JEE Main 2021 Chemistry Preparation Tips By Mr. Ram Ratan Dwivedi - Joint Entrance Exam Main (JEE Main) is the national level test conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Top engineering institutes in India like National Institutes of Technology (NIT), IIITs and GFTIs accept JEE Main scores for admissions to the B.Tech courses. NTA JEE Main is also a qualifier test for IIT JEE (JEE Advanced). JEE Main exam has a fixed exam structure and consists of three subjects – physics, chemistry, and maths. Paper-1 is of three hours and consists of thirty multiple-choice questions, 4 marks are awarded for correct answers and 1 mark is deducted for incorrect answers. The authorities have introduced a new JEE Main pattern.
Latest JEE Main Update: NTA JEE Main 2021 exam date announced; JEE Registration has started.
Important: Start the preparation by covering JEE Main 2021 Syllabus
Candidates will not be able to edit their mobile number, email ID, permanent or present address, or emergency contact details during the application form correction.
JEE Main chemistry section is considered the most fruitful section in obtaining good marks in comparison to physics and mathematics. It requires a lot of practice of chemical equations, bonds and numerical. One should make a habit of learning by writing the equations as frequently as possible because they cannot be remembered orally.
It is considered as the rank deciding subject in most competitive exams because it comprises mostly theoretical based questions in comparison to physics and mathematics and so it is also the most scoring subject. The main strategy to score well is to analyse previous year JEE Main question papers and strengthen the topics which have mostly occurred. To make the study process more efficient you can check your performance through online test series which are based on the exam pattern. There are 15-18 tests papers for JEE Mains and 9-10 tests papers of JEE Advance, after giving tests you will get your performance report which will help you find your area of improvements and your speed.
JEE Main Chemistry Weightage Topics:
Physical Chemistry:
This section deals with the understanding and observing of the physical and chemical properties of different matter around us. It covers 40% of the JEE Main Chemistry paper and includes the basic concepts and formulae. A good tip is to make detailed notes on each topic and avoid skipping regular practice to crack these numerical questions.
Some important concepts in physical chemistry are:
Mole concept
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Organic Chemistry:
It might seem difficult at first, but you can master this part with regular studying. The more you remember the reactions, structures and compounds thoroughly, the better. Do you know you can actually attempt this section in just 20 minutes if studied well? The trick would be to understand the fundamentals and mechanisms rather than learning by heart. Don't forget to make notes on the important topics and keep revising them every week.
Some important sub-topics for chemistry are:
Organic compounds containing Halogens, Oxygens, Nitrogen
Purification and Characterization of Organic Compounds.
Nomenclature
Inorganic Chemistry:
This is relatively much easier than any other section and doesn’t include any problem-solving questions. Therefore, this is a very time-saving section. Moreover, it contains very simple and straightforward questions that you can easily cover from NCERT XI and XII books.
Study the methods of preparation, uses, chemical reactions of compounds thoroughly as they are the important topics and cannot be missed.
Some important sun-topics in inorganic chemistry are:
Coordination Compounds
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
s-block elements (Alkali and Alkaline earth)
p-block elements
d and f block elements
Hydrogen
Practise conversions and reagents daily along with chemical reactions and their mechanisms. Daily practise and revision will help you make your mind stronger until JEE Main Exam.
With the right procedures, you can crack this hard nut without fail. You simply need to have self-confidence and keep practising via mock exams, which are extremely helpful. Remember, that this is the paper that can bring you the maximum scores, so do it well.
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Hey there,
Your OBC-NCL certificate will not be valid for the JEE Mains 2026 application as it is from June 2024. You can apply for a new one as soon as possible. For the JEE Mains, the OBC-NCL certificate should be issued on or after 1 April 2025.
And as for your Aadhar, the mistakes in your name and Date of Birth will be an issue during the document verification process. The details should match your 10th-class certificate. So you will also need to update it as soon as possible.
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Hello Satyam,
Yes, your EWS certificate is valid.
In Bihar, the EWS certificate can be issued by the Circle Officer, BDO, SDO, or DM. So a certificate signed by the Circle Officer (Revenue Officer) is acceptable.
If the format of your certificate is the same as the Central Government EWS format, then it is valid for JEE Main registration and also for JoSAA counselling. The heading “Government of Bihar” does not create any problem.
Just remember one point:
For
JoSAA 2026
, you will need an EWS certificate issued on or after 1 April 2025. Even if your current certificate works for registration, you must update it before counselling.
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Hello murali
No, your son is not eligible for OBC NCL for IIT JEE because you fall in the "creamy layer" occupational category, regardless of your current employment status or family income. Students whose family income is less than Rs. 8 lakhs annually and they are not belong to the "creamy layer".
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You can fill the JEE Main form even if you are a private candidate
Write the
name of the school/board from where you are appearing as a private candidate
.
If your Class 12 admit card or registration slip shows a school/centre name, use that exactly.
If your board lists you as a “Private Candidate” under the board name , then write:
CBSE – Private Candidate
(or your board name – Private Candidate)
Use the pin code of the examination centre/school mentioned on your Class 12 private candidate admit card or registration details.
If your board does not give any school address and only shows the regional office address, then use the regional office address pin code given by your board.
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Hello Aspirant
You should not leave the OBC-NCL certificate ID blank in the JEE Main form it can create problems later.
NTA wants the certificate details while filling the form, not just at counselling. If you can, apply for the OBC-NCL certificate immediately so you get the ID on time.
If you fail to submit the certificate during counselling, your category will shift to General. It’s safer to enter OBC-NCL only if you’re sure you’ll get the certificate before counselling.
Hope it will help you
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