The countdown to one of the country’s major entrance examinations, JEE (Main), has finally begun. The second phase of JEE (Main) 2020 is all set to be conducted from September 1-6. While it is a joyous moment for all of you, who have been eagerly waiting for this day, the last few days before the exam are very crucial, and you may feel like treading on eggshells.
JEE is deemed as a hard shell to crack. But, it is not an impossible feat to achieve. Given below are some last minute preparation tips for JEE (Main) that will not only bolster your preparation but also help boost your confidence for the exam.
LAST MINUTE PREPARATION TIPS FOR JEE (MAIN)
Focus on Your Strengths & Do Not Start Anything New
This is the time to focus only on your strong areas and strengthen it even further. Do not start anything new at this time and revise what you already know. Make sure your concepts are clear and you know the important formulas. Strictly avoid the unread portions and utilize this crucial time for consolidating your knowledge.
Solve One Mock Test Every Day
Mock tests are a great way to improve your speed and accuracy. Solve one mock test every day for the remaining days before the JEE (Main) exam. While solving a mock test, set your alarm clock to 3 hours and take the test in an isolated place so that there are no disturbances and distractions. Additionally, it is important to take the exam at the exact same time as that of JEE (Main) to match your biological clock with that of the real exam timing. After the exam, analyse your mistakes and learn from them.
Revise Your Study Notes
One of the last minute preparation tips for JEE (Main) includes going through the study notes. Study notes can come really handy and help you to go through all the important topics, formulas etc. in relatively less time, thereby quickly brushing up your knowledge.
Get Enough Sleep & Stay Healthy
Sleep plays an important role in a student’s life. It improves cognitive performance and learning potential. A sleep deprived brain can lead to fatigue and reduced concentration level. Make sure you get enough sleep in the remaining days before the exam. A sound sleep of 8 hours especially the night before the exam day is essential to perform energetically in the exam. Apart from that, it is important to stay healthy and take utmost care of yourself especially in the times of COVID-19 pandemic. Eat nutritious, healthy and home cooked food only. Sip hot water, wash your hands regularly and stay at home.
Have Faith in Your Abilities
The last few days before the exam are crucial and usually stressful. It is important to stay positive and have faith in your abilities. You can also indulge in meditation or yoga to calm your mind. It will not only improve your concentration level but also rejuvenate your mind.
We hope the above mentioned last minute preparation tips for JEE (Main) helps you to study wisely and make the best use of your time. But, are you ready for the big day? While it is important to be prepared for the exam, it is also essential to be well prepared for the exam day. Given below are some vital tips for the exam day that can help make a positive difference to your score.
EXAM DAY PREPARATION TIPS
- A day before the exam, just relax and study nothing. Instead, prepare for the exam day by arranging all your important things for the exam day such as your JEE (Main) Admit Card, Identity Proof, stationery –pen, pencil, scale, etc., N-95 Face Mask, Hand Gloves and a pocket-size sanitizer.
- On the day of the exam, do not study anything, just get ready for the big day, have healthy breakfast and try to reach the examination centre at least an hour in advance. Given the circumstances, there could be long queues at the entry for temperature checking etc.
- Don’t panic just by looking at the question paper. Sometimes the questions appear to be difficult but it gets better once you start attempting the paper. Stay positive and have faith in your abilities.
- Stick to your preparation strategy. This is not the time to experiment with anything new. Start with your strongest subject first or as you used to during your preparation. Also, avoid tossing from one subject to another. Complete one subject and then move on to the next.
- Read the questions very carefully. Pay attention to specific keywords as these can help you to get closer to the right option.
- Do not get stuck at any question. Time management is the key to succeed in JEE (Main) examination. Maintain your speed and accuracy throughout the exam. Spending more than the required time on a question will hamper your overall efficiency.
- Rough work should be done systematically and in an organised way. Always mention the question number in front of the rough work. This will help you greatly during revision.