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JEE Main 2026 22nd January Morning Shift

Browse the complete Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics question set from the JEE Main 2026 22nd January Morning Shift paper, question by question. Each question shows a quick preview so you can jump straight to the topic or subject you want to revise. Click through to attempt the full question in practice mode, or head back to the paper-wise list to download the entire shift as a PDF.

This paper has 75 questions in total - 4 easy (5%), 61 moderate (81%) and 10 tough (13%). That's a fairly typical mix for this exam. By subject: Physics 8% easy, 88% moderate, 4% tough; Chemistry 8% easy, 80% moderate, 12% tough; Mathematics 0% easy, 76% moderate, 24% tough.

Chemistry questions were spread across 19 chapters, with Haloalkanes and Haloarenes (3), Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure (2), and Chemical Kinetics (2) carrying the most weight. Mathematics questions were spread across 20 chapters, with Differential Equations (2), Functions (2), and Matrices (2) carrying the most weight. Physics questions were spread across 15 chapters, with Electromagnetic Induction (3), Electrostatics (3), and Ray Optics (3) carrying the most weight.

Chemistry

  1. 1The correct order of the rate of reaction of the following reactants with nucleophile by SN1 mechanism is: (Given : Structure I and II are r22 Jan, 2026 (M)Preparation and Properties of Monohalides
  2. 2Two p-block elements X and Y form fluorides of the type . The fluoride compound is a Lewis acid and is a Lewis base. The hybridizations of t22 Jan, 2026 (M)Hybridisation and VSEPR Theory
  3. 3Consider a solution of dissolved in water in a closed container. Which one of the following plots correctly represents variation of log (par22 Jan, 2026 (M)Henry's law
  4. 4Given below are two statements: Statement I : Benzene is nitrated to give nitrobenzene, which on further treatment with will give Statement 22 Jan, 2026 (M)Reactions of aromatic compounds
  5. 5A ' p '-block element and hydrogen form a binary cation , while on treatment with in alkaline medium gives a precipitate of basic mercury(II22 Jan, 2026 (M)Nitrogen and Its Compounds
  6. 6Given below are two statements: Statement I : The halogen that makes longest bond with hydrogen in HX, has the smallest covalent radius in i22 Jan, 2026 (M)Periodic properties
  7. 7Match the LIST-I with LIST-II \( {array}{|c|l|c|l|} & {List-I (Reagents)} & & {List-II (Name of reaction} \\ & & & {involving carbonyl compo22 Jan, 2026 (M)Tests for aldehyde and ketones
  8. 8Match the LIST-I with LIST-II \( {array}{|c|l|c|c|} & {List-I (Thermodynamic Process)} & & {List-II} \\ & & & {(Magnitude in kJ)} \\ A. & {a22 Jan, 2026 (M)First Law and Basic Fundamentals of Thermodynamics
  9. 9Given below are two statements: Statement I : Sucrose is dextrorotatory. However, sucrose upon hydrolysis gives a solution having mixture of22 Jan, 2026 (M)Preparation and Properties of Monohalides
  10. 10As compared with chlorocyclohexane, which of the following statements correctly apply to chlorobenzene? A. The magnitude of negative charge 22 Jan, 2026 (M)Preparation and Properties of Aryl Halides
  11. 11In the reaction,22 Jan, 2026 (M)Quantitative measures in chemical equations
  12. 12The energy required by electrons, present in the first Bohr orbit of hydrogen atom to be excited to second Bohr orbit is . Given: .22 Jan, 2026 (M)Bohr's model
  13. 13The correct order of reactivity of in methanol with the following nucleophiles is and22 Jan, 2026 (M)Preparation and Properties of Monohalides
  14. 14Consider the transition metal ions and and all form low spin octahedral complexes. The correct decreasing order of unpaired electrons in the22 Jan, 2026 (M)Crystal Field Theory
  15. 15product (First order reaction). Three sets of experiment were performed for a reaction under similar experimental conditions: Run of 10 M so22 Jan, 2026 (M)Rate law and rate constant
  16. 16Given below are two statements: Statement I : Phenol on treatment with /aq. KOH under refluxing condition, followed by acidification produce22 Jan, 2026 (M)Reactions of Phenol
  17. 17Given below are two statements: Statement I : The Henry's law constant is constant with respect to variations in solution's concentration ov22 Jan, 2026 (M)Henry's law
  18. 18' A ' is a neutral organic compound ( ). On treatment with aqueous , ' A ' forms a compound ' B ' which is soluble in dilute acid. ' B ' on 22 Jan, 2026 (M)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  19. 19The formal charges on the atoms marked as (1) to (4) in the Lewis representation of molecule respectively are22 Jan, 2026 (M)Covalent and Co-ordinate Bonding
  20. 20A first row transition metal does not liberate gas from dilute HCl.1 mol of aqueous solution of is treated with excess of aqueous KCN and th22 Jan, 2026 (M)Properties of D-block elements
  21. 21Consider the following electrochemical cell at 298 K . If the reaction quotient at a given time is , then the cell EMF ( ) is (Nearest integ22 Jan, 2026 (M)Cells and Electrode Potential, Nernst Equation
  22. 22The temperature at which the rate constants of the given below two gaseous reactions become equal is K. (Nearest integer) Given:22 Jan, 2026 (M)Arrhenius theory
  23. 23The cycloalkene on bromination consumes one mole of bromine per mole of and gives the product in which ratio is 3:1. The percentage of bromi22 Jan, 2026 (M)Reactions of alkenes
  24. 24Sodium fusion extract of an organic compound with and chlorine water gives violet color to the layer. 0.15 g of gave 0.12 g of the silver ha22 Jan, 2026 (M)Quantitative analysis of organic compounds
  25. 25Dissociation of a gas takes place according to the following chemical reaction. At equilibrium, the total pressure is 1 bar at 300 K. The st22 Jan, 2026 (M)Law of Mass Action, Equilibrium Constant (Kc and Kp) and its Application

