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JEE Main 2026 April 7 Shift 2 Paper Analysis (B.Arch & B.Planning) – Difficulty Level, Section-Wise Review & Expected Cutoff

The JEE Main 2026 April 7 exam was conducted for Paper 2A (B.Arch) and Paper 2B (B.Plan). This time, the Paper 2A and 2B were conducted in one shift only scheduled in the afternoon shift from 3 PM to 6 PM by NTA. The exam has finally concluded, and students can now find the updated JEE Main 2026 paper analysis in this blog, done by Matrix Academy’s experts. This shift was specifically catered to students aiming for careers in architecture and planning, featuring a balanced mix of mathematics, Aptitude, and drawing/planning-based questions.

In this blog, we provide a comprehensive analysis of the April 7 Shift 2 paper, including subject-wise difficulty, good attempts, and expert insights into cutoffs. Based on student reactions and initial reviews, this analysis will help you gauge your performance and predict your percentile range more accurately. Whether you appeared for B.Arch or B. Planning paper or both, this detailed review will give you clarity on where you stand and what to expect next in the admission process.

Check out the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 all-shift analysis below:

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 April 7 Shift 2 Overall Paper Analysis

The JEE Main 2026 April 7 shift 2 exam finished at 6 PM for B.Arch and B.Plan papers and 6:30 PM for students giving both papers together. Matrix Academy educators have analysed the difficulty of the shift based on the memory questions received from students.

In Paper 2A (B.Arch), the overall difficulty level was observed as easy to moderate. And the average number of attempts out of 77 questions is 48–52. For Paper 2B (B.Plan), the overall difficulty level is also moderate. The cut-off at 90 percentile is expected to be 170–180 marks.

Paper 2A (B.Arch.) Overall Paper Analysis

Subject	Difficulty Level	Topics Appeared in the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 April 7 shift 2
Part 1 – Mathematics	Moderate to tough	Calculus (Limits, Differentiation), Matrices & Determinants, Vector Algebra, 3D Geometry, Sequences & Series (lengthy and calculation-based questions).
Part 2 – Aptitude Test	Moderate	Guggenheim Museum (New York City), First Five-Year Plan, NITI Aayog Chairman, Garden City concept, Mezzanine floor, Zaha Hadid, Gol Gumbaz, Statue of Equality, Jawahar Kala Kendra (Charles Correa), Golden Temple, Match the following (Ajanta, Ellora, Elephanta caves, Greek, Roman, Byzantine architecture), Mirror Image, Colour wheel, Non-verbal reasoning
Part 3 – Drawing Test	Moderate	Fallingwater (scene-based drawing) and Logo Design (World Peace using geometric elements), perspective drawing and composition-based questions

Paper 2B (B. Planning) Overall Paper Analysis

Subject	Difficulty Level	Topics Appeared in the JEE Main Exam April 7, 2026 Shift 2
Part 1 – Mathematics	Moderate to Difficult and Lengthy	Calculus (Limits, Differentiation), Matrices & Determinants, Vector Algebra, 3D Geometry, Sequences & Series (lengthy, calculation-based questions)
Part 2 – Aptitude Test	Easy to Moderate	Architecture & GK-based questions (Guggenheim Museum, Gol Gumbaz, Golden Temple, Statue of Equality), NITI Aayog Chairman, First Five-Year Plan, Mirror Image, Pattern Recognition, Match the Following (Ajanta, Ellora, Elephanta, Greek/Roman architecture), Colour wheel, spatial reasoning
Part 3 – Planning	Easy to Moderate	Urban planning concepts, Land-use classification, Transportation & traffic signs, Map-based questions, Smart city concepts, Basic planning terminology and application-based questions

JEE Main 2026 Session 2, 7th April Shift 2 Paper 2A (B.Arch.) Most Difficult Section

After a detailed analysis of the JEE Main 2026 Session 2, April 7 Shift 2 exam, Matrix JEE Academy experts have shed light on the toughest section in the B.Arch paper. The overall difficulty level of the paper was moderate, and the toughest section was Mathematics. Questions from topics such as Integration, Arithmetic Progression, and Geometric Progression were prominent, making the section relatively lengthy and time-consuming for many students.

