Hacks to Score 200+ Marks in JEE Mains
Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), JEE Mains is a gateway to prestigious institutions like the NITs and IIITs.
Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Mains is one of the most decisive exams in India. It plays a key role in helping students get admitted into engineering programs. Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), JEE Mains is a gateway to prestigious institutions like the National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and IIITs (Indian Institutes of Information Technology). Moreover, it acts as a screening test for the JEE Advanced exam, which is crucial to get into the premium Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
JEE Mains consists of 90 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with a total of 300 marks. While there might be differences of opinion, scoring 200+ marks in the exam is considered an optimum score to get into NITs.
With a little over two months left for the next cycle of JEE Mains, now is the time to put all your revision plans into execution.
Let’s look at 5 hacks to score 200+ marks in JEE Mains:
1. Create a Revision Timetable
Before you delve into revising for JEE Mains, it is imperative to have a personalized timetable in place. Having a structured timetable ensures that you follow it religiously to meet your study targets.
The timetable should be in sync with your ways of studying. For instance, you could begin revising with subjects that you have confidence in. Similarly, ensure that you have small breaks at regular intervals to avoid getting caged up mentally.
2. Revisit the Basics
With just two months left for JEE Mains, it is advised to revisit the basics of the subjects. The questions are curated to test your analytical skills as well as the clarity of concepts.
Hence, you should have a stronghold over the basics of every subject using standard books like the NCERTs. You can begin with the revision of advanced concepts after you’re through with the basics.
3. Ger rid of Doubts Instantly
There are absolute possibilities of coming across several doubts during revision. The key lies in getting rid of doubts as quickly as you can. While you may or may not have access to a teacher always, it’s easy to seek assistance online.
Online doubt resolution platforms like Toppr Answr help you connect with an expert within a minute. These experts provide verified solutions in real-time, all round the clock.
4. Solve Mocks and Previous Years’ Papers
Solving ample mock tests and previous years’ exam papers will help you assess your preparation better. Besides, referring to previous years’ papers will help you analyze and understand the nature of the questions being asked.
To make the most out of mocks, plan them in sync with your exam time. For instance, JEE Mains is conducted across 2 shifts — 9 am to 12 pm and 3 pm to 6 pm. Hence, mock tests should be attempted around the same period to manage time effectively and experience an exam-like atmosphere.
5. Subject-specific Hacks
Physics: It’s best to jot down all the important formulae that you may come across during revision. Focus on concepts that you’re familiar with and avoid getting stuck with newer concepts. You can practice questions from books like HC Verma and Resnick-Halliday if you’ve referred to them before.
Chemistry: This subject contains a good number of formulae and equations too. Hence, you should prepare cheat sheets to remember them. Besides, you can refer to books like Morrison Boyd. It’s advisable to limit your resources for better outcomes.
Mathematics: This subject being more about problems, you should note down chapter-wise equations and theories in a different diary to refer to later. Moreover, you can make the most of flashcards to revise quickly without any hassle. Solving ample math problems is the key to acing the subject in JEE Mains.
Apart from following the structured study schedule right before the exam, it is very important to focus on your health too. A nutrition-rich diet intake is needed to stay healthy before the exam. Besides, meditating regularly will ensure that you arrive in the best mental state for JEE Mains.
(This article originally appeared on India Today.)
