FITJEE expert Ramesh Batlish lists what aspirants should do to crack the entrance exam
Month-wise plan
The remaining 90 days are very crucial as far as JEE preparations are concerned and this must be largely utilised for quick revision and undertaking lots of Mock Tests. Each Test must be followed by an in-depth analysis to identify the weaker sections to focus on for rectification. Segregate the remaining preparation strategy into three phases of 30 days each that will ensure to cover the entire syllabus with apt training.
Phase 1 (January): The first 30 days are very crucial and must be effectively utilised for revision. Subject wise planning by identifying all the important chapters shall be made with the help of subject experts. This will ensure a better understanding of the concepts and plug the remaining loopholes in the preparation. This phase requires essential time management skills.
Phase 2 (February): for students taking up board exams, the time should be efficiently utilised for taking up mock test on lines of JEE(Main) and JEE (Advanced). Analysis of each paper is important to check the mistakes and to avoid repeating them in the actual JEE. For students, who are repeaters, may join a crash course for topic wise revision along with several Mock Tests on the current pattern of JEE.
Phase 3 (March): The time gap between the Board Exams should be smartly utilised subject wise catering to the needs of both Boards and entrance exams. Make a systematic revision plan involving rigorous testing concept-wise/chapter-wise along with several mock tests from reliable sources as per current pattern of the JEE.
NCERT not enough
Adequate attention must be given when preparing for each of JEE (Main) and JEE (Advanced) and not only by solving NCERT books, may be sufficient enough to crack the conceptual problems asked in the entrance exams. Every entrance exam is designed with a particular goal and the Syllabi may look similar but the pattern and level of questions differ in some way or the other. Having familiarity with the pattern of each Exam will only make it easier to crack. The questions in NCERT Books are Board Exam oriented. Entrance Exams ask objective type questions with questions involving intermingling of concepts and are generally of higher difficulty levels. For JEE, practice as much as you can from well-known sources. That will help in strengthening all important concepts.
Important topics
Generally, the questions asked in the JEE examination include topics equally from Class XI and Class XII syllabus. Some of the following topics from each subjects, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics that may be stressed upon.
Mathematics
To excel in this subject enough practises is required and hence try to do as many quality problems as possible. This will develop a sound confidence level. Focus on the topics like - Quadratic Equations & Expressions, Complex Numbers, Probability, Vectors, Matrices in Algebra; Circle, Parabola, Hyperbola in Coordinate Geometry; Functions, limits, Continuity and Differentiability, Application of Derivatives, Definite Integral in Calculus.
Physics
Practicing quality problems is the key to success in this subject. If concepts are clear, then this subject becomes more interesting. Focus on - Kinematics, Gravitation, Fluids, Heat & Thermodynamics, Waves & Sound, Capacitors & Electrostatics, Magnetics, Electromagnetic Induction, Optics & Modern Physics.
Chemistry
Just go through the Periodic Table in general and read NCERT for Inorganic Chemistry. For Organic part, first, build up your all basic concepts and then start doing lots of practice. And for Physical part, practice as many numerical problems as you can. The following topics are essential - Coordination Chemistry & Chemical Bonding in Inorganic Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Chemical & Ionic Equilibrium, Mole Concept in Physical Chemistry and Organic Chemistry.
Students are advised to avoid selective study in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. The reason being, the number of questions is more in the objective papers where there is intermingling of concepts from various topics.
The Strategy
The next 90 days must be used wisely to perfect problem-solving with an understanding of concept involved, improving the time needed to solve a given problem, identifying the weaknesses and correcting them. This time should generally be utilised to consolidate one's preparation by focusing on problem solving and overcoming the weaker areas in preparation. If you are a serious aspirant and have been preparing for some time and covered most part of the JEE syllabi then the following tips will be of help.
Points to ponder