5 Common Myths About JEE Main Preparation 2026 - Avoid These Misconceptions

5 Common Myths About JEE Main Preparation 2026 - Avoid These Misconceptions

Shivani PooniaUpdated on 15 Nov 2025, 05:22 PM IST

5 Common Myths About JEE Main Preparation 2026 - Hey JEE aspirant! It is quite possible that you are still believing a lot of myths about JEE Mains. JEE Mains 2026 is considered moderate to difficult. For an exam like that, there are lots of misconceptions that float around! Curious to know what those myths are? Let's find out! In this article, we are going to do some serious myth-busting. We have listed the 5 common myths about JEE Mains preparation. These might amaze you and are great to know! Let’s dive in!

5 Common Myths About JEE Main Preparation 2026 - Avoid These Misconceptions
5 Common Myths About JEE Main Preparation

5 Common Myths about JEE Main Preparation 2026

Before getting into JEE Mains myths, let's understand what a myth is and why it is important to bust your JEE Mains myths! A myth is a wrong belief or misconception that is carried on through generations. It might typically seem harmless most of the time, but it might cause some serious danger in some cases. It is important to bust the myths because it is always advisable to know the real truth accurately, so that it has a positive impact on society.

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Top 5 Misconceptions About IIT JEE

Now, let's look at the top 5 misconceptions about IIT JEE that might give you better clarity about this exam. These 5 common myths about JEE Main preparation will help you understand reality and also boost confidence:

1. Only Coaching Students Can Crack JEE

This is not true. A lot of students have been studying and referring to good books, previous years papers, and an excellent strategy plan to get very good ranks in the JEE Mains exam. Coaching can provide a lot of guidance, but it is false that only coaching students can crack the IIT JEE. For more information on this, you can also read about how to crack the IIT JEE without coaching.

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2. More Study Hours Mean Better Results

It is 2025, and this era believes in smart work rather than only hard work. For a difficult exam like JEE Mains, a student needs a smart strategy and hard work. More study hours without a strategic plan won't yield a lot of good results in any case. Therefore, it is necessary for you to do your research better and prepare a plan according to your needs and capabilities to yield the best results. Many hours do not directly mean you will get good results. To know more about this, you can read how many hours to study for IIT JEE exam.

3. You Must Be a “Genius” to Clear JEE

This is one of the most famous of the 5 biggest myths about IIT JEE preparation. It is only very intelligent students can crack the exam. But the truth is that the JEE Mains exam tests logical reasoning and problem solving ability. This needs smart work and preparation, and not just brilliance.

4. Solving Too Many Books Guarantees Success

This is again another myth. Almost all the books have the same content. Therefore, you are supposed to find the books that have different levels of questions and focus on different aspects. Maybe one book for MCQ, another for numerical questions. In this wa,y you can club the books together to study smartly for JEE Mains. Some of the most recommended books are listed below:

Subject

Best Books for MCQs & Objective Practice

Best Books for Numerical & Conceptual Practice

Physics

Objective Physics by D.C. Pandey (Arihant Series)

Concepts of Physics Vol. 1 & 2 by H.C. Verma

Chemistry

Objective Chemistry by R.K. Gupta (Arihant)

Physical Chemistry by P. Bahadur

Math

Objective Mathematics by R.D. Sharma

Problems in Calculus of One Variable by I.A. Maron

All Subjects (Full-Syllabus Practice)

NTA JEE Main Chapterwise DPPs by Allen or Resonance

Previous Years’ Solved Papers by MTG or Arihant

5. Droppers Always Have an Advantage Over Freshers

Many of them think that droppers will automatically perform better than the Class 12th students due to their extra year of preparation. But this assumption does not consider that some students do proper preparation. Although droppers can have the advantage of time, they do not all utilize it fully, and freshers can beat them with serious study and smart preparation. The fact is that success is only achieved through preparation and not through the number of attempts. Freshers as well as droppers can be the top scorers provided they remain consistent, clear in their concepts, and follow proper revision techniques.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Does JEE Main require both attempts?
A:

No, you don't have to give both attempts in JEE Mains, but it is advisable as it increases your chances of getting a higher rank.

Q: Is it true that the more questions solved, the higher my marks will be in JEE Mains?
A:

No, JEE Mains score can be maximized with accuracy instead of increasing the  number of questions solved.

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Questions related to JEE Main

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Hello aspirant,

It is anticipated that registration for the second JEE Main 2026 session would begin during the final week of January and conclude during the final week of February. The second session exam dates are tentatively slated between April 1 and 10, 2026.

For more information, you can visit our site through following link:

https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-mains-session-2-exam-date

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If the ten years question paper file is not opening, it may be due to file corruption, unsupported format or incomplete download. Try downloading the file again and make sure the download completes fully. Check if your device has an updated PDF reader or file viewer. If the file still does not open, try using another device to check whether the file is working. If none of these methods help, you should request a fresh copy of the question paper file.
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If you have entered the wrong details in the JEE Main application and the correction window has already closed, you cannot make changes from your portal now. The only option is to contact NTA as early as possible through their official helpline or email and explain the mistake with proof of the correct enrollment number. If the authorities approve, they will update it manually. Otherwise, the details submitted will remain unchanged. All the best.


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You can download the IIT JEE Last 5 Years Chapterwise PYQ's from the Careers360 website. Practising these papers will helps you to understand the exam pattern, to identify the important topics, to improve time management, and overall it enhances your exam preparation.

LINK: https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-main-question-papers

Hope it helps!