As it is known, the IIT JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) is one of the major exams of the country. It is with this examination that students are assessed for their admission to various engineering colleges. So the students must prepare thoroughly for the exam. The more determined they are, the easier it becomes to crack the exam.
Students from all over the country appear for the examination. Therefore it is equally tough and challenging. But your hard work can always get through everything. So, come start your journey by understanding the examination from a closer perspective.
The examination has two phases – the JEE Main Examination and JEE Advanced Examination. The first level exam is comparatively less difficult than the latter. Qualifying the first level will get you admission to appear for the JEE Advanced Examination. The JEE Advanced will decide which prestigious college you will go to.
The JEE Main is conducted through the online mode focusing on the subjects Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. It contains a total of 75 questions with each question carrying 4 marks. Both MCQ and non-MCQ type questions are present in the question paper with negative marking for the former one (MCQ Questions).
JEE Advanced is also conducted online with two papers, each for 3 hours. The subjects focused too are the same but the pattern of the question paper keeps on changing.
Tips For Cracking The IIT JEE Exam
- NCERT for the Foundation
The NCERT Textbooks will serve to form a foundation for the exam. Every concept is conceptualized and explained in the textbooks in a very concise and coherent manner.
Most students tend to directly start with guides and other materials. But NCERT textbooks are always the best. It will give a basic outline of every topic you read. An overall study of the NCERT textbooks can do wonders. Also, almost sixty to seventy percent of the questions are from textbooks. Thus this foundation can build your journey towards your goal of cracking the JEE Main Examination.
- An Open-mind to learn
Not everything you studied may be right, some concepts may feel challenging towards what you have known till now and believed till now. Try to understand more and educate yourself with every little thing you study. Sometimes you will have to unlearn, relearn or even start from scratch. But an open mind to learning will never obstruct any of these paths.
Remember, simply by-hearting every answer will never make you win. Study the concepts, practice, and revise.
- One Question, Multiple Ways.
Every question will have a particular answer, but the path to that one answer will be different while using different methods. Therefore make sure to practice multiple ways in which you solve a single problem. Try to practice with as many methods as possible. This will help in learning new methods easily, as we already know the answer.
The question paper may sometimes have questions that specify a particular method application. With the practice of many methods, you will not face a problem with this issue.
- Time Management
Time is the only thing that doesn’t come back, so use it wisely. While studying, make timetables with proper chapter divisions and topic divisions. Make sure you give yourself breaks and time to keep yourself healthy. Try to follow this timetable. Also, remember that if anything goes up or down, it’s okay, because we are humans and it is bound to happen.
Another important point to remember is that try to practice a question paper just like the exam. Fix proper timings and try to answer as many questions as possible in this time limit. This will make you understand the time you take for each section. That in turn will help in dividing the time for each question or each section appropriately in the exam.
- Do Proper Revision
Doing proper revisions is very important for every exam you take. After completing a chapter or a topic do revision by going through the content once more, practicing questions from the topic from previous year’s question papers, etc. Jotting down important points while studying can make the process easy.
While in the process of revision, understand the topics or chapters that you need more guidance on. So try and focus more on the topics that you lack knowledge in. following this method can make you perfect in almost every topic you study.
- Prepare by Taking Mock Tests
Taking mock tests prior to the real examination can make you ready for the exam even more. It will give an insight into the type of questions that come for the examination. Also, as mentioned above mock tests can help you divide your time for each section and question. Thus it can help manage your time efficiently for the examination.
- The Perfect Reference Materials
Using the perfect materials for studying is also a very basic and important step towards preparing for the exam. If the material you choose for studying does not give much knowledge towards the topics it can break your whole preparation. Choose guides, reference books, question papers with proper knowledge.
Important questions can be collected from trusted websites and sources. Many sources are available online like the Important Questions in Physics for IIT JEE Mains. Choose and use them wisely.
- Seek Guidance
Taking help will never make anybody any less but can rather make you very strong. Thus, make sure you take help from your teachers, seniors who have attended the exams, your friends, etc. Teaming with another person can help you study more concepts very easily. Through discussions with others, you can grasp more content and understand the way of giving the examination even nicely.
Also teaching someone else the topics you learned can help it stay grounded in your mind. So while taking help, try to teach what you learned also.
- Stay Healthy
While studying, don’t forget yourself. It is important to have good food and good sleep as this will make you healthy enough. Your mental health is as important as your physical health. Thus, try taking enough breaks, and enjoy your time well.
So yeah, keep all of these in mind and start preparing. Best of luck with your exams!
