Anxiety No More: Proven Methods for Tackling Exam Stress in JEE Main 2024

JEE Main 2024: NTA will be conducting session 1 JEE Mains exam from January 24 to February 1, while the session 2 exam will be conducted from April 1 to 15. Those appearing for the engineering entrance exam can go through this story to know how to tackle exam stress while preparing for JEE Mains 2024. 

JEE Main exam is one of the most competitive entrance exams in India that opens the door to admissions into IITs, NITs, and other prestigious engineering colleges in India. It is conducted twice a year by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The exam assesses the knowledge of aspiring engineers in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. In 2024, the JEE Main session 1 is scheduled to be held from January 24 to February 1, while the session 2 exam will be organised from April 1 to 15.

The best of two JEE Main sessions will empower aspirants to become eligible for JEE Advanced 2024. With lakhs of students competing for a limited number of seats, there's no wonder that the pressure can be overwhelming. Exam stress and anxiety can have a significant impact on a student's performance, impacting their concentration, memory, and overall well-being. However, some proven habits, practices, and strategies can allow students to overcome their worries of performance and they can avoid wasting their time to manage stress and anxiety.

The following techniques will certainly help aspirants manage exam-induced stress and anxiety when appearing for the JEE Main 2024 exams:

• Decide your Goal and action plan: See your current level of preparedness and decide how much improvement you can achieve during the next 30 days. Make a practical target and then decide action plan to achieve it. Make an honest promise to yourself to stick to and follow your timetable to make it perfect. If you continuously follow your plan with full concentration, you will not have any time for anxiety.
• Right Mix of revision and practice: Attempt one mock paper daily, it may be last year’s JEE Main papers. Attempt these papers at the exact time of JEE i.e. 9 am to 12 pm and 3 to 6 pm. After attempting the paper see and categorize your mistakes. Check how many mistakes you have made due to lack of attention, wrong reading of questions, etc., and see in which topics you require more revisions. Make your revision plans for the rest of the day and execute them.
• Revision with appropriate speed and make short notes: Always put a stop clock to measure your speed of work. It is not no. of hours you are spending in study; it is the output of per unit time. When you start looking at it cautiously, naturally your speed of revision will improve and that is very crucial to attempt the final paper on D-day in the prescribed time.
• Practice relaxation techniques: Relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, and yoga can help reduce exam stress and anxiety. These techniques help calm the mind and enhance focus, allowing students to concentrate better and perform to the best of their abilities. In addition, practising these techniques regularly can also help build resilience and improve overall well-being.
• Get enough sleep: Ensuring enough sleep is essential for optimal performance and overall well-being. Lack of sleep can lead to exhaustion, irritability, and poor concentration, which can hamper exam performance. Try to get at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep per night and maintain a consistent sleep-wake cycle.
• Stay hydrated and maintain a healthy diet: Staying hydrated and eating healthy foods can help enhance concentration, memory, and overall well-being. Dehydration can lead to fatigue, dizziness, and poor concentration, while unhealthy eating habits can lead to digestive problems and impact overall well-being. 
• Stay in touch with mentors and coaching: Experienced faculty members/Subject Experts bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Their guidance can help students navigate complex concepts, providing insights that may be challenging to grasp through self-study alone. Discuss your doubts and weak areas in the respective subjects and topics.
• Use the latest Study Material efficiently and effectively: Study material plays an important role in helping aspirants prepare for the JEE successfully. Read the notes you have prepared during your preparations, make short notes for fast revisions and memory, study NCERT books in detail, and revise them 3 times.
• Be positive and stay motivated: A positive attitude and strong determination can go a long way in helping students overcome exam pressure and anxiety. Have faith in yourself and your abilities and stay motivated and focused on your goals. 

The Above Inputs Have Been Provided By Mr. Vinod Agrawal, Managing Partner & Head, FIITJEE Dwarka Centre

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