JEE Advanced 2026 exam aspirants, in Patna on Sunday. (Annie’s photo)
Students who appeared for JEE Advanced 2026 on Sunday said the paper was moderate in difficulty overall, with the topic varying in physics, chemistry and mathematics. The testing was conducted by IIT Roorkee in two shifts across centers in the country. Candidates said chemistry was relatively easier, while physics ranged from easy to intermediate. However, mathematics was described as long by many students. “It went well. Chemistry was good, physics was a bit difficult, mathematics was also good, but mathematics was long. It wasn’t that difficult, but overall it was good. If I qualify, my focus will be on IIT Delhi or Roorkee, but let’s see, IIT Patna will also pass,” a student said after the exam.
Another student also described the first paper as balanced but a bit difficult in parts. “Yes, it was a moderate paper,” the student said. “We’ll have to see if the second paper is hard or easy. Physics was lenient, not too hard. Maths was a little on the harder side, but apart from that, nothing else.”
A third candidate said the paper was standard and could be controlled over a period of time. It was a moderate paper.
It was our regular and average paper. Three hours was enough. The student said: “It was enough… and the arrangements were at the highest level.”
JEE Advanced 2026 was held in two papers on Sunday. The first paper was conducted from 9 am to 12 noon, while the second paper was conducted from 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm. According to the marking system, candidates get four marks for each correct answer, while one mark is deducted for each wrong answer.JEE Advanced is the exclusive portal for admission to undergraduate engineering, science and architecture programs in IITs, IISc and other top institutions. It is conducted annually by one of the seven Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). This year it is IIT Roorkee.