JEE Main 2026 Session 2, 7th April Shift 2 Paper 2B (B. Planning): Most Difficult Section

As per the Matrix Academy JEE experts, the most difficult section in the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 B.Plan paper was the Mathematics section. Based on the analysis of memory-based questions, the Mathematics section included numerous lengthy questions with complex calculations, making it time-consuming for students. Hence, strong practice in advanced mathematics played a crucial role in attempting this section effectively.

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 April 7 Paper 2A (B.Arch.) Mathematics Paper Analysis

Now that the paper has ended at 6 PM, this section has been updated with the Mathematics section analysis of the B.Arch paper. The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 B.Arch paper Mathematics section was of a moderate level. The questions were lengthy, and around 20% of the questions involved intensive calculations. The high-weightage topics included Coordinate Geometry, Calculus, Sequences & Series, Vectors & 3D Geometry, and Matrices & Determinants.

JEE Main 2026, April 7, Shift 2 (B. Arch.) Mathematics Topic-Wise Analysis

Find out the mathematics concepts asked in the B.Arch paper in the April 7 shift 2 exam in the table below, with the number of questions.

Topic	Number of Questions (Approx.)	Difficulty Level	Remarks
Irrational Numbers	1	Moderate	Concept-based question; required basic simplification and properties
Definite Integration (Properties)	1	Moderate–Hard	Application of properties; slightly tricky and time-consuming
Arithmetic Progression (AP)	1	Moderate	Direct formula-based question; easy to attempt
Geometric Progression (GP)	1	Moderate	Conceptual question involving series; manageable
Conic Sections	5–6	Moderate–Hard	Major weightage; included parabola and ellipse-based lengthy questions
Circles	1–2	Moderate	Standard equation-based questions; moderate calculations
Vectors & 3D Geometry	1–2	Moderate	Formula-based and scoring but required accuracy
Matrices & Determinants	1–2	Moderate	Calculation-heavy but straightforward concepts

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 April 7 Shift 2 Paper 2A (B.Arch.) Aptitude Test Section Analysis

The JEE Main 2026 April 7 Shift 2 paper has an aptitude test section, which has a total of 50 questions. This section will test the aptitude level and analytical skills of the student. The overall difficulty of the Aptitude section of the JEE Main 2026 April 7 Shift 2 B.Arch paper was moderate in difficulty, where the section was dominated by non-verbal and architectural awareness questions.

There were non-verbal reasoning questions like pattern recognition, mirror images, and spatial visualisation.
The architecture GK segment was straightforward, with direct questions from famous monuments, architects, and landmark buildings like the Guggenheim Museum, Gol Gumbaz, and Jawahar Kala Kendra.
Match-the-following questions were also asked, especially about architecture styles (Greek, Roman, Byzantine) and heritage sites (Ajanta, Ellora, Elephanta).
Questions based on basic architectural concepts were also asked, like mezzanine floor and Garden City.
Static GK questions were asked, like the NITI Aayog Chairman and Five-Year Plans.

JEE Main 2026 April 7 Shift 2 Paper 2A (B.Arch.) Aptitude Test Topic-Wise Analysis

Students can find the aptitude question types and concepts asked in the B.Arch paper in the table below:

