Top 10 Tips for JEE Main 2020 Preparation

JEE Main has two papers, Paper-1 and Paper-2. Candidates are having the option of opting either one or both of them. Both papers contain multiple questions. Paper 1 is basically for admission to B.E./B.Tech courses and is conducted only online. Paper-2 is generally for admission in B.Arch and B.Planning courses.

JEE Main, unlike JEE Advanced, has a static exam structure and is not subject to change every year. Paper-1 is having time duration of 3 hours and consists of thirty multiple-choice (single-correct) questions in each of the three subjects (physics, chemistry, and maths). There is negative marking for incorrect answers. 4 marks are awarded for each correct answer and 1 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer.

From 2013 to 2016, the term was that the marks obtained in class XII school board examination used to be accorded a 40% weightage in deciding the JEE Main all India ranks.

From 2017, CBSE made Aadhaar Card mandatory for students applying for JEE. The students who does not have the card were asked to register for it before applying for JEE.

From 2019 it has been announced that JEE Main will be conducted two times in a year and it will be conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA).

Top 10 Tips for JEE Main 2020 Preparation

Tip 1: Keep Your Focus Right

You have to keep your focus fixed right till the end. Distraction of mind may prove to be the biggest mistake you ever did. You should have single-minded dedication towards your IIT-JEE Preparation and you will definitely achieve all that you want.

Tip 2: Identify the Correct Study Material

The most important point of your IIT-JEE Preparation is the study material that you select for yourself. You have to make sure that what you have selected is appropriate and covers the whole syllabus. Books that are relevant and have simpler language should be given priority.

Tip 3: Join a Healthy Study Group

It really matters a lot that what kind of people are around you. You have to try and stay as close as you can to those who are devoted and have a good knowledge base. Exchanging ideas and learning from each other can benefit in a great way.

Tip 4: Avoid Over-thinking

Over-thinking is a self-destructive weapon. It leads you to numerous unwanted thoughts and ultimately increases pressure. Have control on your mind and don’t let your thoughts take-over.

Tip 5: Eat and Sleep Right

It is necessary to stay healthy and fit in order to pursue your preparation For IIT-JEE. You have to give in your best physical and mental efforts in order to achieve your goal and thus, maintaining a proper eating and sleeping schedule is must.

Tip 6: Know The Examination Structure

Your preparation can be in the correct direction only when you know well about the structure and pattern of the exam. Knowing this will give you a clear idea of how you need to move forward.

Tip 7: Solve Previous Year Papers

The more you practice, the more you will move closer towards your goal. Try and solve the previous IIT-JEE question papers and enhance your skills.

Tip 8: Connect With Official Bulletins Online

These bulletins are available online on the official JEE website and can help you in clearing out all your doubts.

Tip 9: Revise Thoroughly

You have to take out time for revision as it is proved to be one of the most effective ways of learning. Revise as much as you can.

Tip 10: Take Breaks at Regular Intervals

Freshening up of your mind is required from time to time as it also requires to calm down. You should re-energise yourself and then again start your IIT-JEE Preparation.

JEE Main 2020 Exam Pattern

It is important for any candidate to have an idea about what will come in the exam and what are the marks for every question. So, this is why it is beneficial for the candidates to go through the exam pattern carefully. JEE Main 2020 Exam Pattern is given as follows:

• Mode- For B.E. / B.Tech, B.Arch and B.Planning Papers, Computer – Based Test will be conducted but for the Drawing Test in B.Arch paper, the paper will be conducted offline (pen-paper based test).
• Medium- JEE Main Question Paper will be available in English, Hindi and Gujrati (only for centers in Gujarat, Daman & Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli).
• Type of Questions- The papers comprises of the Multiple – Choice Questions (MCQ) and Numerical Value Type Questions (NVT).
• Duration- The duration of the exam is 03 hours but if the candidates are appearing in both B.Arch and B.Plan Exam, then the duration will be 3½ hours.
• Marking Scheme- For every correct answer, +4 marks will be awarded. In the case of wrong answers, -1 marks will be deducted. 0 marks will be awarded for unanswered questions.
• Distribution of Questions- Check the total number of questions and their marks in every section from the sections given below:

Distribution of Questions and Marks For B.Arch Paper

Sections	No. of Questions	Marks
Mathematics – Part 1	25 (20 MCQ & 5 NVT)	100
Aptitude Test – Part 2	50	200
Drawing Test – Part 3	2	100
Total	77	400

