How to Prepare for JEE Main and Advanced 2021: Check efficient planning & strategy
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JEE Main and Advanced are considered the toughest engineering entrance examinations of the country. Read to know preparation strategies, tips, best books and more.
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.
- 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.
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 |
Also Read:
- JEE Main and JEE Advanced Syllabus 2021: Know the Difference Here
- JEE Main vs JEE Advanced: Difference in Exam Pattern
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 12 hours ago
Sorry, but even under the SC category, securing a seat in an NIT with a JEE Main CRL rank of 632000 is not possible.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 13 hours ago
The rank needed for admission to the BTech course would depend on the course, round and branch you are applying for. For the General HS category, the Round 2 cutoff was 770798 for the BTech CSE course. So, this category students need a rank of at least 770798 to be considered eligible for admission.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
Yes, several colleges convert a good JEE Main percentile directly into a fee waiver. Graphic Era's GECET-linked scholarships and UPES's merit scholarships can cut your fees by up to 50%. This makes originally expensive private colleges much more affordable for high scorers, so it's worth applying ev
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
No, JEE Main is not required to get admission in BTech at Rajalakshmi Engineering College. Admissions under the government quota rely primarily on Class 12 marks through TNEA counseling. However, JEE Main scores may be considered for admission.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Yes, most Coimbatore colleges, including PSG Tech, Karunya, and Kumaraguru, primarily admit students through TNEA counselling, which is based on Class 12 merit rather than JEE Main. JEE Main is mainly relevant if you're targeting government institutes like NITs. So a strong Class 12 score alone can
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
No, I don't think you can get into B.Tech EEE at Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College, Ghaziabad with JEE Main rank of 5,30,000 as General, non-UP domicile candidate. Typically, closing rank for EEE close much earlier around 3,00,00.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 days ago
Absolutely. Unlike government colleges with very tight cutoffs, most private engineering colleges in UP admit students across a wide score range, and several also accept students without a JEE Main score at all. Your branch choice and college reputation still matter, but private colleges generally o
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
No, JEE Main is not mandatory for BTech admission to SVSU Meerut. While JEE Main scores are accepted for BTech application, students can qualify directly through the university's SNET examination or Class 12 merit.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 6 days ago
No, JEE Main has not been mentioned as an accepted entrance exam for BTech at GLA University.
Candidates who want to apply for BTech at this institute must appear in their own entrance exam called GLAET.
Admissions are based solely on scores obtained in this exam along with performance in PI rounds.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
Yes, along with the CUET UG score, DIT Dehradun also select students based on JEE Main and on the merit of Class 12. On-campus admission counselling is conducted by the university, for which 25% of seats are reserved for Uttarakhand candidates who have scored 95% or above in Class 12. Direct admissi
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