Question Type / Topic	Number of Questions (Approx.)	Key Areas Covered	Difficulty Level
Architectural Aptitude Test (AAT)	10–12	Garden City concept, Mezzanine floor, Portland city planning component, spatial planning basics	Moderate
General Knowledge (Architecture & Monuments)	8–10	Guggenheim Museum (New York), Gol Gumbaz, Golden Temple, Statue of Equality (Hyderabad), Chennakeshava Temple location, Jawahar Kala Kendra (Charles Correa)	Easy to Moderate
Current Affairs / Polity (Static GK)	2–3	NITI Aayog Chairman, First Five-Year Plan of India	Easy
Famous Architects / Landmarks	3–4	Zaha Hadid, Architect of Petronas Towers, Charles Correa	Easy
Match the Following (Architecture & Styles)	4–5	Ellora Caves, Ajanta Caves, Elephanta Caves, Victoria Memorial, Greek, Roman & Byzantine architecture	Easy to Moderate
Non-Verbal Reasoning	6–8	Interpreting 3D objects, views, and structure-based reasoning	Moderate
Mirror Image / Visual Reasoning	2	Mirror images (direct visual questions)	Easy
3D Visualization / Object Interpretation	2–3	Colour wheel inventor, book-author, match the following	Moderate
Analytical Reasoning & Sequences	2–3	Series, logical sequencing, pattern flow	Moderate
Miscellaneous GK / Concepts	1–2	Colour wheel inventor, book-author match the following	Pattern recognition, figure completion, spatial visualisation

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 April 7 Shift 2 Paper 2A (B.Arch.) Drawing Test Section Analysis

The JEE Main Session 2 April 7 Shift 2 paper had the important Drawing Test section. The Drawing Test was of a moderate level. The section evaluated the drawing skills and understanding of the candidate, including visualisation skills, sense of proportion, perspective understanding, and architectural awareness. Questions included perspective drawing, 3D composition, architectural landmark-based sketching, along with a scene-based drawing inspired by Fallingwater and a logo design based on the theme of world peace using geometric elements.

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 April 7 Paper 2A (B.Arch.) Drawing Test Questions

Question Type	Reference / Theme	Skills Tested	Difficulty Level
Perspective / Scene-Based Drawing	Fallingwater (architectural structure integrated with natural surroundings)	Perspective, proportion, composition, spatial visualization	Moderate
Design / Creative Drawing	Logo Design – World Peace using geometric elements	Creativity, abstract thinking, geometric design sense	Easy to Moderate

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 April 7 Shift 2 Paper 2B (B. Plan) Mathematics Analysis

The JEE Main 2026 B.Plan paper starts with the mathematics section. The difficulty level of the mathematics section is moderate to difficult and lengthy. Students said that there were questions from the high-weightage topics like algebra, calculus, coordinate geometry, trigonometry, probability, and vectors & 3D geometry, with a strong emphasis on calculus and coordinate geometry. The mathematics section included several multi-step and calculation-intensive questions, making it time-consuming for many students.

JEE Main 2026 April 7 Paper 2B (B. Planning) Mathematics Topic-Wise Analysis

Topics	Approx. No. of Qs	Difficulty	Key Concepts Tested
Algebra (Sequences & Series, Quadratic)	4–5	Moderate	AP/GP formulas, quadratic roots, series-based problems
Calculus (Definite/Indefinite, Limits)	4	Moderate–Hard	Limits, basic integration, properties of definite integrals
Coordinate Geometry (Circles, Lines, Parabolas)	3	Moderate	Equation-based problems, distance, slope, parabola concepts
Vector & 3D Geometry	2	Moderate	Direction ratios, vector operations, 3D distance
Probability & Statistics	2	Moderate	Basic probability formulas, mean/variance concepts
Permutation & Combination	1–2	Moderate	Counting principles, arrangements, combinations
Trigonometry	2	Moderate	Identities, basic equations, angle-based problems
Matrices & Determinants	1–2	Moderate	Determinant evaluation, matrix operations

JEE Main 2026 April 7 Shift 2 Aptitude Test Paper Analysis (B. Planning)

The Aptitude section in the B.Planning paper has 50 questions which tests aptitude level and other parameters of students. The difficulty level of the April 7 shift is to be moderate. The questions focused on logical reasoning, analytical ability, spatial awareness, interpretation skills, data interpretation, maps, planning-based visuals, and reasoning sets.

