How to Achieve a High JEE Advanced Rank

JEE advanced exam is one of the toughest entrance exams in the country. All the aspirants wish to ace the exam and land the college of their dreams. After all achieving a high JEE advanced rank is the pathway to study in some of the most prestigious colleges in the world like the various Indian Institute of Technology (IIT’s). This by no means is an easy task. It requires tremendous dedication, hard work, and effort. So let us take a look at a few tips that will guide you in this journey and help achieve a high JEE advanced rank.

Get an Early Start

One thing the students must realize about the JEE advanced exam is that the syllabus of the exam is vast. A lot has to be covered in all the subjects. And practicing of questions and mock tests are also contributing factors to one’s success. So many candidates often run out of time. But this can be easily mended by simply getting an early start.

In fact, some very dedicated students start their preparation right after class eight! However, a student how wants to achieve a high JEE advanced rank must begin his preparation by the eleventh standard at the latest. Two solid years of preparation are necessary for an exam like JEE advanced. An early start will automatically give the student an advantage over his peers.

Set Specific Objectives and Goals

Before the student actually starts studying for the exam, he must set himself some goals. A well-defined and thought out goal can really motivate them and keep their focus while the preparation continues. However, this objective or goal must not be too general or ambiguous. It needs to be a clear and well-defined goal. For example, “I wish to do well in JEE advanced exam” or “I aim to finish my Chemistry revision soon” are vague goals. Goals need to be more specific, like “I will rank at least 300 in the JEE advanced exam” or “I will complete my chemistry revision in 20 days maximum”.

Make a Time Table

To achieve such goals and objectives, one must have a path forward. A time table will help you plan out your study and allow you to keep track of your progress. Not only should the candidate plan out a time table for his syllabus but also for a regular weekday. Firstly, he must identify his most productive hours during the day. This is the time he can work most efficiently and achieve his best results. For some students its early morning, for others is at night. Then the student can plan his day accordingly to make the most use of his productive hours.

Refer to the Best Books Available

Choice of books is one of the most important steps in the preparation for the exam. Choosing the wrong book can really be a setback for your preparation. On the other hand, choosing the correct book will help you save valuable time and ace the exam.

As you know, JEE advanced exam is very concept-based. So it is important that you choose books that give importance to concepts and theory. The candidate must be able to comprehend the concepts and fundamentals explained in the books. The focus should be on one book that fulfills this criteria. If you have to refer various books to cover all sub-topics you will be wasting time. However, you can refer to other reference books for better understanding, or additional questions etc.

Practice Problems are a Must

While JEE advanced exam is conceptual in nature, still practicing with problems is absolutely essential during the preparation of the exam. Once you know your theory well, the students must focus on solving questions. There is no set pattern in JEE advanced paper so solve all kinds of questions previously asked. This includes single choice, multiple choice, reasoning, integer type, matrix questions etc.

Many students falter in this step here. They only focus on the theory and the concepts thinking they can tackle any question. However, when you practice solving the questions it helps improve your speed and accuracy. Also, another point to note, the quality of the questions is far more important than the number of questions the student practices. This is an important step to help achieve your desired JEE advanced rank.

Make Notes, Charts, Flashcards etc.

Writing notes or charts while studying has proven to be very effective in retaining the information much better and faster. So if the student develops this habit, it will be very beneficial in the long run. It also helps with a better understanding of the topic. These notes and flashcards can also be very useful during revisions. So students should make a habit of jotting down important points, definitions, formulas etc.

Regular Revisions

It is wrong to think that revisions must only be done towards the end of the preparation, just before the exams. In fact, revisions are a part of the preparation process of any exam. The syllabus of the JEE advanced exam is vast, and a student covers it over nearly two years. So revising his topics regularly is a must. Actually, revision is almost as important as studying the topics.

A revision will help the students remember the material and will help with retention also. So the revision of all topics should be done weekly. And the important topics and chapters should be given special attention even while revising. And there should be a complete revision before the exam once you have covered all the topics.

Attempt many Mock Tests, Previous Year Papers etc.

Students need to develop the habit of giving the exams in exam conditions. This helps them prepare for the real deal. Dealing with the time restrictions, the mix of questions and other such scenarios is easier when you have had practice. These exams and papers will also allow the candidate to gauge his preparation level. And going well in these papers is exactly the boost of confidence they need prior to the actual exam. To achieve a high JEE advanced rank, paper solving is a key step.

Hopefully, these tips and tricks will be beneficial to the students as they set upon the path to do their best and achieve their desired results and a high JEE advanced rank.