As JEE Main 2018 is approaching, we know the aspirants are gearing up to strategize their preparation. Through this article, we will aware the students about a systematic approach to making your preparation strategy.
As you know, JEE Main 2018 exam would be conducted, mainly to select students for admissions to Engineering Programs in NITs, Centrally Funded Technical Institutions, and other engineering institutions. This CBSE conducted exam, is also used for admissions to B.Arch courses.
JEE Main is also, the eligibility test for the JEE Advanced exam, that qualifies students for admission into IITs & ISM. And this year alone, about 13 lakh students took the JEE Main exam in April.
Before we suggest the JEE Main Preparation Tips let’s discuss the exam pattern.
JEE Main 2018 Exam Pattern
Now the JEE Main 2018, is held for two papers; Paper 1 for B.E/ B.Tech., and Paper 2 for B. Arch./ B. Planning. Candidates can also attempt Paper 1 and Paper 2 if they are looking for admissions in either of the streams.
Both papers are of 3 hours duration. Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, are the subjects in Paper 1, with each subject being given equal weightage. This paper is of 360 marks; 90 questions of 4 marks each. 30 questions will be asked of each subject. These are objective type questions so you can score 4 marks for every correct answer and minus one for every incorrect answer. In case of no response, no marks are deducted.
Now, Paper 2 is also based on three subjects; Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Drawing Test. And it’s total marks is 390. There will be 30, 50 and 2 questions for Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Drawing Test, respectively. Each question carries 4 marks, in Mathematics and Aptitude Test. And both questions under Drawing Test is of 70 marks each.The syllabus, followed here, is Class 11 and 12 topics of the main subjects.
Tips for Systematic Preparation
Now with regard to JEE Main preparation, it is just a matter of aligning the situation in your favor. And for that, we have jotted down, few JEE Main preparations tips, that you can follow, until the big day arrives.
1) Try a systematic approach, wherein you understand your strengths and weakness in each subject and identify the relevant topics, especially the ones that have more weightage.
2) Then accordingly allocate time to the important topics, subject wise, through enough practice. Prepare your own study chart and timetable; subject wise and topic wise. This way, it will be easier to mark the syllabus, when you finish with a topic.
3) Study the basic concepts and fundamentals and understand the logic, in every topic. This is the only way to remember without any stress.
4) Revise your Class 11 and 12 syllabi, along with questions from the Miscellaneous section. Because a majority of the questions are asked from this syllabus, alone.
5) Ideally, practice at least 10 previous year question papers and mock tests series. You can find some of JEE Main previous year papers here. And, this is, one of our main JEE Main preparation tips, for you!
6) Now do make a note of some of the important topics, for each subject.
Fluids, Waves and Sound, Mechanics, Electromagnetic Induction, Modern Physics, Optics and Rotational Dynamics in Physics.
Electrochemistry, Quantitative Analysis, Thermodynamics, Chemical bonding in Physical Chemistry, Solid State and Inorganic chemistry in Chemistry.
Vector, Probability, Algebra, Complex numbers, Circle, Limits, Functions, and Applications of Derivatives, Permutation and Combination and Integral Calculus in Mathematics.
7) Then, it is always good to know the best material sources available. Following the NCERT books is good enough (class 11,12), especially the basic concepts found in all the chapters.
Books such as D.C. Pandey 5 set of Books for Theory and Numerical practice, Concepts of Physics by H.C. Verma, Numerical Chemistry by P.Bahadur, New Pattern for IIT-JEE mathematics by Arihant publishers, Coordinate Geometry by S.L.Loney, Higher Algebra by Hall & Knight are some of the relevant, subject wise book recommendations, as part of JEE Main preparation tips for you. You can also refer to a more detailed list here.
8) Lastly, don’t panic if you are weak on many topics. Relax. Tackle them one a time. Start studying the weak ones, and gradually make them your scoring topics. Make a commitment and stick to it.
For example, if you have 60 days, then give 20 days for each subject. You can also study 3 subjects a week (2 days each) and revise on the 7th day. Make your own notes too.
Also make a habit of crosschecking your calculations, even while practicing. Remember to attempt numerical questions, first, to gain speed and time. Just plan it all and have a clear strategy. You are good to go!
Remember, the key to being confident in the exam is ample practice. So, make this, as the backbone of your JEE Main Preparation tips. But, don’t be so hard on yourself. Relax when you have too. Because examinations are not for stress but to be in control and composed, to test your strengths and capabilities. For now, the dates for JEE Main (offline mode) have been fixed for 8th April 2018. So, get your books rolling and make the best of it. And lastly, you may put together your own customized, JEE Main Preparations tips and work wonders.