How to crack JEE Mains in first attempt?

Hi aspirant! Clearing the JEE Main exam in first attempt is not a difficult task. If we see the year over year statistics, the ratio of students who clear JEE Main in first attempt is high in comparison to students who dropped a year after class 12. One thing that makes it easy to clear JEE Main with class 12 is that students are in regular touch of most JEE syllabus. To score good marks in JEE Main in the first attempt, it is advised that you study class 11 and 12 topics thoroughly, clear all the concepts and solve mock test papers. Also, NCERT books which you study in class 11 and 12 are the best books for JEE Main preparation. Students must study NCERT properly and solve all the questions in the book and do not memorize the concepts as some students do rather understand the concepts. Hope this cleared your doubt. Best wishes!

How much time is required to prepare for JEE Mains?

The time required to prepare for JEE Mains depends on several factors, such as your current knowledge level, the amount of time you can dedicate to studying, and your desired level of excellence. However, here are some general guidelines: Ideally, you should start preparing for JEE Mains at least 6-8 months before the exam date. This will give you ample time to cover the entire syllabus, practice mock tests, and analyse your performance. If you have already started preparing, it's essential to make a time table and stick to it. Allocate at least 6-8 hours daily for studying, and ensure that you take regular breaks to avoid burnout. It's important to note that the amount of time required to prepare for JEE Mains can vary depending on your current knowledge level. If you have a strong foundation in the subjects, you may require less time, whereas if you need to build your fundamentals, you may need more time. Additionally, it's important to remember that studying smartly is more crucial than studying for a long time. Focus on understanding the concepts, practicing challenging problems, and analyzing your performance regularly. In conclusion, the amount of time required to prepare for JEE Mains can vary depending on several factors. However, ideally, you should start preparing at least 6-8 months before the exam date, and make a study plan that suits your needs and schedule. Remember to study smartly, practice regularly, and analyze your performance to achieve your desired score.

Can I prepare for JEE Mains in 4 months?

To get a good rank in JEE and make to the IIT, you need to have a strategic planning that suits the present format of selection. The present format demands an all-round performance as it considers your Board Examination, JEE Mains and Advanced. Here are certain points that would help you. Understand the JEE Mains syllabus and start reading the NCERT books thoroughly. The NCERT books are written by some of the best brains of India and these books are quite precise and concise. Your preparation must start with NCERT books. Read these books thoroughly and solve all the back exercises. Also try the example problems for further practice of objective questions. Remember that reading and understanding the NCERT books are not the same thing. Solve previous year JEE Main question papers to understand your preparation level. It will also help in understanding the difficulty level of the exam and chapterwise weightage of various topics. Solve JEE Main mock tests regularly to enhance time management and problem solving skills

What is the closing rank for NIT in JEE Main?

Closing rank for NITs varies from institute to institute. In general, students must have a JEE Main rank within the top 30,000 to have a seat in any of the NITs across the country. It is not possible to provide the exact closing ranks for all NITs as it is subject to change. However, generally, the closing ranks for admission to NITs through JEE Main are in the range of a few thousand to several tens of thousands, depending on the institute and the specific branch.

If I am preparing for JEE exam, do I need to prepare separately for BITSAT?

No, you don't need to prepare for BITSAT separately. I think no one does that. You can focus on BITs in last one month. Syllabus of JEE and BITs are same. You have to prepare only for English and aptitude. That can be done very easily. Prepare for JEE main but also focus on some basic concepts as BITSAT check your concepts. You can join any good coaching institute. You should start solving previous years’ questions and mock papers as this will boost your confidence and will help you in understanding paper pattern and types of questions asked. You can join online test series to habituate yourself to sit for 3 hours in front of computer system. Hope it helped.

Which subjects do I have to study for BITSAT?

The authorities will soon release the BITSAT 2025 syllabus. As per the syllabus, the examination will consist of questions from subjects and topics of Physics, Chemistry, English Proficiency, Logical Reasoning and Mathematics/Biology. It is to be noted that the BITSAT syllabus will be similar to the 11th and 12th standard syllabus. All candidates are advised to become familiar with the syllabus to be well-prepared for the entrance examination.

