The second session of JEE Main 2023 is just around the corner. In this article you will find the approach you must take to score 250 plus and achieve a rank in the top 1000. These steps are based on recent year results. There are 3 steps or activities involved in achieving the desired level of success. To draw inspiration from a recent phenomenon, the success of the movie RRR, let us call it the RRR approach. Here it is in detail:
Part 1: Right Expectations
The first step in achieving a score of 250 plus in JEE main is to evaluate your level of preparation impartially. Set an achievable goal that is near the score that you are getting in the mock tests or in JEE Mains Session 1. As the best of the two sessions score is considered as the final result, it becomes obvious to go full throttle and improve your score in this session. To do so, speed with unmatched accuracy is needed to attempt easy to medium level questions that pop up from the syllabus covered.
Part 2: Right Preparation
The perfect plan for scoring decent marks would involve 2 activities, which are mentioned below.
1. Thorough Revision:
For this, using short notes that you might have made during your preparation time or provided by your coaching institute can come in handy. As the time is almost up, they can help in undergoing multiple rounds of revision. A subject wise comprehensive though non-exhaustive list of these is mentioned below:
Maths- 3D Geometry, Statistics, Sets & Relations, Mathematical Reasoning
Chemistry - Principles of Practical Chemistry, Polymers, Biomolecules, Environmental Chemistry, Chemistry in everyday life
Physics- Physics and Measurement, Communication Systems, Electronic Devices, Electromagnetic Waves.
2. Adequate Problem Solving:
With a timer, solve questions in the same pattern as they appear in the actual exam. Undergo MCQ solving marathons subject wise and each of these should be timed, and then check their solution. If you find a solution which saves time then it is recommended to apply in the real exam and keep negative marking in mind
Part 3: Right Execution
The most important activity of the RRR approach is to strategise and execute your best or perfect performance in the actual JEE main exam. The JEE Main paper is of 300 marks with 75 questions. Among these are 60 MCQ which have marks +4(Right)/-1(Wrong) and 15 are integer type with marking + 4(Right)/0(Wrong), so your score will be given by the equation:
Score = 300 - 5W1 - 4U1 - 4W2 – 4U2a
Here, W1 = Number of MCQs Wrongly answered
U1 = Number of MCQs Unanswered
W2 = Number of Integer types Wrongly answered
U2 = Number of Integer types Unanswered
From the above equation you can see that in order to have a score of 250 plus you can commit a maximum of 10 mistakes in the MCQ or near about 12 in integer types. The probability of this happening is quite low. This emphasizes the importance of accuracy and timing in the exam. You have 180 minutes for 75 questions i.e. roughly 2.5 min per question. A few effective techniques and strategies are enumerated below:
1. Order of attempting the subjects:
It is advised to start the paper with chemistry and try to solve it in between 30 to 45 mins. The time saved here will be required in Maths or Physics which are usually the lengthier ones.
2. Subject wise solving strategy:
In Physics there are a few theoretical questions which don't need calculations. Give priority to them. Formula or equation-based questions that require more time should be attempted second.
In Maths there are times when you can use concepts like symmetry and answering by feeding options. This could often be quicker than actual solving at times.
In chemistry, first attempt Organic and Inorganic chemistry as they are often information based. Physical chemistry usually requires more time and so attempt it later.
Applying the RRR Approach effectively, however, requires you to keep a stable mental and physical state. So, take care of your health and may you come out with flying colors. All the best!
About the author: Vinit Singh, Associate Director in Aakash BYJU’S Digital, is a graduate of IIT Bombay. He even holds a Master of Business Economics from the Delhi University. With more than 17 years of experience, he has worked at leadership positions in education technology , Data Science & Entrepreneurship sectors. He has a strong passion to empower educators and students towards academic excellence by providing prompt learning support.
