Every year NTA conducts the JEE Mains (Joint Entrance Examination Main) Exam, which is a computer-based national-level engineering exam, conducted for students who are interested in seeking admission to BE/BTech, B.Plan, and BArch courses offered by various JEE Participating institutes across the country. JEE Mains 2024 will be conducted in 13 languages i.e. English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
JEE Mains 2024
The JEE Mains exam is conducted in two sessions every year to get admission to B.tech/ BE courses. NTA or National Testing Agency is the conducting body for the national-level engineering exam known as the JEE Exam. Multiple Institutes/colleges like the National Institute of Technology (NITs), the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), and several other state government and private engineering colleges accept the JEE Mains 2024 score. The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Mains 2024 Session 2 exam is scheduled to be held between April 4 to April 15, 2024. The full form of the JEE exam is the Joint Entrance Examination.
JEE Main 2024 Session 2 Result
The JEE Mains Result 2024 for the session 2 exams has been released on April 24, 2024. The students who are appearing for the JEE Mains 2024 Examination are informed that the NTA has announced the JEE Mains Result 2024 at its official website i.e.., www.jeemain.nta.ac.in. As the results are released, the students can also check them from the direct that mentioned here.
JEE Mains 2024 Answer Key Out
The JEE Mains Answer key 2024 for session 2 has been released at the official website www.jeemain.nta.ac.in. The answer keys are released, and all the students can now be able to download the official JEE Mains Response Sheet 2024 by logging in to the NTA website. The candidates also get the facility to challenge the official answer key. Candidates who want to challenge the answer key till April 15, 2024, need to pay Rs 200 per question. Authority has also released the recorded response and question paper attempted by the candidates two or three days before the announcement of the result.
JEE Mains 2024 – An Overview
The JEE Mains 2024 Exam for the next academic year is scheduled to be held in two sessions for which the exam dates have been announced officially. The candidates can check all the important details of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Mains 2024) for session 1 & session 2 exam in the table given below.
| JEE Mains 2024 (Session 1 & 2) Exam | |
| Full Exam Name | Joint Entrance Examination (Main) |
| Short Exam Name | JEE Main |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency |
| Frequency of Conduct | Twice (Session 1 & Session 2) |
| Exam Level | National Level Exam |
| JEE Mains 2024 Exam Date for BTech and B.E | 04, 05, 06, 08, and 09 April 2024 |
| Paper 2A (B. Arch), Paper 2B (B. Planning) and Paper 2A & 2B (В. Arch & B. Planning both) Exam Date 2024 | April 12, 2024 |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Urdu (All Center Cities) Regional Languages |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of Exam | Computed-Based Test (Pen and paper-based for Drawing section in B.Arch) |
| Mode of Counselling | Online |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours (Paper 1- BE/BTech, Paper 2A – BArch, Paper 2B – BPlanning)
3 hours 30 Minutes (both – B.Arch and B. Planning) |
| Official Website | www.nta.ac.in and www.jeemain.nta.ac.in |
JEE Mains 2024 Admit Card
The JEE Mains Admit Card 2024 for Session 2 has been released by NTA on March 31, 2024. All the candidates who are going to appear for the JEE Mains 2024 Examination must download the admit card. Candidates are advised to read all the instructions given on the admit card very carefully. In case of any discrepancy in details, candidates must contact the official authority immediately. Candidates must carry their JEE Mains admit card to the exam as no candidate will be allowed to appear in the examination without admit card. It is recommended for the candidates to take a printout of the admit card and keep it safe for future reference.
JEE Mains 2024 Important Dates
The official JEE Mains 2024 exam dates for Session 1 and Session 2 have been released along with NTA Calender 2024 recently by NTA. The JEE Mains 2024 session 2 exam will be held between April 4 to April 15, 2024. The candidates can go through the important dates of the JEE Mains 2024 exam for both sessions along with other related dates from the below table:
| JEE Mains 2024 Session 2 Important Dates | |
| Events | Dates |
| JEE Mains Application Form Start Date | February 02, 2024 |
| JEE Mains Application Form Last Date | March 04, 2024 (9 PM) |
| JEE Mains 2024 Session 1 Application Form Correction | March 07, 2024 (11:50 PM) |
| JEE Main 2024 City Intimation Slip | March 28, 2024 |
| JEE Main Session 2 Admit Card 2024 | March 31, 2024 |
| JEE Mains 2024 Exam Date Session 2 | 04, 05, 06, 08, and 09 April 2024 [Paper 1 (B.E./B. Tech)]
12 April 2024 [Paper 2A (B. Arch), Paper 2B (B. Planning) and Paper 2A & 2B (В. Arch & B. Planning both)] |
| JEE Mains 2024 Result Date for Session 2 | April 24, 2024 |
The following table highlights the important events of JEE Mains 2024 Session 1.
