find shift-wise question papers shared here. Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in computer-based test (CBT) mode in different shifts, the exam allows candidates to appear for the engineering admission across different colleges in India. 

Candidates can access question papers to analyse shift-wise questions for subjects like Chemistry, Physics, Chemistry etc. Studying from the actual question papers for session 2 (April) will help the candidates check their performance, understand weaknesses in conceptual clarity, and improve timing skills during the actual exam.

Check| Top Engineering Colleges in India: Admission 2026, Courses, Fees, NIRF Ranking, Placements

JEE Main 2026: Key Highlights

After the completion of JEE Main 2026 exam in April, the results were officially announced on April 20, 2026. While the official Score Card for JEE(Main) (2026 Session-II) Paper-1(B.E. / B.Tech) was released on April 21, 2026. Check the complete timeline shared below.

Particulars

April Exam Details 

Conducting Authority

National Testing Agency (NTA)

Official Website 

jeemain.nta.nic.in/

Application Window

February 1 – 25, 2026 (Reopened: March 12–13, 2026)

Exam City Intimation Slip

March 21, 2026

Admit Card Release Date

March 29, 2026

Exam Dates

April 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, 2026

Provisional Answer Key Date

April 11, 2026

Official Question Paper Release

April 9, 2026

Result Declaration Date

April 20, 2026

JEE Main 2026: Question Papers

Candidates can find a direct download link to JEE Main 2026 question papers shared in the table below. It includes both papers from shift 1 and shift 2 sessions. 

S.No.

Exam 

Download Link

1

JEE Main 2-April-2026 Paper - Shift 1

Download PDF

2

JEE Main 2-April-2026 Paper - Shift 2

Download PDF

3

JEE Main 4-April-2026 Paper - Shift 1

Download PDF

4

JEE Main 4-April-2026 Paper - Shift 2

Download PDF

5

JEE Main 5-April-2026 Paper - Shift 1

Download PDF

6

JEE Main 5-April-2026 Paper - Shift 2

Download PDF

7

JEE Main 6-April-2026 Paper - Shift 1

Download PDF

8

JEE Main 6-April-2026 Paper - Shift 2

Download PDF

9

JEE Main 8-April-2026 Paper - Shift 2

Download PDF

Check| JEE Main Marks vs Percentile 2026: Session 1 Shift-wise Detailed Analysis

JEE Main 2026: Question Paper Structure 

The B.E./B.Tech (Paper 1) exam follows a usual pattern consisting of three equal segments: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The exam paper follows the two sections as follows: 

  • Section A: Includes 20 mandatory MCQs. Candidates have to select a single correct choice.

  • Section B: Contains 10 value-based numerical questions with the instructions to attempt only 5 out of them.

This structure of the paper makes the analysis of shift papers fundamentally important. Candidates will know how to select the right numerical questions to solve and avoid mistakes. By including the JEE Main 2026 question paper in your preparation plan will help in framing your theoretical knowledge with practical exam performance.

Read More| 

Jaya Gupta
Jaya Gupta

Executive - Editorial

Jaya Gupta is an Education Content professional with over four years of experience in writing marketing and academic content, alongside a year of experience working with an indie publishing house. Currently, she is covering higher education content for Jagran Josh (Jagran New Media), leveraging her academic knowledge. She specializes in covering management, engineering, law, medical colleges, study abroad and GATE exams. She holds a Master's degree in English Literature, successfully qualified the 2024 UGC NET, and has guided more than 100 students in framing effective study-abroad academic essays. Her writing interests vary across education, creative expression, and digital culture.

... Read More
First Published: Oct 9, 2026, 16:24 IST

Get here latest School, CBSE and Govt Jobs notification and articles in English and Hindi for Sarkari Naukari, Sarkari Result and Exam Preparation. Empower your learning journey with Jagran Josh App - Your trusted guide for exams, career, and knowledge! Download Now

Trending

Latest Education News