JEE Main is one of the biggest competitive engineering entrance exams in the country. Every year, lakhs of students aiming for admissions into NITS, IIITs and GFTis appear for JEE Main. Since it is a first step towards IIT admissions, the number of applicants for JEE Main is large. However, for this year there have been a lot of changes in the conduct of JEE Main due to the ongoing unavoidable situation of Coronavirus or also known as COVID-19. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the nation is under lockdown, which has been extended till May 3. The second session of JEE Main 2020 (April Session) has been postponed until further notice. With plenty of extra time handed over to the students before the examination, how can they prepare to crack the examination? Pramod Maheshwari, Managing Director & CEO, Career Point Limited gaves some exclusive tips on how to crack JEE Main 2020 during lockdown to Careers360. Here are some of the most important points that will help students crack the JEE Main exam in the first attempt:
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A crisis is also a great opportunity to learn and develop new forms of learning. Online learning applications and platforms are available that provide a virtual classroom ambience with complete notes, expert opinions, online classes, mock tests, etc for best student preparation. Online portals help ensure academic continuity and put in place technology enabled interactive platforms, to engage with students. The online infrastructure makes it accessible through the internet from mobile smart phones, computers and laptops / desktops too. This allows students to learn by staying in the safety and security of their homes and ensure better learning outcomes, save time and increase the effective utilisation of time.
Refer to JEE Main syllabus as most of the questions asked in exam are based on the same. Check out JEE Main sample papers to know the exam pattern and marking scheme. Refer to previous years' question papers, mock tests, etc for practice. Learning as against mugging and then focused revision to get a strong hold on topics and subjects which stay in memory for a longer period is the rule of the game.
The idea is to strengthen the concepts and their application by solving mock tests and past years’ papers. It is important to read thoroughly and conceptually apply formulae in JEE Main type questions even at the time of revision. This will help students in solving the questions within a short time in the exam as most of the questions in Physics/Mathematics will be based on conceptual application of formulae.This phase should be effectively used for quick run through short notes and formulae and concepts at a glance of all chapters of the three subjects in a phased planned manner with equal time to each subject.
To test and analyse preparation, students are advised to take regular mock tests to know their strengths and weaknesses. JEE Main mock tests play an important role in making familiar with strong and weak areas. Attempt a few online mock tests as JEE Main will be held online in Computer-Based Test Mode (CBT mode). Online mock tests will help students gain experience of attempting online papers on a real-time basis.
Do not sit for long hours at a stretch, but instead take small and frequent breaks. These intervals are essential for the brain to assimilate, retrieve information and revive the energy. There may be many distractions and thoughts running concurrently. Maintain calm and stay focused with determination. Students should enjoy the exam and its preparation positively.
On Question asked by student community
Hello,
Yes, you can edit the OBC authority designation in the JEE Main 2026 form during the correction window.
To do it:
Wait for the correction window to open.
Log in to the JEE Main portal at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Click on “Correction in Application Form.”
Go to the category or certificate details section.
Edit the authority designation if the field is active, or re-upload a corrected OBC certificate.
Save and submit the changes.
If the field is not editable, upload a new valid certificate or contact the NTA helpline for help.
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Hello,
NTA has not yet announced the JEE Main correction window dates. It will open after the registration process ends, and the notice will be released on the official website.
You can usually edit details like school name and category-related information during the correction window. So, you should be able to correct the school name and the OBC certificate authority field if those sections are made editable.
Keep checking the JEE Main website regularly, and make the changes as soon as the correction window opens.
Hope it helps !
Hello,
Yes, you need to enter your board registration number while filling the JEE Main application form .
This is the number given by your school board (like CBSE, ICSE, or state board) when you registered for your Class 10 or Class 12 board exams .
You can find it on your Class 10 or 12 admit card, marksheet, or registration slip provided by your board.
If you don’t remember it, you can ask your school for the registration number.
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HELLO,
The JEE Main application verification system uses the name you enter in the application form at the time of Aadhar Card verification so if you your Aadhaar was updated but still it is showing name not verifies then it means the new details have not been reflected in the online system use by NTA
Now what you can do is :-
1. First check the status of your Aadhaar card updates on the official UIDAI website by using your Update request Number.
2. Verify the details you have entered in application form like ensure that the name that you have entered in the JEE main application form exactly matches your newly updated Aadhaar card
3. You can use the NTA Mismatch Advisory like if a name mismatch pop up appears during the application process so for this NTA has provided the solution first close the pop up then a new window will appear that will allow you to enter the name exactly as it is on your Aadhaar card
4. If still the problem does not solve then you can contact the NTA Helpdesk
Visit the link to know more :- https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/how-correct-aadhaar-name-mismatch-in-jee-mains
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While filling the form of JEE Mains 2026 January session, upload the improvement marksheet, as your improvement marksheet is your final marksheet of class 12th AISSCE exams. The one that you got before the improvement doesn't matter now as you appeared for the compartment exam to increase your overall score. So, use the marksheet given to you after appearing for your improvement exam everywhere as that is your finalized class 12th marksheet.
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