JEE Main 2014: 5 Tips to tackle the online test

The online paper of JEE (Joint Entrance Exam) Main 2014 begins today and will be conducted on April 9, 11, and 19.

Creating much apprehensions amongst both parents and students, the computer based test(online mode) is quite different to handle in comparison to the offline paper. Taking the offline paper is a traditional  practice while the trend of taking tests online is introducted quite recently. Thus, students are taking time to adjust to the new process.

Now, it’s only JEE but exams like BITSAT, VITEEE, SRMEEE too are conducted online. To help you face the challenge more effectively, shiksha.com brings you some important pointers you should remember while taking the online exam.

• Take a lot of online mock tests: It’s very important to take as many online mock tests as possible. Not only will it help you make your preparations better, but will also get you aquainted with the online test system. Remember, the more you pratice, the easier it gets for you to take the exam and understand the whole online system.
• Know the test format: To prepare in the best possible way, you must know the test format well. There is no place for mistakes, and knowing your test format will only help you clear hurdles during your preparation. You could make a list of expected exam paper features including points like – how will the test be displayed, no. of sections, what’s the time limit, will you be allowed to go back and forth to answer any section you feel like attempting first, will you be allowed to change answers, will you be getting extra sheets for rough work etc.
• Time limit: Online exam aspirants do not have an invigilator reminding them of the time limit like the offline paper. In fact, in the online exam mode, students have a clock/timer running on their respective computer screens to keep a note of the time for themselves. So you got to be alert and keep a tab on the time yourself while taking the online exam.
• Technical glitches: In case you face technical glitches, do not wait for the concerned person to reach out to you but immediately inform your centre superitendent without wasting any time. The time lost due to technical issues will be compensated but you don’t want to take chances, do you?
• Reach before time: No matter what, reach the centre half an hour before time. It’s important as you will not be allowed to enter the centre if you are late for the test. In case if you are late for the exam, you will definitely not be given any extra time to complete the paper. So to avoid wasting time on the day of the exam, ensure that you know your way to the test centre in advance.