What type of questions are there in BITSAT? How to cover max no. of topics?

Looking at BITSAT you will know that it is more about speed and accuracy But there are a few things you need to take care of. Yes I know BITSAT is an easy exam which is leveled below than JEE Mains. But dude do not forget that BITS is ranked far above any IIT except 6 older ones. So do believe that the exam is not that easy and you are not gonna crack the exam without any extra efforts. Honestly speaking these are the books that are gonna get you to the crack the exam with flying colours. You do not know that these books are heaven. The entire syllabus of BITSAT is taken from NCERT books. The speed and accuracy can be achieved if you have practised enough. So practise well from various resources. One of the most important things about BITSAT is an online exam. And if you want to have that speed and accuracy you need to get yourself comfortable with the exam environment. This is where the role of mock test papers come in. They help you to become aware of your strengths and weaknesses. Assuming that you have not joined any coaching I recommend you to buy an Online Test Series that will help you track your progress in your Two Year Preparation. If you do not know which Test Series to choose, then I recommend My PAT Online Test Series by FIITJEE. As it is from a premier coaching institute then it could be assumed that the questions in the test are at the par of the real examination. So for books you already know that NCERTsare a must and then you can buy Arihant Online BITSAT Self Study Guide which is a 1280 pages book. Quite approachable and is easy to finish in two years.

What should be my preparation strategy to qualify BITSAT exam?

To qualify BITSAT the students are advised to create a strong preparation plan. Firstly, the students should check and be familiar with the BITSAT exam pattern and syllabus. This will allow the students to understand how the examination will be held and know the subjects and topics that have to be studied. A proper timetable has to be created that will allow the students to finish the syllabus beforehand and give them enough time for revision. Mock tests and sample papers should be attempted regularly so that they are able to understand their weak areas and work on them. Students should also ensure that they get enough rest and are healthy fo the examination.

JEE Main Vs BITSAT Exam: Know Difficulty Level, Pattern and Syllabus

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JEE Main and BITSAT are conducted annually to provide BTech admission opportunities to engineering aspirants. While JEE Main is a gateway for admission into NITs, IIITs and GFTIs, BITSAT scores will make the aspirants eligible for admission into BITS campuses. Both exams are extremely competitive and engineering aspirants often opt to attempt both these entrance examinations for a higher chance of admission into good Engineering colleges. Read to know more about JEE Main and BITSAT.

JEE Main Vs BITSAT Exam: Every year, the number of Engineering aspirants is rising and so is the demand for admissions into prestigious colleges. Many aspirants are opting to attempt competitive engineering entrance exams such as JEE Main and BITSAT, which will give them a higher chance to study BTech/BE in a good college. While JEE Main is the gateway of admissions into NITs, IIITs and GFTIs, BITSAT offers students BE admissions into the different BITS campuses. Most of the students who attempt one of these exams do end up attempting the other, so comparisons are often made in terms of difficulty level, pattern and syllabus. Through this article, students will be able to understand more about the major differences between JEE Main and BITSAT.

JEE Main Vs BITSAT: Which Exam Is More Difficult?

One of the questions that engineering aspirants frequently ask is whether JEE Main is more difficult than BITSAT, or vice versa. Both of these exams are popular choices to study in good institutes in our country and hence, the difficulty level is expected to be high.

Particulars	JEE Main (Paper 1)	BITSAT
Number of Questions to be attempted	75 questions Section A (MCQ) - 60 Questions Section B (Numerical) - 30 Questions (15 to be attempted out of the total)	130 Questions (an additional 12 questions are also provided if the candidates complete the paper before the end of the exam)
Duration	3 hours	3 hours
Nature of Questions	JEE Main questions are more conceptual.	BITSAT questions are more direct.
Speed or Accuracy	More focus on speed and accuracy	More focus on speed since 130 questions have to be solved in 3 hours
Competition	Higher competition since the exam is attempted by the top scorers of the nation	Lesser competition as compared to JEE Main
Level of Difficulty	Has conceptually based questions and level of questions higher than BITSAT. However, there is less number of questions as compared to BITSAT.	The total number of questions to be solved within 3 hours makes the exam quite difficult. However, the questions are not as difficult as JEE Main.
Negative Marking	Both exams have negative marking, so the students are advised to be careful while attempting the paper.

