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JEE Advanced 2023 Preparation Tips: Be Careful When Choosing Answers For The Exam As A Negative Assessment Might Lower Your Scores Significantly
The countdown has begun to finalize your preparation for JEE Advanced where your learning will accelerate your journey in the competitive exam. All you need to do is stop worrying, stay balanced and have the confidence to achieve the goal you’ve set for yourself and these last few days can be game-changing for you. By making a comprehensive summary of the selected most likely topics, you can gain more confidence to develop your right approach and best strategy for achieving success. Absolutely, timing is everything! Let’s discuss some of the second stage strategies:
Know the whole nine yards of the exam
Before attempting to pass this exam, preliminary preparation is essential to understand the exam format, including section, grade distribution, and time constraints. This is necessary to efficiently organize your knowledge and skills. And how can you forget the negative marking? Be careful when choosing answers on the exam as this parameter can lower your scores.
Make an alliance with time
Formulate a study schedule according to your requirements and preferences. Establishing a time frame for each of the topics, making each of them equally important will certainly help you prepare well for the exam, but the most important inclusion you need in your schedule are proper breaks and refresher sessions per day. While time management is crucial, an active mind can function effectively only with enough rest to better retain concepts learned,
Locked and loaded with resources
Have complete confidence in your notes and NCERT textbooks, as these past few days it is best to avoid diving into new study material as it will confuse your thoughts rather than give you a stronger foundation. It is usually recommended to rely on the notes taken during the preparation period.
Strive for conceptual clarity
JEE Advanced questions often require a thorough understanding of ideas. Concentrate on developing a solid conceptual foundation in each topic. To improve your understanding of the topics, solve numerical problems and practice derivations. Don’t jump straight to the answer, follow the steps and understand the path to reach your answer. Ultimately, you possess remarkable reasoning skills and inimitable knowledge.
Go through the blast from the past
Solve last year’s JEE Advanced questions to gain insight into the exam, time management and questions. It will help you determine your strengths and weaknesses.
Attempted mock tests
Conduct full-length mock exams and regularly solve sample papers to reflect the actual exam setting. This will help you improve your speed, accuracy and time management. Analyze your performance and focus on areas that need improvement.
Power with revision and doubt removal
Set aside specific time for regular review and clearing of doubts. Explore key concepts, formulas, and problem-solving approaches. Seek help from professors, mentors or internet forums to clear up any doubts or questions.
Time is an arrow – Hit the target hard
Practice time management skills when answering questions. Learn to prioritize questions based on their difficulty and the number of points available. Try to avoid spending too much time on a single question.
Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier
Maintain a positive attitude throughout the preparation process by surrounding yourself with like-minded people or study groups. Set achievable goals and reward yourself for achieving them to stay motivated.
Remember that every child is unique, so tailor your plan to your specific strengths and weaknesses. Keep your focus, dedication and consistency in your preparation and you will surely get the desired piece of land after the heavy storm of complexity.
— Written by Nitin Arora, Deputy Director, Aakash BYJU’S Digital