Here is all you need to know about JEE Main 2020 preparation tips for the April attempt which includes JEE Main 2020 pattern, syllabus, best books, preparation tips and previous year JEE Main questions papers.
While preparing for the JEE Main 2020 April attempt, candidates must prepare a smart plan or strategy for a fruitful outcome. The basic plan to prepare for the JEE Main exam includes a proper strategy, hours an aspirant devote while studying, accurate study material, quality mock tests and previous year JEE Main question papers.
National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the JEE Main exam in two sessions i.e in January and April. While the JEE Main 2020 January session was held from January 6-11 and for the same admit card has been released by the exam conducting body. The JEE Main 2020 April session was postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak and nationwide lockdown in the country. It will now be conducted on September 1-6.
JEE Main 2020 Latest News & Updates
- August 21: JEE Main 2020 to be held as per scheduled dates, confirmed NTA. Read more.
- August 17: JEE Main 2020 admit card has been released on the official website. Read more
- August 17: Supreme Court rejects the petition seeking postponement of JEE Main 2020. Read more
- August 16: JEE Main admit card 2020 delayed, NTA likely to release JEE Main 2020 admit card on August 17. Read more
National Testing Agency (NTA) has released JEE Main 2020 admit card on August 17 on the official website. The JEE Main admit card 2020 has been released 15 days prior to the exam.
Candidates planning to appear in the JEE Main 2020 April session must start preparing from now on for better results. To start with candidates should first complete their JEE Main syllabus suggested by the NTA and then they can move on to the revision part. For the revision, candidates can solve and practice previous year papers and taking JEE Main mock tests. Read the article below to know the preparation strategy for the JEE Main exam:
In the article below, we will help you know various aspects of JEE Main 2020 preparation tips for BTech exam and covering the following related topics:
- The right time to start preparing for JEE Main 2020
- JEE Main exam pattern & syllabus
- Sections wise JEE Main preparation strategy
- Best books for JEE Main preparation
- Importance of JEE Main mock test
- Tips to prepare in lockdown for JEE Main 2020
- JEE Main prep-tips, plan & strategies
- The right time to start preparing for JEE Main 2020
- JEE Main 2020 exam pattern
- JEE Main 2020 syllabus
- Sections wise JEE Main preparation strategy
- Best books for JEE Main Preparation 2020
- Tips to prepare for JEE Main 2020
- JEE Main 2020 Preparation tips & strategies
- FAQs regarding JEE Main Preparation
The right time to start preparing for JEE Main 2020
According to the experts, candidates appearing for the JEE Main entrance examination should start preparing for their exam as early as possible and also they can do it along with their board exams. This will be considered as an ideal choice as preparing along with the boards will help the candidates to understand topics and concepts in a better way. However, many students prefer to start preparing for the exam right after their pre-boards. So, it always depends on the individual's ability, dedication and how sound is their preparation plan.
For all the JEE Main aspirants, it is very important to know - how long to study for or how much to study? But the other important aspect that they must know is how to study. Each candidate needs to understand and develop a clear concept before they begin their preparation for the JEE Main entrance exam. Once they know how to study, the next step would be to focus on how much of the syllabus can they cover in a given time frame. Aspirants must devote their last three months to mock tests and solving previous year papers. This way, they will have a good hand of speed and accuracy required to solve the JEE Main questions.
JEE Main 2020 exam pattern
The exam pattern for the JEE Main is objective type and there will be negative marking in case of wrong answers. So, candidates need to be 100 percent correct while selecting the options or marking answers. All the candidates, therefore, are advised to avoid guesswork as it might not work when solving JEE Main question paper. Read the table to know about the JEE Main exam pattern:
| JEE Main 2019 Exam Pattern Highlights |
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|---|---|---|
| Particulars |
Paper 1 |
Paper 2 |
| Exam mode |
Online |
· Online (Mathematics and Aptitude) · Offline (Drawing test) |
| Number of sections |
Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics |
Drawing, Mathematics and Aptitude |
| Duration of exam |
3 hours (180 minutes); 60 minutes per section |
3 hours (180 minutes); 60 minutes per section |
| Number of questions |
70 |
77 questions |
| Type of questions |
MCQs |
Mathematics and Aptitude: MCQ Drawing: Questions to test drawing and sketching skills |
| Total Marks |
300 marks |
400 marks |
| Language of paper |
English, Hindi and Gujarati (Aspirant’s from Gujarat, Daman & Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli can opt for Gujarati as well)
|
English, Hindi and Gujarati (Aspirant’s from Gujarat, Daman & Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli can opt for Gujarati as well)
|
| JEE Main Marking scheme |
+4 marks for the correct answer; -1 mark for the incorrect answer |
+4 marks for the correct answer; -1 mark for an incorrect answer |
Check the JEE Main 2020 exam pattern in detail
JEE Main 2020 syllabus
National Testing Agency released the syllabus for the JEE Main April 2020 exam last year. Questions asked in the entrance exam are from the prescribed syllabus released by the exam authorities. Questions will have categories as some intelligence and the ability to apply concepts. They might seem out of JEE Main syllabus but surely they are not. Students are advised not to go beyond the exam syllabus as the JEE Main syllabus itself is very exhaustive and covers almost all the aspects of the exam.
