Students’ Speak: Check out the preparation strategy and important topics for JEE Advanced
Joint Entrance Exam - Advanced 2026 ( JEE Advanced )
Registration - 6 Apr '26 - 2 May '26
By: Kandarp Patel
Creating and following a proper study plan is important for clearing and securing high marks in examinations like JEE Advanced. Focus on enhancing speed and managing time during preparation would help in reaching the desired goals.
JEE Advanced, the higher version of JEE Mains is one of the most important exams. Securing high marks in JEE Advanced, a student could get admission in IITs
This article is for the students who have scored 95 percentile or more in JEE Mains 2020 and are preparing for JEE Advanced. In this article, some important strategies and effective tips basis my own experience to score high are discussed.
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Studying and understanding JEE Advanced Pattern completely could make the work easier to prepare for the exam. The pattern of JEE Advanced is discussed below:
- JEE Advanced is a Computer-based exam (CBT). There are two papers (Paper 1 and Paper 2) in JEE Advanced
- Both the papers are compulsory and the duration of each paper is three hours
- There are objective type questions including numerical questions and multiple-choice or options type questions
- Both papers have 3 sections i.e. Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics
- As the no. of questions is not fixed, hence, total marks could not be defined
Marking scheme of JEE Advanced for each paper is as follows:
Paper – 1:
| Question Type |
Marks Allotted |
Negative Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 correct answer |
+3 |
-1 |
| 1 or more correct answer |
+4 |
-1 |
| Numerical Value-Based Answer |
+3 |
0 |
Paper – 2:
| Question Type |
Marks Allotted |
Negative Marks |
|---|---|---|
| List Match Sets |
+3 |
-1 |
| 1 or more correct answer |
+4 |
-1 |
| Numerical Value Based Answer |
+3 |
0 |
Preparation Strategy
As mentioned above, JEE Advanced is one of the difficult entrance exams.
- To secure high marks, students should learn and understand the basic concepts of each subject and work on enhancing the numerical and analytical ability.
- Allot at least 8 to 10 hours daily for preparation.
- Avoid studying all the three subjects in a day; this would lead to confusion Instead, try to cover only 2 subjects in a day as per the topics..
- Practise each topic regularly to score well in all the subjects.
- Attempt as many mock tests as and try to complete these within the stipulated time. For example, if the exam time is 9.00 am to 12.00 pm, then try to give a mock test in that particular time; this would help in managing the time effectively and reducing stress level.
The important topics for JEE Advanced 2020 (subject-wise) based on previous year papers analysis are mentioned below:
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Chemistry
- P Block Elements
- Thermodynamics Atomic Structure
- General Organic Chemistry
- Chemical Bonding
- Electrochemistry
- Biomolecules
- Carbonyl Compounds
- Hydrocarbons
- Alcohols & Ethers
- Polymers
- Molecular Structure
- Coordination Compounds
- Haloalkanes
- Haloarenes
Physics
- Thermodynamics
- Current Electricity
- Ray Optics
- Electrostatics
- Electromagnetic Induction
- Magnetic Effects of Current
- Electromagnetic Waves
- Matter & Fluid Mechanics
- Work Power & Energy Modern Physics
- Rotational Motion
- Centre of Mass
- Photoelectric Effect
Mathematics
- 3D Geometry
- Vector
- Parabola
- Circle
- Probability
- Curves
- Derivatives
- Differential Equations
- Sequence & Series
- Definite Integration
- Matrices
- Determinants Continuity & Differentiability
About the Author:
Kandarp Patel is a student at Nirma University, Ahemdabad, pursuing Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering (final year). He is also a campus representative with Shiksha.com since 2016.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 weeks ago
JEE Advanced registration fee for IIT Kanpur BTech varies by category and nationality. Indian female, SC, ST, and PwD candidates need to pay INR 1600, while other Indian candidates pay INR 3200. Fees for OCI/PIO and foreign nationals depend on exam centre location and country category.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
JEE (Advanced) exam is the qualifying test for admission to IIT Kanpur BTech. This will be held on Sunday, May 17, and only candidates who clear this exam are eligible for the JoSAA counselling process.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
No, candidates can not raise objections in JEE Adv result. The facility to raise objection is provided only in the answer key. It is clearly mentioned in the IIT JEE advanced 2026 information brochure that any request to re-evaluate in result will not be entertained under any circumstances.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 weeks ago
The number of questions in each subjects are generally not same, but the total number of questions mostly ranges from 17 to 18 across all three subjects in both Paper 1 and 2. The number of questions will also be different for each type (MCQ, Matching, Single/Multi correct) within the subjects in pa
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 weeks ago
No, same questions never get repeated in IIT JEE exam. However, questions with similar concepts can find places in the exam. The question paper of JEE Advanced is prepared considering the syllabus and exam pattern.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
You will not be eligible for admission as preparatory ranks are not considered under round 1. Since you have already qualified to appear for JEE (Advanced), all you need to do is meet the second criterion and apply for round 2, which will be only conducted if seats from round 1 remain vacant.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, you can still get admission in Round 2 if you meet eligibility criteria to appear in JEE (Advanced) and have a valid JEE (Mains) rank. Also, you must have scored 60% or above in class 12th. For SC/ST/PwD category students, 55% or above is required.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
No, candidates need not pay any fees to participate in JEE Adv counselling. However, once the seat is allotted, candidates will need to pay approximately INR 35,000 (less for reserved category) as a seat acceptance fee and around INR 20,000 as partial admission fees. Both these payments are adjusted
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
To participate in JEE Advanced counselling, candidates must keep the following documents ready.
- JoSAA Seat Allotment Letter
- Admit card of JEE Advanced 2026
- Proof of Date of Birth Class 12/HSC/Birth Certificate/Any other certificate as proof of date of birth
- Photo ID card
- Class 12/SSC/Equivalent exam Mark
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
No, candidates have to carry the printout of their JEE Advanced admit card downloaded from the website to appear in the exam. Soft copies will not be accepted.
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Contributor-Level 10