| JEE Mains 2024 Session 1 Important Dates | |
| Events | Dates |
| JEE Mains Application Form Start Date | November 1, 2023 |
| JEE Mains Application Form Last Date | December 04, 2023 (9 PM) |
| Application Form Fee Submission Last Date | December 04, 2023 (11:50 PM) |
| JEE Main 2024 City Intimation Slip | January 12, 2024 |
| JEE Main Admit Card 2024 | January 21, 2024 |
| JEE Mains 2024 Exam Date Session 1 | Between January 24, 2024 and February 1, 2024 |
| JEE Mains 2024 Result Date for Session 1 | February 12, 2024 |
JEE Mains 2024 Notification
Finally, NTA uploaded the JEE Mains 2024 Notification with all the details. NTA has also begun the online application process for the JEE Mains 2024 Session 2, the last date to register was March 04, 2024. NTA has also announced the JEE Mains Exam Date 2024 for Session 1(January 2024) & Session 2 (April 2024) and the complete schedule for the exam. Check out the official notification pdf of NTA to know all the details about the JEE Mains. The official JEE Mains 2024 Notification has been linked below.
JEE Mains 2024 Application Form
NTA has activated the online application link for the JEE Mains 2024 session 2 exam at the official website www.jeemain.nta.ac.in. Depending on the candidate’s preference for Paper 1 or Paper 2, they can fill out the JEE Main 2024 Application Form online and submit the same before the deadline. The JEE Mains Registration 2024 form direct link for session 2 is given in this article. Subsequently, candidates can appear in both sessions, when they register themselves for session 1. They should also make sure that they meet the JEE Mains 2024 Eligibility Criteria as per requirements.
JEE Mains 2024 Application Form Fee
The application fee for the JEE Mains 2024 exam has to be paid online mode after the successful submission of the JEE Mains 2024 Application Form. The fee can be paid via online payment modes such as credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI. An online application confirmation page will be generated after successful payment completion. The table below lists out the JEE Mains 2024 Application Fee for different categories.
| JEE Mains 2024: Application Fee | ||||
| JEE Main Application Fee 2024 | Gender | India Exam Center | Outside India Exam Center | |
| Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech
or or Paper 2B: B.Planning |
General | Male | 1000 | 5000 |
| Female | 800 | 4000 | ||
| Gen-EWS/OBC (NCL) | Male | 900 | 4500 | |
| Female | 800 | 4000 | ||
| SC/ST/PwD | Male | 500 | 2500 | |
| Female | 500 | 2500 | ||
| Third Gender | 500 | 3000 | ||
| Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech & Paper 2A: B. Arch or Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech & Paper 2B: B. Planning or Paper 1: B.E./B.Tech, Paper 2A: B. Arch & Paper 2B: B.Planning or Paper 2A: B. Arch & Paper 2B: B.Planning |
General/Gen-EWS/OBC (NCL) | Male | 2000 | 10000 |
| Female | 1600 | 8000 | ||
| SC/ST/PwD | Male | 1000 | 5000 | |
| Female | 1000 | 5000 | ||
| Third Gender
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1000 | 5000 | ||
| Processing charges and Goods & Service Taxes (GST) are to be paid by the candidate, as applicable. | ||||
Steps to Fill the JEE Main 2024 Application Form
Candidates must log in to the official website and fill out the JEE Main 2024 Application Form online once the NTA activates the registration link. Required documents in the specified format are to be uploaded to avoid cancellation. The following are the steps to fill out JEE Main 2024 Application Form.
Step 1: Go to the official website of NTA, www.jeemain.nta.ac.in and search for the online registration link available.
Step 2: Now, Click on the “JEE Main 2024 Registration” link displayed on the homepage.
Step 3: Registered candidates will be able to directly log in and fill out the application form.
Step 4: If candidates are registering for the first time, they will have to register first to generate credentials.
Step 5: Required details are carefully filled in to register, after which login ID and password are provided on a mobile number or through mail.
Step 6:Candidates can log in using the details, and fill out the application form with the necessary details – Personal, communication, qualification, etc.
Step 7: Upload scanned images of photograph, signature, thumb impression, etc. as per the specifications mentioned about the format and size.
Step 8: Now the last step is to pay the application fee through the provided payment gateways.