Mathematics

  1. 1Let and . Let the projection of the vector on the diagonal of the parallelogram ABCD be of length one unit. If , where , be the roots of the22 Jan, 2026 (M)Product of 2 vectors
  2. 2Let the line divide the area of the region in the ratio . Then is equal to22 Jan, 2026 (M)Area bounded by two curves
  3. 3The value of , where denotes the greatest integer function, is22 Jan, 2026 (M)Properties of Definite Integration
  4. 4If a random variable has the probability distribution then is equal to22 Jan, 2026 (M)Random Variable and its Probability Distribution
  5. 5Let the solution curve of the differential equation , , be . Then is equal to22 Jan, 2026 (M)Homogeneous DE
  6. 6If the line , where , does not meet the hyperbola , then a possible value of is:22 Jan, 2026 (M)Line and hyperbola
  7. 7Two distinct numbers and are selected at random from . The probability, that their product is divisible by 3, is22 Jan, 2026 (M)Classical Definition of Probability
  8. 8If the domain of the function is , then is equal to22 Jan, 2026 (M)Domain
  9. 9If the image of the point in the line is , then is equal to22 Jan, 2026 (M)Line in Space
  10. 10The coefficient of in is equal to22 Jan, 2026 (M)Sum of Series
  11. 11Let be a differentiable function. If for all , then the value of is22 Jan, 2026 (M)Linear Differential Equation
  12. 12If , then the determinant of the matrix is22 Jan, 2026 (M)Inverse of a Matrix
  13. 13Let and the minimum value of the function in the interval be . Then is equal to22 Jan, 2026 (M)Maxima Minima
  14. 14If the sum of the first four terms of an A.P. is 6 and the sum of its first six terms is 4, then the sum of its first twelve terms is22 Jan, 2026 (M)Arithmetic Progression
  15. 15Let be the point on the line at a distance from the point and nearer to the origin. Then the shortest distance, between the lines and , is e22 Jan, 2026 (M)Line in Space
  16. 16If the chord joining the points and on the parabola subtends a right angle at the vertex of the parabola, then is equal to22 Jan, 2026 (M)Chord of parabola
  17. 17Let the set of all values of , for which the circles and intersect at two distinct points be the interval . Then is equal to22 Jan, 2026 (M)Intersection of Circles
  18. 18The number of solutions of , where , is equal to22 Jan, 2026 (M)Sum and difference of angles
  19. 19The number of distinct real solutions of the equation is22 Jan, 2026 (M)Number of Solutions
  20. 20Let the relation R on the set be given by . Then the minimum number of elements required to be added in R, in order to make the relation sym22 Jan, 2026 (M)Questions on Symmetric Transitive and Reflexive Properties
  21. 21If , where and are positive integers with for and C is the constant of integration, then is equal to22 Jan, 2026 (M)Integration by Substitution
  22. 22Let and . If , then is22 Jan, 2026 (M)Cube Root of Unity
  23. 23Let ABC be a triangle. Consider four points on the side AB, five points on the side , and four points on the side AC. None of these points i22 Jan, 2026 (M)Combination
  24. 24If , where , then is equal to22 Jan, 2026 (M)Sum and Difference & Multiple angle Formula
  25. 25Let A be a matrix such that . If and are non-negative integers, then is equal to22 Jan, 2026 (M)Adjoint and its Properties

