How to Score High in JEE Main by Last Month Preparation

How to Score High in JEE Main by Last Month Preparation

Team Careers360Updated on 04 Mar 2022, 10:46 AM IST

Every year around 10 lakh students appear in JEE Main exam to get admission in their dream institute but, only a few of them qualify. What draws the qualifier apart from the non qualifier is the preparation level, determination and dedication to clear the exam. JEE Main is undoubtedly a difficult exam, considering the number of applicants, its vast syllabus and difficulty level of questions. Most students start their preparation for the exam early from their class 11 or beginning class 12 but there are many who start late and look for solutions on how to score high in JEE Main 2022 by last month's preparation. Previous year JEE Main toppers, top percentilers and other test takers who qualified the exam say one thing in common, “NCERT is the key to qualify JEE Main”. Students seeking answers to the question like how to score high in JEE Main 2022 by last month preparation are thus advised to thoroughly study NCERT text books. Learn the basic concepts, solve numericals and revise the topics regularly.


Careers360 interacted with several coaching institutes, subject experts and previous year test takers to draw a best plan for how to score high in JEE Main 2022 by last month preparation. Read more to know the suggestions, preparation tips, recommended books and other important guidelines to qualify the exam along with last month preparation tips for JEE Main 2022.


Understand JEE Main - What and How is asked?

JEE Main exam is conducted for admission in first year B.E./B.Tech or B.Arch/B.Plan course. The exam has two Papers, Paper 1 is for candidates opting for B.E./B.Tech admission while Paper 2 is for candidates opting for B.Arch/B.Plan. The Paper 1 exam has questions from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of class 11 and 12 while Paper 2 has questions from Mathematics, General Aptitude and Drawing for B.Arch and Mathematics, General Aptitude and Planning for B.Plan. The exam is conducted online as a computer based test except for the drawing part of B.Arch which is conducted on A4 Paper.

JEE Main is the exam which tests the basic and fundamental knowledge of candidates in science and mathematics. In a conversation with Careers360, NTA Director Vineet Joshi said, JEE Main is not the exam to deselect any candidate, it is the exam to select the deserving candidate.

Questions in JEE Main is designed to analyse the analytical, conceptual and fundamental understanding of students. The level of questions are of class 11 and 12 but the skills required to solve the questions may be high. Students with basic knowledge of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics will be easily able to crack the exam. Students are thus advised not to rote learn or memorize the topics but study them thoroughly.


JEE Main Exam Details for Paper 1

Particulars

Details

Exam Mode

Computer-based test mode

Exam Duration

3 hours (4 hours for persons with benchmark disabilities)

Subjects

Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics

Total number of questions

75 (Each subject will have 25 questions)

Type of Questions

20 Objective questions having 4 options each with only 1 correct option

5 Numerical questions with numerical value as answer

Marking Scheme

For MCQs - 4 Marks will be awarded for every correct answer and 1 Mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer

For answer with numeric value - 4 Marks will be awarded for every correct answer and 1 Mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer

Maximum Marks

300

Language of paper

English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.


JEE Main Exam Details for Paper 2

Particulars

Details

Exam Mode

B.Arch: Mathematics and Aptitude test will be computer-based, whereas Drawing test will be conducted in A4 paper

B.Plan: Computer-based

Exam Duration

3 hours (4 hours for persons with benchmark disabilities)

Subjects

B.Arch: Mathematics, General Aptitude and Drawing skills

B.Plan: Mathematics, General Aptitude and Planning

Total number of questions

B.Arch: Maths will have 20 MCQ questions and 5 numerical questions; Aptitude will have 50 MCQs and drawing test will have 2 questions

B.Plan: Maths will have 20 MCQ questions and 5 numerical questions; Aptitude will have 50 MCQs and the Planning section will have 25 questions.

Type of Questions

B.Arch: Maths and Aptitude will be MCQs while the drawing section will have questions to test the drawing and sketching skills. Maths will also have numerical questions

B.Plan: Aspirants will have 25 questions on Planning instead of drawing while the exam pattern of JEE Main will be the same for Maths and Aptitude. Planning section will also include a written passage.

Marking Scheme

For MCQs - 4 Marks will be awarded for every correct answer and 1 Mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer

For answer with numeric value - 4 Marks will be awarded for every correct answer and 1 Mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer

Marking Scheme for Drawing Test - Two questions to be evaluated out of 100 marks

Maximum Marks

400

Medium of paper

English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.


How to Score High in JEE Main 2022 by Last Month Preparation

Students are provided here with important tips and suggestions to score high in JEE Main by last month preparation.

  • Refer the official JEE Main syllabus and mark all the topics which are asked in exam. Point out the topics which, according to your study, need more time, can be learned in less time and are important topics.

  • Take help of previous year JEE Main question papers to understand the pattern and difficulty level of questions. This will help in strategising the preparation. Point out topics which have been asked frequently

  • Start learning from NCERT text books. Study every topic thoroughly and solve numericals to conceptualise the learning

  • Revise topics regularly before beginning any new topic for study

  • Solve chapter-wise mock test on completion of a chapter and full length mock tests when you complete the entire syllabus of subject and as a whole

  • Pay special attention to the important topics


Important Topics for JEE Main Preparation

Students are provided here a list of some of the important topics for JEE Main which are frequently asked in exams and have more weightage.


JEE Main Important Topics for Physics


JEE Main Important Topics for Maths


JEE Main Important Topics for Chemistry


Best Books to Score High in JEE Main 2022 by Last Month Preparation

Students can check below the best recommended books for JEE Main 2022. The books are recommended by various subject experts, previous year toppers and test takers

CHEMISTRY

PHYSICS

MATHS

NCERT Class 11 and 12

NCERT Class 11 and 12

NCERT Class 11 and 12

Inorganic Chemistry by OP Tandon

Concepts of Physics Vol. 1 by HC Verma

Mathematics for JEE- Cengage Publication

Organic Chemistry by OP Tandon,

Organic Chemistry by Dr. AK Virmani

The concept of Physics Vol 2 by HC Verma

Skills in Mathematics JEE Main & Advanced Maths series - Arihant Publication by Amit M Agarwal and SK Goyal

Physical Chemistry by Dr. P Bahadur

Physical Chemistry by OP Tandon

Understanding JEE physics series by DC Pandey

MTG JEE Main Guide by RK Tyagi

Modern Approach to Chemical Calculations by RC Mukherjee

Errorless Physics Volume 1

Objective Mathematics by RD Sharma

Arihant's Practice Book Chemistry for JEE Main And Advanced by RK Gupta

Errorless Physics Volume 2

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Questions related to JEE Main

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Have a question related to JEE Main ?

Hello aspirant,

If your syllabus is completed with theory , use the next 30 days only for smart revision . Make short notes and revise formulas daily for Physics , Chemistry and Maths . Solve previous year JEE Main questions topic-wise and then full mock tests every 3-4 days. Analyse mistakes properly and revise weak areas again . Avoid new topics and focus on accuracy , speed and confidence building during revision.

FOR REFERENCE : https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-main-revision-strategy

Hope the details will help you.

THANK YOU

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

I think your question sounds like this: "Can a candidate who passed Class 12 in 2025 and filled JEE Main Session 1 apply for Session 2 as 'Appearing' in 2026 as a fresh board candidate, and will both sessions have the same details? "

So yes, you can fill the JEE Main Session 2 as "Appearing". The information filled in Session 1 will remain exactly as it was and will not change.
Session 1 and Session 2 are treated as separate applications. There is no issue if the qualifying status is different in both sessions. During counselling, the board marks that meet the 75 rule will be considered.

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.