JEE Main 2026 April 7 Shift 2 Paper 2B (B. Planning) Aptitude Test Topic-Wise Analysis

Topics	Approx. No. of Qs	Key Areas	Difficulty
3D Visualization & Mental Ability	10–12	Spatial reasoning, figure rotation, mirror image, pattern recognition	Moderate
Logical Reasoning	8–10	Series, coding-decoding, analytical reasoning, match the following	Easy to Moderate
Data Interpretation (Charts/Tables)	5–7	Bar graphs, pie charts, tabular data analysis	Easy to Moderate
Map & Planning Interpretation	5–7	Land-use maps, directions, urban planning layouts, traffic-based questions	Easy to Moderate
General Awareness (Cities, GK)	8–10	Architecture GK (monuments, cities), NITI Aayog, Five-Year Plans, famous places	Easy

JEE Main 2026 April 7 Shift 2 Planning Paper Analysis (Paper 2B Planning)

The planning section is the most important in the B.Plan paper. The planning section is designed to test a student’s understanding of basic planning concepts, urban development, sustainability, the environment, infrastructure, and government policies.

JEE Main 2026 April 7 Shift 2 Paper 2B Planning Section Topic-Wise Analysis

Topic / Theme	Approx. No. of Qs	Key Focus Areas	Difficulty
Urban Planning Basics	5	Land-use classification, zoning, urban development concepts	Easy to Moderate
Environment & Sustainability	4	Sustainable development, environmental issues, green buildings	Easy to Moderate
Infrastructure & Transport	3	Transportation systems, traffic planning, infrastructure basics	Easy to Moderate
Population & Resources	3	Population density, resource distribution, urbanisation	Easy to Moderate
Map Reading & Spatial Interpretation	5	Direction sense, map-based questions, spatial layouts	Moderate
Government Policies / Schemes	3	Smart Cities Mission, AMRUT, urban policies and schemes	Easy
Social & Economic Planning Concepts	2	Economy basics, planning principles, development indicators	Easy to Moderate

JEE Main 2026 April 7 Shift 2 B.Arch Paper Student Reactions & Feedback

Once Paper 2A concluded at 6 PM, this section has been updated with initial student reactions and feedback on the paper. It was observed that the overall paper was moderate in difficulty. Students’ comments on the toughest and easiest shifts have also been noted based on their responses.

Mathematics: After the paper ended, the maths section analysis was reviewed in detail. Student reactions indicate that the mathematics section was the toughest part of the paper, being lengthy and calculation-intensive.
Aptitude Test: Most of the students found the aptitude section to be lengthy and of a moderate level. Student reactions suggest that while it was scoring, it required careful time management due to non-verbal reasoning and GK-based questions
Drawing Test: The drawing section, being an important part for architecture students, included 2 questions. Based on student feedback, the questions were based on a perspective/scene drawing (Fallingwater) and a logo design (world peace using geometric elements), and the section was considered easy to moderate and scoring.

JEE Main 2026 April 7 Shift 2 B. Plan Paper: Student Reactions & Feedback

After the B. Planning (Paper 2B) exam finished at 6 PM, this section has been updated with early student responses. The initial impression and overall reaction of the paper and each section have been discussed. Experts interacted with students outside the centre and analysed that most candidates perceived the exam as easy to moderate. Insights on the most and least difficult shifts have also been drawn based on feedback.

Mathematics: After the exam concluded, a detailed breakdown of the mathematics section was provided. Student opinions indicate that the section was moderate to difficult, with lengthy and calculation-intensive questions. The topic distribution included algebra, calculus, and coordinate geometry, and overall it was considered the toughest section.

Aptitude Test: The aptitude portion was found to be scoring but time-consuming. Based on student reactions, the section was easy to moderate in difficulty, with a mix of conceptual and logical reasoning questions, including non-verbal reasoning, data interpretation, and GK-based questions.

