JEE Advanced 2015 Prep: How to get started
By Ramesh Batlish
JEE Advanced is scheduled for May 24, 2015. Top 1.5 Lac students in JEE(Main) 2015 are expected to take the JEE Advanced this year . In 2015, in terms of seat: students ratio is 1:10.
The question papers will test the Aptitude, Comprehension and Analytical ability of the students. Format having become MCQ type, the entire effort should be to maximize the number of correct answers.
However, one has to keep in mind that correct reasoned-out guess and well solved questions carry marks but blind incorrect guess will lead to negative marking. Hence the strategy should be: Give some thought to each of the alternatives in the question. First attempt the questions, you are sure/confident of, next attempt those questions which one can logic-out or guess with reason.
Black-box type questions which one does not know anything about or can’t guess/correlate are to be better left. Questions with no negative mark must be attempted.
Important topics:
Since the number of questions is large and pattern is objective, all topics are likely to be covered hence selective study is not at all recommended, however based on our past experience and probabilistic trends, stress may be given in particular on the following topics subject-wise.
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Mechanics, Fluids, Heat & Thermodynamics, Waves & Sound, Capacitors & Electrostatics, Magnetics, EMI, Optics & Modern Physics.
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| Chemistry: |
Inorganic |
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Qualitative Analysis Coordination Chemistry Chemical Bonding
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| Physical |
Electrochemistry Thermodynamics Chemical Equilibrium
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| Organic |
Complete as a topic
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| Mathematics: |
Algebra |
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Quadratic Equations & Expressions Complex Numbers Probability Vectors Matrices
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| Coordinate Geometry |
Circle Parabola Hyperbola
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Calculus |
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Functions Limits, Continuity & Differentiability Application of Derivatives Definite Integral |
In JEE Advanced 2015, the total number of seats will be around 15000 (considering extended list according to the IIT sources).
Tips for better preparation:
- Be focused
- Have a positive attitude
- Study with utmost concentration
- Develop speed in working out the questions in practice sessions which will help you in the examination to finish the paper ahead of time with some time to revise
- Remember it is quality of time spent and not the quantity alone. Hence give short breaks of 5 to 10 minutes every 1 to hours of serious study During breaks have total relaxation
- Practice Asanas, Pranayama & meditation to develop inner calm, poise, confidence and power of concentration
- Remain motivated always to make the best use of this opportunity to prove your worth and merit
- Don’t overstress yourself. Minimum 5 to 6 hours sleep every night is necessary at least 3-4 days before IITJEE show to keep yourself physically & mentally fit. Avoid over-sleeping during the day while Short nap may help for regaining freshness
- Remember “When going gets tough, the ‘tough’ get going”
Strategy to take the exam:
- Positive attitude & harnessing the examination temperament built during preparation
- Reach the examination center at least 15 minutes in advance
- Take a few deep breaths on your seat in the hall to ward-off nervousness
- Read & follow all the instructions given in the question-papers very carefully
- 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 attempt questions carrying no negative marks
- Plan your time, keeping an extra time in hand for revision
- 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
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