How to Start JEE Main Preparing from Class 10?

How to Start JEE Main Preparing from Class 10?

Shivani PooniaUpdated on 01 Nov 2025, 01:41 PM IST

How to Start JEE Main Preparation from Class 10?- Starting to prepare for JEE Mains is the smartest decision a class 10 student can make. Suppose the student wants to take admission in some of the most aspiring institutions, such as IITs, NITs, or IIITs. In that case, they should prepare for JEE Mains and, after qualifying for this, which is held twice a year, students become eligible for JEE Advanced. At this stage, students have a strong foundation in basic science and mathematics, which can be gradually built upon to tackle the advanced concepts of Classes 11 and 12.

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The last three years’ closing ranks of all NITs for CSE courses are given below.

NIT JEE Mains cut-off

2025

2024

2023

Institute

Opening Rank

Closing Rank

Opening Rank

Closing Rank

Opening Rank

Closing Rank

NIT Tiruchirappalli

659

1449

299

1224

176

1509

NIT Karnataka, Surathkal

1191

1827

14

1615

966

1984

NIT Warangal

1521

2409

1043

2186

889

2413

NIT Rourkela

2442

3431

591

2940

2529

3786

Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad

2730

4594

2417

4191

2758

4777

NIT Calicut

3651

5222

2614

4482

2483

5256

Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur

3027

5601

1501

4711

2684

4909

Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur

4442

6359

4555

5795

4920

7087

NIT Kurukshetra

5180

7037

4472

6000

NIT Delhi

2363

7651

2438

8018

4278

9930

Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat

6343

8130

5587

7113

5052

7741

NIT Jamshedpur

6378

8902

4935

7944

3260

9204

Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal

5942

9249

6217

8830

6409

9370

NIT Durgapur

6565

9836

5973

8765

6848

10070

Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar

7991

11262

6330

10957

9028

11017

NIT Hamirpur

9637

12586

8376

12236

9929

12426

NIT Silchar

8010

12665

5736

11930

8606

12818

NIT Raipur

8140

13559

10323

13177

10110

12773

NIT Goa

10279

13640

7914

12511

8584

12604

NIT Patna

10529

14996

9288

14442

8125

13964

Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur

13917

16765

6068

14635

8043

13711

NIT Andhra Pradesh

11739

18183

10309

18548

11839

17272

NIT Uttarakhand

16359

18491

14598

18039

14432

18447

NIT Puducherry

11429

19758

6318

18515

12546

17305

NIT Agartala

13104

22013

8121

20298

14010

20102

NIT Meghalaya

20712

24074

14656

20039

15911

19175

NIT Srinagar

15080

26171

12751

21839

12931

22814

NIT Sikkim

15389

26616

23245

28284

19566

24093

NIT Arunachal Pradesh

27500

30607

22046

28514

25273

29087

NIT Manipur

26617

33098

15616

30611

17658

29644

NIT Mizoram

35504

37751

31598

33181

28938

31336

NIT Nagaland

32717

39594

22429

31391

24324


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How to Start JEE Main Preparing from Class 10?
JEE Preparation from Class 10

With a rise in demand for coaching and peak necessity for mandatory tuition in India, techniques and sources have vastly been improved by students to value time with more self-reliance and approach an independent self-study routine. Registration can be done now as it is already started on October 31 and will end on November 27, 2026. In this article, we will provide some guidelines on how to start preparing for the JEE main and Advanced exam from class 10. Aspirants need to start preparing for the JEE Exam in advance to crack and secure a good rank in the exam.

Also, Read - How to Crack JEE Main Without Coaching.

How to Start JEE Main Preparing from Class 10?

Following are some tips for beginners who are keen to devote their time and dedication to the exam.

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Know the Syllabus

By rigorously spending your time with the JEE Main syllabus, not only are you expanding your awareness of the content, but you are also likewise able to structure your approach towards any topics and classify them from a range of beginners to hard level hence making it easier to specify your goals per day for the desired topic.

The exam syllabus for both JEE Mains and JEE Advanced consists of 3 subjects - Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (Class 11 and 12 Standards) and it is conducted in a Computer Based Test (CBT). There are two phases for JEE Mains where candidates can appear for JEE Main Paper 1 for Engineering for a total of 300 marks where the syllabus is PCM and JEE Main Paper 2 is meant for Architecture with syllabus like Mathematics and Aptitude test and drawing test for 400 marks. A candidate can apply for either one or both phases.

Clearing this field further leads you to the next stage, which is the JEE Advanced stage. JEE advanced which is held annually is conducted once a year with two shifts of 3 hours each. It also has two papers, Paper 1 and Paper 2 which is compulsory. The paper consists of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Only after clearing both JEE Mains and JEE Advanced can one secure the best seats among India's best IITs.

JEE Study Material

Knowing the JEE study material for jee is very important. Once the syllabus is clear, starting up with NCERT for Class 11 and Class 12 early may be considered the most valuable beginner-friendly step, as the contents are brief and crisp for any reader.

Aspirants can also study specific JEE books for each subject.