Once the candidate has covered the entire exam syllabus, he/she needs to focus on some of the important topics that have heavy weightage in the JEE Main question paper. Keep the focus on the important topics that will surely increase your chances of scoring high. Take a look at the enlisted important topics for JEE Main April 2020 exam:
| Subjects |
Important topics |
|---|---|
| Physics |
Electromagnetism, Rotation, Magnetism, SHM, Modern Physics, Current electricity, Newton’s laws of motion, Oscillation and sound, Heat and Thermodynamics |
| Chemistry |
Gaseous state, Chemical kinetics, General organic chemistry, Reactions of benzene, Ores and metallurgy, Qualitative analysis |
| Mathematics |
Algebra, Trigonometry, Analytical geometry, Differential calculus, Integral calculus, Vectors |
Sections wise JEE Main preparation strategy
The question paper of the JEE Main entrance exam comprises three sections – Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. All the sections in the questions paper have their own importance and are equally important and therefore, all the candidates must cover the syllabus for all the sections. Given below are some tips on section-wise JEE Main preparation 2020:
JEE Main Physics Preparation Tips
Questions based on physics are all about concepts and logic and these sections become tougher especially when the questions start getting more conceptual. Physics is also feared by a lot of candidates of the JEE Main entrance exam and most of them give up on this section very soon. So due to this reason, candidates must know the difficulty level and weightage of various topics.
Also Read: Physics for JEE Main
JEE Main Chemistry Preparation Tips
Questions based on chemistry subject is generally ignored by a lot of aspirants because it involves a lot of memorization. However, if it is studied in the right manner, concepts in chemistry are quite intuitive and logical. Solving queries of this subject require a balance of analytical and memorization skills.
Chemistry is also divided into three units – Physical chemistry, Organic chemistry and Inorganic chemistry. Questions in physical chemistry are purely analytical, inorganic chemistry has questions that require memorization while organic chemistry has questions that often form a balance between the two.
Also Read: Chemistry for JEE
JEE Main Mathematics Preparation Tips
To prepare for this section requires a lot of practice and mathematics for JEE is said to have an exhaustive syllabus as it has a countless number of topics. Also, mathematics syllabus differs for JEE Main, Advanced and board exams and it becomes extremely difficult for the aspirants to manage the subject altogether. So, play smart and try to focus more on most scoring topics.
Also Read: Mathematics for JEE Main
Best books for JEE Main Preparation 2020
An exam preparation depends upon the kind of books you study from, so take a look at the list of best books for JEE Main:
Best books for JEE Main Physics
| Book |
Author |
|---|---|
| Mechanics Part 1 & 2 |
D.C. Pandey
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| Understanding Physics for JEE Main & JEE Advanced Waves & Thermodynamics |
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| Understanding Physics Electricity Magnetism |
Best books for JEE Main chemistry
| Book |
Author |
|---|---|
| Organic Chemistry |
Morrison & Boyd/ Solomon and Fryhle |
| A Guide to Mechanism in Organic Chemistry |
Peter Sykes |
| Concise Inorganic Chemistry |
J.D. Lee |
| Text Books for Inorganic Chemistry for Competitions |
O.P. Tondon |
Best books for JEE Main mathematics
| Book |
Author |
|---|---|
| Differential Calculus for IIT-JEE |
Amit Agarwal |
| Integral Calculus for IIT-JEE |
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| Calculus and Analytical Geometry |
Thomas and Finney |
| Problems in Calculus of One Variable |
I.A. Maron |
Tips to prepare for JEE Main 2020
Now that HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank announced the fresh schedule for JEE Main entrance exam, candidates can start their preparation at a fast pace. But as we all know our country is facing a lockdown due to the Coronavirus then what's next in the plate? Students need to continue preparing for the JEE Main Entrance Test 2020. Candidates can study through online classes and they must not miss any of the live sessions by the experts.
They can also watch JEE Main videos online but attending a live class will have the expertise to answer their on the spot queries and its fun at the same time. Taking online classes is an engaging task if done with concentration. Try not to distract yourself in between the class and be attentive. Candidates can raise queries and ask questions/doubts as this is the only way to score a good rank.
JEE Main 2020 Preparation tips & strategies
Have a look at some of the on JEE Main preparation strategy shared by JEE Main 2019 toppers. The articles will have details such as their study plan, time table, approach to the question paper, and exam day tips.
FAQs regarding JEE Main Preparation
Q. Can I crack JEE in 10 days?
A. 10 days are sufficient enough to revise the entire syllabus only. One can't expect to crack the exam like JEE Main with a preparation of 10 days only.
