By: Srinivas Goud
Are you confident that putting in the effort can help you score 300+ in JEE Main? Then this article is for you to read. Here are some tips and tricks that can help you achieve this high score.
First, have a clear idea about the exam and then study accordingly. Many students who prepare for JEE Main for nearly three years are sometimes unable to attain 300+. However, that doesn’t mean that there are not any exceptions. You’ll find tons of scholars for whom JEE Main may be a cakewalk, mainly because their concepts are clear about the pattern of the exam. So, always clear your concepts instead of preparing supported the hit-and-trial method.
Second, in order to score 300+ marks, seek out a mentor who will guide you right along. If you fail to get one, visit Shiksha.com as there are many well-experienced mentors who are going to be able to assist you around the clock. Without getting proper guidance, all of your efforts are going to be worthless.
After guidance, the foremost important thing is to get proper books to review. You’ll have different suggestions coming from different people about choosing the proper book. These suggestions will assist you in picking a mix of traditional and modern-day books. The first books that are available in this category are the NCERTs. Unlike the standard belief, if you would like to attain 300 marks then solve NCERT’s questions properly. You’ll be amazed to ascertain the amount of conceptual questions there are in these books. Later, you can choose Irodov, HC Verma, RD Sharma and a few self-study coaching material as in these books you'll get questions from the simplest faculties of the country.
Now once you are through with the study material, have a glance at the examination blueprint given at the starting of every book. See what topic is more important as every year there are slight changes within the paper structure. Review accordingly.
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While most of the items remain an equivalent, the foremost important topics in mathematics are coordinating geometry, P&C and differential equations. In Physics, equilibrium and stress are important. In Chemistry, there is Chemistry, S-block and P-block.
Study each and each topic, but mainly specialise in the topics that have more weightage within the exam as when rank clashes, these are the items that outline the student’s position.
The most important thing is that the revision. Devote the last 10 days before the particular examination for revision, as this may step up your confidence in your preparation.
In those 10 days, build up your speed. Scoring 300+ in JEE Mains needs speed to read all the questions than solving most of them in those 180 minutes.
About the Author:
Srinivas Goud is a student at CMR Technical Campus pursuing BTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering.
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Answered 18 hours ago
Yes, JEE Mains has been listed as an accepted entrance exam for MIT Academy of Engineering BTech admission. The institute has also listed MHT-CET as its accepted entrance exam. Thus, candidates with a JEE Mains score can apply directly without appearing for MHT-CET.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 19 hours ago
CT Group of Institutions (North Campus) offers scholarships to students who crack the JEE Mains exam. Institution offers various scholarship categories including merit based aid for exceptional JEE Mains performance.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Guru Nanak Institute of Technology accepts JEE Main scores for admission in BTech programme. However, it is not compulsory. Aspirants with WBJEE or CE-AMPAI scores can also get admission in BTech provided they also meet the eligibility criteria.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 3 days ago
Students who gave the JEE Main session 2 exam and want to take admission at IITs should start preparing for the JEE Advanced exam. Students with a more than 98th percentile should start to study for the JEE Advanced exam.
Those who have secured a percentile between 95th and 98th should focus more on
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
With a JEE Main percentile of 90.94 and CRL rank ~1.4 Lacs (female, general category), you have realistic chances in mid-tier NITs (later rounds), state government colleges, and strong private universities in Tamil Nadu and Bangalore for ECE/EEE. Top NITs/IIITs are unlikely, but good regional option
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Answered 5 days ago
With a JEE Main 2026 rank of 400,510 (≈ 70 percentile), admission to NITs, IIITs, or top GFTIs through JoSAA counseling is not possible.
Why?
- NITs/IIITs/GFTIs Cutoffs:
- Even for lower-demand branches (Civil, Mechanical, Metallurgy), closing ranks are usually within 2–2.5 Lacs (General category).
- Your r
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
| Branch | General Category Closing Rank | OBC/SC/ST Closing Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science (CSE) | ~12,000–15,000 | Up to ~25,000–30,000 | Most competitive branch |
| Information Technology (IT) | ~15,000 | ~28,000–32,000 | Slightly easier than CSE |
| Electronics & Communication (ECE) | ~18,000–20,000 | ~35,000–40,000 | Balanced demand |
| Electrical Engineering | ~20,000–25,000 | ~40,000–50,000 | Moderate demand |
| Mechanical Engineering | ~25,000–30,000 | ~50,000–60,000 | Higher closing ranks |
| Civil Engineering | ~30,000–35,000 | ~60,000–70,000 | Lower demand |
| Other Core (Textile, Metallurgy, Bio-Tech) | ~35,000–40,000 | ~70,000–80,000 | Easier admission |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
With a JEE Main CRL rank of ~79,364 and an EWS category rank of ~11,884, you have a realistic chance of securing CSE in several mid-tier NITs, newer IIITs, and some GFTIs. Top NITs (Trichy, Surathkal, Warangal, Allahabad) are out of reach, but options like NIT Jalandhar, NIT Hamirpur, IIIT Kota, III
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Answered a week ago
Yes, the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 (April attempt) result has already been declared by NTA on April 20, 2026. You can download your scorecard from the official portal using your application number and password/date of birth.
Result Date: April 20, 2026 (Session 2).
Official Websites to Check:
jeemain.
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Answered a week ago
With 90 percentile in JEE Main (OBC-NCL, Female, Home State MP), your chances for B.Tech CSE are quite realistic in MBM Engineering College, Jodhpur (Rajasthan) and other state/NIT options. Let’s break it down:
MBM Engineering College (Jodhpur)
- Admission Route: Rajasthan REAP counseling (based on JEE
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