Planning-Based Questions: This section, unique to B.Planning aspirants, played a crucial role in the paper. Based on student feedback, the questions covered urban planning, land-use concepts, map-based interpretation, transportation, and general awareness. The section was considered easy to moderate and highly scoring.

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Exam April 7 Shift 2 Question Paper PDF

Once the exam finishes, our students will share the memory-based questions with us. Based on all the questions, our team will provide the question-paper PDFs with answers for the mathematics section, aptitude section and drawing test. Once all the questions are collected, students can download the question papers or memory-based questions, subject-wise, from the table below:

B. Arch. (Paper 2A) Question Papers:

Subject	JEE Main 2026 Session 2 April 7 Shift 2 Question Paper PDF (B.Arch)
Mathematics	JEE Main 2026 Session 2 April 7 Shift 2 B.Arch. Mathematics Question Paper PDF
Aptitude Test	JEE Main 2026 Session 2 April 7 Shift 2 B.Arch. Aptitude Test Question Paper PDF
Drawing Test	JEE Main 2026 Session 2 April 7 Shift 2 B.Arch Drawing Test Question Paper PDF

B. Planning (Paper 2B) Question Papers

Subject	JEE Main 2026 Session 2 April 7 Shift 2 Question Paper PDF (B.Plan)
Mathematics	JEE Main 2026 Session 2 April 7 Shift 2 B. Plan Drawing Test Question Paper PDF
Aptitude Test	JEE Main 2026 Session 2 April 7 Shift 2 B. Plan Drawing Test Question Paper PDF
Planning	JEE Main 2026 Session 2 April 7 Shift 2 B. Plan Drawing Test Question Paper PDF

How to Download the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Shift 2 of April 7 Question Paper PDF?

Students can download the JEE Main 2026, April 7 Session 2 Shift 2 question paper from the official website of NTA as well. We will also upload the subject-wise question papers in this blog. Students can download the papers from our website as well.

Go to jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Find the link for “JEE Main Papers & Answer Key” or similar.
Log in using your application number, password/date of birth.
Select the specific exam date and shift.
You can then view and download the question paper, answer key, and your response sheet.

When will NTA release the Answer Key and Questions of JEE Main Exam 2026 Session 2?

The NTA will release the answer key almost 7-10 days after the exam. Students can expect the answer key and questions to be released within 2 weeks on the official website. Candidates can cross-check their responses and estimate their scores. Stay updated with the latest updates regarding the JEE Main 2026 exam and results by regularly following the NTA official website.

JEE Main Exam Session 2 April 7 Shift 2 (Shift Timing & Structure)

Earlier, NTA had scheduled the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 April 7 exam of 2A & 2B on 9th April. It has now been rescheduled to 7th April, 2026, for the afternoon shift. The exam timings were 12 PM to 6 PM for students who will be giving either Paper 2A (B. Arch.) or Paper 2B (B. Planning). The exam timings were 12 PM to 6:30 PM for students who will be giving both Paper 2A (B. Arch.) and Paper 2B (B. Planning). Find all the details regarding the B.Architecture and B.Planning paper, including exam structure, pattern, section, and question types of JEE Main 2026 Session 2 in the table below:

