Students’ Speak: Things to keep in mind to become a JEE Main top scorer

By: Sachin Kumar Singh

While solving practice papers, have a track of time as it is one of the most important deciding factors at the time of examination, once you learn to manage your time wisely things become quite easy for you. Read more on the JEE Main preparation tips:

The basic thing to keep in mind to score such good marks is to not to skip a single topic whether you are weak or strong in that sphere. You should thoroughly practice the complete subject at least thrice. To score 300+ you must be conceptually strong because such a gap can become a problem in the final stage when you see the questions with a little trick. Another thing is that should not go for multiple reference books just stick to one which you think is easy to understand and contains many examples. Do not skip NCERT textbooks at all.

Try to solve as much practice papers from various publications and also look for previous years' question papers as they help a lot in my personal opinion, as it will help you to analyse that where you are lacking and what are your strengths. Also, try to compare from previous years' papers that what are the types of questions that are frequently asked and their pattern. Because solving practice papers will help in finding where you are making silly mistakes. Once you focus on that it will help to improve your rank. Also do not sit for long hours take a gap of 30 minutes every three to four hours that will relax your mind and you will feel fresh. While solving practice papers, have a track of time as it is one of the most important deciding factors at the time of examination, once you learn to manage your time wisely things become quite easy for you.

You should have a proper and strict study plan for each subject separately and you must stick to that as discipline and dedication is the most important thing where most of the students fail in the final stage so keep going until you find your destination i.e. last day before appearing. If possible try to have your notes topic wise in which you think it requires major attention. Because if you have your notes maintained properly things becomes easy while revision & it will save your time.

In Math, the topics which I think with a bit more weightage include inverse trigonometric functions, determinants, continuity, sequence and series, probability, permutation and combination, binomial theorem and trigonometry.

In Physics, gravitation, optics, vectors, rotational dynamics, magnetism, thermodynamics, work, energy & power.

In Chemistry, nomenclature, periodic table, organic chemistry, hydrocarbons, block elements, kinetics, solid-state, biomolecules, polymers, Chemistry in everyday life & coordination chemistry.

In my opinion, the above-mentioned topics require more attention and practice.

About paper, you all must be knowing that it comprises of 75 questions i.e. 25 each from Physics, Chemistry & Maths. Particularly there will be 60 questions which will have negative marking. Try solving only such questions in which you are confident and not confused at all, try to attempt only such questions in which you think that it will take less time. Another thing if possible try to complete questions from only one subject at a time, not that you are attempting one question from Physics and another from Chemistry that will only lead to confusion and wastage of time. After that, you can switch to subjective questions but only after solving objective ones as that will help you in improving your rank.

So, at last, I would only suggest to focus on your preparation and practice instead of focussing on marks. Just do your best and the rest things will be done on its own.

About the Author: 

Sachin Kumar Singh recently completed his Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering from KIIT, Bhubaneshwar. Currently, he is working with Simplex Infrastructures Limited as a Graduate Engineer Trainee. He is also a state-level athlete.