Five common mistakes to avoid while attempting JEE/NEET Exams
1.FOCUSING LESS ON NCERT BOOKS
For candidates preparing for the JEE Exam, NCERT is the sacred book. It is the closest and most
important study guide for exams.
There is a chance that you will come across questions that are based on or similar to NCERT solved
examples. In the past, physics questions in JEE exams were directly taken from NCERT textbooks.
For JEE Main preparation, toppers and experts alike prefer NCERT. According to experts, learning
NCERT is enough to pass JEE Main.
2.OVERLOOKING/EXCLUDING THE CHAPTERS THAT YOU FIND DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND
“The most effective way to tackle an issue is to confront it,". Students more often pay attention to
studying their favorite topics and miss topics which do not interest them or which they find difficult.
An intelligent student will give importance to his/her core topics but will also ensure to pay attention
to other topics too. This will give you confidence in overcoming exam nervousness.
3.NOT ASKING DOUBTS
In order to look intelligent in the classroom, many students avoid asking doubtful questions. The
teachers are aware of common questions that students have in their mind and address them during
the class.
However, if you have any questions, do not hesitate to clear your doubts. Don’t be shy and no
question is a silly question. Once your doubts are cleared, ensure you practice mock questions to
make sure you have understood the concept well.
4.BEING SELF-CONSCIOUS AND UNDERCONFIDENT
Believe in yourself, your hard work will pay off. Do not undervalue your efforts or lack confidence in
your abilities. Getting overly nervous before the exam is one mistake that has a direct impact on
your performance in the exam. To avoid this, keep taking mock tests and self - assessing your
performance.
These mock tests will directly indicate your level of preparation and you can work accordingly. Once
your scores improve in mock tests, your confidence level will also improve.
5.OVER STRESSING
As the exam approaches, it is quite natural that most aspirants lose their appetite and get all
anxious. The solution to this is to calm your mind and relieve any anxiety by playing sports or doing
yoga or meditation.
Make sure you have study intervals, eg.15-30 minutes after every 2 hours. Do not rush and burn
midnight oil, maintain a healthy lifestyle and have a study plan which will help you balance and relax
, Tricks to Crack NEET / JEE Exams
15 Tricks to Guess Correct Answers for MCQs in JEE Main & NEET
1) Steer away from the Highest and the Lowest
In questions which have answers in numerical values, stay away from the extremes. In 60%
cases, the highest and the lowest values are not the correct answers.
2) Gamble on One of the Two Options
If you have already crossed out two incorrect answers, gamble on one of the two options in
which you are confused. Use other tips here while choosing your pick such as the first one
mentioned above.
3) No Negative Marking means you are in the Safe Zone
In case, there are questions like ‘Match the Following’ or other similar questions which do
not carry negative marking, you are free to play. Never leave such questions un -attempted.
Study the marking scheme closely and read the instructions given in the question paper
carefully.
4) Units and Values
There are questions where they play on units and values. Choose the unit mentioned in
three options and choose the value that has been mentioned twice.
Let’s say, in a question related to Heat or Thermodynamics, the options are:
(a) 60 o K
(b) 70 o C
(c) 60 o C
(d) 50 o C
Now since three options mention degree Celsius, the correct answer will definitely have o C
in the unit part. Also see that the value 60 is mentioned in both Celsius and Kelvin. Hence,
most probably it will be the right value.
Hence, we will choose (c) or 60 o C as our answer. This logic works in 80% of the cases!
5) Domain and Range of a Function
Questions related to finding domain of a function in IIT JEE are usually asked as below:
If x = {0, 1, 2, 3, 4}, y = {2, 3, 4, 5} and x X, y Y, then which of the following is a function in
the given set -
(a) f 1 = {(x,y) : y = x + 1}
, (b) f 2 = {(x,y) : x + y = >5}
(c) f 3 = {(x,y) : y ≤ x}
(d) None of these
In such questions, you do not have to solve the entire function.
Just put in the extreme values of the set in the function and see if they satisfy the answer. In
this question, you can put 0 and 4 for x and 2 and 5 for y. You will be able to get the correct
answer – (d) in this case.
6) Dimensional Analysis is your Friend in Crime
I wonder whether administrators put such questions only to mock students who actually
solve them. Sometimes the options given as answers are just so laughable! Just the
dimensional analysis of the weirdest questions will lead you to the correct answer – quickly
and accurately.
Let’s say, there is a question in which you have to find velocity of an electromagnetic field
with weird orientation. Its field values are given as B and E. The options are given as:
1/2
(a) (2E/B)
(b) (2B/E)
(c) (2E/B)
1/2
(d) (2B/E)
Now, you already know:
* Dimensions of an Electric Field are (M 1L 1T -3A-1), and
* Dimensions of a Magnetic Field are (M 1L 0T -2 A-1).
Hence, only E/B gives you the Dimension of Velocity, which is (L 1T -1). We do not need the
square root as it will lead to the root of velocity too.
So, our answer is (c) in this case. You do not really need to check for ‘2E’ as only one option
gives you correct dimensions.
7) Putting Values to Narrow Down your Options
Use this trick for questions wherein you have to find general expressions for certain
scenarios.
Let’s take an easy example. You have to find the expression for Pressure on a Bubble of
Radius R in a container situated at H height from the ground level. The wat er in the
container is up to height L.