JEE Main Vs BITSAT Exam Pattern

JEE Main and BITSAT are both held online i..e, they are computer-based examinations. Held in various states of the country, BITSAT and JEE Main have a number of students who attempt both examinations. Therefore, it is quite important to understand the pattern between the two exams before attempting them.

Particulars	JEE Main (Paper 1)	BITSAT
Mode of Exam	Computer Based Mode	Computer Based Mode
Duration	3 Hours	3 Hours
Medium	Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu in addition to Hindi, English, and Gujarati	English
Sections	Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics	Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning.
Type of Questions	Section A - Multiple Choice Questions Section B - Numerical Value Questions	Multiple Choice Questions
Total Number of Questions	90 (Candidates have to answer 75)	130 Questions (Additional 12 questions for candidates who attempt all questions before the time ends)
Marking Scheme	4 marks for every correct answer 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer in the MCQ questions. No mark will be deducted for a wrong answer in numeric value questions	3 marks will be given for every correct answer. 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong response.

JEE Main Vs BITSAT Syllabus

The official syllabus of JEE Main and BITSAT will be similar to the 10th and 12th standard syllabus of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. The examination is conducted to assess the candidate's knowledge and aptitude of the subjects. To be well-prepared for the exam, the candidates are advised to check the official syllabus of JEE Main and BITSAT. There is a higher chance that candidates who are well-prepared for JEE Main will be ready for the BITSAT paper too. However, the BITSAT candidates will be required to study the same material with more focus on the concepts for the JEE Main paper.

Which Topics in the BITSAT Syllabus are NOT Available in the JEE Main Syllabus?

Other than Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, BITSAT also has an additional section on English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning. This section has been added to understand the candidate’s English proficiency and also their reasoning skills.

Section

Units

English Proficiency

Grammar

Agreement, Time and Tense, Parallel construction, Relative pronouns
Determiners, Prepositions, Modals, Adjectives
Voice, Transformation
Question tags, Phrasal verbs

Vocabulary

Synonyms, Antonyms, Odd Word, One Word, Jumbled letters, Homophones, Spelling
Contextual meaning.
Analogy

Reading Comprehension

Content/ideas
Vocabulary
Referents
Idioms/Phrases
Reconstruction (rewording)

Composition

Rearrangement
Paragraph Unity
Linkers/Connectives

Logical Reasoning

Verbal Reasoning

Analogy
Classification
Series Completion
Logical Deduction
Chart Logic

Nonverbal Reasoning

Pattern Perception
Paper Cutting
Figure Matrix
Rule Detection

Also Read:

JEE Main 2025 Syllabus

BITSAT 2025 Syllabus

JEE Main 2025 Exam Pattern

BITSAT 2025 Exam Pattern

JEE Main Syllabus Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Has the JEE Main 2025 syllabus been released?

A. No. NTA has not yet released the full syllabus of JEE Main 2025.

Q. Has the syllabus of JEE Main decreased like CBSE?

A. No. The syllabus of JEE Main has not decreased. However, changes in the exam pattern have been introduced to accommodate the CBSE syllabus reduction.

Q. Are 11th standard topics included in JEE Main syllabus?

A. Yes. JEE Main syllabus consists of both 11th and 12th standard syllabus.

Q. Where can I download the JEE Main syllabus from?

A. Candidates will be able to download the syllabus from the official JEE Main website.

Q. Is the syllabus similar for all three papers of JEE Main?

A. No. The syllabus is different for all three JEE Main papers.

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