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JEE Advanced Preparation Tips 2024: JEE Advanced 2024 will be conducted on May 26, 2024. Thus, the JEE Advanced aspirants must bring their A-game and maintain a steady focus during the preparation months. JEE Advanced is one of the toughest and most challenging engineering entrance exams in India. Through this article, aspirants can find some useful JEE Advanced preparation tips, important books, apps, and more. JEE Advanced toppers suggest that you need to have a steely focus while preparing.

Time is of the essence when it comes to preparation, especially for the Class 12 students who also have to prioritize their board exams. Therefore, candidates aiming to qualify JEE Advanced 2024 must start preparing for the exam from now. Following preparation, the candidates need to keep enough time in hand for revision and taking mock exams. 

JEE Advanced 2024 Preparation Tips: Section-wise

JEE Advanced Preparation Tips for Physics 

Candidates need to be thorough with the concepts to do well in this section. The questions asked are mostly focused on laws, numericals, concepts and formulas.

  • Candidates are advised not to follow the mainstream question pattern as the questions in JEE Advanced vary each year so an aspirant should make a habit of practicing all types of questions.
  • The majority of questions asked in this section are from Electromagnetism and Mechanics having a weightage of about 65%. Thus, candidates are directed to practice as many questions as possible from the aforementioned sections.
  • Candidates must go through NCERT books to brush up on their concepts before looking up other reference books.
  • Candidates are advised to maintain a register for all the important formulae, laws, equations, etc.
  • 15% of the questions come from Optics and 10% come from Modern Physics. The questions asked are based on both concepts and theory.
  • One can also solve numerical from various books to get acquainted with the different types of questions and gain expertise.
  • The last part of this section will contain questions on Thermodynamics and Heat.

JEE Advanced Preparation Tips Chemistry

Chemistry also requires continuous practice and sufficient grip over the concepts in order to ace the section.

  • 30% of questions asked in this section have weightage in Physical Chemistry. The questions asked are mostly theoretical and this section is comparatively easy. Candidates are advised not to ignore this section because of the low difficulty level.
  • Candidates must make a habit of practicing numericals and chemical equations on a regular basis.
  • Inorganic Chemistry holds 30% of weightage in this section. Questions from this section are mostly analytical and concept based and so candidates should invest considerable amount of time in preparing for this section.
  • Candidates are advised to work on understanding the concepts first, then solving the numericals.
  • Candidates must take plenty of mock tests in order to locate and improve their weaknesses.

JEE Advanced Preparation Tips Mathematics 

Mathematics as a subject, purely depends on comprehensive understanding of concepts supplemented by rigorous practice.

  • Candidates are advised to make formulae copy and practice all types of questions related to the said formula.
  • Algebra is an important section as it carries a weightage of 30% and to do well candidates must practice regularly and clarify their concepts.
  • The most difficult portion from the mathematics section is Calculus. This requires a lot of practice and no particular types of questions are asked from this subtopic.
  • Candidates will be able to create their own shortcut or problem-solving methods which shall help them to solve the problem quickly by way of daily practice.

JEE Advanced 2024 Preparation Tips & Tricks

The competition to qualify JEE Advanced is immense and the candidates can expect a tough question paper for the authorities to pick out the best students. Therefore, there must be no gap left in the exam preparation. The candidates must have a proper understanding of what topics they wish to complete per day, the amount of time invested in each topic as well as keeping adequate time for revision. Given below are a few general JEE Advanced Preparation Tips:

  • Pay more attention to conceptual-based/analytical questions: JEE Advanced questions are mostly concept-based. In order to achieve 99% accuracy, candidates must revisit concepts and learn to use shortcut methods.
  • Significance of thorough preparation: Candidates are advised to prioritize a good chunk of their time on the exam preparation which is more important than the quantity prepared. A record of chapters learned or finished must be updated each day.
  • Critical Thinking: To acquire a qualifying score in JEE Advanced, candidates must focus on logical thinking skills and reasoning abilities.
  • Give proper emphasis on Class XI Syllabus- 40-45% of the questions in JEE Advanced will be coming from Class XI syllabus, therefore it is critical to focus on Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics chapters of Class XI are important. Check all JEE Advanced Details

Best Android Apps for JEE Advanced Preparation 

Being one of the toughest exams to crack, students will need help from all sources. Given below are a few educational apps some of which are paid and some are free offering prep material and mock exams for JEE Advanced preparation:

