5 Study Habits of JEE Main Toppers You Must Follow to Succeed

5 Study Habits of JEE Main Toppers You Must Follow to Succeed

Team Careers360Updated on 10 Oct 2025, 03:05 PM IST

5 Study Habits of JEE Main Toppers - JEE Main toppers follow a fixed schedule and study habits to achieve the top ranks. Students need to maintain a consistent study schedule, giving equal importance to all three subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Students need to start early for preparation and to study for 8-10 hours daily. The JEE Main is considered one of the toughest exams in India. Toppers generally go for mock tests, analysing strengths and weaknesses, and manage time efficiently. Another important thing is to maintain consistency throughout the JEE preparation. After qualifying the JEE Mains, candidates take the JEE Advanced exam to get admission in IITs. Based on the scores in JEE Main, students can check their chances of getting into NITor IIIT by using the JEE Main college predictor.

5 Study Habits of JEE Main Toppers You Must Follow to Succeed
5 Study Habits of JEE Main Toppers You Must Follow to Succeed

5 Study Habits of JEE Main Toppers You Must Follow

Follow these 5 habits of JEE Mains toppers that will help you to score high score.

Habit 1- Study for 8-10 hours daily

The most common habit seen in JEE Main toppers is that they study for 8-10 hours daily. The toppers study for 8-10 hours in a structured way. They usually form sessions of 2-3 hours for each subject. While preparing for JEE Main, they first emphasise high-weightage topics and then go on to easy subjects. Besides, they take regular short breaks to keep their mind fresh. The main habit of JEE Main toppers is to study for 8-10 hours in a scheduled way.

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Habit 2- Equal Importance to All Subjects

The JEE Main toppers study all subjects, giving equal importance to each of them. They practice all the subjects - Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in a balanced routine. Moreover, time is given to understanding complex topics, practising formulas, and revising chapters. Students are advised to focus on all the NCERT books and read every concept in the books. Never neglect a paper because it seems easy. Practice each question and concept of every subject.

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Habit 3- Practice Previous Year’s Question Papers

Students should regularly practice the previous year's question papers. Solving previous year’s question papers helps students to have a basic understanding of the question concepts, exam pattern, and difficulty level. The question paper also helps students to manage time effectively and to analyse which section takes the most time. This also helps candidates find their strengths and weaknesses, allowing them to do focused revision. Regular solving of previous year papers boosts confidence, problem-solving quality, time management, and accuracy.

Habit 4- Analysing Performance by Solving Mock Test

Aspirants usually skip solving the mock test, which played an important role in preparation for JEE toppers. After completing the syllabus, toppers never forget to solve the mock test in said duration. This way they find out their weak and strong sections and then prepare accordingly. The mock tests also help in analysing which section or question takes more time.

Habit 5- Make Time for Personal Interests

Most of the time aspirants focus on studying hard and skip their favourite task to cover syllabus on time. But JEE toppers never do that, they take out time for their hobbies and interests to relax their mind. They know that only a relaxed mind can focus better. Hence, every aspirant should take short breaks to feel refreshed, hydrated and free. Regular breaks increase focus and help boost retention. Studying for 8-10 hours is necessary for the students. But having time for their personal interests and hobbies helps to maintain a healthy balance. If at least for half an hour, the candidate should have their interest in things. Taking regular breaks also helps in improving productivity in studies.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What do students do after the JEE Main exam?
A:

The top students or most of the students go to JEE Advanced.

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Preparing for the JEE Main in just 30 days is a challenging but achievable task if you follow a highly disciplined and strategic approach. According to the Careers360 30-day study plan , the key is to shift your focus from learning everything to mastering high-weightage topics and practicing rigorously.

Phase 1: Week 1 & 2 – Focus on High-Weightage Chapters

During the first 15 days, prioritize topics that frequently appear in the exam.

  • Physics: Modern Physics, Heat & Thermodynamics, Optics, and Current Electricity.

  • Chemistry: GOC (General Organic Chemistry), Chemical Bonding, p-Block elements, and Solutions.

  • Maths: Matrices & Determinants, Sequences & Series, Coordinate Geometry, and Vector & 3D Geometry.

  • Study Strategy: Use NCERT for Chemistry and simplified notes for Physics/Maths. Spend 3-4 hours on each subject daily.

Phase 2: Week 3 – Revision and Formula Memorization

  • Short Notes: Go through the short notes you made during the first two weeks.

  • Flashcards: Use flashcards for inorganic chemistry reactions and physics formulas.

  • Mock Tests: Start giving one full-length mock test every alternate day. Analyze your mistakes immediately to avoid repeating them.

Phase 3: Final Week – Full Simulation and Relaxation

  • Previous Year Papers (PYQs): Solve the last 3-5 years of JEE Main papers in the actual exam time slot (9 AM–12 PM or 3 PM–6 PM) to sync your body clock.

  • No New Topics: Stop picking up new chapters. Focus solely on what you already know to build confidence.

  • Accuracy over Speed: Focus on getting the questions right rather than attempting all of them, as negative marking can significantly lower your percentile.

Downloadable Resources:

You can download the comprehensive day-by-day schedule, which includes specific topics to cover each morning and evening, by visiting the link : https://engineering.careers360.com/download/ebooks/jee-main-study-plan-30-days

Hello,

If you filled the JEE Main January form with Class 12 passed in 2025 and are planning to appear again for the Class 12 exam through HOS, there is usually no serious issue. You were eligible to apply since you had already passed Class 12. Reappearing through HOS for improvement or requalification is allowed, provided HOS is a recognized board. During counselling, your latest valid Class 12 result will be considered. Make sure you meet the 75% marks or top 20 percentile requirement where applicable. If a correction window opens, update details if needed.

Hope this has solved your query. Thank You.

Good Evening,

Yes, you are eligible for both JEE Mains and Advanced, as you completed your 12th with physics, chemistry and biology. Moreover, you passed mathematics in 2025, which makes you fit the eligibility criteria of both exams.

Aspirant, I would like to inform you that Careers360 recently launched a free mock test series for JEE students. The last date of registration is 8th January, 2026. Enroll and solve chapter wise question papers and improve you concept and assess your learning. The link to the mock test series is attached herewith. https://learn.careers360.com/test-series-jee-main-free-mock-test/

Best regards.


Hello,
Since the NTA conducts exams in Tamil, these official papers will have a Tamil language option. Kindly check the following link to get the question papers.
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-main-question-papers
I hope this helps you.

Hello there,

Understanding and solving different question papers is one of the best practice for the preparation specially when it comes to JEE mains. It gives you proper understanding of the exam pattern, important topics to cover and marking scheme.

Here is the link attached from the official website of Careers360 which will provide you with the link of previous year question papers on chemistry in PDF format. Hope it helps!

https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-mains-chemistry-questions-in-last-year-exam-premium

thank you!