How to Prepare for JEE Main and Advanced 2021: Check efficient planning & strategy

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How to Prepare for JEE Main and Advanced 2021 - With efficient planning and strategy, candidates will be able to prepare well for JEE Main and JEE Advanced 2021.

JEE Main and Advanced are considered the toughest engineering entrance examinations of the country. Read to know preparation strategies, tips, best books and more.

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National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct JEE Main 2021 in four sessions this year for BTech admissions into NITs, IIITs and GFTIs. The entrance examination is considered one of the toughest exams in the country and every year many candidates appear for it. After qualifying JEE Main, the top 250,000 candidates can also apply for JEE Advanced, which is the admission gateway to IITs.

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  • JEE Main Vs JEE Advanced
  • How to Prepare for JEE Main and Advanced 2021
  • Best Books for JEE Main and Advanced

JEE Main Vs JEE Advanced

While the syllabus of JEE Main and JEE Advanced is similar, the major difference lies in the approach with which the students study the topics. While JEE Main questions are usually conceptual, JEE Advanced questions require a lot of in-depth studies. Candidates who are well-prepared for JEE Main will be able to attempt JEE Advanced, however, a bit more effort and study will also be required. With efficient planning and strategy, candidates will be able to prepare well for both the entrance examinations.

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How to Prepare for JEE Main and Advanced 2021

Management of Time Is Important

It is very important for candidates to learn about time management. Since the period of time between JEE Main and Advanced is very short, candidates are advised to plan out their study schedule very wisely. Even while preparing for JEE Main, candidates should make sure to allot some time for JEE Advanced preparation in the form of mock tests or sample papers. By managing their time, candidates will have less burden during the time period between JEE Main and Advanced.

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Candidates are advised to start out their preparation as early as possible. This will give them enough time to cover all of the syllabus prescribed by the authorities.

Create A Time Schedule

Proper planning is very essential while preparing for any examination. Since JEE Main and Advanced are national level examinations, candidates should make sure that they follow a well-formed schedule to ensure all of the important aspects are covered. The syllabus of JEE Main and Advanced can be divided into slots in a varied way so that the studying does not become monotonous. In the schedule, the candidates should also make sure to given enough time for revision and mock tests.

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One of the most important things to remember while creating a time schedule is to prepare it on a personal basis. The time table should reflect the candidate’s potential and should not follow other people’s opinions.

Practice Is Essential

Along with studying for JEE Main and Advanced, the candidates should also regularly practice. Mock test and sample papers are one of the best ways to practice for these entrance exams. By regularly attempting JEE Main and Advanced mock tests, the candidates will be able to know their current position in terms of preparation. Mock tests will also allow the candidates to know their commonly made mistakes and fix them before the examination.

Sample papers are a great source to know the question pattern of JEE Main and JEE Advanced. Candidates can also check the past questions papers of JEE Main and Advanced for reference and practice.

Choose Best Materials To Study

To prepare for JEE Main and Advanced, the candidates should choose the best materials to study. NCERT books are an absolute must while preparing for JEE Main and Advanced. However, along with NCERT books, the candidates are also advised to refer to other popular books by HC Verma, OP Tandon and more. These books will give the candidates an in-depth view which will prove to be helpful while solving JEE Main and JEE Advanced questions.

Discuss and Prepare

Since the preparation method has gone completely online due to COVID-19, many students are facing problems. In case of any difficulties, candidates are encouraged to discuss with their classmates and teachers. All of the problems should be discussed so that the candidates can prepare well and get good results in the examination.

Revision Is A Must

Revision is one of the most important parts of JEE Main and Advanced preparation. Candidates should make sure to regularly revise so that they do not forget whatever they have said. By regularly revising, the candidates will be able to re-visit those topics which they had trouble with. This also helps the candidates with the mock test and sample papers. During the final days of preparation, the candidates should dedicate their entire time revising and not start on new topics.

Best Books for JEE Main and Advanced

Subjects

Books

Physics

Understanding Physics for JEE Main & JEE Advanced Waves & Thermodynamics by DC Pandey

Concepts of physics (Vol. 1 and 2) by H.C Verma

Fundamentals of Physics by Halliday, Resnick & Walker

Mathematics

Objective Mathematics by R D Sharma

Algebra by Dr S K Goyal

Differential Calculus by Amit M Agarwal

Chemistry

Organic Chemistry by Morrison & Boyd

Concise Inorganic Chemistry by JD Lee

University Chemistry by Bruce Mahan

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Answered 2 days ago

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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Abhishek Chaudhary

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Answered 2 days ago

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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Vipra Mehra

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 days ago

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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Chanchal Pandey

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Answered 2 days ago

The JEE Main 2026 cutoff is primarily determined by the difficulty level of the exam, the total number of candidates appearing, and available seats in NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.

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Yatendra Singh

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 days ago

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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Manori Karan

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Answered 2 days ago

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will prepare and release the category JEE Main cutoff with the results of session 2.

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Virajita Choudhury

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Answered 2 days ago

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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Akansha Bhandari

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Answered 2 days ago

No. There is no qualifying percentile in JEE Main. However, the candidates who want to appear in JEE Advanced will have to get a minimum qualifying percentile in JEE Mains. This minimum qualifying percentile is announced with the JEE Main session 2 reult.

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Manori Patra

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After JEE  Main result, candidates who want to improve their scores can appear for the second attempt. Rest candidates can start shortlisting colleges and prepare for the JoSAA counselling process.

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Abhay Aggarwal

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Answered 2 days ago

Candidates can choose a maximum of 4 exam cities in the JEE Main application form from the choices available based on their present address.

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