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Phase 1 of the AEEE Exam was held on January 30, 31, and 1 February 2026 across three shifts, and the overall response from candidates indicates a balanced paper with noticeable variations in difficulty level and time management across shifts. While the exam tested conceptual understanding. In this article, we have provided a detailed shift-wise analysis of the AEEE 2026 Phase 1, highlighting the overall difficulty, most challenging subjects, and time consumption in each shift, based on student feedback.
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AEEE 2026 has been conducted for all three sessions on January 30, January 31, and 1 February. All the details are given in the table below.
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Date |
Shift 1 |
Shift 2 |
Shift 3 |
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30 Jan 2026 |
The overall difficulty level of Shift 1 was moderate. The paper was not lengthy but tricky, requiring careful reading of the questions. Mathematics emerged as the most difficult subject, with concept-based and heavy calculation problems. Accuracy played a key role, and students who managed time well were able to attempt a good number of questions. |
Shift 2 was rated moderate in difficulty, but was the most time-consuming among all shifts. Mathematics and Quantitative Aptitude were the toughest sections, has multi-step and lengthy problems. Effective time management was crucial, and many students felt pressure to complete the paper within the allotted time. | Shift 3 was considered easy to moderate overall. However, Mathematics and Physics posed challenges due to tricky and concept-driven questions. The paper was slightly tricky rather than lengthy, and students with strong fundamentals found this shift more manageable, resulting in comparatively better attempts.
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31 Jan 2026 |
The toughest shift overall. Mathematics was lengthy and time-consuming, aptitude questions were tricky, and both physics and chemistry had difficult formula-based questions. Organic chemistry was particularly difficult, making the paper challenging. |
Moderately difficult. Mathematics was doable, and questions from physics, chemistry, and aptitude were manageable. Compared to the other shifts, this shift was relatively easier, though proper time management was still necessary. | Similar to the first shift in difficulty. Mathematics was lengthy, aptitude questions were tricky, and physics and chemistry included several difficult formula-based questions. Organic chemistry again felt difficult, contributing to the overall toughness |
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1 Feb 2026 | The first shift was comparatively easier than the second shift, but still difficult when compared to last year’s AEEE paper. Questions were from expected chapters, though some were twisted. Overall difficulty was moderate to difficult. | The toughest shift among all three. Questions were more complex and time-consuming. Mathematics and science sections were lengthy, making time management challenging. This shift increased the overall difficulty level of today’s paper. | Similar to the first shift in difficulty. Slightly easier than the afternoon shift but tougher than the previous-year AEEE papers. Questions were from the same syllabus but with variations in difficulty. |
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Here, we have provided the exam highlights, including the total number of questions, marks, and exam mode. It will help you understand the exam details in a better way.
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Exam Pattern Details |
Information |
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Exam Name |
AEEE 2026 Phase 1 |
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Exam Mode |
Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
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Total Questions |
100 |
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Total Marks |
300 |
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Sections |
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English, Quantitative Aptitude |
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Marking Scheme |
+3 for correct answer, -1 for incorrect answer |
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Question Type |
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
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Language |
English |
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New Section Introduced |
Quantitative Aptitude |
Below, we have given the total number of questions and marks of subjects of AEEE 2026. Check it:
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Subjects |
Total Questions and Marks |
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Mathematics |
40 questions — 120 marks |
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Physics |
25 questions — 75 marks |
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Chemistry |
20 questions — 60 marks |
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English |
5 questions — 15 marks |
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Quantitative Aptitude |
10 questions — 30 marks |
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Total |
100 questions — 300 marks |
Also Read: AEEE Phase 2 Memory-Based Question Paper
Here you can check the exam date and shift timings
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Exam Date |
Shift |
Exam Time |
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January 30 - Feb 1 2026 |
Shift 1 (Morning) |
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM |
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January 30 - Feb 1 2026 |
Shift 2 (Afternoon) |
12:30 PM – 3:00 PM |
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January 30 - Feb 1 2026 |
Shift 3 (Evening) |
4:00 PM – 6:30 PM |
Mathematics has the highest weightage with 40 questions.
Questions are generally simple in concept but long and computationally heavy.
Differential and Integral Calculus alone contribute 20–25% of the mathematics section.
Requires accuracy and time management because of lengthy calculations.
Strong performance in mathematics can significantly impact overall rank.
Physics was considered moderate to easy by most students.
Students could predict many questions, especially from the Class 12 syllabus, Unit 2, and Unit 3.
About 70% of questions were related to Electricity & Magnetism or Modern Physics.
Approximately 60% of questions involved familiar calculations using standard formulae.
The remaining 40% tested theoretical knowledge, which could be referred to from the NCERT textbook.
Overall, Physics required both conceptual clarity and formula familiarity for scoring well.
The Chemistry section was moderate in difficulty.
Offered a good opportunity for fast scoring due to many questions being directly from the NCERT textbooks.
A large portion of questions focused on factual recall, especially in Inorganic and Organic Chemistry.
Physical Chemistry questions were largely numerical and predictable, mainly from Chemical Kinetics and Electrochemistry.
Success in this section depended on memorization of key facts and accuracy in solving numerical problems.
Considered relatively easy and time-friendly.
Focused on simple grammar topics, such as prepositions, articles, and sentence structure.
Questions emphasized logical reasoning and proper approach rather than tricky concepts.
Provides an opportunity for students to score quickly and boost overall aggregate.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes. If you appear for both phases, Amrita University will consider your best score out of the two attempts for the final ranking.
The Phase 1 results are tentatively scheduled to be released in February 2026.
Campus and branch selection happens during the Centralized Seat Allotment Process (CSAP), which begins in May 2026 after the AEEE ranks are published.
AEEE is not tough in terms of question difficulty, but it is highly challenging in terms of speed.
No, AEEE is generally rated as moderate and is considered easier than JEE Main.
On Question asked by student community
It depends on which state you belong to.. because amrita colleges had home quota....but if you don't belong to those states...probably you may not get top branches with your rank
Hello student,
With a
10,000 rank
in
AEEE (Amrita Engineering Entrance Examination)
and
87 percentile
in
JEE Mains
, you have a good chance of securing a seat in
Aerospace Engineering
, though it will depend on the specific institution and branch demand.
Options:
Amrita University (AEEE):
Hi
hope you doing well
You still have a chance of securing admission to Amrita University with 86 percentile in JEE Mains 2024 for engineering programs, although your options may be limited depending on the specific campus and branch. Here are some key points to consider:
Amrita University accepts JEE
Hello there,
With a rank of 17,000 in the AEEE (Amrita Entrance Examination - Engineering), you have a reasonable chance of getting admission to the Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) program at Amrita University.
However, the final decision will depend on various factors, including:
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