Step 9: A confirmation page will be generated. Take a printout of the confirmation page and submit the application form.
JEE Main 2024 Documents Required
Below we have mentioned all the documents with their file size and format that will be required to be uploaded at the time of the JEE Mains 2024 Registration process.
| JEE Mains 2024 Documents Required | ||
| Image to be uploaded for JEE Main 2024 exam | File Size & Format | Dimensions |
| Recent photograph with candidate’s name (colour or black & white with 80% face without mask visible including ears against a white background) | 10 KB to 200 KB & JPEG/JPG | 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm |
| Signature | 4 KB to 30 KB & JPEG/JPG | 3.5 cm x 1.5 cm |
| Category certificate | 50 KB to 300 KB & JPEG/JPG | – |
| PwD certificate | 50 KB to 300 KB & JPEG/JPG | – |
Number of Attempts for JEE Mains
This is to inform all the aspirants of JEE Mains 2024 that the candidates can appear in three consecutive years for JEE Mains Exam 2024. The exam will be held in two sessions. Each student is provided a total of six attempts for the JEE mains Exam 2024.
JEE Mains 2024 Exam Schedule
The JEE main exam will be held in two shifts- 9 am to 12 pm & 3 pm to 6 pm.
| JEE Mains 2024 Session 1 & 2 Shift Timings | ||
| Events | First Shift | Second Shift |
| JEE Mains 2024 exam time | 9 am to 12 pm | 3 pm to 6 pm |
| Entry into the examination centre | 7:30 am to 8:30 am | 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
| JEE Mains 2024 instructions given by the invigilator | 8:30 am to 8:50 am | 2:30 am to 2:50 pm |
| Candidate login to read instructions | 8:50 am | 2:50 pm |
| Commencement of JEE Mains 2024 exam | 9:00 am | 3:00 pm |
JEE Main 2024 Eligibility Criteria
With the latest information bulletin, the NTA has released the complete guide for JEE Mains Eligibility criteria for the session in January 2024. Candidates must ensure that they meet all the eligibility conditions to appear for the JEE Main exam. The eligibility criteria for JEE Main 2024 are as follows:
| JEE Main Eligibility Criteria 2024 | |
| Age Limit | There is no age limit for aspirants appearing in the JEE Main |
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| No. of Attempts |
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JEE Main 2024 Exam Pattern
JEE Main 2024 is generally conducted through three papers for B.E/ B.Tech, B.Architecture, and B.Planning. JEE Main Exam Pattern 2024 has undergone some drastic changes this year. The exam pattern for the JEE Main 2024 for paper 1 and paper 2 is given below.
| JEE Main 2024 Exam Pattern | |||
| Parameters | JEE Main 2024- B.E./B. Tech | JEE Main 2024- B. Arch | JEE Main 2024- B. Planning |
| Mode of Examination | CBT Mode |
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CBT Mode |
| Duration of exam | 3 hours | 3 hours | 3 hours |
| Total subjects |
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| Number of questions (Asked) | Mathematics: 25 (20+10) 10 Numerical based Questions. Out of 10 questions, students can attempt any 5.
Physics: 25 (20+10) 10 Numerical based Questions. Out of 10 questions, students can attempt any 5. Chemistry: 25 (20+10) 10 Numerical based Questions. Out of 10 questions, students can attempt any 5. Total: 75 Questions (25 questions each |
82 (Mathematics- 30; Aptitude- 50; Drawing- 2) | 105 (Mathematics- 30; Aptitude- 50; Planning Based-25) |
| Type of Questions | Multiple choice questions (MCQs), Numerical questions | Mathematics: MCQs and numerical value based questions.
Aptitude- Multiple-choice questions Drawing- Drawing aptitude |
Mathematics- MCQs, and numerical value-based questions.
Aptitude- MCQs (Multiple choice questions) Planning- MCQs (Multiple choice questions) |
| Marking Scheme |
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| Maximum Marks | 300 Marks | 400 Marks | 400 Marks |
JEE Main Syllabus 2024 for Paper 1
Below is the JEE Main Syllabus 2024 for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics for paper 1 for the candidates who are appearing for B.E/B.TECH. Candidates who are going to appear for the April session JEE Main 2024 exam must prepare for the same by referring to the syllabus for better preparation.
