JNUEE: Preparation Tips and Strategies One Can Use before the Exam

Check out the different methods and steps one must take in order to prepare properly for a national-level entrance exam.

One of the most sought after varsities in the nation, over thousands of students apply for admission to the Jawaharlal Nehru University, however, one must know that only a selected few get seats in the University. JNU offers diverse courses and programmes which range from Science to Engineering to Humanities and Social Science to even teaching Foreign Languages, JNU is one of a kind and nothing would look greater on one’s CV than to have pursued a course from JNU.

For admission to JNU, one needs to clear a test, followed by a Personal Interview (PI) or Group Discussion (GD). The National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the Jawaharlal Nehru University conducts the JNU Entrance Exam (JNUEE). Students who clear JNUEE and make the merit list, will be invited to the University for a Personal Interview (PI) or Group Discussion (GD). Students who clear the two rounds are offered admission at the renowned varsity.

Now that one knows how the admission process is, the main aspect is to clear the national-level entrance exam. Students from all over the country attempt to clear the test and get admission to the University. Remember, it is no walk in the park. One should know all the details about the entrance exam. From the syllabus to the exam pattern to the marking scheme.

Shiksha provides you with preparation tips, guidance and what strategies one can use three months before the entrance exam. What measures one should take and how one should prepare in order to ace the national-level entrance exam.

Know the JNUEE Exam Pattern

The first step one should make is by knowing the JNUEE exam pattern. It is imperative one should know the details such as the duration of the entrance exam, the type of questions that are asked, will the entrance exam be in multiple-choice questions or long answer questions? Will the pattern for MA English be the same for MA History? Will one get rough papers to use for calculations? One should know all the details of the entrance exam so that there is no confusion on the main day. Apart from the details mentioned on the JNUEE admit card (hall ticket), one should have an idea about the rules and regulations.

Know the JNUEE Marking Scheme

It is also important to know the marking scheme of the JNU Entrance Exam. How many questions will be asked? Will there be negative marking in the entrance exam? How many marks will each section carry? One should know such questions before appearing for the entrance exam so that there is no confusion whatsoever on the main day. Once you know the details about the entrance exam, one has a clearer picture in mind of what to expect and most importantly, there is no time wastage. This is one of the common mistakes often made. On not knowing the marking scheme, one wastes time on what section to do first, which questions to leave for later and more decisions which consume plenty of time. Know the details properly and thoroughly.

Understand the Syllabus

Once you have applied online, get the prescribed syllabus for the course applied for straight away because from that moment on, one needs to start preparing for the entrance exam. Each topic in each unit needs to be covered. Do not leave any topic as you may never know what type of questions might just come up. If you are short on time, cover the topics you believe that has more importance. The best way to know is by referring to previous years question papers, solving sample papers.

Prep Tips and Guides

Prepare a Time Table: Once you have the syllabus in hand, create a time table. Plan out your schedule according to a daily, weekly and monthly basis. By sticking to a time schedule, one can be focused and planned and a time table never fails. One needs to put in the hours and burn the midnight oil as there is no success without hard work. One needs to be dedicated and passionate.

Purchase Prep Books: Another way to understand the syllabus is by purchasing prep books as it will help you understand the topics and courses better. Also, there will be questions which you can solve after learning a unit or topic. One should refer to the latest prep books, written and published by renowned authors and publications. Also, cross-check the prep books before purchasing them to see if the information is according to your understanding.

Solve Previous Years’ Question Papers and Sample Papers: One can test their abilities and learn one’s strengths and weaknesses is by solving sample papers and previous years’ question papers. One can understand the marking scheme, the type of questions which are asked, the weightage of marks and more. Also, one should attempt to solve the question paper according to the time duration as mentioned on the question paper. On testing yourself, you will have an idea of where one needs to put in more time on a subject.

Revise: Revision is Key. At the end of the day, when one is done with topics covered in a day, glance through what you have studied. Through this, you can better understand what you have studied. Also, one can write down pointers to help remember better.

Rest: Apart from all the hard work, one should also rest. A mind can take as much information as it can and there is no point stuffing topics you are tired. Rest properly, give yourself a break and take a small nap in between if needed. One needs to be fresh and have an energized mind in order to study properly.

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