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In this blog, you will get to know about 10 beneficial tips to crack JEE Mains.

One of the most challenging and popular engineering entrance examinations, JEE Mains, is coming around and there are only a few days left in hand. Thousands of students across India appear in this examination hoping to crack it at the first attempt. It’s the main key to unlocking the peak of achieving higher education. After JEE in Himachal Pradesh, there are several top-notch universities in which you can apply to cater to your dream career. Shoolini University, HPU, and NIT are some of them in Himachal.

 Now the most important question, is it a tough exam or is it easy to crack? Students only have this question in their mind when they first step into their preparation phase. However, it would be turning down the hope, if it is being said that JEE is tough to crack. The concept of easy or tough depends on your preparation level and confidence. Sometimes, it’s as easy to crack with a two-month preparation and years of hard work do not provide success. So, it’s very important to focus on your study schedule and the process of preparing and completing the syllabus.

Students tend to search for strategies for preparation on the internet and YouTube videos and mostly they get the same types of answers such as cracking the JEE Main needs 8 hours of study in a day. It would be a wrong pattern of thinking that only studying 8 hours will give you success in JEE main. If you don’t know how to prepare for JEE Mains, then the time and hours won’t matter to succeed. In this blog, we will talk about 10 tips to crack JEE Mains along with clearing out the exam pattern for those candidates who will appear for the first time in this year.

Exam Pattern of JEE main

JEE Main exam consists of three papers and the exam is conducted in two shifts; one is morning and the other one is evening. The tentative date of JEE Main 2024 session 1 is February and session 2 is April. JEE mains session 1 and session 2 admit cards will be released on the official website of JEE one week after the exam. JEE Mains results mostly come out in August and September each year. This will be updated on the official website before it is released. A general layout of the exam is given below:

• Paper 1: B. Tech/BE

In this paper, 3 subjects are included; Physics, Math and Chemistry. This exam on this paper is taken in two sections; section 1 is MCQ and section is a numerical value. In section 1, three of the subjects have 20 questions which all question candidates have to attend. In section 2, three of the subjects have 10 questions in which candidates have to answer 5 questions in each of these subjects. The total marks in paper 1 is 300 in which students will be marked -1 in the wrong answer and +4 in the right answer. The exam mode will be online and the duration will be 3 hours.

• Paper 2A: B. Arch

In this paper, the question type and marking scheme will be the same as in paper 1. There will be 3 subjects in this paper; Math, aptitude and drawing. The total marks in this paper are 400. In section 1, math will have 30 questions, aptitude 50 and drawing 20 in which candidates have to answer 20 questions. The section 2 of this paper will be held only on math. The subject will have 10 questions of which candidates have to answer 5 of them. The exam mode will be both online and offline. The duration of this paper will be 3 hours.

• Paper 2B: B. Planning

The marking type and question pattern will be the same as in previous papers. This paper will be held on 3 subjects’ math, aptitude and plan-based. The total marks of this paper are 400. In section 1, math, aptitude and planning have 30, 50 and 25 questions and candidates have to attempt 20 questions. Section 2 will be held only on math. There will be 10 questions and students have to answer 5 questions. This will be a computer-based exam and the duration will be 3 hours.

This was an in-detailed exam pattern of JEE Mains. JEE Mains answer key for each paper will be published on their official website after conducting the exam.

Let’s talk about some tips to crack JEE mains.

• Understand the exam pattern

Understanding the exam pattern of JEE Mains should be the first step of your plan to crack the exam. Candidates before appearing JEE Main should have a clear-cut idea of the main exam pattern. It will help you to study effectively and properly. Otherwise, it will be complicated to understand where to start the preparation.

• Go through the syllabus

After understanding the exam pattern, you have to go through the whole syllabus. As the JEE Mains syllabus involves three main subjects; physics, chemistry and math, it’s very important to know which topics are the most common ones for this exam. Before starting the preparation, knowing the syllabus is as important as studying before the exam.

• Get familiar with the question patterns

Being familiar with the question patterns will help you understand how you should study and prepare yourself before appearing for the exam. To know about previous question patterns, go to the official website of JEE, where you can find old question papers from previous years paper-wise. Otherwise, you may get confused as there are MCQs and numerical values both types of questions will be available.

• Attempt mock test

Attempting mock tests regularly is another important tips to crack JEE Mains which you should practice in terms of cracking JEE Mains. Solving mock tests will help you to understand the real exam scenario. As the examination is held online and computer-based, you need to be familiar with the type of question paper to enhance your time management abilities.

• Stick to regular revision

Only studying the whole book won’t help you to succeed in this examination. You have to practice what you read daily. Otherwise, it will be difficult to memorize all the things correctly and one mistake can lead to a huge difference in the merit list.

• Use right books

Try to stick with your regular books. Most students get confused about what to read as there are several books on JEE in the market. Studying a subject from several books can be haphazard. For this reason, study your regular books daily and try to solve mock tests. Consistency and hard work bring success, don’t forget that.

• Create a study plan regularly

Covering all the subjects in a day won’t be possible and revision is also necessary. So, you have to create a study plan where you can manage your schedule and choose subjects according to your time.

• Regulate your mistakes

Keep focusing on your mistakes and try to correct them instantly. Practising mock tests daily will help you in reducing your mistakes and correct them. It will help you in solving MCQs where most students get confused about selecting answers.

• Resolve your doubts

If something bothers you or you can’t understand anything, try to consult your teacher or peers to solve them. Don’t pile up your confusion as it will create difficulty at the time of appearing exam.

• Stay healthy

Lastly, staying healthy should be in your daily routine so that you take it seriously. Only studying and preparing won’t give you results if you forget to get proper sleep, take rest and do self-care. If you don’t rest your brain, it won’t function properly before the examination. So, don’t beat yourself up; at the end of the day, remember, it’s you who have to fight the battle.

So, that was a comprehensive guide on some tips to crack JEE Mains and a comprehensive guide on the exam pattern. Remember, success comes with three pillars; hard work, dedication and consistency. Be consistent and prepare yourself accordingly.

Best of luck!

Also Read: All you need to know about JEE Main Application Form 2024