JEE Mains April 2, 2026 — Evening Shift (Shift 2) Full Paper Analysis
Complete subject-wise difficulty, expected cutoff, marks vs percentile, and expert tips. Chemistry Moderate | Physics Moderate-Tough | Maths Tough | Overall Moderate-Tough. 75 Questions · 300 Marks.
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Chemistry Analysis
Moderate
Subject Review
Chemistry in the Evening Shift was noticeably tougher than the Morning Shift. Unlike Shift 1, the questions were not straightforward NCERT pickups — they required deeper understanding and application of concepts. Physical Chemistry had calculation-intensive numericals that needed careful handling.
Organic Chemistry had application-based questions that went beyond simple named reactions. Inorganic Chemistry had a few tricky questions that could confuse students who relied only on rote learning. Students who had practiced a variety of problems would have found this section manageable, aiming for 18–22 correct attempts.
⚠️ Note: This was a tougher Chemistry paper than usual. Don’t be disheartened — it was equally tough for everyone.
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Physics Analysis
Moderate–Tough
Subject Review
Physics was rated Moderate to Tough in the Evening Shift. The paper had several multi-concept numerical problems that required both speed and accuracy. Questions from Mechanics and Electricity were particularly involved, demanding multi-step solutions.
Theory-based questions were fewer compared to the Morning Shift, making it harder to score quick marks. Students needed strong conceptual clarity across all chapters. A comfortable attempt would be around 17–21 correct questions for most students.
⚡ Strategy: In a tough Physics paper, don’t waste time on one question. Mark it, move on, and come back if time permits.
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Mathematics Analysis
Tough
Subject Review
Mathematics was the toughest section in today’s Evening Shift paper — rated Tough. The questions demanded high level of problem-solving ability and were significantly more calculation-heavy compared to previous sessions. Many students found this section very time-consuming.
The difficulty in Maths meant that even well-prepared students could expect only 14–18 correct attempts. Integer type questions offered some relief due to no negative marking, and smart students used this to their advantage. Speed and accuracy were both critical in this section.
🔴 Key Insight: Maths being Tough in Evening Shift means the overall percentile cutoff will be lower than Morning Shift. Even 130–140 marks can fetch a good percentile today.
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Expected Cutoff – April 2026
Category-Wise Cutoff
Based on today’s Evening Shift paper difficulty (Chemistry Moderate, Physics Moderate-Tough, Maths Tough) here are the expected qualifying cutoffs:
General (UR)
85 – 92
Marks · Expected
OBC-NCL
68 – 75
Marks · Expected
SC
44 – 50
Marks · Expected
ST
32 – 38
Marks · Expected
EWS
76 – 84
Marks · Expected
PwD
0.0011%ile
Any Category
ℹ️ Official cutoff will be declared by NTA after all April 2026 sessions. These are estimates based on today’s paper difficulty.
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Marks vs Percentile
April 2, 2026 Evening Shift
Expected marks required for each percentile in JEE Mains April 2, 2026 Evening Shift. Paper being Moderate to Tough means lower marks needed for same percentile:
| Percentile | Expected Marks – April 2, 2026 (Eve) |
|---|---|
| 99.9 | 241 |
| 99 | 173 |
| 98 | 148 |
| 97 | 133 |
| 96 | 121 |
| 95 | 112 |
| 94 | 105 |
| 93 | 98 |
| 92 | 93 |
| 91 | 87 |
| 90 | 82 |
* Expected figures based on today’s paper difficulty analysis. Official NTA percentile will be declared after result on jeemain.nta.nic.in.
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Expert Tips & Strategy
Score Maximization
01
Chemistry Was Moderate — Don’t Panic
Unlike Morning Shift, Chemistry was tougher today. Target 18–22 correct. Don’t spend more than 40 minutes on Chemistry — leave tricky questions for later.
02
Maths Was Tough — Everyone Struggled
Maths was uniformly tough. A score of 40–55 in Maths is respectable in today’s paper. Don’t compare with Morning Shift students — percentile is shift-normalized.
03
Integer Questions Are Your Friend
In a tough paper, integer questions (no negative marking) are gold. Always attempt all integer questions — even a calculated guess can earn 4 marks for free.
04
Lower Cutoff = More Students Qualify
A tougher paper means the cutoff drops. Students who attempted 45–50 questions correctly across all 3 subjects can still achieve 90+ percentile today.
05
NTA Normalizes Across Shifts
NTA uses percentile normalization — so your score is compared only within your shift’s candidates, not with Morning Shift students. Evening Shift toughness works in your favor.
06
Score Target for 99 Percentile
Aim for 165–175 marks for 99 percentile. Distribution: Chemistry ~55–65, Physics ~50–60, Maths ~50–55. Balanced scoring across all three matters most.
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Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
+What was the difficulty of JEE Mains April 2, 2026 Evening Shift?
Overall Moderate to Tough. Chemistry was Moderate, Physics was Moderate to Tough, and Mathematics was Tough. The Evening Shift was harder than the Morning Shift today.
+What marks are needed for 99 percentile in JEE Mains April 2 2026 Evening Shift?
Approximately 173 marks are expected for 99 percentile in JEE Mains April 2, 2026 Evening Shift based on today’s paper difficulty.
+How many questions are in JEE Mains 2026?
JEE Mains 2026 has 75 questions in total — 25 questions per subject (Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics). All 75 questions are compulsory. Total marks is 300.
+Which subject was toughest in JEE Mains April 2 2026 Evening Shift?
Mathematics was the toughest — rated Tough. It was significantly more calculation-heavy than average. Physics was Moderate to Tough and Chemistry was Moderate.
+Is Evening Shift percentile compared with Morning Shift?
No. NTA uses percentile normalization — your score is compared only with other candidates who appeared in the same shift. Evening Shift students are not disadvantaged by a tougher paper.
+What is the expected JEE Mains April 2026 cutoff for General category?
Expected cutoff for General category is 85 to 92 marks based on today’s Moderate to Tough paper. Official cutoff will be released by NTA after all sessions.
+When will JEE Mains April 2026 result be declared?
JEE Mains April 2026 result is expected within 2 to 3 weeks after the last session. Provisional answer key will be released within 1 week. Check jeemain.nta.nic.in for official updates.
⚠️ Disclaimer: All analysis, cutoffs, and percentile data are prepared by the NeetJeeRankers expert team based on student feedback collected after the exam. This is NOT official NTA data. Verify all information from jeemain.nta.nic.in.
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