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JEE Main 2024 Preparation Tips, Strategies, Best Books, Study Material, Exam Pattern

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Ridhima Jindal

Updated on 19th January, 2024 , 7 min read

JEE Main is the most sought-after exam in engineering, and every year lakhs of aspirants appear for this prestigious exam. While JEE Main 2024 is a difficult exam, it is also to be noted that this exam requires a handful of preparation and aspirants must focus on every minor detail. However, with hardly a few days left for the exam, the aspirants should now focus on revisions and practicing mock tests. It is time to close the syllabus and start revising.

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Difference Between JEE Main & JEE Advanced

This article aims to provide the aspirants of JEE Main 2024 with preparation tips that will help them up their game in a limited time. Aspirants should be aware that 11 chapters have been deleted from the JEE Main Syllabus. The list of deleted chapters is given in the table below.

 

Subject

Deleted Topics

Chemistry

Surface Chemistry, States of Matter, Metallurgy, s-block Elements (Alkali And Alkaline Earth Metals), Hydrogen, Environmental Chemistry, Polymers, and Chemistry In Everyday Life

Physics

Communication Systems

Mathematics

Mathematical Reasoning, Mathematical Induction

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Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

How and When to Prepare for JEE Main 2024 Exam?

Preparing for JEE Main can surely be stressful but it is not an impossible task. Usually, the aspirants start preparing for the exam in Class XI, but if they are dedicated to cracking the exam, it is never too late to start. Preparing along with the XIIth Board Exams is usually considered an ideal practice for the JEE Main 2024 Exam.

The below table gives a brief on the 60-day study plan for the JEE main 2024, for Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. In case there is less number of days left, aspirants can modify the schedule accordingly.

 

Total Number of Days for Preparation → 60 Days

Section Head

Physics

Chemistry

Maths

Total No. of Topics to Revise

21

28

16

Total No. of Days to Spend

17

14

16

 

Check out the JEE Main 2024, 25-Day Preparation Plan Here

JEE Main 2024 Preparation Tips

Below are the most useful preparation tips that can help the JEE Main 2024 aspirants to prepare better for the exam and do more in less time.

Tip 1: Know the Exam Pattern and Syllabus

The most important aspect of preparing for any exam is to understand the exam pattern and be thorough with the syllabus. Aspirants should be clear as to what kind of questions may be asked, what topics are covered, and how many questions need to be answered in a set time frame. Below is an overview of the JEE Main 2024 Exam Pattern for Paper 1, Paper 2A, and Paper 2B.

 

JEE Main 2024 Exam Pattern:

 

Particulars

Paper 1 (B.Tech/B.E.)

Paper 2A (B.Arch)

Paper 2B (B.Plan)

Exam mode

Online

Online (Mathematics and Aptitude) and offline (Drawing test)

Online 

Number of sections

Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics

Drawing, Mathematics and Aptitude

Mathematics, Aptitude, and Planning

Duration of exam

3 hours (180 minutes)

3 hours (180 minutes)

3 hours (180 minutes)

Number of questions

90

82

105

Type of questions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Questions with Numerical Value Answers

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Questions with Numerical Value Answers

Drawing: Questions to test drawing and sketching skills

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Questions with Numerical Value Answers

Total Marks

300 marks

400 marks

400

Language of paper

Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu in addition to Hindi, English and Gujarati

Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu in addition to Hindi, English and Gujarati

Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu in addition to Hindi, English and Gujarati

JEE Main Marking scheme

+4 marks for the correct answer; -1 mark for the incorrect answer

+4 marks for the correct answer; -1 mark for an incorrect answer

+4 marks for the correct answer; -1 mark for an incorrect answer

 

Read in Detail: JEE Main 2024 Total Marks

Tip 2: Solve Mock Test and Sample Papers

Another useful and effective way for the preparation of JEE Main 2024 is to solve the mock tests and the previous year’s sample papers. These mock tests help the aspirants to understand where they stand now, what more can be done, what areas need improvement, and time management skills. 

Tip 3: Make Short Notes or Flashcards

Try and make short notes of the chapters that you are studying. Make notes or flashcards for all important formulas, reactions, diagrams (if any), facts, figures, and other information that you find relevant or important from the Exam point of view. It is advised to maintain either a notebook for these notes (a single one) or you can use sheets or mini flashcards and just refer to those while revising the chapters.

Tip 4: Revision Plan

Aspirants should create a separate short plan for revision and during that time should focus on revising the basic concepts and some complex problems. Do not leave anything for the last minute and prepare well.

Tip 5: Tackling Class XI Backlog

Students, who start preparing for JEE Main in Class XI or XII should focus on their school exams as well. During the gap between preparation, aspirants should analyze their weak spots and topics and should focus on them first and foremost. By the time they start preparing for JEE Main fully, they will be thorough with their basic concepts.

Tip 6: Keep your health on priority

JEE Main 2024 Entrance Exam preparation can often lead to stress and anxiety and the student can feel the discomfort of not being prepared well enough. It is normal to feel nervous or anxious, but if you do not prioritize your health it can lead to weakness and you will not be able to study properly and effectively. It is advised to take a balanced diet and increase your intake of liquids and fruits to keep your mind fresh and stress-free

Tip 7: Take Help from Mentors or Friends

When preparing for an exam like JEE Main, it is normal to not understand a few concepts or get stuck somewhere. In such a case, it is always recommended to get help from those around you. You can reach out to your teachers, family members, or even friends who are preparing for the same. They will help in clearing the doubts and may even help with an easier way out.