JEE Main 2024 Physics Syllabus
The main focus of this section is to check the candidate’s knowledge of Physics. Candidates should cover the entire JEE Main Physics Syllabus 2024 to score more marks. The syllabus for Physics regarding this exam is as follows:
| JEE Main 2024 Physics Syllabus |
| Chapters |
| Physics and Measurement |
| Kinematics |
| Laws of Motion |
| Work, Energy, and Power |
| Rotational Motion |
| Thermodynamics |
| Properties of Solids and Liquids |
| Gravitation |
| Kinetic Theory of Gases |
| Oscillations and waves |
| Electrostatics |
| Current Electricity |
| Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism |
| Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents |
| Electromagnetic Waves |
| Optics |
| Wave optics |
| Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation |
| Atoms and Nuclei |
| Electronic Devices |
| Communication System |
| Experimental Skills |
JEE Main 2024 Chemistry Syllabus
The chemistry subject for IIT JEE Mains 2024 Exam is further divided into 3 parts- Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry. The chapter-wise JEE Main syllabus for chemistry for all subjects has been discussed below:
JEE Main Physical Chemistry Syllabus
Below we have mentioned all the topics that are included in the JEE Main Physical Chemistry Syllabus 2024.
| JEE Main Physical Chemistry Syllabus |
| Topics |
| Some basic concepts in chemistry |
| States of Matter |
| Atomic Structure |
| Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure |
| Molecular Orbital Theory |
| Chemical thermodynamics |
| Solutions |
| Equilibrium |
| Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry |
| Electrochemical cells |
| Chemical Kinetics |
| Surface Chemistry |
JEE Main Organic Chemistry Syllabus
For information related to the JEE Mains Organic Chemistry Syllabus, candidates can refer to the syllabus tabulated below.
| JEE Main Organic Chemistry Syllabus |
| Topics |
| Purification and Characterization of Organic Compounds |
| Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry |
| Hydrocarbons |
| Organic Compounds Containing Halogens |
| Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen |
| Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen |
| Polymers |
| Biomolecules |
| Chemistry in Everyday Life |
| Principles Related to Practical Chemistry |
JEE Mains Inorganic Chemistry Syllabus
The JEE Mains Inorganic Chemistry Syllabus has been tabulated below.
| JEE Mains Inorganic Chemistry Syllabus |
| Topics |
| Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties |
| General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals |
| Hydrogen |
| Block Elements(Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals) |
| P Block Elements |
| d- and f- Block Elements |
| Co-ordination Compounds |
| Environmental Chemistry |
JEE Mains 2024 Syllabus for B.ARCH/ B.Planning
JEE Mains 2024 Paper 2 is for the candidates who are appearing for B.ARCH/ B.Planning courses. JEE Mains Syllabus 2024 for B.ARCH/ B.Planning Courses is divided into 3 parts namely-
- Part 1- Mathematics
- Part 2- Aptitude
- Part 3- Planning
The detailed IIT JEE Main Syllabus for B.ARCH/ B.Planning has been discussed in the below section.
JEE Main 2024 Mathematics Syllabus
The mathematics syllabus should be covered by JEE candidates to obtain good scores. The candidate should cover the entire NTA JEE Main 2024 Syllabus for this exam. Below is the entire list of topics that one should cover.
| JEE Mains Maths Syllabus 2024 |
| Units |
| Sets, Relations, and Functions |
| Complex numbers and Quadratic Equations |
| Matrices and Determinants |
| Permutations and Combinations |
| Binomial Theorem and its Simple Applications |
| Sequences and Series |
| Limit, Continuity, and Differentiability |
| Integral Calculus |
| Differential Equations |
| Co-ordinate Geometry |
| Three Dimensional Geometry |
| Vector Algebra |
| Statistics and Probability |
| Trigonometry |
JEE Main 2024 Aptitude Syllabus
The students can check the table mentioned below which comprises topics in JEE Main Aptitude Syllabus 2024.
| JEE Main Aptitude Syllabus 2024 | |
| Units | Topics |
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JEE Main 2024 Planning Syllabus
The questions in this section are included from General Awareness, Social Science, and Thinking Skills. The topics to be covered for JEE Main 2024 Planning Syllabus have been tabulated below.
| JEE Main 2024 Planning Syllabus | |
| Topics | Sub-Topics |
| General Awareness | General knowledge questions and knowledge about prominent cities, development issues, government programmes etc. |
| Social Science | The idea of nationalism, nationalism in India, the pre-modern world, 19th-century global economy, colonialism and colonial cities, industrialisation, resources and development, types of resources, agriculture, water, mineral resources, industries, national economy; Human Settlements Power-sharing, federalism, political parties, democracy, the Indian Constitution Economic development- economic sectors, globalisation, the concept of development, poverty; Population structure, social exclusion and inequality, urbanisation, rural development, colonial cities |
| Thinking Skills | Comprehension (unseen passage); map reading skills, scale, distance, direction, area etc.; critical reasoning; understanding of charts, graphs and tables; basic concepts of statistics and quantitative reasoning. |
JEE Main Question Paper 2024
National Testing Agency releases the previous question paper for 2023, 2022, 2021, & so on. As the NTA JEE Notification is out, students who are going to appear for the examination must look into the JEE Main Previous Question Paper. Appearing students can check the previous year’s question paper at NTA JEE Mains’s official website www.jeemain.nta.ac.in.
