10-Day Strategy to Crack JEE Mains (From 0 Level)
Here's a focused 10-day strategy to help you prepare for JEE Mains starting from the basics.
Day 1: Understanding the Syllabus and Making a Plan
Goal: Understand the JEE Mains syllabus thoroughly and create a detailed study plan.
Tasks:
1. Go through the JEE Mains syllabus for Physics, Chemistry, and Math.
2. Allocate time for each topic, prioritizing high-weightage topics.
3. Identify your weakest areas and focus more on those.
4. Gather important resources: NCERTs, previous years' papers, and a trusted reference book.
Day 2: Math - Algebra & Trigonometry
Topics: Basics of Algebra, Trigonometric Ratios, and Identities.
Tasks:
1. Study theory from NCERT and a reference book.
2. Solve 30-40 problems on each topic.
3. Practice JEE Mains-level questions from past papers.
Day 3: Physics - Mechanics & Kinematics
Topics: Motion in One/Two Dimensions, Laws of Motion, and Circular Motion.
Tasks:
1. Go through key concepts and examples from HC Verma or NCERT.
2. Solve basic level problems.
3. Attempt 20-30 problems from JEE Mains papers.
Day 4: Chemistry - Physical Chemistry
Topics: Mole Concept, Atomic Structure, and Chemical Bonding.
Tasks:
1. Study from NCERT and a trusted reference book.
2. Solve numerical problems on mole concept.
3. Revise periodic properties related to bonding.
Day 5: Math - Coordinate Geometry
Topics: Straight Lines, Circles, Parabola, Ellipse, Hyperbola.
Tasks:
1. Understand key formulas and concepts.
2. Solve problems of varying difficulty.
3. Attempt previous year questions on coordinate geometry.
Day 6: Physics - Thermodynamics & Heat
Topics: First Law of Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, and Kinetic Theory of Gases.
Tasks:
1. Revise concepts thoroughly.
2. Practice numerical problems and derivations.
3. Attempt questions from past JEE papers.
Day 7: Chemistry - Organic Chemistry Basics
Topics: Nomenclature, Isomerism, General Organic Chemistry (GOC), Hydrocarbons.
Tasks:
1. Study organic reactions mechanisms.
2. Practice reaction mechanisms and naming problems.
3. Revise reaction intermediates and their stability.
Day 8: Math - Calculus
Topics: Limits, Continuity, Differentiation, and Integration.
Tasks:
1. Revise differentiation and integration rules.
2. Solve 30 problems on limits, differentiation, and integration.
3. Attempt application-based questions.
Day 9: Physics - Electricity & Magnetism
Topics: Coulomb's Law, Electric Fields, Potentials, Capacitors, Magnetic Effects of Current.
Tasks:
1. Study NCERT and examples from reference books.
2. Solve previous year questions.
3. Attempt derivations for electric and magnetic fields.
Day 10: Chemistry - Inorganic Chemistry
Topics: Periodic Table, Chemical Bonding, Coordination Compounds, Metallurgy.
Tasks:
1. Focus on periodic trends and properties of elements.
2. Study NCERT, practice important reactions.
3. Memorize key points and exceptions.
General Tips:
1. Daily Revision: Spend 1-2 hours revising previous day's topics.
2. Mock Tests: Start giving 1 mock test per day after Day 6.
3. NCERT First: Ensure that your NCERT basics are clear.
4. Time Management: Stick to a strict schedule.
5. Formula Sheet: Make formula sheets for Physics, Math, and Chemistry.