Last Month Strategy for JEE Mains Preparation - Tips and Tricks from Toppers

29 Dec 2022 5 Mins Read By: Exprto

How to Prepare For JEE Mains 2023 in the Last 1 Month

Joint Entrance Examination [JEE Mains] is a highly competitive entrance examination for admission to the esteemed engineering colleges of the nation. Every candidate’s entire year of preparation and even more is at stake for just a few thousand seats in the engineering colleges of the country.

Every year around 10 lakh aspirants appear for the exam but only a few of them qualify. In such a competitive sphere what plays a differentiating factor between the qualifying and non-qualifying candidates is the level of hard work, consistency, concept clarity, and revisions of the former. A common question in every aspirant's mind when preparing is How to score high in JEE Mains with last month's preparation? Exprto has answered this query below with advice from the recent toppers of the JEE Mains exam.

JEE Mains Exam Pattern: Paper 1(B.E/B.Tech)

Particulars

Details

Exam Mode

  • Computer-based examination

Test Duration

  • 3 hours

Language of Examination

  • English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

Type of Questions

  • Multiple choice questions (MCQs)
  • Questions with numerical values as answers

No. of Sections

  • Three are 3 sections:
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry

No. of Questions

  • Mathematics: 25 (20+10) 10 Questions with answers as a numerical value. Out of 10 questions, 5 questions are compulsory.
  • Physics: 25 (20+10) 10 Questions with answers as a numerical value. Out of 10 questions, 5 questions are compulsory.
  • Chemistry: 25 (20+10) 10 Questions with answers as a numerical value. Out of 10 questions, 5 questions are compulsory.
  • Total: 75 Questions (25 questions each)

Total Marks

  • 300 Marks (100 marks for each section)

JEE Main Marking Scheme

  • MCQs: Four marks will be awarded for each correct answer and there will be a negative marking of one mark on each wrong answer.
  • Questions with numerical value answers: Candidates will be given four marks for each correct answer and there will be a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer.

Exam Pattern of JEE Mains: Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Plan)

Particulars

Details

Mode of Exam

  • Computer-based examination except for Drawing section in B.Arch (Pen & Paper based mode)

Language

  • English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

Exam Duration

  • 3 hours

No. of Sections

B.Arch (Paper 2A):

  • Part 1 - Mathematics
  • Part 2 - Aptitude test
  • Part 3 - Drawing test

B.Plan (Paper 2B):

  • Mathematics
  • Aptitude test
  • Planning tests (MCQs)

Type of Questions

B.Arch-

  • Type of questions for each section of B.Arch-
  • Mathematics: MCQs and questions with numerical value as answers
  • Aptitude- Multiple-choice questions
  • Drawing- Drawing aptitude

B.Planning-

  • Type of questions for each section of B.Planning-
  • Mathematics- MCQs, and questions with numerical value as answers
  • Aptitude- MCQs (Multiple choice questions)
  • Planning- MCQs (Multiple choice questions)

No. of Questions

  • B.Arch: 82 Questions
  • B.Plan: 105 Questions

Total Marks

  • 400 Marks

Marking Scheme

  • MCQs: Candidates will be given four marks for each correct answer and there will be a negative marking of one mark on each wrong answer.
  • Questions with numerical value answers: Students will be given four marks for each correct answer and there will be a deduction of one mark for each wrong answer.
  • Drawing Test: Two questions are evaluated out of 100 marks.

JEE Mains Last Month Strategies for Preparation - Best Books

Before proceeding further with the strategies for JEE Mains preparation in the last month, we are sharing below the subject-wise list of the best books for the aspirants. Candidates must ensure that these are a part of their study material when preparing for JEE Mains with the best books.

JEE Mains Best Books for Preparation - Subject -Wise

Physics:

  • NCERT Class 11 and 12
  • Concepts of Physics Vol. 1 by HC Verma
  • The concept of Physics Vol 2 by HC Verma
  • Understanding JEE physics series by DC Pandey
  • Errorless Physics Volume 1
  • Errorless Physics Volume 2

Chemistry:

  • NCERT Class 11 and 12
  • Inorganic Chemistry by OP Tandon
  • Organic Chemistry by OP Tandon,
  • Organic Chemistry by Dr. AK Virmani
  • Physical Chemistry by Dr. P Bahadur
  • Physical Chemistry by OP Tandon
  • Modern Approach to Chemical Calculations by RC Mukherjee
  • Arihant's Practice Book Chemistry for JEE Main And Advanced by RK Gupta

Math:

  • NCERT Class 11 and 12
  • Mathematics for JEE- Cengage Publication
  • Skills in Mathematics JEE Main & Advanced Maths series - Arihant Publication by Amit M Agarwal and SK Goyal
  • MTG JEE Main Guide by RK Tyagi
  • Objective Mathematics by RD Sharma

Last Month's Strategies for JEE Mains Preparation

  • Check below for the important tips for last month's preparation for JEE Mains. Candidates must go through each pointer thoroughly and make sure they make a checklist of the same. This will enable them to cover each of these pointers and will increase the possibility of success for them.
  • Go through the syllabus of JEE Mains and make sure you mark all the important topics there. Also, create a clear division between which topics require more and less time. This will help you to approach your examination with a smart preparation technique and you will be more organized.
  • For an understanding, of the exam pattern and time management make sure to take the help of the previous year's JEE Mains question papers. This will help in strategizing the preparation. Point out topics that have been asked frequently.
  • Before proceeding to a new chapter make sure that you revise the previous one well to ensure that you are covering each chapter thoroughly.
  • Do not at any point in your preparation, for JEE Mains in the last month, ignore NCERT. Read through them thoroughly and give special attention to the numerical for clearing the concepts.
  • The best way to revise is by solving chapter-wise mock tests after completing a chapter and full-length mock tests when you complete your syllabus.
  • Needless to say, candidates must pay undivided attention to important topics to ensure they do not miss out on anything. 

With everything said, candidates must ensure that they stay motivated and consistent when preparing for JEE Mains in the last month. To connect with a recent topper who has qualified for the exam and is studying in their dream engineering college you can contact us at Exprto.

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