Parameter	Details
Date of Exam	April 7, 2026
Shift	Shift 2 (Afternoon)
Reporting Time	1:00 PM
Last Entry	2.30 PM
Exam Time – B.Arch/B.Plan	12 PM – 6 PM
Duration – B.Arch/B.Plan	3 Hours (180 Minutes)4 hours (240 minutes) – PwD
Exam Time – Paper 2A (B.Arch)/Paper 2B (B.Plan)	12 PM – 6:30 PM
Duration – Paper 2A (B.Arch) & Paper 2B (B.Plan)	3 hours 30 minutes (210 minutes)
Mode	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Exam Paper	1. Paper 2A (B. Arch.) 2. Paper 2B (B. Planning)3. Paper 2A (B. Arch.) & 2B (B. Planning)
Sections	Paper 2A (B.Arch.): Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Drawing Test Paper 2B (B. Planning): Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Planning
Questions to Attempt (Per Subject)	B. Arch: 100 marks 1. Math-25 (20 MCQ + 5 numerical) 2. Aptitude – 50 questions 3. Drawing Test – 2 questions B. Planning: 100 marks 1. Math-25 (20 MCQ + 5 numerical) 2. Aptitude – 50 questions 3. Planning – 25 questions
Total Questions	B. Arch: 77 are to be attempted. B. Planning: 100 to be attempted.
Marking Scheme	B. Arch: Math & Aptitude: +4 for a correct answer, -1 for an incorrect answer, and 0 for an unattempted one. Drawing: 2 questions for a total of 100 marks B. Planning: For each subject, +4 for a correct answer, -1 for an incorrect answer, and 0 for an unattempted answer.
Total Marks	400

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Jan 21, 22, 23, 24, 28: Paper Analysis

Session 1 of the JEE Main Exam 2026 will be conducted between 21 and 29 Jan with a gap on 25,26 and 27 Jan. The overall exam difficulty of Session 1 was moderate to difficult, while mathematics was the most difficult section. The physics section was moderately difficult, while the chemistry section was also moderate but lengthy. A shift-wise analysis of each shift of JEE Main 2026 Session 1 is mentioned below for every student.

FAQs

What was the difficulty level of the JEE Main 2026 April 7 Shift 2 B.Arch. (Paper 2A)?

The overall difficulty level of the B.Arch paper was moderate. The paper was well-balanced, with a mix of conceptual, visual, and memory-based questions. The average good attempts were around 48–52 questions.

When will the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 results be declared by NTA?

The results of JEE Main 2026 Session 2 are expected to be released around April 18, 2026. Once released, students will be able to check their scorecards, percentiles, and ranks on the official website.

What was the difficulty level of the mathematics section in JEE Main 2026 April 7 Shift 2 B.Arch (Paper 2A)?

The Mathematics section was moderate to difficult and time-consuming. Questions were asked on topics such as calculus, coordinate geometry, sequences & series, vectors & 3D geometry, and matrices & determinants, with several lengthy and calculation-intensive problems.

How was the aptitude test section in JEE Main 2026 April 7 Shift 2 B.Arch (Paper 2A)?

The Aptitude section was moderate in difficulty. It included questions on non-verbal reasoning, 3D visualisation, architecture GK, and match-the-following. While the section was scoring, it was slightly lengthy and required careful time management.

What was the difficulty level of the drawing test in JEE Main 2026, April 7, Shift 2 B.Arch (Paper 2A)?

The Drawing section was easy to moderate and scoring. Students attempted two questions: a perspective/scene-based drawing inspired by Fallingwater and a logo design based on the theme of world peace using geometric elements.

What was the difficulty level of the JEE Main 2026 April 7 Shift 2 B.Planning (Paper 2B)?

The overall difficulty level of the B.Planning paper was moderate. The paper was balanced, with Mathematics being the toughest section, while the Aptitude and Planning sections were relatively easier and scoring. The expected cutoff for the 90 percentile ranged around 170–180 marks.

How was the aptitude test section in JEE Main 2026 April 7 Shift 2 B.Planning (Paper 2B)?

The Aptitude section was easy to moderate. It included questions on logical reasoning, spatial ability, data interpretation, and general awareness. Most questions were straightforward, making it a scoring section despite being slightly time-consuming.

What was the difficulty level of the planning section in JEE Main 2026 April 7 Shift 2 B.Planning (Paper 2B)?

The Planning section was easy to moderate and highly scored. Questions were based on urban planning concepts, land-use classification, map-based interpretation, transportation, government schemes, and general awareness related to infrastructure and development.

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