JEE Main 2020 and Covid-19: How to win against both?

Appearing for JEE Main 2020? To stay focused, here are some of the JEE Main preparation tips to follow during this pandemic situation.

With only one month left for JEE Main 2020 exam, candidates by now should have strengthened their level of preparation. The second phase of JEE Main 2020 is scheduled to be held on July 18-23 in computer-based mode. Through JEE Main, candidates will be offered admission to NITs, IIITs, CFTIs across India. Qualified aspirants in JEE Main 2020 are eligible to appear in JEE Advanced 2020 for admission to the IITs. It must be noted that only top 2,50,000 candidates will qualify for JEE Advanced 2020 scheduled to be held on August 23 by IIT Delhi.

As times are difficult due to COVID-19 spike in the country, the preparation level should not hold a backseat. By accepting the challenges on the road, candidates must count on the following topics during JEE Main 2020 preparation.

Time Management

Devising proper planning is pre-requisite to score better marks in the entrance test. This is important for daily preparation and maintaining consistency in the studies. It mainly helps in reducing study pressure. By this time, candidates must have assessed their preparation level.

All the three subjects’ in JEE Main 2020 syllabus - physics, chemistry & mathematics are equally important. So, divide these crucial remaining weeks aptly in the three subjects. Just make sure to not waste the time in hand on unnecessary distractions and stay focused. In these few weeks, prepare subject wise and chapter wise revision.

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Make revision compulsory

This time must be given to revision. Revision at this stage should be quick and try to cover the syllabus with covering each chapter and important topics that the mentors have suggested. Take help from the short notes that you made during preparation.

Short notes help in revising short forms, formulas and abbreviations. The short notes should be simple and in bulleted points as topics prepared in such a manner is easier to notice and therefore convenient during revision.

Book References

A sound exam preparation largely depends upon selecting the right books for study. The correct approach for those appearing for JEE Main 2020 for the first and second time is to refer a few set of the books and not fall prey to the multitude of books available in the market.

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• Important Chapters of JEE Main 2020
• Best books for JEE Main 2020

Use correct methodology

With the right approach, candidates should be more focused and be consistent in their preparation. Make sure not to break the concentration from the studies. Make sure to follow the timetable religiously, use short notes for all the three subjects, memorize the formulae, develop short cuts and revise each chapter and unit of the syllabus.

Also, take JEE Main 2020 Mock tests regularly to get the overall idea of the actual question paper and learn time management.

Be focused on your goal

Understanding the strength and weaknesses is important during this time. Work and improve weak areas in every possible way. Experts and toppers approach each problem with positivity and correct attitude, which helps them to achieve their goals. Toppers remain focused and stick to their prepared plan until the exam day. They stick to a single system of preparation and have faith in themselves. This helps in gradually building up the confidence level and gearing up to crack any difficult question.

Dos and Don’ts on the JEE Main exam day

 Key points that determine your JEE rank

• How well you have mastered all the three subjects – Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
• How much practice you have done on similar levels of questions as asked in JEE Main.
• How well you have perfected on your timing of solving an objective type question.
• How much attention you have given to time management & strategy apart from covering your syllabi.
• How much calm & confident you are when you take up the actual exam

Keep calm and stay healthy

In this pandemic situation, consider your health as a priority along with the studies. Avoid going out and follow social distancing until the situation gets back to normal. Staying at home in the current scenario is the safest option that you have. Take online classes suggested teachers and mentors. Eat healthy and hygienic food and sleep eight hours daily for a healthy body.