Physics

  1. 1The minimum frequency of photon required to break a particle of mass 15.348 amu into particles is kHz. [mass of He nucleus = and ]22 Jan, 2026 (M)Nuclear energy
  2. 2Given below are two statements: Statement I : Pressure of a fluid is exerted only on a solid surface in contact as the fluid-pressure does n22 Jan, 2026 (M)Surface tension
  3. 3The volume of an ideal gas increases 8 times and temperature becomes of initial temperature during a reversible change. If there is no excha22 Jan, 2026 (M)Degree of Freedom and Specific Heat
  4. 4Three identical coils and are closely placed such that they share a common axis. is exactly midway. carries current in anti-clockwise direct22 Jan, 2026 (M)Self and Mutual Inductance
  5. 5Consider an equilateral prism (refractive index ). A ray of light is incident on its one surface at a certain angle . If the emergent ray is22 Jan, 2026 (M)Prism and Dispersion of Light
  6. 6A meter bridge with two resistances and as shown in figure was balanced (null point) at 40 cm from the point . The null point changed to 50 22 Jan, 2026 (M)Wheatstone Bridge
  7. 7The escape velocity from a spherical planet is . The escape velocity from another planet whose density and radius are of those of planet , i22 Jan, 2026 (M)Gravitational potential and Potential Energy
  8. 8Net gravitational force at the center of a square is found to be when four particles having mass and are placed at the four corners of the s22 Jan, 2026 (M)Work done
  9. 9Find the correct combination of and D inputs which can cause the LED to glow.22 Jan, 2026 (M)Logic gates
  10. 10is a vertical smooth long loop having a total resistance where is parallel to and separation between them is . A constant magnetic field per22 Jan, 2026 (M)Motional and Rotational EMF
  11. 11A projectile is thrown upward at an angle with the horizontal. The speed of the projectile is when its direction of motion is with the horiz22 Jan, 2026 (M)Projectile motion
  12. 12Match the LIST-I with LIST-II \( {array}{||c|l||c||l||} & {List-I} & & {List-II} \\ A. & {Spring constant} & I. & {M L^{2} T^{-2} K^{-1}} \\22 Jan, 2026 (M)Dimensions
  13. 13Six point charges are kept apart from each other on the circumference of a circle of radius as shown in figure. The net electric field at th22 Jan, 2026 (M)Electric Field and Electric Field Lines
  14. 14Rods and of equal dimensions but of different materials are joined as shown in figure. Temperatures of end points and are maintained at and 22 Jan, 2026 (M)Conduction
  15. 15A cylindrical tube of length , closed at both ends contains an ideal gas of 1 mol having molecular weight . The tube is rotated in a horizon22 Jan, 2026 (M)Pressure and Energy of gas
  16. 16A simple pendulum has a bob with mass and charge . The pendulum string has negligible mass. When a uniform and horizontal electric field is 22 Jan, 2026 (M)Electric Field and Electric Field Lines
  17. 17Electric field in a region is given by , where and . If the electric potential at a point is 500 V, then the electric potential at origin is22 Jan, 2026 (M)Electric Potential and Potential Energy
  18. 18A solid sphere of mass 5 kg and radius 10 cm is kept in contact with another solid sphere of mass 10 kg and radius 20 cm. The moment of iner22 Jan, 2026 (M)Moment of inertia of rigid bodies
  19. 19-particle scatters from a target material of atomic number 79. From the given data the estimated diameter of nuclei of the target material i22 Jan, 2026 (M)Nuclear structure
  20. 20A parallel beam of light travelling in air (refractive index 1.0) is incident on a convex spherical glass surface of radius of curvature 50 22 Jan, 2026 (M)Lens Formula, Refraction of light from curved surface
  21. 21The electric field of a plane electromagnetic wave, travelling in an unknown nonmagnetic medium is given by, (where and other values have S.22 Jan, 2026 (M)Electromagnetic Waves and Maxwell's equations
  22. 22Two loudspeakers ( and ) are placed with a separation of 10 m, as shown in figure. Both speakers are fed with an audio input signal of same 22 Jan, 2026 (M)Interference and Superposition of Waves
  23. 23A circular disc has radius and thickness . Another circular disc made of the same material has radius and thickness . If the moment of inert22 Jan, 2026 (M)Moment of inertia of rigid bodies
  24. 24Inductance of a coil with turns is 10 mH and it is connected to a dc source of 10 V with internal resistance of . The energy density in the 22 Jan, 2026 (M)Inductance
  25. 25A thin convex lens of focal length 5 cm and a thin concave lens of focal length 4 cm are combined together (without any gap) and this combin22 Jan, 2026 (M)Lens Formula

