How to Prepare for JEE Main 2026 at Home: Complete Study Plan

How to Prepare for JEE Main 2026 at Home: Complete Study Plan

Shivani PooniaUpdated on 16 Dec 2025, 10:53 AM IST

When you study at home for JEE Main 2026, it can feel like a tough task, especially if you're preparing without going to coaching. But if you use the proper method, with discipline, and the correct resources, it is possible to clear JEE Main 2026 by preparing from your home. There is one advantage about studying at home and that is flexibility. You can make your own study schedule, study at your own pace, and spend more time on topics you find difficult.

This Story also Contains

  1. JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern
  2. Best Books for JEE Main 2026
  3. Time Table for JEE Main 2026
  4. Study Tips for JEE Main 2026
How to Prepare for JEE Main 2026 at Home: Complete Study Plan
How to Prepare for JEE Main 2026 at Home

In this guide, we will tell you everything about preparing for JEE Main exam 2026 at home, which will include useful study tips, best books to refer to, and key concepts that you need to focus on during your preparation.

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JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern

Before you begin your preparation, it’s important to know the latest JEE Main 2026 exam pattern. Check it below:

Particulars

Details

Mode of Exam

Computer-Based Test (Online)

Duration

3 hours (180 minutes)

Subjects

Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics

Questions per Subject

25 questions each (20 MCQs + 5 Numerical Value Questions)

Total Questions

75 (25 in each subject)

Total Marks

300 marks (100 per subject)

Marking Scheme

+4 for each correct answer −1 for each incorrect answer (MCQ & NVQ)

Language of Paper

English, Hindi, plus other regional languages as specified

Sessions

Two sessions: January 2026 & April 2026

Best Books for JEE Main 2026

You can check the recommended books for JEE Main 2026 below:

Subject

Book Title

Author / Publisher

Purpose / Highlights

Physics


NCERT Physics (Class 11 & 12)

NCERT

Builds strong fundamentals and conceptual clarity; must-read for all aspirants.

Concepts of Physics (Vol 1 & 2)

H.C. Verma

Excellent for theory, numerical practice, and understanding real-world applications.

Understanding Physics Series

D.C. Pandey (Arihant)

Topic-wise detailed explanations and high-level problem sets for JEE practice.

Chemistry

NCERT Chemistry (Class 11 & 12)

NCERT

Covers core concepts; many JEE questions are directly based on NCERT content.

Physical Chemistry

O.P. Tandon

Ideal for practising numerical and concept-based physical chemistry problems.

Organic Chemistry

M.S. Chauhan / Morrison & Boyd

Deep understanding of mechanisms and reaction types; perfect for advanced prep.

Concise Inorganic Chemistry

J.D. Lee

Best for learning periodic trends, coordination chemistry, and qualitative analysis.

Mathematics


NCERT Mathematics (Class 11 & 12)

NCERT

Strengthens basic concepts and formulas — essential starting point.

Objective Mathematics

R.D. Sharma

Excellent for building conceptual clarity and problem-solving accuracy.

Skills in Mathematics Series

Arihant Publications

Comprehensive for advanced problem-solving in calculus, algebra, and coordinate geometry.

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Time Table for JEE Main 2026

  1. Create a Daily Routine: Plan for 6–8 hours of focused study initially, slowly increasing if possible. Start early in the morning when concentration is its most.

  2. Divide Your Day with Subjects: Allocate 2–3 hours per subject per day. Rotate subjects to avoid monotony and keep your brain fresh.

  3. Morning Routine: Keep the morning time for difficult topics or new concepts. Give time to NCERT and core reference books.

  4. Afternoon Routine: Practice numerical and objective questions. Also, try to solve previous years’ papers and topic-wise questions.

  5. Evening Routine: Do the revision of the topics that you studied in the morning. Create short notes or formula sheets for quick recall.

  6. Regular Mock Tests: Give 1–2 hours daily on mock questions or online quizzes. It enhances speed and accuracy.

  7. Weekly Test: Go for a full-length mock test every weekend, following exam conditions. Check mistakes and work on weak parts.

  8. Go for Breaks: Do take short breaks of 5–10 minutes after every hour you study and a long break after every 3 hours of studying.

  9. Time to Revise: Let the last 1–2 hours of the day remain for doing the revisions of formulas and and other crucial concepts.

  10. Check the progress: Once the week ends, check your progress. Alter the timetable on the basis of weak parts or upcoming exams.

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Study Tips for JEE Main 2026

1. Pay attention to the Basics First

The way that we suggest building a solid foundation for engineering is to refer to NCERT books. You have to get clarity of the topics before going for difficult questions.

2. Daily Study Practice

Focus on practising the previous year's papers or any topic-based questions each day. With regular practice, your speed and accuracy will improve.

3. Make Sheets of Formulas

Make sheets of formulas that you have to do your revision daily, and add crucial points to it. This will let you do rapid revision before you go for exams.

4. Plan Your Study Time

Give fixed timings for studying, practice, and revision. It also helps to totally remove the distractions of social media and other activities. This ensures that you know your time will be well spent if you focus.

5. Work on Improving Weak Areas

Make sure to take time to check quizzes or tests, or question sets and know which topics you struggled with. Work systematically to strengthen those concepts to score better.

JEE Main Syllabus: Subjects & Chapters
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What’s the total number of questions in Paper 1?
A:

75 questions will be there, and there will be 25 in each subject.

Q: How many attempts can I take a year?
A:

You can take two sessions that will be in January & April of JEE Main 2026.

Q: Can I use a calculator during the exam?
A:

No,  the NTA cleared that calculators physical or on-screen will not be allowed in JEE Main 2026.

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Questions related to JEE Main

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Have a question related to JEE Main ?

The marks needed for a 99+ percentile in the JEE Main January attempt depend on the difficulty of the paper and the total number of candidates. Generally, you need roughly *180–200* marks out of 300 to hit the 99+ percentile. The exact cutoff varies each session, so checking the official NTA percentile score calculator or previous year cutoffs gives a more precise idea.


Hello aspirant

JEE Main accepts NIOS, so you can appear if you meet the basic eligibility.

BITS does not accept marks from two different boards, so this option won’t work for BITS.

VIT and SRM generally accept NIOS, but having two separate mark sheets can be an issue. You should check their official eligibility rules before applying.

Thankyou I hope this help

Hi

The NCHM JEE 2026 registration is expected to start from the second or third week of December 2025. The official notification for the registration will be released in mid-December 2025. The last date of application may be in February or March, and the correction window will be open in the third week of  March 2026. The exam date will take place in the second week of April 2026.

Thank you.

Hello,

Here are some Government colleges that generally do not require 75% CBSE board criteria for admission through JEE mains based or university counselling.

  • Delhi technological university
  • Netaji subhas university of technology
  • Jamia milia Islamia
  • Aligarh Muslim university
  • College of engineering ,Pune
  • Jadavpur university, Kolkata
  • Punjab engineering college,  Chandigarh

I hope it will help you. Kindly check the latest eligibility rules for the specific year.

Thank you.


Hello

If you want to get admission in IIT Delhi, then you will score well in JEE Advanced. Only the JEE Mains score is not sufficient to get admission in the IIT Delhi. You need to score 250+ marks for the general category in CSE. For the reservation category, you also need to score much higher marks and give your best performance. If you score quite well in JEE Advanced, then you will have a chance to get admission through JOSAA counselling.

Thank you