Mathematics:

  • Objective Mathematics for JEE Main & Other Engineering Entrance Exams - Set of 2 Volumes by RD Sharma

  • Arihant 6 Books Set for Skill in Mathematics for JEE Main & Advanced by S. K. Goyal & Amit Agarwal

  • Arihant Plane Trigonometry by S. L. Loney

  • Complete mathematics for JEE Main TMH by Career Point Kota & CP Editorial

  • Advanced Problems in Mathematics for JEE Main & Advanced by Pankaj Joshi & Vikas Gupta

  • Pearson JEE Advanced Mathematics Calculus by Om Sharma

  • Short Tricks in Mathematics for IIT JEE Main & Advanced

JEE Main Previous 10 Year Questions & Solutions
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Chemistry:

  • Modern Approach to Chemical Calculations by R C Mukherjee

  • Physical Chemistry for JEE Main & Advanced Vipul Mehta

  • Concise Inorganic Chemistry by J D Lee

  • Advanced Problems in Organic Chemistry by M S Chauhan

  • Organic Chemistry by O P Tandon

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Physics:

  • Concepts of Physics (Vol. 1 and 2) by H.C Verma

  • Fundamentals of Physics by Halliday, Resnick & Walker

  • Understanding Physics by D C Pandey (Arihant Publications): Set of books for

  • Electricity & Magnetism

  • Mechanics (Vol. 1 & 2)

  • Optics & Modern Physics

  • Waves & Thermodynamics

  • Problems in General Physics by I.E Irodov

  • Understanding physics by Freedman and Young

  • Problems in physics by SS Krotov

  • Problems and solution of physics by Shashi Bhushan Tiwari

One can also likewise approach free resources, PYQs, guided videos, or lecture plans from any coaching as it sets the standard and awareness of the time management one would require to cover every necessary content. However, once you source your materials, be sure to stick only to them and don't get a hold of too many materials that you can't cover up with restricted time.

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Setting a Proper Routine to Ace the Paper

To compete, students start preparing a few years before they sit for their first paper. With proper self-awareness of the syllabus and resources, what one requires is consistency to prepare as early as possible. Preparing as early as Class X aids you to be exam-ready when it's time. It also helps you to appear on your Class 10 board better since you’re already prepared with the routine. With classes and coaching, a student's routine may vary from one person to another. You can set your study schedule by :

  • Setting your goals

  • Abstaining or restricting from social media

  • Pre-hand scheduling time for each topic a night before or setting a monthly chart for important topics

  • Sorting your study routine to your favour either as an early bird or a night owl

  • Revisiting topics you’ve covered on an alternative basis.

Once you've applied all the topics, you'll likely learn your weakness and your strengths and will be able to follow up a proper routine.

Self-help Book – A self therapist

Another important tip is to build up a strong mental focus. With classes ongoing and preparation for exams, many candidates spend their time away from socializing just so he/she can submerge into a proper study environment. Quick reads on a daily break for habit-building and self-discipline are necessary for one to be distressed at times, especially with the onset of exams.

The following books can be referred to for quick reads daily.

  • Atomic Habits by James Clear

  • The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz

  • The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey

  • The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson

  • 12 Rules For Life by Jordan Peterson

  • The 48 Laws Of Power by Robert Greene

Master your Doubts

With time, old ways of studying have become more irrelevant. One must be dynamic with many ongoing happenings, too. Such hardships require an easy-accessible pal to rely on, and that friend is no other than your internet. With the growth of free resources online, expansion of opportunities, and voices from different countries explaining a topic in thousands of variants, you are likely not alone in this journey. Befriending AI as a paraphrase finder can be of great help. With time, one can also start appearing for mock tests to self analyse one's potential or weak spots.

Reliable Buddies

This may seem like a bothersome approach, however, keeping in touch with your seniors or relatives who have already experienced and cleared the exam would be the quickest guide to learning from people with experiences. They are people who have already leaped a year or two before you, hence they can be the best guides for gaining insights on your doubts about the exam.

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Thirst for Competition

Similar to the earlier point, one should learn to accept failures and competition from people you consider as your competition. It is better to keep them close, as having healthy competition gives a push to study during lazy hours.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the exam pattern for the JEE exam?
A:

The JEE Main exam has a total of 90 questions with 300 marks from all three subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Maths). Each subject has 30 questions, of which 25 questions have to be attempted.

Q: How to start preparation for Class 10?
A:

Follow the below tips

  1. NCERT books are your savior. 
  2. Write down your own notes .
  3.  Solve Mock Tests/Sample Papers to figure out where you lack. 
  4. Emphasize topics with High-Weightage.
Q: What are the Age criteria for the JEE Main Exam?
A:

For appearing in JEE Mains - There is no age limit for the candidates.

Q: From where we can download the e-admit card for the JEE Main Exam?
A:

E-admit cards will be issued to the candidates through the National Testing Agency (NTA) website.

Q: What is the year of appearance in the JEE Mains Exam?
A:

Candidates who have passed the class 12th/equivalent examination in 2023, and 2024 from any recognized board and those who are appearing in the class 12th examination 2025 are eligible to appear in the 2025 JEE Main Exam.

Q: How many sections are in the JEE Exam Syllabus?
A:

JEE Main syllabus is divided into three sections (Maths, Chemistry, Physics) with equal weightage.

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Yes, attendance is compulsory in Class XI and XII.

As per school and board rules, students must maintain minimum attendance, usually around 75%. Schools can stop students from appearing in board exams if attendance is short.

Even if a student is preparing for JEE or any other competitive exam

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You can find here the direct links to download the JEE Main last 10 years PYQ PDFs from the Official Careers360 website.

Kindly visit this link to access the question papers : Last 10 Years JEE Main Question Papers with Solutions PDF

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Hello Harika,

Firstly, you cannot prepare for JEE in 8 days if you havent studied before. But still, You can try solving the previous year question papers. Here's a Link for the same

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If you are from General category with 57 percent in 12th then to appear for JEE Advanced you need to be in top percentile of your board as the eligibility for JEE advanced you need at least 75 percent in 12th or in the top 20 percentile of your

Hello aspirant,

The JEE Main 2026 admission card will include information about the exam location. On the other hand, students can use the JEE Main 2026 city notification slip, which was made available on January 8, 2026, to check the exam city beforehand. The second week of January 2026 is