JEE Main Cut Off 2024
NTA has released the JEE Main Cut Off 2024 for Paper 1 for both sessions based on the candidate’s category along with the JEE Main Result 2024. The JEE Main Cut-Off is the minimum rank that grabs a seat in the NITs, IIITs, or GFTIs. As NTA JEE Main is the screening test for JEE Advanced, NTA releases the qualifying cutoff required to appear in JEE Advanced along with the result. Have a look at the previous year’s trend of JEE Main Cut Off from the below table.
| Minimum marks to qualify for JEE Mains | ||||||
| Category | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| General | 93.2362181 | 90.7788642 | 88.4121383 | 87.8992241 | 90.3765335 | 89.7548849 |
| Gen-PwD | 0.0018700 | 0.0013527 | 0.0031029 | 0.0096375 | 0.0618524 | 0.11371730 |
| EWS | 81.3266412 | 75.6229025 | 63.1114141 | 66.2214845 | 70.2435518 | 78.2174869 |
| OBC-NCL | 79.6757881 | 73.6114227 | 67.0090297 | 68.0234447 | 72.8887969 | 74.3166557 |
| SC | 60.0923182 | 51.9776027 | 43.0820954 | 46.8825338 | 50.1760245 | 54.0128155 |
| ST | 46.6975840 | 37.2348772 | 26.7771328 | 34.6728999 | 39.0696101 | 44.3345172 |
JEE Mains 2024 Exam Centres
The complete list of JEE Mains 2024 Exam Centres for the April session has been listed below as released by the National Testing Agency-
| JEE Mains 2024 Exam Centres | |
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| States/UT | City |
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Port Blair |
| Andhra Pradesh |
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| Bihar |
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| Chandigarh | Chandigarh |
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| Daman and Diu |
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| Delhi | Delhi |
| Goa |
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| Jammu and Kashmir |
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| Jharkhand |
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| Karnataka |
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| Kerala |
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| Madhya Pradesh |
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| Maharashtra |
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| Manipur | Imphal |
| Meghalaya |
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| Mizoram | Aizawl |
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| Odisha |
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| Puducherry | Puducherry |
| Punjab |
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| Rajasthan |
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| Sikkim | Gangtok |
| Tamil Nadu |
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| Tripura | Agartala |
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| Arunachal Pradesh |
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| Dadra and Nagar Haveli | Dadra and Nagar Haveli |
| Lakshadweep | Kavaratti |
JEE Main 2024 Participating Institutions
National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the list of JEE Main 2024 participating institutes in online mode at the official website after the conduction of the exam. The students can choose the institution based on their ranks & cut-off released.
| JEE Mains 2024 Participating Institutions | ||
| International Institute of Technology (IITs) | Centrally Funded Technical Institutes CIFTs | National Institute of Technology (NITs) |
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How to Prepare for JEE Mains 2024
Below we have discussed a few preparation tips for students that will help them to kick start their preparation. The students must remember that everyone has their own pace of learning, so find what works best for you and stick to it.
- The students must familiarize themself with the JEE Mains syllabus. It’s crucial to know what topics are covered to plan your study effectively.
- The students must develop a realistic and structured study plan. Allocated time for each subject based on their strengths and weaknesses.
- Students must use standard textbooks and study materials recommended for JEE preparation. NCERT books are essential, and additional reference books can help deepen their understanding.
- Solving a variety of problems to enhance their problem-solving skills is very important for the students. Use previous year’s question papers and take mock tests to simulate exam conditions.
- Students can focus on building a strong conceptual foundation. Don’t just memorize formulas; understand the underlying principles.
- The students must practice managing their time during exams. Solve questions under timed conditions to improve their speed and accuracy.
- Students can take full-length mock tests regularly to assess their preparation and identify areas that need improvement. Analyze their performance and work on weak areas.
- The students can maintain a positive attitude. Stay focused on your goals, and don’t let setbacks demotivate you. Consistency is the key to exam preparation.
