Looking to crack JEE Main in 2021 but are worried that you may end up making careless mistakes? We know that with the exam fast approaching, there is sure to be immense pressure on you and as intelligent as you might be a mistake might just occur.
But do not fear we have advice from the best in the industry, Ramish Batlish, a FIITJEE expert, who will list out and guide you through some common mistakes which are made by students in JEE and how you can easily avoid them.
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As they rightly say knowing is work half done, so go through this helpful advice on 5 mistakes to avoid in JEE Main in 2021 and score better.
5 most common Mistakes:
- Opt for Offline Exam if you do not feel comfortable with online exam.
- Watch your speed if you are appearing in online mode, make use of rough sheet given to you wherever necessary and immediately notify the invigilator in case you encounter a technical problem with your system.
- Read & follow all the instructions given in the question-papers very carefully & Plan your time, keeping extra time in hand for revision. Even those appearing for Online Exam shall be given the option to scroll back the attempted questions and change their answers if necessary before they actually submit their sheet.
- Prioritize after a quick glance and start answering with the question you know best & move progressively to the ones you find difficult after attempting the complete paper. You must definitely attempt questions carrying no negative marks
- Don’t be nervous if you find the paper tough since it is the RELATIVE PERFORMANCE that counts. Hence put your best analytical mind to work, it will take you ahead.
Cracking the JEE Mains 2021
In order to crack JEE (Main) 2021 Exam one will have to pay special attention to the following points.
- Complete knowledge of the JEE (Main) syllabus.
- Sound analysis of the exam
- Changing pattern of the exam in last few years
- Right strategy for the exam
- Confidence to crack it by regular practise.
- Most importantly don’t panic, No one is perfect. Stay calm on the exam day and give your best performance.
JEE Main 2021 4th attempt will be held on August 26, 27, 31 and September 1, 2. The first, second and third attempt of JEE Main 2021 had been conducted in February, March and July respectively. Check important dates of the exam here.
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Student Forum
Answered 22 hours ago
Sorry, but the college does not accept JEE Mains score for admission to BE ECE program at Loyola-ICAM College of Engineering and Technology.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
YES. Galgotias University accepts JEE Main and CUET scores for B.Tech admissions and gives preference to candidates with these scores in the merit list. Students also need to meet the required Class 12 eligibility criteria for their chosen B.Tech program.
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Beginner-Level 3
Answered 2 days ago
There is no fixed JEE Main cutoff rank published by Galgotias University. JEE Main scorers get preference in the merit list, but admission is also possible based on the university's eligibility criteria. For B.Tech CSE, GU currently lists 60% in the relevant Class 12 subjects. So, you don't need a s
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 days ago
Yes, exceptional performance in national exams is well rewarded here. General category candidates who score between an 85 and 89.99 percentile in JEE Main 2026 receive a 15% tuition fee waiver. Those achieving a percentile above 90 receive a 25% scholarship to support their education within BTech fa
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 days ago
Yes, a valid JEE Main score plays a major role in seat allocation. JECRC University gives higher preference to applicants who have performed well in this national entrance test. Engineering aspirants with competitive percentiles are prioritised during counseling.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 days ago
No, JEE Main is not strictly mandatory for architecture admission in Mumbai. Admissions to B.Arch programs in Mumbai colleges typically accept either JEE Main Paper 2 or NATA conducted by the Council of Architecture.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
The needed rank would depend on the category, round and branch. For the General AI category, the highest rank acceptable in the first round is 600000. Hence, General AI category students need a rank of at least 600000 to be wualffied fir admission in 2026.
See the list below to know the estimated un
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
UPES Dehradun JEE Main cutoff 2026 for the General AI category ranges from 450000 to 600000 in the first round. The most competitive specialisations for admission are BTech CSE, followed by BTech in Aerospace Engineering (Avionics) and BTech in Aerospace Engineering (Space Technology). All 3 branche
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
Galgotias University does not have one fixed JEE Main cutoff for all B.Tech branches. The cutoff varies by course and admission year. JEE Main scores/ranks may be considered for admission, but the university also has other admission routes. For the exact cutoff, it is better to check the specific B.
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Beginner-Level 3
Answered 6 days ago
Yes, aspirants can get admission in BTech programme of JECRC University Alwar Campus without JEE Main scores. Candidates are selected based on their Class 12 scores. The university prefers aspirants with JEE Main score, but it is not mandatory.
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