  • Unacademy Learning App- Unacademy is considered to be one of the best and most economical apps best suited for Android. Candidates are viewed and down lectures as per their convenience. This platform has some of the best educators who have already qualified JEE Advanced.
  • EduRev- EduRev is a subscription-based app providing a variety of reading material for all subjects, test series as well as important notes for JEE Advanced prep. The app also contains a feature giving access to the candidates to 35 years JEE Advanced Question Papers.
  • Vedantu- Vedantu is an app offering live online tutoring services. Candidates can sit through the live lectures and clarify all their doubts then and there. The faculty involves teachers having many years of teaching experience with respect to JEE Advanced.
  • Doubtnut- Doubtnut is one of the best free apps for preparation of JEE Advanced. They employ picture recognition technology and AI which is really beneficial in resolving doubts.
  • Brainly- Brainly is one of the ideal apps to have for JEE Advanced preparation. It provides a platform wherein candidates can ask any doubt they have as well as answer doubts others may have. This app has a special feature of 10 million downloads and it is also completely free.
  • Aakash ITutor Learning App- This app is launched by the Aakash Institute which is only free for the students of Aakash. It is not free for all candidates. This app contains videos explaining concepts, mock exams, chapter-wise lectures etc. It also provides access to chapter wise tests to measure the progress of every candidate.

JEE Advanced Syllabus 2024

Candidates preparing for JEE Advanced 2023 must go through the syllabus in order to make themselves aware of what topics are important in the present year. This will give them an insight into which topics they are good at and which topics they need to work on. JEE Advanced Syllabus 2024 is not released yet. Given below is the JEE Advanced syllabus of the previous year.

Subject- Download Link-
JEE Advanced Chemistry Syllabus PDF Download
JEE Advanced Physics Syllabus PDF Download
JEE Advanced Mathematics Syllabus PDF Download

JEE Advanced 2024 Exam Pattern 

JEE Advanced exam pattern is given below:

  • The Mathematics section contains a total of 12 questions. Part 1 having 4 questions and part 2 having 8 questions respectively.
  • Chemistry and Physics sections contain a total of 18 questions. Part 1 having 4 questions, part 2 having 8 and part 3 having 6 questions respectively.
Section Name Part 1 Part 2 Part 3
Physics
  • +3 for each correct response
  • -1 for each wrong response
  • 0 for unattempted questions
  • +4 for choosing all the correct answers
  • +3 for choosing one less correct answer
  • +2 for choosing 2 less correct answers
  • +1 for choosing 3 less correct answers
  • -1 for incorrect attempts
  • 0 for unattempted questions
  • +3 for each correct response
  • 0 otherwise
Chemistry
  • +3 for each correct response
  • -1 for each wrong response
  • 0 for unattempted questions
  • +4 for choosing all the correct answers
  • +3 for choosing one less correct answer
  • +2 for choosing 2 less correct answers
  • +1 for choosing 3 less correct answers
  • -1 for incorrect attempts
  • 0 for unattempted questions
  • +3 for each correct response
  • 0 otherwise
Mathematics
  • +3 for each correct response
  • -1 for each wrong response
  • 0 for unattempted questions
  • +4 for choosing all the correct answers
  • +3 for choosing one less correct answer
  • +2 for choosing 2 less correct answers
  • +1 for choosing 3 less correct answers
  • -1 for incorrect attempts
  • 0 for unattempted questions
N/A

For the JEE Advanced Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme Paper 2:

  • The mathematics section contains 14 questions. Part 1 having 8 questions and part 2 having 6 questions respectively.
  • Physics and Chemistry sections contain 16 questions. Part 1 having 8, part 2 having 6 and part 3 having 2 questions respectively.

JEE Advanced Preparation Books 

Given below are a list of reference books that the candidates can consult prior to the examination:

Subject Books
Mathematics
  • Integral Calculus for IIT-JEE by Amit M Agarwal (Arihant Publications)
  • Objective Mathematics By R.D. Sharma
  • A Text Book of Algebra For JEE Main & Advanced by Dr. SK Goyal (Arihant Publications)
  • Plane Trigonometry and Coordinate Geometry by S.L Loney
Physics
  • IIT JEE Physics by Arihant
  • Concepts of Physics by H C Verma (Vol-1 and Vol-2)
  • Fundamentals of Physics by David Halliday/Resnick/Walker
Chemistry
  • Modern Approach to Chemical Calculations by R.C. Mukherjee
  • Inorganic Chemistry by O P Tandon
  • Physical Chemistry by OP Tandon
  • Organic Chemistry by Paula Bruice Yurkanis

JEE Advanced Preparation: FAQs 

Ques. What are the total number of questions coming in JEE Advanced 2024?

