JEE expert Ramesh Batlish shares last minute tips with aspirants to crack the exam
If a student is dreaming to secure a seat in one of the IITs it is mandatory to crack both JEE Main and Advanced. The National Testing Agency is organising JEE Main twice in 2019. The JEE Main 2019 (January session) has been conducted. The April session will be conducted from April 7, 2019 onwards. Paper-1 (BE/BTech)— April 8, 9, 10 and 12, 2019 and Paper-II (BArch/B Planning) — April 7, 2019.
The best of the two scores in either of the January-April sessions will be considered. This time both the sessions are Computer Based Tests. The students who clear the cut off in JEE Main 2019 would be able to appear for JEE Advanced on May 19, 2019.
The previous cut offs of JEE Main will draw the attention of the students as they aspire to crack one of the most coveted exams of the country. Getting familiar with the past year paper trends will be handy and useful for the students. The result of JEE Main 2019 April will be announced on April 30 (Paper-I) and May 15 (Paper-II).
The questions that may trouble are:
As the competition level will be high? Will I able to make it?
The competition level will be stiff for everybody.
Whether you can make it or not will depend upon the actual performance on the exam day.Put in your sincere efforts, practising good number of JEE Main level questions. Focus on speed and accuracy. Believe in yourself, you will surely crack JEE Main 2019.
I left couple of topics. Should I start them now?
Don’t start any fresh topic that you haven’t read in the last one year or recent months. Just revise formulas and practice as many questions as you can from already studied topics.
What if the paper difficulty level increases this year?
You should ponder too much about the difficulty level of the exam. If it increases, it will be for every aspirant. At your end, You must prepared as per the syllabi of JEE Main and also solved adequate number of questions of JEE Main level. With sincere and best efforts, you can secure a seat in any branch of National Institute of Technology (NIT)and qualify for JEE Advanced.
Where do I stand as my friend’s preparation is far better than me?
Selection in any competitive exam is based on one’s Preparation level, Comprehensive and Analytical skills, Time Management and most important the actual performance on the exam day. You cannot control your friend’s performance, but you can certainly control yourself. If you give the best result, then there will not be any need for comparison.
Are there any portals for mock test?
Yes, there are portals which conduct mock tests for JEE Main 2019. The most famous web portal for mock test is www.mypat.in. This will help the students to be familiar with their strong and weak areas. Stay fit and healthy for the exam as it enhances your performance in the exam.
Things to keep in mind
Preparation tips
Mathematics: Keeping in previous year trends, Co-ordinate Geometry, algebra, and Calculus are the topics which need to be given more attention. Topics like mathematical reasoning, statistics and determinants can be helpful in increasing the score. Refer to previous year question papers for better understanding of what to expect.
Physics: Kinematics and Particle Dynamics are two topics which are asked most in the exam. As per the trends, Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism are the topics from which questions are always asked. Thermodynamics is the most important chapter both in Physics and Chemistry. Wave Optics is much smaller as compared to Ray Optics to cover. Vectors need to be studied properly, as it troubles most of the students. Modern Physics is theoretical, yet some scoring questions are frequently asked.
Chemistry: Conceptual clarity, application skills and awareness should be of focus in Chemistry.
Special attention should be given to topics like Mole Concept, Chemical Equilibrium and Electrochemistry.
As far as Inorganic chemistry is concerned, the major topics such as chemical bonding, structures, processes, applications and Coordination Chemistry should be given special attention.
The students are advised to first attempt theoretical questions than the ones which require calculation.
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The writer is JEE Expert, FIIT-JEE