By Ramesh Batlish
With NTA’s decision to conduct the JEE Main exam twice a year from 2019, many aspirants are at an added advantage. The first phase of the JEE Main 2019 recently concluded on 12th Jan and students who are not sure of getting a good rank in this attempt have a second chance in April. JEE Main 2019 April exam is scheduled to be held between April 7 – 20) and the registration for the this session has commenced from February 8. The last date to fill JEE Main 2019 application forms is March 7, 2019.
The Common Rank List (CRL) for JEE Main 2019 will be available in the first week of May, after the April exam results are declared on April 30, 2019. NTA will consider better of the two scores to prepare JEE Main merit list, for candidates who appeared for both sessions of the exam. The CRL will denote the All India Rank (AIR) and Category Ranks of the candidates in addition to marks secured by candidates in the exam. JEE Main rank will determine a candidate’s admissions to NITs (National Institutes of Technology), IIITs (Indian Institutes of Information Technology) and GFTIs (Government Funded Technical Institutes).
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For candidates who missed out on the first attempt or want to improve their ranking to qualify for JEE Advanced, JEE Main April 2019 exam is their chance. Attempting the first session of the exam should be considered as a mock test that helped candidates understand the weak areas to further prepare for the exam.
How to improve your NTA score & rank in JEE Main 2019?
Given below are some tips that would help you improve your NTA score and rank in JEE Main 2019 April exam.
Strengthen Your Weaker Subjects
If you appeared for the first phase of the exam, you can identify the chapters whose questions were difficult to solve in the first attempt. Consult teachers and faculty for clearing doubts. This not only helps in clearing the weak concepts, but also helps in managing the time in all aspects for better outcomes.
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Allocate adequate time to each subject such that due attention is paid to each topic. Allocating extra hours every week for subjects that are difficult and incorporating doubt clearing session in your prep routine would be of great help.
Discipline is the key to follow your time table. You should allocate one hour a week for self-analysis and correction. A well-conceived study plan clubbed with regular mock tests would help you streamline your preparation to progressive perfection.
Utilize The Gap Between Board Exams
With Board exams and JEE Main April exam being closely scheduled, it becomes critical to meticulously plan the preparations for both these exams. However, the challenge revolves around how to focus and go about it to emerge victorious in both the exams. During this phase you must not only focus on scoring good marks, but also perfect the art of simultaneous preparation for two major exams of your life – Boards & JEE Main.
There are certain sub-topics in various subjects which generally get more weightage in the Boards because the questions are subjective type. There are also some topics which are part of JEE Main but are not the part of JEE Advanced which some students tend to ignore during their preparation. For example, in Physics, the chapter on Electronic Devices and Communications Systems is a part of JEE Main and the Board exam but not a part of JEE Advanced. Students should carefully study these chapters along with solving questions from sample papers to comfortably handle descriptive questions from these chapters.
Practice Lot Of Questions But With Clear Concepts
Problem solving combined with concept clarity accelerates success as the exam may not have a fixed pattern. It is good to solve questions but you should also focus on strengthening your basics. Cracking JEE requires great amount of hard-work and a good emphasis on critical thinking. It is, thus, imperative to understand the application of the concept as well.
Tips To Score Better In The JEE Main 2019 April Session
| Tips |
Note |
| Solve at least 50-60 numerical questions per day |
All Subjects - Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics |
| Set time limits for each question |
Improve your speed while solving problems |
| Start with the challenging areas first |
Prepare brief notes on the hardest sections |
| Categorise your time table |
Give a proper time to those topics which you have missed in the first attempt of JEE Main (Jan). Work on your weaker areas effectively and efficiently |
| Prioritize topics |
Develop your strategy in a way where you can prioritize your subjects in accordance to your requirements |
| Analyse your mistakes and improve upon them |
Find out the points that you often face difficulty with and which slow you down. Seek help from teachers on these points |
| Never quit until you have achieved your daily target |
Once you have solved your daily problems, make tomorrow's plan |
| Practice logical thinking, analytical skills and increase your mental ability |
Build your solutions step-by-step with conceptual thinking. Remove stray thoughts and increase your mental strength |
| Use your board exam syllabus |
Material from the board exams will be included in both JEE Main and JEE Advanced |
| Solve test papers from previous years |
Solve JEE Main past year question papers along with sample papers to score well |
| Take care of your health |
Do not compromise with your health, have proper food on time and relax. Keep yourself comfortable all the time |
| Discard your stress on the results before the exam |
Don’t be exhausted by thinking the results before attempting the paper. Stay positive with high morale and imagine yourself as a winner |
| Stay in touch with your teachers/mentor |
Always be in touch with all your teachers, do discuss your queries/problems with them, get exam cracking mantra & tips from them |
| Proper sleep |
Have a sound sleep for 7-8 hours daily and wake up with a fresh mood and positive attitude |
| Don't give up, until the exam ends |
Keep up your routine and resolve to keep trying |
Aspirants are however advised to give in the best shot as it is finally the relative performance in the actual exam that will fetch you a good rank in JEE Main 2019.
About the Author:
Ramesh Batlish
JEE expert Ramesh Batlish is Centre Head, NOIDA FIITJEE. He holds a BE in Electronics & Telecom (Hons). He is a senior Mathematics faculty with over a decade of successful association with FIIT JEE.
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With a 70 percentile in JEE Main (General category) and being from Andhra Pradesh (AP), here's a clear picture of your admission chances:
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JoSAA (NIT/IIIT/GFTI): ❌ Not possible.
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