Your options are:
(a) P + [pg (L-h)/LR]
1.FOCUSING LESS ON NCERT BOOKS
For candidates preparing for the JEE Exam, NCERT is the sacred book. It is the closest and most
important study guide for exams.
There is a chance that you will come across questions that are based on or similar to NCERT solved
examples. In the past, physics questions in JEE exams were directly taken from NCERT textbooks.
For JEE Main preparation, toppers and experts alike prefer NCERT. According to experts, learning
NCERT is enough to pass JEE Main.
2.OVERLOOKING/EXCLUDING THE CHAPTERS THAT YOU FIND DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND
“The most effective way to tackle an issue is to confront it,". Students more often pay attention to
studying their favorite topics and miss topics which do not interest them or which they find difficult.
An intelligent student will give importance to his/her core topics but will also ensure to pay attention
to other topics too. This will give you confidence in overcoming exam nervousness.
3.NOT ASKING DOUBTS
In order to look intelligent in the classroom, many students avoid asking doubtful questions. The
teachers are aware of common questions that students have in their mind and address them during
the class.
However, if you have any questions, do not hesitate to clear your doubts. Don’t be shy and no
question is a silly question. Once your doubts are cleared, ensure you practice mock questions to
make sure you have understood the concept well.
4.BEING SELF-CONSCIOUS AND UNDERCONFIDENT
Believe in yourself, your hard work will pay off. Do not undervalue your efforts or lack confidence in
your abilities. Getting overly nervous before the exam is one mistake that has a direct impact on
your performance in the exam. To avoid this, keep taking mock tests and self - assessing your
performance.
These mock tests will directly indicate your level of preparation and you can work accordingly. Once
your scores improve in mock tests, your confidence level will also improve.
5.OVER STRESSING
As the exam approaches, it is quite natural that most aspirants lose their appetite and get all
anxious. The solution to this is to calm your mind and relieve any anxiety by playing sports or doing
yoga or meditation.
Make sure you have study intervals, eg.15-30 minutes after every 2 hours. Do not rush and burn
midnight oil, maintain a healthy lifestyle and have a study plan which will help you balance and relax
, Tricks to Crack NEET / JEE Exams
15 Tricks to Guess Correct Answers for MCQs in JEE Main & NEET
1) Steer away from the Highest and the Lowest
In questions which have answers in numerical values, stay away from the extremes. In 60%
cases, the highest and the lowest values are not the correct answers.
2) Gamble on One of the Two Options
If you have already crossed out two incorrect answers, gamble on one of the two options in
which you are confused. Use other tips here while choosing your pick such as the first one
mentioned above.
3) No Negative Marking means you are in the Safe Zone
In case, there are questions like ‘Match the Following’ or other similar questions which do
not carry negative marking, you are free to play. Never leave such questions un -attempted.
Study the marking scheme closely and read the instructions given in the question paper
carefully.
4) Units and Values
There are questions where they play on units and values. Choose the unit mentioned in
three options and choose the value that has been mentioned twice.
Let’s say, in a question related to Heat or Thermodynamics, the options are:
(a) 60 o K
(b) 70 o C
(c) 60 o C
(d) 50 o C
Now since three options mention degree Celsius, the correct answer will definitely have o C
in the unit part. Also see that the value 60 is mentioned in both Celsius and Kelvin. Hence,
most probably it will be the right value.
Hence, we will choose (c) or 60 o C as our answer. This logic works in 80% of the cases!
5) Domain and Range of a Function
Questions related to finding domain of a function in IIT JEE are usually asked as below:
If x = {0, 1, 2, 3, 4}, y = {2, 3, 4, 5} and x X, y Y, then which of the following is a function in
the given set -
(a) f 1 = {(x,y) : y = x + 1}
, (b) f 2 = {(x,y) : x + y = >5}
(c) f 3 = {(x,y) : y ≤ x}
(d) None of these
In such questions, you do not have to solve the entire function.
Just put in the extreme values of the set in the function and see if they satisfy the answer. In
this question, you can put 0 and 4 for x and 2 and 5 for y. You will be able to get the correct
answer – (d) in this case.
6) Dimensional Analysis is your Friend in Crime
I wonder whether administrators put such questions only to mock students who actually
solve them. Sometimes the options given as answers are just so laughable! Just the
dimensional analysis of the weirdest questions will lead you to the correct answer – quickly
and accurately.
Let’s say, there is a question in which you have to find velocity of an electromagnetic field
with weird orientation. Its field values are given as B and E. The options are given as:
1/2
(a) (2E/B)
(b) (2B/E)
(c) (2E/B)
1/2
(d) (2B/E)
Now, you already know:
* Dimensions of an Electric Field are (M 1L 1T -3A-1), and
* Dimensions of a Magnetic Field are (M 1L 0T -2 A-1).
Hence, only E/B gives you the Dimension of Velocity, which is (L 1T -1). We do not need the
square root as it will lead to the root of velocity too.
So, our answer is (c) in this case. You do not really need to check for ‘2E’ as only one option
gives you correct dimensions.
7) Putting Values to Narrow Down your Options
Use this trick for questions wherein you have to find general expressions for certain
scenarios.
Let’s take an easy example. You have to find the expression for Pressure on a Bubble of
Radius R in a container situated at H height from the ground level. The wat er in the
container is up to height L.
Your options are:
(a) P + [pg (L-h)/LR]