Ans. The total number of questions expected to come in JEE Advanced 2024 are 54.

Ques. Is it possible for an average student to crack JEE Advanced 2024?

Ans. Yes, with an all-encompassing study plan, thorough revision and effective practice of mocks an average student can crack JEE Advanced. Such students may also require proper guidance to qualify the exam.

Ques. Should I opt for online or any form of coaching for JEE Advanced 2023?

Ans. Yes, online or any other kind of coaching will certainly be beneficial for JEE Advanced 2024 aspirants. It will provide them with lectures, doubt-solving classes, relevant reading material as well access to mock exams.

Ques. How much time is required to complete the syllabus of JEE Advanced 2024?

Ans. Time generally depends on the capacity and abilities of an individual. However, on average, it should take about 6-7 months to complete the syllabus.

Ques. How many different languages will the JEE Advanced 2024 question paper be available?

Ans. JEE Advanced 2024 question paper will be available in two languages Hindi and English.

Ques. From where should I prepare for JEE Advanced 2024 without access to any coaching center?

Ans. Without access to any coaching center, candidates can start preparing by going through and solving the previous years’ JEE Advanced question papers.

Ques. Which subject is most important in JEE Advanced 2024?

Ans. Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry are all 3 subjects that are equally important for JEE Advanced 2024 with Mathematics being the highest scoring.

Ques. How to prepare for JEE Advanced Maths?

Ans. To prepare for Mathematics section, candidates need to start from the basics. 

  • Note down important chapters along with their weightage. 
  • Clear your concept before moving to the next question.
  • Attempt mock test and previous year question papers.

Ques. How to prepare for JEE Advanced without coaching?

Ans. With excellent discipline and time management any studen can crack JEE Advanced exam. To prepare with coaching, one should attempt mock test on regular basis, take advice from fellow students and teachers, solve questions papers.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.

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The important formulas for the Mathematics Trigonometry section is as follows:-

Basic Trigonometric Function Formulas

  • sin θ = Opposite Side/Hypotenuse
  • cos θ = Adjacent Side/Hypotenuse
  • tan θ = Opposite Side/Adjacent Side
  • sec θ = Hypotenuse/Adjacent Side
  • cosec θ = Hypotenuse/Opposite Side
  • cot θ = Adjacent Side/Opposite Side

Reciprocal Identities

  • cosec θ = 1/sin θ
  • sec θ = 1/cos θ
  • cot θ = 1/tan θ
  • sin θ = 1/cosec θ
  • cos θ = 1/sec θ
  • tan θ = 1/cot θ

Periodicity Identities (in Radians)

  • sin (π/2 – A) = cos A & cos (π/2 – A) = sin A
  • sin (π/2 + A) = cos A & cos (π/2 + A) = – sin A
  • sin (3π/2 – A)  = – cos A & cos (3π/2 – A)  = – sin A
  • sin (3π/2 + A) = – cos A & cos (3π/2 + A) = sin A
  • sin (π – A) = sin A &  cos (π – A) = – cos A
  • sin (π + A) = – sin A & cos (π + A) = – cos A
  • sin (2π – A) = – sin A & cos (2π – A) = cos A
  • sin (2π + A) = sin A & cos (2π + A) = cos A

Cofunction Identities (in Degrees)

  • sin(90°−x) = cos x
  • cos(90°−x) = sin x
  • tan(90°−x) = cot x
  • cot(90°−x) = tan x
  • sec(90°−x) = cosec x
  • cosec(90°−x) = sec x

Sum & Difference Identities

  • sin(x+y) = sin(x)cos(y)+cos(x)sin(y)
  • cos(x+y) = cos(x)cos(y)–sin(x)sin(y)
  • sin(x–y) = sin(x)cos(y)–cos(x)sin(y)
  • cos(x–y) = cos(x)cos(y) + sin(x)sin(y)

Inverse Trigonometry Formulas

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  • cosec-1 (–x) = – cosec-1 x
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  • cot-1 (–x) = π – cot-1 x
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