Being ready for the JEE Main exam can feel challenging and stressful. There are so many things that you have to deal with; it’s very common to feel confused.
This is the huge dream of so many students in India to score higher in JEE Main. It is one of the toughest exams, and every year, lakhs of students prepare for it and give their best. But don’t worry, with the right guidance and support from a good institute, like Pravat Chemistry, there are high chances of your exam success.
We have helped lots of students get ready for JEE Main, and we know what helps. In this guide, we’ll share the top 10 mistakes students make while preparing for JEE Main, and how you can avoid them.
- Not Having a Proper Study Plan:
Starting your JEE Main preparation without a plan is like going on a trip without knowing the way. You might work hard, but you will not reach your goal, and just waste your time and energy.
Make a simple and easy-to-follow timetable that includes all three subjects—Physics, Chemistry, and Maths. Add time for learning new topics, revising old ones, and taking practice tests.
- Skipping NCERT Textbooks:
So many students make this mistake by avoiding the NCERT books. But NCERT books can be the best to start your preparation, especially for Chemistry. They help you to understand the basics.
But since JEE Main is a challenging exam, you also need to focus on hard questions. At Pravat Chemistry, we always make sure students master the NCERT before moving ahead.
- Ignoring Weak Areas:
Students only focus on those subjects that they find easier or are good at and ignore those areas where they are weak. But in JEE Main, all subjects are necessary.
To avoid these mistakes, you should find out where you feel weak in which area and then give more attention to that topic.
- Not Practicing Like the Real Exam:
Many students practice the exam paper, but they don’t practice like the real exam. When you attend the real exam.
Solving previous year question papers and taking mock tests regularly can help you understand how questions will come. Also, you can know which topic you need to focus on more.
- Ignoring Health:
JEE Main Exam preparation comes with lots of stress. The tension to achieve and succeed in exams can sometimes lead to burnout. That’s why taking care of your physical and mental health is very important.
At Pravat Chemistry, if you ever feel anxious or stuck, we’re here for you. Our teachers and mentors are always ready to listen and help you in any situation.
- Depend on Coaching Classes:
No doubt, coaching classes are beneficial, but self-study is also very important. Many students just attend the class and feel their work is finished. But after classes, you can practice questions, focus on weak topics.
- Ignoring Previous Year Papers:
Previous papers of JEE Main are very beneficial, but students don’t pay attention and ignore them. If you don’t practice those questions perfectly, you might miss an easy way to understand the exam pattern. So, try to solve at least the last 10 years of JEE Main papers. It will be helpful.
- Doing Too Many Questions:
Many students believe that solving hundreds of questions every day will make them better. But if you don’t understand it, what is the point then? Instead of solving lots of questions, try to solve 2-3, but with full attention and understanding.
- Forgetting to Revise:
Students often forget to revise after completing the topics, and it is the most common mistake they make because if you don’t revise, you’ll slowly forget what you studied earlier. Keep some time just for revision every week.
- Losing Confidence Before the Exam:
As the exam gets closer, many students begin to doubt themselves. They feel nervous, stressed and panicked, but this does not work and makes things worse. To overcome this, begin to revise topics and don’t try to learn something new. Stay calm, stay positive.
Conclusion
You don’t have to be the smartest person to crack JEE Main. Just avoid these common mistakes and stay regular with your studies, focused, and have a positive mindset. At Pravat Chemistry, we’ve learned that students do best when they have clear basics, practice regularly, and keep a positive attitude.