JEE Mains April 4, 2026 — Evening Shift (Shift 2) Full Paper Analysis
Complete subject-wise difficulty, expected cutoff, marks vs percentile and expert tips. Chemistry Easy-Moderate | Physics Easy-Moderate | Maths Moderate | Overall Easy to Moderate. 75 Questions · 300 Marks.
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Chemistry Analysis
Easy–Moderate
Subject Review
Chemistry in the Evening Shift was rated Easy to Moderate — a well-balanced paper that rewarded students with good NCERT coverage and concept clarity. The questions were neither too straightforward nor unnecessarily tricky.
Physical Chemistry had calculation-based questions that were manageable with proper practice. Organic and Inorganic sections were concept-driven and approachable. Students targeting a good score would have comfortably attempted 21–24 correct questions in Chemistry today.
✅ Chemistry being Easy to Moderate is a great opportunity — students who are thorough with their basics would have scored 70–85 marks in this section alone.
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Physics Analysis
Easy–Moderate
Subject Review
Physics was also rated Easy to Moderate today. The paper had a good distribution of theory and numerical questions. Students who had practiced consistently found this section very manageable and scoring.
The numericals were solvable without extremely lengthy calculations, and theory-based questions were direct. This section was a confidence booster for students who were well-prepared. A target of 21–24 correct attempts is very realistic for Physics today.
⚡ Both Chemistry and Physics being Easy to Moderate makes today’s Evening Shift one of the more scoring papers of this session. Maximizing these two subjects is key.
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Mathematics Analysis
Moderate
Subject Review
Mathematics was rated Moderate in today’s Evening Shift — notably more approachable than many previous sessions. While it was still the toughest subject of the three, it did not have the extreme difficulty spikes that are common in JEE Mains Maths.
Problems required solid concept application but were solvable within the time limit for well-prepared students. Integer type questions offered additional scoring opportunities with no negative marking. A realistic attempt of 19–23 correct questions in Maths is achievable today.
📐 Maths being Moderate (not Tough) is a big positive — it means the overall paper is genuinely scoring. Students who attempted 60–65+ questions correctly across all three subjects can expect an excellent percentile.
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Expected Cutoff – April 2026
Category-Wise Cutoff
Based on today’s Easy to Moderate paper, the cutoff is expected to be slightly higher than a typical moderate paper. Here are the expected qualifying cutoffs:
General (UR)
90 – 98
Marks · Expected
OBC-NCL
74 – 80
Marks · Expected
SC
50 – 56
Marks · Expected
ST
37 – 44
Marks · Expected
EWS
82 – 90
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 analysis.
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Marks vs Percentile
April 4, 2026 Evening Shift
Expected marks required for each percentile in JEE Mains April 4, 2026 Evening Shift. Paper being Easy to Moderate means higher marks needed for same percentile:
| Percentile | Expected Marks – April 4, 2026 (Eve) |
|---|---|
| 99 | 190 |
| 98 | 170 |
| 97 | 165 |
| 96 | 150 |
| 95 | 140 |
| 94 | 130 |
| 92 | 110 |
| 90 | 100 |
* 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
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Easiest Paper of This Session — Max It Out
With all three subjects being Easy to Moderate or Moderate, today’s Evening Shift is the most scoring paper of April 2026. Every correct answer matters more here.
02
Higher Marks Needed for Same Percentile
Easy paper = more students score high = cutoff rises. You need 190 marks for 99 percentile today vs 173 in a tougher shift. Don’t leave any easy question unattempted.
03
Integer Questions — Never Skip
No negative marking in integer questions. In an easy paper especially, always attempt every integer question — they are free marks waiting to be taken.
04
Ideal Time Split
35 min Chemistry → 45 min Physics → 60 min Maths → 20 min revision. Since Chem and Physics are easier, finish them efficiently and give Maths the maximum time.
05
Target 99 Percentile: 185–195 Marks
Distribution: Chemistry ~75–85, Physics ~70–80, Maths ~35–45. All three subjects being manageable means a well-balanced score across subjects is the best strategy.
06
NTA Takes Best of Both Sessions
NTA takes the best percentile from January and April sessions. If today’s score is your best attempt, it will count. An easy paper is your chance to set a high score.
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Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
+What was the difficulty of JEE Mains April 4, 2026 Evening Shift?
Overall Easy to Moderate. Chemistry was Easy to Moderate, Physics was Easy to Moderate, and Mathematics was Moderate. This was one of the more scoring papers of April 2026 session.
+What marks are needed for 99 percentile in JEE Mains April 4 2026 Evening Shift?
Approximately 190 marks are expected for 99 percentile in JEE Mains April 4, 2026 Evening Shift. The paper being easier means higher marks are needed for the same percentile.
+How many questions are in JEE Mains 2026?
JEE Mains 2026 has 75 questions in total — 25 per subject (Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics). All 75 are compulsory. Total marks is 300.
+Which subject was toughest in JEE Mains April 4 2026 Evening Shift?
Mathematics was the toughest — rated Moderate. However even Maths was more approachable than usual. Chemistry and Physics were both Easy to Moderate.
+Why are higher marks needed for 99 percentile in an easy paper?
In an easier paper, more students score high marks, so the competition at the top becomes more intense. NTA uses percentile normalization — your score is compared within your shift only, so the cutoff naturally rises when the paper is easier.
+What is the expected cutoff for JEE Mains April 2026?
Expected cutoff for General category is 90 to 98 marks based on today’s Easy to Moderate paper. Official cutoff will be declared by NTA after all sessions.
+When will JEE Mains April 2026 result be declared?
Result expected within 2 to 3 weeks after the last session. Provisional answer key 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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