When preparing for JEE Mains 2024 candidates tend to make mistakes amidst the soaring competition and pressure. However, these mistakes can become a great obstacle for JEE aspirants 

Every candidate must ensure that they do not make these. Exprto shares below the 6 mistakes to avoid in JEE Mains preparation as shared by recent IIT-JEE toppers. 

6 Common Mistakes to Avoid during JEE Mains Preparation - Expert Advice

JEE aspirants can check below for the 6 commonly made mistakes in JEE preparations which they should avoid. Please note that avoiding these mistakes has been advised by the mentors at Exprto.

1- Not picking the best books for JEE Mains

It is undoubtedly essential for aspiring candidates to study from the best books, as recommended by experts for their JEE Mains preparation 2024. One important book that every candidate must study is their NCERT for all subjects. Under any circumstance, JEE aspirants must not ignore NCERT or assign less importance to it when preparing for the examination. 

2- Overlooking JEE Mains important topics 2024

There are certain topics in the JEE Main syllabus that hold more importance than others. Such topics must not be ignored by aspiring candidates as they carry a lot of marks. Every mark is important in the examination, and there is negative marking too, so answering smartly is essential. 

3- Not clearing doubts on time

Unresolved queries or doubts can become a great hindrance in your IIT-JEE 2024 preparation. It is undeniably essential for candidates to get every doubt or query resolved by a learned expert, and on time. This will help them understand the topics well with clarity of concepts.

4- Overstressing and not paying attention to health

In the midst of so much competition, peer pressure, family pressure, and comparisons, it is common for candidates to develop stress and nervousness regarding their preparations. However, any form of stress is not good, and not paying proper attention to your physical and mental health can again cost you a year of hard work and relentless preparations. 

5- Not giving ample time for revisions

Revisions have important implications in every field of study. When preparing for one of India’s toughest entrance exams it is undoubtedly important for candidates to devote ample time to revisions as this will strengthen their memory power, helping them to retain all that they have learned. It will also help them have concept clarity and realize where they are missing out. 

6- Ignoring mock tests and sample papers

Mock tests and sample papers play an essential role in JEE Mains preparation. They give candidates an idea of the exam pattern, help in time management, enable candidates to build paper answering skills, and more. With so many benefits it will be a candidate’s foolishness if they avoid answering mock tests and sample questions and this will surely become a roadblock to their success.

These are mistakes to be avoided while preparing for one of India’s most difficult entrance examinations of the nation. A small mistake can cost an aspirant an entire year, leading to demotivation, stress, anxiety, and a lot more complications. It is always best to be well-prepared so as to be at par with the other competing candidates for engineering seats in the top colleges of India. 

In the JEE Mains 2024 preparation journey, aspirants are also required to have the correct guidance, mentorship, and motivation to stay on the right path and do all the right things for success. The best person to guide them at this time is a recent topper who has gone through this entire process and succeeded. To get guidance and mentorship from recent toppers of IIT-JEE aspirants are advised to become a part of India’s largest community of JEE toppers, mentors, and aspirants - Exprto and boost their preparation. 

 

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