How to Effectively Prepare for JEE Advanced Examination?

Joint Entrance Examination – Advanced (formerly known as IIT-JEE) is a national level engineering entrance exam in India. It is often viewed as one of the toughest examinations in the world which is conducted by one of the 7 zonal IITs. An enormous number of students put in their heart & soul for JEE Advanced preparation in order to crack this prestigious exam!

If you too are amongst those who wish to see themselves in one of the 23 IITs, then this article will shed some light on the important strategies & preparation techniques to clear JEE Advanced 2019. Let's get started:

Important JEE Advanced preparation tips & tricks

1. Start your preparation early: The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today. Each day, in fact, each second counts in JEE preparation, so make sure you invest your time smartly. Stop procrastinating because when the exam day arrives, you will just regret not starting early for your prep.

How to divide your time? Make a customized schedule which works for you. It has to be realistic and you must follow it religiously! If you think you aren't weak in Maths, devote more time to that subject & like-wise.

2. Get started with the correct study material: Choosing the wrong books can surely disrupt your preparation for JEE Advanced exam. Students should be quite careful while making the selection for the right study material. If you begin in the wrong direction, then the whole effort gets wasted. So, talk to your teacher or an experienced person on selecting the right books.

What are the best books for JEE Advanced preparation?

• NCERT books requisite for Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics. They can work wonders for beginners.
• For those who have already completed their NCERT book topics can refer to guidebooks in order to solve different type of questions.
• For Physics refer to Concepts of Physics (vol. I & II) by HC Verma, Problems in General Physics- I.E. Irodov, Objective questions on Physics by DC Pandey (Arihant Publications).
• For Chemistry, you may look up to Physical, Organic & Inorganic Chemistry by O.P. Tandon, Numerical Chemistry by R.C. Mukherjee.
• For Maths, Higher Algebra by Hall and Knight, IIT Mathematics by ML Khanna, Objective Mathematics by RD Sharma.
• Why are NCERT books crucial? They help in conceptual building and conceptual clarity. And laying a strong foundation is one of the pre-requisites to enhance your JEE Advanced exam preparation.

3. Get savvy with the exam & pattern: The JEE Advanced exam pattern is quite different from that of JEE Mains. It is important for an aspirant to know everything about the exam which he/she is about to appear. Know the key points about JEE Advanced below:

1. Exam Date: May 2019
2. Mode: Computer-based (CBT)
3. No. of papers: 2 (both are compulsory)
4. Subjects: Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics
5. Type of Questions: Objective, MCQs
6. Duration of each paper: 3 hours
7. Language: English & Hindi
8. Exam conducting committee: IIT Delhi

4. When in Doubt, ASK! Doubts can be your worst enemy for not just JEE Advanced exam but for any examination. Make it a habit to clear your queries the moment they pop in your head. This way you will develop a sense of clarity on important concepts. And if you have good concepts, well, you are ready for the exam!

5. Believe in Yourself: Don't get affected by naysayers. You need to believe in your abilities. Staying positive & motivated throughout might seem tough but you have to do it. The combination of balanced body & mind is great and will help you prepare effectively.

6. Revision with self-made notes: You would not want to read the huge amount of text again, right? That's when notes are going to be fruitful for you. Prepare notes your way when you have completely understood the topic. They are handy, crucial & indispensable!

Read below for Subject-Wise Preparation Tips

For Physics
• The conceptual subject demands to get your basics right.
• If you feel you aren’t clear on a particular chapter, then refer to the guidebooks or take help from topic-based online video lectures.

For Chemistry
• Chemistry can be a scoring subject.
• Focus on theory, concepts, equations & reactions.
• Understand basic principles & fundamentals.

For Mathematics
• The only way to learn Mathematics is to do Mathematics.
• The subject is not about numbers, equations, computations, or algorithms: it is about UNDERSTANDING.
• Try relating concept with practical life or any situation, if possible.

Hope the above tips help you achieve your target! Best of luck!