5 Mistakes to avoid in JEE Main 2021
Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2026 ( JEE Main )
Registration - 1 Feb '26 - 25 Feb '26
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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The JEE Main Answer Key is an official document released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) that lists the correct answers for all questions asked on the exam day.
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The JEE Main 2026 session 1 final answer key will be available soon before or with the JEE Mains result 2026.
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The admission cutoff of JEE Main is the opening and closing ranks for each participating institute and is released by JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority).
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JEE Main cutoff is minimum percentile score required to qualify for JEE Advanced. Cutoff is important as candidates clearing the cutoff can appear for JEE Advanced for IIT admission.
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) will prepare and release the category JEE Main cutoff with the results of session 2.
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The JEE Main cutoff is the minimum percentile score required to qualify for the JEE Advanced exam. Its is released with the April session result.
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