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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If you qualified for JEE advance than study for it otherwise look for best college at your rank
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Approx 95 percentile
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Beginner-Level 2
Answered 10 hours ago
No, JEE Main is not compulsory for taking admission in BTech at ICFAI University Jharkhand. The college offer admission based on screening of application and interview. The college offer merit-based admission based on past academic performance. For final selection, weightage is given to their academ
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Yes, candidates must appear for JEE Mains to qualify for Poornima Institute of Engineering and Technology BTech course. The institute folllows REAP guidelines to select candidates for BTech admissions. Only if some seats are left vacant after admission process can candidates be chosen without JEE Ma
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No, VIT Vellore BTech admission is not decided through JEE Mains scores. Candidates who wish to apply for BTech must appear in VITEEE only in order to qualify for VIT Vellore admission. No other entrance exams have been mentioned as alternatives to VITEEE.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
NMIT Bangalore reserves 2% seats for candidates with JEE Main score of at least 75. JEE category aspirants are eigible for Merit Scholarship seats, provided they score a minimum of 85 NTA score and not less than 80% aggregate in PCM in Class 12. The ranking is based on JEE Main NTA score.
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Guide-Level 15
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No, JEE Main is not compulsory for taking admission in the BTech programme at JECRC University. Candidates can get admission based on their merit in Class 12 exam. However, students with JEE Main score are preferred more for admission.
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Answered 6 days ago
No, JEE Main is not required to take admission in BTech at NMAM Institute of Technology, NITTE University. The college accepts NUCAT scores for BTech admissions. NUCAT is conducted by the institute itself. It has MCQ type questions with no negative marking.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
No, candidates need to pass NMIMS CET conducted by the university for admission in BTech programme of NMIMS Chandigarh. SAT/ ACT qualified candidates can also get admission. Applicants have to confirm their seat by paying the course fee after completion of selection process.
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Guide-Level 15
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Candidates can get admission in BTech programme of United Group of Institutions, Greater Noida via UPTAC Counselling based on their JEE Main scores. Hence, JEE Main is one of the options to get admission in the institute.
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