Distribution of Questions and Marks For B.E. / B.Tech Paper

Sections	No. of Questions	Marks
Physics	25 (20 MCQ & 5 NVT)	100
Chemistry	25 (20 MCQ & 5 NVT)	100
Mathematics	25 (20 MCQ & 5 NVT)	100
Total	100	300

Distribution of Questions and Marks For B.Planning

Sections	No. of Questions	Marks
Mathematics – Part 1	25 (20 MCQ & 5 NVT)	100
Aptitude Test – Part 2	50	200
Planning Based Questions– Part 3	25	100
Total	100	400

The weightage of the topics in JEE Main are as follows:

The candidates can check below the topic wise marks distribution form each subject. This gives a rough idea about which topic carry the majority of the marks in JEE Main.

Subject	Topics	No of Questions	Marks
Physics	Electrodynamics	8	32
Mechanics	8	32
Modern Physics	5	20
Heat & Thermodynamics	4	16
SHM & Waves	3	12
Optics	2	8
Mathematics	Differential Calculus	7	28
Integral Calculus	4	16
Coordinate Geometry	3	16
Coordinate Geometry (3-D)	2	12
Matrix & Determinants	2	12
Probability	2	10
Matrix & Determinants	2	12
Trigonometry	2	14
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry-II [Alkyl Halide, Alcohol & Ether (Reaction Mechanism), Aromatic Compounds, Biomolecules, Carbohydrates, Amino Acids and   Polymers, Carbonyl Compounds, Environmental chemistry, Grignard Reagent, Reduction, Oxidation & Hydrolysis]	10	40
Physical Chemistry-I [Atomic Structure & Nuclear Chemistry, Ionic Equilibrium, Mole Concept, Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry]	7	30
Physical Chemistry-II [Chemical Kinetics, Electrochemistry, Solid State, Solution & Colligative Properties, Surface Chemistry]	5	24
Inorganic Chemistry-I [Chemical Bonding, Periodic Table & Periodicity in Properties, S-Block]	5	26

Subject wise total marks:

SUBJECT	MARKS
Physics	120
Chemistry	120
Maths	120
Total	360

The topics that were tough and were there in the exam are

Physics:

1. Rotational Motion
2. Sound Waves
3. Wave Optics
4. Fluids and Surface Tension
5. Modern Physics

Chemistry:

1. Ionic Equilibrium
2. Electrochemistry
3. Equivalent Concept

Mathematics:

1. Complex Numbers
2. Permutation and combinations
3. Probability

Some of the recommended books for the preparation of JEE Mains

Physics:

1. HC Verma Concept of Physics Part 1.
2. HC Verma Concept of Physics Part 2.
3. IIT JEE Physics by D.C. Pandey.
4. Problems in General Physics by I.E. Irodov.
5. Physics for IIT JEE by Resnick, Halliday, Walker.
6. Problems in Physics by S.S. Krotov.

Chemistry

1. Organic Chemistry by Morrison Boyd.
2. Organic Chemistry by O.P. Tandon.
3. Inorganic Chemistry by O.P. Tandon.
4. Modern approach to chemical calculations by R.C. Mukherjee.
5. Numerical Chemistry by P.Bahadur.
6. Concise Inorganic Chemistry by J.D. Lee.

Mathematics

1. IIT Mathematics by M.L. Khanna.
2. Differential Calculus by A Das Gupta.
3. Class XI and XII Mathematics by R.D. Sharma.
4. Trigonometry, Geometry Books by S.L. Loney.
5. Problems in Calculus of One Variable by I.A. Maron.
6. Higher Algebra by Hall and Knight.

Words of Wisdom By JEE Toppers:

Mukesh Pareek, All India Rank 3, says that it was his consistent efforts that made this possible. He further adds that he studied for 10 hours everyday for two years and gave his 100% each time.

Janak Agrawal, All India Rank 2, says that he studied for 8 hours daily beside taking coaching classes. Adding further, he says that he handled the pressure very calmly and that proved to be a plus point.

Satvat Jagwani, All India Rank 1, says that he worked on his weak areas and further strengthened his strong areas. He also says that he enjoyed the entire process so it never felt like studying. And taking a lot of mock tests helped him in managing time.

These words by the IIT-JEE Toppers can be very well used as the ultimate IIT-JEE Preparation Tips by the aspiring students. Try and adapt from their habits and you’ll see an automatic growth in yourself.

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