Effective time management is an important skill for excelling in any competitive exam, and its significance is amplified when gearing up for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE).Successfully preparing for JEE Main exam 2024 requires not only a strong grasp of the subjects but also proper time management. Here are 5 key strategies to excel in JEE Mains session 1 through with time efficiency;
Synchronise Board Exams and JEE Mains Preparation
- Break down your syllabus into smaller, manageable sections based on both Boards as well as the syllabus of JEE Mains.
- Allocate specific time slots for each subject, ensuring a balanced distribution of topics.
- Consider your peak concentration periods; some people are more productive in the morning, while others excel in the evening.
Set Priorities
- Identify high-priority topics based on their weightage in the JEE Mains syllabus.
- Focus on strengthening your weak areas, but also allocate time to revise strong topics to maintain consistency.
- Prioritise topics based on the time required for understanding, difficulty level, and importance.
Effective Revision Strategies
- Regularly revise previously covered topics to reinforce your understanding and retain information.
- Create concise notes or flashcards for quick reviews.
- Practice solving previous years’ question papers and sample papers to familiarise yourself with the exam pattern.
Minimise Distractions
- Create a dedicated study environment free from distractions.
- Turn off social media notifications and limit non-essential internet use during study hours.
- Inform family and friends about your study schedule to minimise interruptions.
Breaks and Self-Care
- Break your study sessions into manageable chunks with short breaks in between to avoid burnout.
- Engage in activities that help you relax and recharge during breaks, such as stretching, short walks, or deep breathing exercises.
- Ensure you get adequate sleep to optimise cognitive function and memory retention.
JEE Main 2024 | Boost Your Performance With Expert Strategies for Time Management & Chemistry
Ramesh Batlish, Managing Partner and Centre Head at FIITJEE Noida and Greater Noida shared some advice on the time management for students who will appear for JEE Main session 1. He shared, “Students who are preparing for the board exams must synchronise their preparation for boards as well as JEE Mains. Now December has already crossed and you’re in month of January, here I will recommend that students must take some mock test papers for improving the time management. Mock tests must be taken at the same time of the exam i.e., from 9 AM to 12 Noon in the morning time and afternoon 3 PM to 6 PM because the JEE Main exam is held at the same timings.”
“When students are attempting the paper they must also do the test analysis post every paper. Now, what is test analysis? Students must be aware what kind of mistakes they are doing and how they can improve upon their mistakes. Here my suggestion is that keep the notes what you have made during the preparation handy, discuss with your teachers for areas where you can improve, how you can fetch more marks, go through the important chapters and high scoring chapters where you can score easy marks and revise everyday,” he said.
“JEE Main exam is an exam of speed and accuracy so you must ensure that your time whatever you’re taking per question must be optimum so that you’re able to solve more number of questions,” he added further.