Students and friends, with just a few weeks left before the D-Day, you have finally entered the last leg of your journey.  Just like previous years, this time as well JEE Main shall be conducted on 2^nd April (Pen & Paper Exam) and 7^th April (Online Examination) respectively.  With just days remaining before the big entrance test, you must remain calm and composed. In addition to that, you should follow a well-defined itinerary that fulfills all aspects of the examination. Whether it’s digging into last minute revision, keeping your mind and body free from stress or learning smart tips and tricks, or using an IIT JEE coaching app for revision, you have to steel yourself from all sides.

Last Minute Revision Tips

Given the vast syllabus of JEE Main entrance examination, revision should be the core of your preparation strategy. You can’t possibly remember every detail of the chapter you finished studying in November or December.  Therefore, you have to gear yourself up with a hand on strategy. Below are the last minute revision tips that will be useful –

Scan Through the Syllabus – You may have taken the print copy of your syllabus many months ago. It’s time to dig out those pieces of paper.  Depending upon your preparation level, clearly mark each chapter or topic in Green, Yellow and Red colors.  Use green to indicate those sections of the syllabus that you are well-versed with.  Mark that section of the syllabus with a yellow pen that requires further revision. Finally, indicate those sections in red in which your preparation is not that strong.

Develop a Revision Strategy – Now that the map of your preparation is before you, it’s time to develop a full-proof revision strategy.

• Revise those sections first that are marked in Yellow. For instance, you may have finish studying and solving the chapter of complex numbers several months ago. However, in recent time you did not get the time to revisit the chapters, it’s advised to do it now.
• Follow the yellow section with green. You may be confident in a given chapter or section, but it doesn’t hurt to strengthen the grasp further.
• Stay away from red. Picking up a new topic to study at this crucial stage should be avoided. If you’re not confident about a particular section of the syllabus, its best to stay clear of it.

Identify do or die Chapters – Besides following the color coding strategy, another was to prioritize you revision is by identifying the do or die chapters of each syllabus. Based on previous question trends, some important chapters for Math’s, Physics and Chemistry are as below:

Mathematics – The good news about dealing with Math is that you may have already covered a major portion of the JEE syllabus while preparing for the class XII^th board exams. Having stated that, pay more attention to the following chapters –

• Quadratic Equations and Expressions,
• Probability
• Trigonometry
• Calculus

 

Physics – Physics is a very scoring subject as it requires application and understanding. Some chapters from which you can expect a good number of questions are –

• Mechanics
• Rotational Motion
• Optics
• Electromagnetism

Chemistry – The NCERT chemistry syllabus will very much suffice your preparation need for JEE. With respect to JEE Main, you should pay attention to the following chapters of chemistry –

• Coordination Compound
• State of Matter
• Mole Concept
• Electrochemistry

Identify the scoring chapters – For a competitive examination such as JEE, how many right answers you get ultimately decides your fate in the examination. One strategy to get maximum right answers is by identifying and preparing for those chapters that are easy and scoring.

Scoring Chapters in Mathematics

1. Co-ordinate Geometry
2. Trigonometry
3. Vectors

Scoring Chapters in Physics

1. Modern Physics
2. Units & Measurement
3. Wave Optics

Scoring Chapters in Chemistry

1. General Organic Chemistry
2. p-block element

Question Answering Techniques

You may have taken a number of practice tests and mock examination by now.  Several IIT JEE coaching apps such that offered by Aakash have stressed time and again about the importance of mock tests. In fact, Aakash iTutor a digital learning that offers students pre-recorded video lectures, study material and a number of mock tests has proven to be very beneficial for students. Replicated around the main examination, mock tests give you the feel of a real JEE exam. However, despite attempting several mock tests, students become nervous before the main exam. For starters, calm your nerves. Remain focused and stick to the following key tips –

Tips for Students (Online Examination) 

• You have the option to change your answer, however, don’t overthink as it might lead to time waste
• First answers questions that you are confident about. Don’t tick the basis of fluke to avoid negative marking
• Make sure you hit the submit button after the completion of the test

Tips for Students (Offline Examination)

• You can’t change your answer once marked, therefore, make sure that you read the questions carefully before marking the answer
• One advantage of offline examination is that you can see the entire question in one go. Therefore, attempt those questions or sections first that you are most confident about

Keep Calm & Composed

 

No matter how well prepared you are, all your efforts can come to a halt if you panic and stress before the exam. Just stick to the normal routine for the rest of the coming weeks.  Don’t try to change your schedule. Sleep for at least 6-7 hours in a day. Follow a simple diet. Eat brain stimulating food like salads, juices, and lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. Don’t eat junk, as such food items can cause lethargy and slow you down.

With these easy tips & tricks, we are certain that you will crack the coveted JEE Main exam successfully. Believe in yourself and your preparation and put the best foot forward.