JEE MAIN 2021 : How to Ace JEE MAIN With New Exam Pattern

As per the newly introduced exam pattern of JEE Main 2021, each subject in PAPER 1 will have two sections. Section A will comprise Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) while Section B will consist of numerical questions. Candidates in Section B will be provided with 10 questions and will be required to attempt any five questions. Candidates can take advantage of this section to score more in the exam as there is no negative marking for incorrect answers.

1. Know Your NCERT Thoroughly

When it comes to preparing for JEE Main 2021, make sure that you are thorough with the NCERT curriculum. It is important that you understand the core concepts given in your NCERT textbook as they will assist you in solving the tougher questions that you are likely to encounter in the exam.

2. Discover Resources by NTA

The Education Ministry and the National Testing Agency have made a host of preparation materials available online which can be of great assistance to hone your preparation. These resources include: 

• National Test Abhyas App - Launched by Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal last year, the National Test Abhyas App by the NTA can prove to be a great boon for JEE Main 2021 preparation. Candidates can easily download the app from the Google Play store and assess their preparation by solving the test questions, mock test, etc., available here.

• Video Lectures by IIT-PAL - The IIT-PAL video lectures for JEE Main curated by the NTA on different topics are a great resource material for students for candidates studying for JEE Main 2021. These lectures were launched as a part of the IIT-PAL program in the year 2018. Delivered by the expert faculty members of IIT, these video lectures can be easily accessed on the official website of the NTA.

3. Refer to Online Courses

Apart from the resources made available by the NTA, several courses for JEE Main 2021 made available online. These courses have been curated according to the needs of the aspirants.

4. Take up Mock Tests Online

It is always beneficial to take up mock tests for JEE Main to get a lay of the land. For many candidates, it is often the first national-level exam that they are required to attempt in an online mode.

5. Practise Previous Years Question Papers

The NTA has made available a series of JEE Main previous year question papers available on the official website from where you can download them easily.

6. Most Importantly, Revise!

A thorough revision will help you to ascertain that you have correctly retained all that you have previously studied. With JEE Main 2021 just around the corner, a regular revision will allow you to stay up-to-date.