Are you Prepared for JEE Main 2024: Complete Study Plan, Tips and Tricks

Check JEE Main 2024 Preparation Plan, Tips, and Tricks to get a good score by FIITJEE Expert Ramesh Batlish.

JEE Main 2024 Complete Study Plan, Tips and Tricks

JEE Main 2024 exam dates have been announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to BTech Programs in NITs, IIITs and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs), etc. in the next academic year (2024-2025). JEE Main 2024 will be held in two sessions. JEE Main 2024 Session 1 was held on 24, 27, 29, 30, 31 January and February 1 and session 2 is being conducted on April 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9, 2024.

Medium of JEE Main Questions Papers will be set as per the exam pattern. NTA will conduct the JEE Main 2024 exam in 300 cities across the country and in 22 cities outside India. Paper 1 of JEE Main 2024 would be conducted for admission into the BE/ BTech programs in 31 NITs, 25 IIIT and 28 GFTIs, while paper 2 would be held for BArch/ BPlan admissions. The candidate’s performance in the best of the two sessions would be considered when preparing the final merit list for JEE Main.

The candidates aspiring to take admission to the undergraduate programs at IITs for the year 2024 would have to appear in Paper-1(for BE/BTech) of JEE Main 2024. Based on the performance in Paper-1 (for BE/BTech) of JEE Main 2024, top 2,50,000 candidates from all categories would qualify for JEE Advanced 2024. Admission to IITs will be based on category-wise All India Rank (AIR) in JEE Advanced subject to the conditions as mentioned in JEE Advanced 2024 Website. The Organising Committee of JEE Advanced 2024 had earlier announced changes in the JEE Advanced syllabi making it more aligned to the existing JEE Main Syllabus & CBSE Board.

Recently, the CBSE announced the Practical Exam notification. Students must utilise this time going through the Practical Exam Syllabus deeply as this would also help them in solving some tricky questions asked from NCERT Textbooks specially in Physics & Chemistry.

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JEE Main Exam Pattern & Timings

Exam Timings:

The JEE Main Exam is generally conducted in two shifts on the exam dates in both Session 1 and Session 2.

First Shift: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm & Second Shift: 3:00 pm- 6:00 pm

Exam Pattern For BE/ BTech (Computer-Based Test)

• Mathematics- Sec A: 20MCQs and Sec-B- 05 Questions to be attempted out of 10 Numerical value questions
• Physics- Sec A: 20 MCQs and Sec-B- 05 Questions to be attempted out of 10 Numerical value questions
• Chemistry- Sec A: 20MCQs and Sec-B- 05 Questions to be attempted out of 10 Numerical value questions 

Paper 2A: For BArch (Computer Based Test except Drawing Test is pen and paper (Offline) mode to be attempted on a drawing sheet of A4 Size)

• Mathematics (Part-I) Sec A: 20 MCQs and Sec-B- 05 Questions to be attempted out of 10 Numerical value questions
• Aptitude Test (Part-II) 50 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Drawing Test (Part-III) 2 Questions

Paper 2B: For BPlanning (Computer-Based Test)

• Mathematics (Part-I) Sec A: 20 MCQs and Sec-B- 05 Questions to be attempted out of 10 Numerical value questions
• Aptitude Test (Part-II) 50 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Planning (Part-III) 25 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

JEE Main Marking Scheme 2024

For MCQs as well as Numerical Value Questions, the JEE Main marking scheme followed is +4 for the correct response, -1 for an incorrect response and 0 marks if left unanswered/ marked for review. There is negative marking in both Section A (MCQ-type questions) and Section B (Numerical value).

How to Prepare for JEE 2024?

Candidates can check here the quick guide on how to prepare for JEE Main 2024

• Keep the syllabus of JEE Main ready and follow it till the exam.
• Refer the study material from authentic sources required for JEE preparation.
• Prepare a realistic timetable as per the time available
• Remove all unnecessary distractions and make a habit of studying every day at the same time.
• Make notes while studying any chapter, this will lessen your time during revision.
• Complete the assignments on time and avoid backlogs.
• Keep revising what you are studying.
• Practice Test Analysis after every Test you take and learn from mistakes.
• Stay disciplined and consistent.
• Keep time to take short breaks while you are preparing.
• You may practice meditation or Yoga for rejuvenation.

