— Ramesh Batlish

JEE Main 2024: The last few days of the JEE Main 2024 should generally be utilised to consolidate one’s preparation by focusing on revision briefly, problem-solving and overcoming the weaker areas in preparation.

However, the following points should be kept in mind:

— Remain focused and maintain a positive attitude while studying.

— Develop speed by solving quizzes/Mock Tests of JEE-level problems with time management.

— Speed and accuracy will be your key to success.

— Take mock test series preferably in CBT (Computer Based Test) mode to build a winning exam temperament. Try taking them in the same timings as per your schedule. Keep a check on your mistakes and try overcoming then in every test you take.

— Sample papers will give you a fair idea about the pattern of questions and help you improve time management.

— Solve the previous years’ JEE Main/Advanced papers for understanding the level of questions asked.

— Focus on your weaker areas and improve your concepts.

— Remember it is the quality of time spent and not the quantity alone. Hence, take short breaks of five to ten minutes after every one or two hours of serious study. Relax completely when you take a break.

— Practice meditation to develop inner calm, poise, confidence, and power of concentration. These matter a lot and will help you on the day of the examination.

— Don’t overstress yourself. Five to six hours of sleep every night is a must, especially three-four days before the actual exam for physical and mental fitness. Relaxation exercises may help to regain freshness. Avoid oversleeping during the day.

— For practice of Numerical/Integer Type questions follow a reputed source or sample papers on JEE Main/ JEE Advanced official websites.

If one has the right attitude required towards preparation, then a good JEE Main score is not very difficult.

(The writer is the managing partner and centre head-Noida/Greater Noida at FIIT JEE)