Frequently Asked Questions

1.How many questions are in the JEE Main 2026 22nd January Morning Shift paper?

This paper has 75 questions in total - 25 each from Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics.

2.Can I practise questions from just one subject?

Yes. Use the Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics tabs at the top of the page to jump directly to that subject's question set within this shift.

3.Is this the same paper for all students who appeared in the morning shift?

JEE Main uses different question sets across shifts and sessions to maintain exam integrity, so this page reflects the specific paper administered in the 22nd January 2026 morning shift.

4.Where can I find the evening shift paper for the same date?

The JEE Main 2026 22nd January Evening Shift paper is listed separately - you can switch to it from the "JEE Main Paper Wise PYQs" panel, under JEE Main 22nd January 2026.

5.How is the JEE Main 2026 22nd January Morning Shift paper structured?

The JEE Main 2026 22nd January Morning Shift paper on MARKS has 75 questions, organised by subject:

  • Chemistry: 25 questions - 20 single-correct and 5 numerical-value.
  • Mathematics: 25 questions - 20 single-correct and 5 numerical-value.
  • Physics: 25 questions - 20 single-correct and 5 numerical-value.
6.How difficult is the JEE Main 2026 22nd January Morning Shift paper?

Each question on MARKS carries a difficulty rating. Of the 75 rated questions in this paper, 4 (5%) are easy, 61 (81%) are medium and 10 (13%) are hard. Subject wise:

  • Chemistry: 2 easy, 20 medium, 3 hard
  • Mathematics: 0 easy, 19 medium, 6 hard
  • Physics: 2 easy, 22 medium, 1 hard
7.Which chapters were asked the most in the JEE Main 2026 22nd January Morning Shift paper?

The chapters with the most questions in each subject were:

  • Chemistry: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes (3), Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure (2), and Chemical Kinetics (2).
  • Mathematics: Differential Equations (2), Functions (2), and Matrices (2).
  • Physics: Electromagnetic Induction (3), Electrostatics (3), and Ray Optics (3).
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