Q. Can an average student crack IIT?
A. Yes, an average student can absolutely crack IIT JEE provided he/she is ready to work hard with consistency.
Q. How many hours should a JEE aspirant study?
A. Most experts recommend that students study for at least six hours a day or 42 hours a week or so (excluding the time they spend on coaching classes) to prepare adequately for the JEE.
Q. Is one year sufficient for IIT preparation?
A. One year is enough to crack IIT JEE if you study consistently and effectively. Determine an effective study goal and put 100% efforts on it to achieve the dream of cracking IIT JEE.
Q. What is a good rank in JEE?
A. In order to secure admission in IIITs through JEE Main, the good score for the same can around 70-80 percentile.
Q. Is 96 percentile in JEE Mains good?
A. Yes, 96 percentile is good enough to get a good college or branch through JEE Main.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
Guru Nanak Institute of Technology accepts JEE Main scores for admission in BTech programme. However, it is not compulsory. Aspirants with WBJEE or CE-AMPAI scores can also get admission in BTech provided they also meet the eligibility criteria.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 2 days ago
Students who gave the JEE Main session 2 exam and want to take admission at IITs should start preparing for the JEE Advanced exam. Students with a more than 98th percentile should start to study for the JEE Advanced exam.
Those who have secured a percentile between 95th and 98th should focus more on
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
With a JEE Main percentile of 90.94 and CRL rank ~1.4 Lacs (female, general category), you have realistic chances in mid-tier NITs (later rounds), state government colleges, and strong private universities in Tamil Nadu and Bangalore for ECE/EEE. Top NITs/IIITs are unlikely, but good regional option
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
With a JEE Main 2026 rank of 400,510 (≈ 70 percentile), admission to NITs, IIITs, or top GFTIs through JoSAA counseling is not possible.
Why?
- NITs/IIITs/GFTIs Cutoffs:
- Even for lower-demand branches (Civil, Mechanical, Metallurgy), closing ranks are usually within 2–2.5 Lacs (General category).
- Your r
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
| Branch | General Category Closing Rank | OBC/SC/ST Closing Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science (CSE) | ~12,000–15,000 | Up to ~25,000–30,000 | Most competitive branch |
| Information Technology (IT) | ~15,000 | ~28,000–32,000 | Slightly easier than CSE |
| Electronics & Communication (ECE) | ~18,000–20,000 | ~35,000–40,000 | Balanced demand |
| Electrical Engineering | ~20,000–25,000 | ~40,000–50,000 | Moderate demand |
| Mechanical Engineering | ~25,000–30,000 | ~50,000–60,000 | Higher closing ranks |
| Civil Engineering | ~30,000–35,000 | ~60,000–70,000 | Lower demand |
| Other Core (Textile, Metallurgy, Bio-Tech) | ~35,000–40,000 | ~70,000–80,000 | Easier admission |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
With a JEE Main CRL rank of ~79,364 and an EWS category rank of ~11,884, you have a realistic chance of securing CSE in several mid-tier NITs, newer IIITs, and some GFTIs. Top NITs (Trichy, Surathkal, Warangal, Allahabad) are out of reach, but options like NIT Jalandhar, NIT Hamirpur, IIIT Kota, III
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Yes, the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 (April attempt) result has already been declared by NTA on April 20, 2026. You can download your scorecard from the official portal using your application number and password/date of birth.
Result Date: April 20, 2026 (Session 2).
Official Websites to Check:
jeemain.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
With 90 percentile in JEE Main (OBC-NCL, Female, Home State MP), your chances for B.Tech CSE are quite realistic in MBM Engineering College, Jodhpur (Rajasthan) and other state/NIT options. Let’s break it down:
MBM Engineering College (Jodhpur)
- Admission Route: Rajasthan REAP counseling (based on JEE
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
| NIT | CSE Closing Rank Range | Chance at 98.15 Percentile (~Rank 18,000–22,000) |
|---|---|---|
| NIT Trichy | ~2,000–3,500 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Warangal | ~2,500–4,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Surathkal | ~3,000–5,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Calicut | ~3,500–5,500 | ❌ Not possible |
| MNIT Jaipur | ~4,000–7,000 | ❌ Not possible (but check Home State quota) |
| VNIT Nagpur | ~5,000–8,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Rourkela | ~4,500–7,500 | ❌ Not possible |
| MNNIT Allahabad | ~5,500–9,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Kurukshetra | ~7,000–12,000 | ⚠️ Borderline |
| NIT Jalandhar | ~9,000–15,000 | ✅ Possible |
| NIT Silchar | ~12,000–20,000 | ✅ Strong chance |
| NIT Agartala / Mizoram / Sikkim / Manipur / Srinagar | ~18,000–30,000 | ✅ Very strong chance |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
LPU JEE Main cutoff for BTech typically sits around 80 percentile for general category, based on recent trends for high-demand branches like CSE. This opens doors to innovative curriculum with strong industry ties, hands-on projects, and solid placement outcomes the highest packages crossing 50 LPA
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