How to prepare for JNUEE: Prep Tips and Guidelines

Applied for JNU? Now its time to start the preparation straight away if you want to ace the national-level entrance exam and get admission in the prestigious university.

One university which every student wants to get admission in is the Jawaharlal Nehru University. Only the brightest and sharpest are able to crack the JNU Entrance Exam (JNUEE) and get admission in the prestigious university, which offers students admission in various undergraduate, postgraduate, MPhil, PhD and diploma courses which are offered at the University.

In order to get admission in JNU, students need to appear for JNUEE, which is conducted annually. The JNUEE is a national level entrance exam which is conducted in the month of May. The exam is in offline mode i.e. pen and paper test.

In order to ace the JNUEE, students need to get all the right material to study, sort out their time schedule, solve mock tests, know the exam pattern and marking scheme and syllabus as well to crack the JNU entrance exam.

Here are a few step-wise preparation tips which you can apply when you are short on time and need to study straight away. Follow the below-mentioned steps on how to prepare for the JNUEE.

Stepwise Preparation for JNUEE

Step 1: Understand the JNUEE Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme.

Step 2: Get the prescribed JNUEE syllabus for the applied course.

Step 3: Get all the study material you can to prepare better for JNUEE. 

Step 4: Create a day to day and weekly time table on how much material you can study on a daily basis.

How to prepare for JNUEE?

The first step in preparing for JNUEE is all about how many topics you can cover in a day, how many questions can be answered with ease. Studying according to a jotted out plan is always successful. Candidates can go through the following tips steps on how to prepare for the entrance test.

Know the JNUEE Pattern

First and foremost, the candidate needs to understand the JNUEE pattern. One should know the duration of the exam, the mode and medium of the entrance exam, how many questions will be asked and the weightage of marks. Will the question pattern be in MCQ format or have long answer questions. Once you understand the pattern, you have a blueprint in your mind and will know exactly how to manage your time while sitting for the national-level entrance exam.

Know the JNUEE Marking Scheme

Along with the exam pattern, students should know the marking scheme as well. You have to know the minute details as it can help you prepare better and hence you have better chances of scoring. You will not have much trouble once you have the pattern in mind and know what to expect in terms of the marking scheme. You should know which sections carry the most marks, how many long questions will be asked or how many questions come in a section.

To know the JNUEE Pattern and Marking Scheme, click here.

Know the JNUEE Syllabus

To score well in JNUEE, candidates have to thoroughly go through the prescribed syllabus. Even if its general topics which you have covered, go through them once again. Don’t leave out anything. Strategize your plans on an hourly, daily and weekly basis. Be it Political Science or a foreign language you are taking up, once you have the syllabus, you know how you are supposed to begin the preparation. There is no success without hard work and in order to get admission in JNU, you can prepare better by knowing which topics to cover in-depth and which sections will require superficial knowledge such as general studies. You can do so by following the below-mentioned pointers:

• Cover the subjects thoroughly and know the important topics which have to be covered.
• Segregate the subjects and topics into easy and difficult categories. Cover topics which you find challenging.
• Note down the topics which carry maximum weightage (based on previous years’ question papers).

To know the JNUEE syllabus, click here.

Go through Prep Books

Along with the syllabus, aspirants should purchase the required books for JNUEE 2020. Through prep books, one gets a better idea of the subject and the various pointers which can help you score better. You can identify where you fall behind and which are your strong points. It is advised that you purchase at least two to three prep books to help better understand the test. The prep books will give you an idea of the syllabus, know what type of questions that can be asked in the entrance exam and much more.

Prepare a Time Table

Make a time table before you get down to your preparation. One of the most important elements while preparing for an entrance exam is time management. Make a schedule, as to how much material you can cover on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. On creating a plan, the candidate can cover all the topics which are to come in the entrance exam. There is no point stuffing information at the last minute as it is never helpful.

Refer to Past Years’ Question Papers

The best way to get a grip of what you can expect is by going through the previous years question papers. You can understand the weightage of marks, how many long question answers are there, You can understand which section has what type of questions and how many sections carry the maximum amount of marks where you can score well.

Revision

Once you have prepared, its time to revise what you have studied. By revising, you can remember better what you have studied. For example, if you have opted for History, dates are the most important part of the subject. By revising, you understand what you have studied better.

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