How To Prepare For Competitive Exam

The joint entrance exam (JEE) formerly known as the Indian Institute of Technology Joint Entrance Examination. (IIT JEE) is a standardized test used for admission to engineering programs in India .This comprises of multiple choice questions that test applicant’s knowledge in several engineering related fields. The JEE is offered at two levels : JEE mains and JEE advanced , the latter being required for certain selective programs .

IIT is the dream of those students who want to become engineers in future. For preparation of IIT JEE we need to understand the structure of the main exam .

JEE mains is a three hours exam and consists of ninety multiple choice questions . Exam consists of three sections : physics, chemistry and mathematics . Each section contains 30 questions all questions. All sections are weighed equally.

For each question answered correctly four points are awarded. For each incorrect answer, one point is deducted, no points are awarded or deducted for unanswered questions .

Now we need to understand the structure of the advanced exam :
The advanced exam covers the same three topics : physics , chemistry and mathematics .
However, unlike the main exam , the advanced exam is divided into two, three hours long papers each is divided into three sections .

• Paper one : Each section contains ten multiple choice questions with one correct answer, five multiple choice questions with one or more correct answers and 5 questions that requires the test taker to provide a single digit answer.

• Paper two: Each section contains eight multiple choice questions with one correct answer , eight questions that require responding to a reading passage and several matching list type questions.

After understanding about the structure of JEE we should have the idea of most frequently asked topics:

• Physics : Kinematics , Laws of Motion, Gravity ,Thermodynamics, Electromagnetism, Optics, Electronic devices.

• Chemistry : States of matter , Chemical kinetics , Redox reactions , Atomic structure, Environmental chemistry , Periodic groups, basic organic chemistry principles.

• Mathematics : Quadratic equations , Mathematical Induction, Integral calculus , Differential equations, Sequence and series , Matrices, co-ordinate geometry

Although all topics are important for JEE exam but the above mentioned topics are frequently asked . That means doing more practise for these topics will lead to score good rank .

Reading and learning the topics are not only sufficient for preparation of competitive exams . It also requires the practice of lot of questions with varying difficulty level .

For practicing questions one can follow following tips:-

1. Use official mock test :-

2. The simplest , most effective way to prepare for the JEE is simply to do the test itself .Mock tests are available for free from the official JEE websites. These test mirror the actual JEE in terms of structure , format and content and can be accessed entirely through your computer no physical testing materials are required . Completing mock test gives you the variable experience of working through the JEE in advance of the actual exam .

1. Use question papers from past exams :-

2. Another important resources for applicants looking to pass the JEE are the question papers from past test which are freely available on the official JEE website . Unlike the mock tests, which have questions specifically made for them , JEE question papers contain the exact questions included on past exams.

1. Consulting official JEEE FAQ for general questions :-

2. If you are ever unsure about some aspect of the JEE try consulting the JEE FAQ . The FAQ can provide you with the answers about the JEE , thus ensuring that you do not have to waste any valuable study time finding the answers elsewhere.

1. Keep up to date with the official bulletins:-

2. Overtime , the JEE updates it's pattern .Test may be rescheduled, results may be reinterpreted and the topics covered me change. To ensure that you have the absolute best chance of doing well on the JEE , stay up to speed with official JEE bulletins , which are published as they are released on the official JEE website.

1. Keep yourself updated :-

2. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will no longer be responsible for conducting JEE mains exam. There is a newly formed authority National Testing Agency (NTA) which is in charge for conducting JEE Mains examination from 2019 onwards.

4. There are several steps which a JEE aspirant should take a note of :-

• The exam will be organised twice a year ( January and April ) in a Computer based mode.

• The syllabus ,exam pattern, language and fees of the examination will not change.

• Students can appear either once or twice for the exam

• Only the best score of the two will be used to make the exam more secure . Thus, it will be free from paper leakage issues and other malpractices .

• Every candidate will get a unique question paper which will be decided by a software that would randomly pick up questions . This will minimise the chances of cheating .

• NTA plans to use new age tools like artificial intelligence to get questions and prepare answer key.

• Psychometric analysis of previous years test will be undertaken by the exam conducting authority .

• JEE advanced will be conducted only once a year by Indian Institute of Technology ( IIT ) as was done earlier.

Except studying we should focus on other needs also. That is we should be physically and mentally fit .

For this we should keep these points in mind :-

• Start as early as possible :-

• When it comes to prepare for JEE, the earlier you start the better you do . Studying for the JEE is a serious undertaking, especially if you plan on taking the JEE advanced . It’s also one that can have a significant impact on your professional future , a great score on the JEE can make it much easier to get into the engineering program of your choosing .

• Spend most of your time studying your weakest topics :-

• As you study for the JEE , you will want to devote some time to every topic even if you are already confident that you know some of them very well. However , to get the best score possible , you will want to devote the majority of your time to the topics that you are not confident in .

• If you are not sure how to allocate your time , try reviewing your grades from school . Spend your most time studying the subjects that you get the poorest marks in .

• Eliminate your personal distraction as you study :-

• In the months before the JEE , you want to make the most of your time . You don’t want to waste an hour (or more) fooling around for every hour you spend studying . To avoid distractions like TV , video games and other forms of digital entertainment , remove them from your life temporary . For instance , if you are having a hard time giving up your video games, you may want to try leaving your game system at a friend's house until the test is over.

• Try to use the internet only for study purposes . Don’t waste your study time on games or social networking until the exams are over .

• Time yourself as you take practice test :-

• When you practice individual problems in preparation for the JEE , a good rule of thumb is to take as long as you need fully understand problem and answer if correctly . However , when you take entire JEE practice tests , it's a smart idea to give yourself the same 180 minutes time limit you would normally have to finish the test.

• Take care of your physical needs on the test days :-

• Past a certain point , additional studying prior to the JEE can actually be harmful . If you have to give up eating or sleeping properly in the days prior to the JEE to squeeze in last minute studying, you are probably hurting your chances of getting the best grade that you can . Neglecting these basic physical functions can leave you drowsy and distracted on the day of the exam , making it tricky or even impossible to do your best . Take the time to relax , eat normally and get plenty of sleep in the days before your test .

So, all these were basic tips for your preparation for IIT JEE best of luck and believe in yourself.