 Detailed Study Plan and Preparation Strategy:

• Prepare and follow a daily study schedule covering all three subjects. Do not neglect any subject or give excessive time to one subject.
• First read the theory part and then practice problems. This helps to understand concepts in a better way. If you are not able to solve a problem, read the theory again and again till you get the feel of the topic.
• Do not leave any topic that you feel is unimportant for the exam. Questions in JEE can be asked from any topic in the syllabus.
• If you lack interest in any subject, then first complete easier chapters and solve problems from them to gain the confidence for learning the difficult chapters.
• Study productively for long hours without lapsing concentration. Take small breaks between study sessions to maintain efficiency.
• Time management and your strategy of solving questions is the key to score well in JEE. It can be only achieved by serious dedicated practice and questions solving.
• Include problem-solving in your daily study schedule. Have a realistic & specific goal, something like 20 problems a day and increase your difficulty gradually.
• Write notes along with your studies. You can add important points, shortcuts, formulas, reactions, mistakes, etc. Notes will help you in revision.
• Be regular and punctual in attending all your coaching classes (if you are enrolled in one) and try to maximize this opportunity to resolve all your doubts and queries.
• Avoid backlogs. Whatever is taught in the class, study the same thing from coaching modules after the class. Finish all your homework, assignments, daily practice papers and exercises on time. Don’t keep pending work.
• Always remain present for the Tests of your Coaching Institute, no matter what your preparation level is. Analyze your previous tests before giving the next one. Learn from your mistakes.
• Keep on revising your learned topics.IIT-JEE preparation takes a lot of your time. You understand topics, solve problems and old concepts fade away from your mind. For efficient preparation, consistent revision is necessary. Daily revise important points before sleeping.
• Target small goals to achieve big results. The JEE syllabus looks huge at the start. You need to divide it in modules. Take up one topic at a time and accomplish the goals related to the topic; once that is over, move to the next topic in the syllabus.
• Keep a check on your performance.You need to give tests on a regular basis to check your knowledge, speed, accuracy and time management skills.
• Never feel depressed if you are unable to solve questions of a specific topic or a subject. Put all your efforts and hard work to understand the theory and re-attempt the problems.
• Those students who are not associated to any coaching institute and are lacking confidence for JEE may join a crash course and All India Test Series to check their preparedness and plug loopholes in their preparation for JEE.

Important Chapters, Subject-wise Strategy & Recommended Study Material: 

Candidates can check here JEE Main important chapters of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

Physics:

Important Chapters include Mechanics, Fluids, Heat & Thermodynamics, Waves and Sound, Capacitors & Electrostatics, Magnetics, Electromagnetic Induction, Optics and Modern Physics.

However, make sure your concepts are clear in each topic. Solving problems will help you develop concept clarity and improve your confidence level in this subject.

In Physics, solve a problem, then you re-create the problem, re-solve it, change it again, re-solve it again. You will start to notice patterns and you start asking more complicated questions and will be able to answer those. You repeat until you have a conceptual, quantitative and an intuitive understanding of what’s going on.

The more you practice Physics and analyse your mistakes, the better for you. Solve a variety of questions from your coaching modules/study material. The JEE study material must have all the theory and questions as per JEE level.

Chemistry:

Important Chapters include Qualitative Analysis, Coordination Chemistry & Chemical Bonding in Inorganic Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Thermodynamics, Chemical Equilibrium in Physical Chemistry and Aldehyde & Ketone, Alkyl & Aryl Halides in Organic Chemistry.

Study all reaction mechanisms and remember all named reactions. Make notes while you study each chapter.

For Physical Chemistry, read from NCERT and clear concepts at your coaching institute. After you have studied the chapter, write down all important formulae of the chapter in a notebook for quick revision before exams. Complete NCERT thoroughly for solving questions in Inorganic Chemistry. Make precise notes for each chapter.

Mathematics:

Important Chapters include Quadratic Equations & Expressions, Complex Numbers, Probability, Vectors & 3D Geometry, Matrices in Algebra; Circle, Parabola, Hyperbola in Coordinate Geometry; Functions, Limits, Continuity and Differentiability, Application of Derivatives, Definite Integral in Calculus.

In this subject practice is the key. The questions are of really good quality and will force you to work hard to solve them. The more you study and practice Mathematics, the more it develops your analytical and problem-solving skills.

In JEE, Mathematics questions are sometimes lengthy, and the options are also close enough, so one must be careful in calculations and time management. The concepts and formulas should be at your fingertips. It is advisable to develop your own shortcuts if possible. Practicing from JEE Main previous years questions (PYQs) and Questions banks & Test Series of your Coaching Institute would help you gain the right speed and confidence required to crack the exam.

The Key Points that will decide your Rank in JEE Main will be:

• Command over the important topics in each of Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics.
• Practice of similar levels of questions as asked in JEE Main.
• Perfection over your timing of solving an objective type of question.
• Attention given to time management & Strategy apart from covering your syllabi.
• Confidence when you take up the actual exam.

Students 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 2024. So, work hard, stay determined and set out to conquer your target goal with full confidence & zeal.

This Article has been provided by Ramesh Batlish, Managing Partner at FIITJEE Limited and Head-FIITJEE Noida