JEE Main 2024 Exam Study Materials

While books are the most preferred sources of preparation, there are a lot of other ways that can help the JEE Main aspirants prepare for the 2024 JEE Main Exam in a better and more structured way. Below are a few study materials and sources that can be referred to apart from books:

Online Tests:

Several online test series are available from the best coaching institutes online that can be purchased by the aspirants. These Online Tests are the exact dummy of the actual question paper and can help the aspirants understand the exam pattern, marking scheme, and kind of questions that are asked in the exam.

Class Notes:

Class and handwritten notes are the most authentic and one of the best sources to prepare from. Students should start maintaining notes of formulas, reactions, facts, and other information that they find helpful. These notes come in handy while preparing for the entrance exams, such as JEE Main.

YouTube Channels:

There are some well-known YouTube channels that the aspirants of JEE Mains 2024 can refer to. These YouTube channels are run by professionals and provide students with an easy way to understand some complex topics and subjects. Below mentioned are a few well-known YouTube channels that students can refer to.

IIT JEE Master (PCM):

Considered as one of the best YouTube channels for the JEE Main 2024 Preparation. The channels focus on providing aspirants with some useful tips to solve JEE Main questions in all 3 subjects - Physics, Mathematics & Chemistry. It is also the most-watched channel for JEE Main 2024

Study 24/7

Another popular YouTube channel that helps JEE Main aspirants to prepare for Physics & Mathematics and aims to guide the aspirants with easy and quick solutions to complex JEE Main problems. 

M-Learning (IIT JEE)

This is one of the best YouTube channels available, especially for those who are slow to grasp concepts. The channel provides informative video lectures from industry experts and is a good source for building concepts from scratch. The channel covers basically all the topics in JEE Main

Online Learning Apps:

To prepare for JEE Main 2024, aspirants can also refer to online learning apps. These applications are dedicated to helping aspirants prepare for entrance and competitive exams and can help in better understanding the concepts. However, aspirants should not consider these applications as the core source of JEE Main 2024 Preparation. The two widely popular applications are

Unacademy:

A widely renowned and the most popular learning application that is dedicated to various entrance and competitive exams like JEE Main, NEET, UPSC, etc. The lectures here are delivered by the exam toppers and help the aspirants learn in a fun and easy way.

Topper:

Another widely popular application is dedicated to entrance exams like JEE Main, NEET, and competitive exams as well. The best feature of the application is that it allows the aspirants to set their learning goals and achieve them in a stipulated time frame.

 

Quick Links: Most Scoring Topics

 

Mathematics

Physics

Chemistry

JEE Main 2024 Reference Books

Below are some of the most preferred reference books for the JEE Main 2024 Preparation.

PHYSICS

Book

Author

Understanding Physics

D.C Pandey

Concepts of Physics (Vol. 1 & 2)

H.C Verma

Fundamentals of Physics

Halliday, Resnick & Walker

Understanding Physics

Freedman & Young

Problems in General Physics

IE Irodov

NCERT Books

Class XI & XII

 

CHEMISTRY 

Book

Author

Organic Chemistry

OP Tandon

Physical Chemistry

P Bahadur

Inorganic Chemistry

JD Lee

Modern Approach to Chemical Calculations

RC Mukherjee

NCERT Books

Class XI & XII

 

MATHEMATICS 

Book

Author

Differential & Integral Calculus

Amit M Aggarwal

Trigonometry & Coordinate Geometry

SL Loney

Complete Mathematics for JEE Main

TMH Publication

Algebra

Dr. SK Goyal

NCERT Books

Class XI & XII

 

You may be interested in: Books recommended by JEE Main Toppers

Colleges Accepting JEE Main Score

JEE Main is the most prestigious exam for engineering. Aspirants dream of studying in the best of IITs via JEE,  and below are some of the top engineering colleges accepting JEE Main Score.

 

PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore    

Lakshmi Narain College of Technology,    Bhopal

SASTRA University, Thanjavur

Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar

SSN College of Engineering, Kalavakkam

National Institute of Technology, Warangal

Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala

National Institute of Technology, Calicut

Amity School of Engineering, Noida

National Institute of Technology, Surathkal

Indian Institute of Information Technology Design & Manufacturing, Kancheepuram

Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management and Engineering, Mumbai

Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra

MIT, Pune

BS Abdur Rahman University, Chennai

Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida

CV Raman Global University, Bhubaneswar

Jaypee University of Information Technology, Solan

Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology, Gandhinagar

Indian Institute of Information Technology Design & Manufacturing, Jabalpur

 

Know more about the Top Engineering Colleges accepting JEE Main Score

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is JEE 2024 going to be tough

As the patterns suggest and reports predict, the JEE Main 2024 exam might be tougher than previous years. The reasons can be several like change in syllabus, or more challenging questions.

How to Prepare for IIT JEE Mains 2024

Preparing for JEE Main can be a challenging task. The best way is to be through with the syllabus and set a timetable. It is advised that all aspirants strictly follow that timetable and adhere to the syllabus and and exam pattern

How many students are preparing for JEE Main 2024 Exam

Till Now, more than 13.20 lakh students have applied for the most awaited engineering entrance exam JEE Main 2024

How to crack IIT by self study

Cracking IIT by self study is possible. You should follow NCERT books as major syllabus is covered from Class XI and XII and also refer to additional books. You can also take help from online classes, YouTube Channels and solve as many mock tests and sample papers as you can.

Can a weak or average student crack IIT JEE

Well, it is a myth that only the brilliant can crack IIT JEE Main 2024 exam. With perseverance, proper planning, hard work and a disciplined schedule anyone can crack JEE Main 2024.

How many people crack IIT in first attempt

Well, out of those who apply for JEE Main 2024, 60% are able to crack the prestigious JEE Main 2024 exam in the first attempt.

Is NCERT enough for IIT JEE Mains 2024

NCERT is the best book to strengthen your foundation. However, it should not be considered the only source of preparation. Refer to other books and mock tests or sample papers.

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