The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exams are currently underway (January 21–29), and Aakash BYJU'S has begun releasing memory-based answer keys and solutions for the initial shifts. Since the official NTA papers are only released after all exam dates conclude, these faculty-prepared solutions are the primary way for students to estimate their scores immediately. Here is the full breakdown of the news and paper analysis as of January 22, 2026.

📑 Aakash Answer Key & Solutions Status

Aakash has mobilized its faculty to provide subject-wise PDFs (Physics, Chemistry, and Maths) for the shifts conducted so far.

| Exam Date | Shift | Status | Analysis Summary |

|---|---|---|---|

| Jan 21, 2026 | Shift 1 | OUT | Moderate to Tough. Maths was very lengthy. |

| Jan 21, 2026 | Shift 2 | OUT | Moderate. Slightly easier than Shift 1. |

| Jan 22, 2026 | Shift 1 | OUT | Physics & Chemistry were balanced; Maths remains tricky. |

| Jan 22, 2026 | Shift 2 | Live Updates | Expected by 7:00 PM IST today. |

How to Access:

 * Official Aakash Blog: Visit the Aakash "JEE Main Question Paper & Solutions" landing page.

 * PDF Format: You can download shift-wise PDFs which include the question (recalled by students) followed by a detailed step-by-step solution.

 * Video Solutions: Aakash is also running live "Paper Discussion" sessions on their YouTube channel shortly after each shift ends.

📊 Subject-Wise Paper Analysis (Day 1 & 2)

Based on Aakash experts and student feedback, here is the trend for the 2026 January session:

 * Mathematics (Tough/Lengthy): Consistently the most challenging section. High weightage on Vectors, 3D Geometry, and Calculus. Students reported that while questions were solvable, the calculations were time-consuming.

 * Physics (Moderate): Largely formula-based. Modern Physics, Electrostatics, and Thermodynamics dominated. Some conceptual questions required deep understanding, but most were similar to previous years.

 * Chemistry (Easy/Moderate): The highest-scoring section. Almost entirely NCERT-based. Inorganic and Organic Chemistry were direct, while Physical Chemistry was mostly restricted to the Numerical Value section.

🗓️ Important JEE Main 2026 Dates

| Event | Date |

|---|---|

| Session 1 Exam Dates | Jan 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, and 29, 2026 |

| Official NTA Provisional Key | Expected Feb 2 – Feb 5, 2026 |

| Final Result Declaration | By February 12, 2026 |

| Session 2 (April) Exams | April 1 – April 10, 2026 |

💡 Pro-Tip for Score Calculation

When using the Aakash key, remember the NTA Marking Scheme:

 * Correct Response: +4

 * Incorrect MCQ: -1

 * Incorrect Numerical: -1 (Note: Negative marking applies to both Sections A and B in 2026).

 * Unattempted: 0