JEE Main Preparation Tips for Engineering Paper

Joint Entrance Examination Main 2026

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28th July, 2025

Nirek Rishi
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The JEE Main 2026 engineering papers will take place in January and April next year. The exam is one of the most difficult and competitive examinations for students to take. Being thoroughly prepared for the exam is very important as it ensures students are able to crack the paper. This article highlights various preparation tips for the JEE Main engineering paper that students can follow in order to score high marks on the examination as well as move on to give the JEE Advanced exam as well.

JEE Main Engineering Overall Difficulty

The JEE Main examination is considered to be a fairly difficult examination for students to be able to crack. The exam is not only difficult from a course perspective, but also, there is significant competition when appearing for this exam with lakhs appearing for the paper each year.

However, students can use their preparation process for the JEE Main exam as a learning experience for the JEE Advanced exam. In comparison to the Advanced exam, JEE Main is easier for students to take. With thorough preparation students will be able to crack the examination.

Also Read: Will JEE Main 2026 be Tougher Than 2025?

JEE Main Engineering Tips

Provided below are some tips students can follow when preparing for the JEE Main engineering exam. Students can follow these tips to score high marks on the JEE Main exam. Following these tips ensures students are able to maximize their scores on the JEE Main examination. The tips are as follows:

Create a Timetable

Creating a timetable can help enforce better time management habits that can enforce a student’s discipline. Having a structured plan or timetable for what sections and topics of the JEE Main exam to study and when will be very useful in not only helping students mapping their preparation plan till the exam. Timetables help students build the necessary discipline as well as skill to help crack the JEE Main examination.

Students can allot certain days to certain topics to help in their performance, especially if they are more difficult. For instance, some days of the week can be allotted to more difficult topics such as Physics and others for Mathematics. Evolving the timetable can help in improving their overall performance.

Be Thorough with the Exam Pattern

Understanding and being thorough with the JEE Main’s engineering exam section can be instrumental in boosting students’ scores. Being thorough with the pattern ensures students know what to expect and can help them come up with effective plans and strategies when preparing.

Provided below is an overview of the JEE Main Engineering exam pattern for students:

Exam Mode

Online, Computer-Based Test

Subjects

Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics

Exam Duration

3 Hours

Exam Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Assamese
  • Bangla
  • Marathi
  • Malayalam
  • Gujarati
  • Kannada
  • Tamil
  • Telgu

Total Exam Marks

300 Marks (100 per subject)

Total Questions

75 Questions (25 per subject)

Numerical Value Questions

5 per Subject,

Question Types

Multiple Choice Questions, Numericals

Marks per Question

+4 for Correct Answers

Negative Marking

Yes

Also Read: JEE Main Exam Pattern Changes

Mock Tests

Mocks are key in students being able to analyze their preparation for any exam, especially for one such as JEE Mains. Mock tests are crucial for students to develop speed as well as accuracy when preparing for the JEE Main exam. They help students build up their efficiency when answering questions while being precise with each answer. These traits are essential as they help in covering more ground for the exam. This is especially important for topics such as Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics which can be very difficult, even when properly studied for. Mock tests are also crucial for students to develop confidence for the actual JEE Main exam as well.

Strengths and Weaknesses

When preparing for the JEE Main exam, especially with the intention to score 90% and above, identifying strengths and weaknesses plays a very important role. Knowing strengths can help students be more confident and know which topics require less time and energy in contrast to others.

On the other hand, a student who knows their weaknesses will be able to know which topics or sections of the JEE Main exam they should dedicate more of their focus towards. This in turn, will allow students to cover all their bases and be significantly well-prepared for the JEE Main examination.

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