How to Prepare for JEE?

As your Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) is coming soon, it is time for you to gear up the preparation. Do not let your preparation down by the new JEE pattern and increased competition.

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1. Check out Syllabus and Exam Pattern

If you have just started your preparation, then knowing the syllabus and pattern of JEE exam is the first step and the best way to strategize your preparation. Identify your strong and weak points, and then plan how you can cover all these in the available time.

2. JEE and Boards

The new selection system gives importance to the Class XII board marks as well, so you must prepare for both the exams simultaneously. You should practice all the NCERT problems, while brushing up basic JEE concepts. NCERT books cover almost all the topics of JEE Main exam. Preparing simultaneously for your board exams and JEE will save you a lot of time and effort.

3. Join Test Series

For better preparation and to know where you stand among other candidates, you can join any popular test series programme. These tests not only check your level of preparation for the JEE but also make aware of your command over the subject, strong and weak areas and answering speed.

4. Time Management

While dealing with exam pressure, time management plays a crucial role. Plan and divide the time remaining aptly for the three subjects. You can prepare a chapter-wise and topic-wise revision schedule. It is recommended to create short notes, list all formulas and points to remember. This will help you in quick revision at a later stage.

5. Correct Study Material

The correct approach for those taking the exam for the first or second time is to stick to limited preparation resource and not refer to a numerous books and study material available in the market. The syllabus and paper pattern for JEE Main, JEE Advance and Board Exams are slightly different. Identify your strengths and weaknesses and prepare accordingly.

6. Month-wise Planning

Develop month-wise plan and break it into weeks. Initially, you can focus on developing concepts for each chapter separately. All three subjects: Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics; are equally important, thus you must devote at least two to three hours to each subject on a daily basis. It is the quality of time spent on self-study that matters, not quantity.

7. Practice Will Make You Perfect

Practice as much questions as you can for JEE. Keep in mind the following six tips while preparing:

  1. Always start from the basic concepts. Avoid cramming.
  2. Don't look for solutions without attempting to get the right answer.
  3. Study on a regular basis and proper sleep is must.
  4. Keep in touch with like-minded students to get that extra edge.
  5. Problem-solving should be more qualitative than quantitative.
  6. With the right attitude, even an average student can clear it successfully.