JEE Main 2021 personalised strategy for next 3 attempts (March, April & May)

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Aspiring to appear for upcoming sessions of JEE Main 2021? Know the preparation tips below for an effective preparation plan of JEE Main.

JEE Main 2021 aspirants can check the preparation tips below to devise a personalised study plan for upcoming sessions of the exam.

JEE Main 2021 personalized strategy for next 3 attempts

JEE Main 2021 application form for the March session has been released. Candidates can click on the link below to fill the application form. The last date to fill the application form for the upcoming session is March 6, 2021.

Click here to fill JEE Main 2021 application form for March Session

With JEE Main 2021 to be conducted in four sessions i.e. February, March, April and May, students must have a study plan so that they improve their percentile in each session. There is no restriction on the number of sessions that a student can appear for JEE Main 2021. However, the preparation strategy of students should be as per the number of sessions he/she is going to appear for.

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In order to help candidates prepare for different sessions of JEE Main 2021 with an effective strategy, Shiksha.com has come up with some preparation tips for all four sessions.

Table of contents
  • Gap between Each Session of JEE Main 2021
  • JEE Main 2021 Personalised Preparation Strategy for all four Sessions
  • JEE Main 2021 Preparation Strategy for students appearing in Three Sessions
  • JEE Main 2021 Preparation Strategy for Two Phases
  • JEE Main 2021 Preparation: Important Points

Gap between Each Session of JEE Main 2021

Before checking the preparation strategy, it is advisable to have an idea of the number of days between each session of JEE Main 2021.

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Sessions

Gap of Days

1 & 2

16

1 & 3

59

1 & 4

86

2 & 3

39

2 & 4

66

3 & 4

23

Candidates have an option to appear for all four sessions but candidates can either appear for four, any three sessions or any two sessions. So, students must have a different strategy as per the number of sessions they are appearing for the JEE Main 2021. The below tips will help students understand the study plan for all the sessions.

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JEE Main 2021 Personalised Preparation Strategy for all four Sessions

If students are appearing for all four sessions then they are left with three more attempts this year. In case students feel that they could perform in the February session then they have three more chances. Students can improve their score in every next session of JEE Main. One thing that every student must keep in mind that they have only one month between the two sessions except the March one (only 16 days left).

For March session, students must try to revise the entire syllabus and attempt as many mock tests as possible. There are only 16 days left for the upcoming session of JEE Main 2021 so they must not start any new topic to get confused. Candidates should also practise previous year papers during this time to strengthen the concepts/topics they have studied so far.

For the other two Sessions of April and May, students can utilise the time between the two exams by referring to the following tips:

  • First 15 days: Attempt sample papers/previous year papers/test series with a thorough revision of JEE Main 2021 syllabus.
  • Last 15 days: Quick revision and attempt mock tests.

JEE Main 2021 Preparation Strategy for students appearing in Three Sessions

Some students may have chosen to appear for three sessions of JEE Main 2021 instead of four due to the board exams stress. For such students, the strategy can be as follows.

In case students have around two months between the two sessions of JEE Main 2021. Candidates can utilise this period not only for revision but also to strengthen their weak topics. Students can divide this period in the following way:

  • First 30 days: Focus on less prepared or weak topics to have a better understanding
  • Next 15 days: Attempt sample papers/previous year papers/test series with a thorough revision of JEE Main 2021 syllabus.
  • Last 15 days: Quick revision and attempt mock tests.

In case the duration between the two sessions is around one month then it can be utilised in the following way:

  • First 15 days: Attempt sample papers/previous year papers/test series with a thorough revision of JEE Main 2021 syllabus.
  • Last 15 days: Quick revision and attempt mock tests.

JEE Main 2021 Preparation Strategy for Two Phases

If students have already appeared for the JEE Main Feb session then they are left with only one phase. Students can use the tips below to prepare for the exam.

For March session, students must try to revise the entire syllabus and attempt as many mock tests as possible. There are only 16 days left for the upcoming session of JEE Main 2021 so they must not start any new topic to get confused. Candidates should also practise previous year papers during this time to strengthen the concepts/topics they have studied so far.

For April Session of JEE Main 2021, students are left with 59 days (Two months). Candidates can utilise this period not only for revision but also to strengthen their weak topics. Students can divide this period in the following way:

  • First 30 days: Focus on less prepared or weak topics to have a better understanding
  • Next 15 days: Attempt sample papers/previous year papers/test series with a thorough revision of JEE Main 2021 syllabus.
  • Last 15 days: Quick revision and attempt mock tests.

For May Session, Students have ample time (86 days – Around three months) for effective preparation and revision. However, students appearing for Class 12 this year, have to prepare the study plan to score well in board exams and JEE Main 2021. All such students have to allocate study hours for their JEE Main and Board exam preparation. Aspirants can use the following tips in this regard.

  • First 30 days: Go through the entire JEE Main 2021 and Board syllabus and look for any topic left. Prepare and practice such topics well. Keep revising the already prepared syllabus regularly.
  • Next 30 days: Focus on less prepared or weak topics to have a better understanding
  • Next 15 days: Attempt sample papers/previous year papers/test series with a thorough revision as per the JEE Main 2021 syllabus.
  • Last 15 days: Quick revision and attempt mock tests.

JEE Main 2021 Preparation: Important Points

For all students appearing for JEE Main 2021, the following are some important points that every aspirant must keep in mind to crack JEE Main 2021 apart from studies and revision:

  • It is important to refer to JEE Main 2021 syllabus to have an exact idea of topics in different subjects
  • JEE Main Practice papers and previous year question papers will help students have an extra edge in terms of identifying their weak areas
  • NCERT textbooks are the best source of preparation and help students to learn basic concepts
  • It is also important to prepare short notes that will help candidates in quick last minute revision

Students are advised to use the above preparation tips as a reference and do not use them as a final preparation plan. They must assess their preparation level and prepare the study plan accordingly.

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Answered 10 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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Akanksha Yadav

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Answered 12 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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Neerja Rohatgi

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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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Tasbiya Khan

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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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Raj Priya

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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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Tasbiya Khan

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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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Akanksha Yadav

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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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Tasbiya Khan

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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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Al Kashaf

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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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Saurabh Khanduri

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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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