How to crack
JEE Advanced
2016
INDEX
JEE Main 2016 - An Introduction
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JEE Main 2016 Question Pattern
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What exam experts suggest for cracking JEE Advanced 2016?
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Mathematics
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Chemistry
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Physics
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Toppers’ Success Mantra to crack JEE Advanced
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JEE Advanced 2016 – Introduction
JEE Advanced 2016 is the second stage of Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) for
admission to prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Two lakh shortlisted
candidates on the basis of JEE Main 2016 Scores will be eligible to appear in JEE
Advanced. But remember, you can only apply for the coveted entrance exam for a
maximum of 2 times, consecutively. So, if you don’t want to miss it, devise a strategy
and work hard.
As you are one of the candidates among the 2 lakh selects for JEE Advanced 2016,
you must remember that 1 out of 20 candidates will be selected for admissions to the
18 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Indian School of Mines (ISM) Dhanbad.
Therefore, what is most crucial for getting you an entry ticket into one of the IITs, is
your preparation strategy.
Careers360 brings you tips from experts and toppers of JEE Advanced on ‘How to
prepare for JEE Advanced 2016’. The E-Book also provides you tips regarding preparation strategy, important books and subject-wise study plan for JEE Advanced.
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JEE Advanced 2016 Question Pattern
Let us have a glance on modalities of the JEE Advanced 2016.
Mode – Offline
Dates – May 22
Cities – 100 cities across 7 IIT Zones
Duration – 6 Hours (3 Hours/Paper)
Papers – 2 (Paper 1 and 2)
Subjects – Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (Each paper will have the subjects)
Number of Questions – 120 Questions (60 Questions each paper)
Total Marks – 540 (Paper 1 – 264 Marks and Paper 2 – 240 Marks)
Marking Scheme – You can find the marking scheme for each paper of JEE Advanced
2016 as below –
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Paper 1 – Total 60 questions of 264 marks
Subjects
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Physics
8 Questions
10 Questions
2 Questions of Match the following type
Chemistry
8 Questions
10 Questions
2 Questions of Match the following type
Mathematics
8 Questions
10 Questions
2 Questions of Match the following type
Marking Scheme –
Subjects
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Correct Answer
4
4
2
Incorrect Answer
0
-2
-1
Not-attempted
0
0
0
Paper 2- Total 60 questions of 240 marks
Subjects
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3*
Physics
8 Questions
8 Questions
2 Questions
Chemistry
8 Questions
8 Questions
2 Questions
Mathematics
8 Questions
8 Questions
2 Questions
*Section 3 carries questions of ‘Paragraph type’
Marking Scheme –
Subjects
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Correct Answer
4
4
4
Incorrect Answer
0
-2
-2
Not-attempted
0
0
0
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What exam experts suggest for cracking
JEE Advanced 2016?
When you have one month remaining for the exam, experts suggest you to focus more
on revising the concepts and solving as many questions as possible. Ramesh Batlish,
FIIT JEE Noida, Centre Head says, “The most crucial thing about cracking the engineering exam is clarity of concepts and solving problems as many as possible.”
What should be your revision techniques?
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Students should maximize their efforts and optimize their resources.
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Revision is more crucial. It’s best to revise through the notes you have taken
during your preparatory months.
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Go through the problems and solutions which you have already done some
time back.
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It is important to note that it will not be possible to do all the problems or cover
all the topics in detail in this last month. So check all those problems that you
have already done just to refresh your memory.
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Keep handy notes for the last minute exam revision while you are doing a
thorough revision.
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Why more practice is needed?
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Well that explains it all. Mock tests will play an important role in the last
stages of preparation.
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It is imperative for you to take as many mock tests or practice tests to accustom
yourself to the JEE Advanced Paper Pattern as well as revise the topics.
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Every mock test will reflect your preparation level and aware you about the
weak points, which further need to be improved.
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Schedule your day such that there is place for more than two mock tests.
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As you go on doing these practice papers, you will realize there is a method to
all of them and will only improve your preparation levels.
Click here for JEE Advanced Sample Papers
What should be your time schedule?
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Schedule your Day and follow it strictly.
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Make sure to have place for revision, mock tests.
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Ensure “ME” time where you just relax doing what you like or simply do
nothing and take rest.
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The idea is to let the stress levels a bit down such that the JEE Advanced 2016
Exam doesn’t overwhelm you.
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What more need to be taken care of?
You may not be able to complete the whole portion in this month. It doesn’t matter.
What matters is to complete a major portion and leave those topics that are new or
relatively unknown to you. Keep a note of all your doubts and get them clarified
regularly. You can take the help of your teachers, friends or seniors for this.
What are the important topics?
Ramesh Batlish, FIIT JEE Noida, Centre Head shares some of the important topics
for JEE Advanced 2016. He says, “While an aspirant should not miss any topic, no
matter how small, there are some most important topics in each subject for the
advanced stage of the coveted engineering exam, which may give you an edge over
others.”
The exam expert shares the most important topics, as mentioned below–
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Mathematics
1. JEE papers of previous years suggest that more attention should be paid to topics
like Vectors and 3-D than Probability or Indefinite integration. Vectors and 3-D
offer very less scope to examiner as far as variety in problem is concerned. Every
year, 2-3 problems are asked directly from Complex Numbers. Hence, mastering
Complex Numbers, Vectors, 3-D and Definite Integral must be top priority.
2. Algebra can be easier for you if you have the ability to picture functions as graphs,
and are good at applying vertical & horizontal origin shifts carefully. Zeroes of
functions and other specific values can be done in lesser time using these
techniques.
3. Differential Calculus again relates well to roots of equations, especially if you use
the Rolle’s and Lagrange’s theorems.
4. Complex numbers can be used to solve questions in co-ordinate geometry too.
Trigonometric questions require application of De Moivre’s theorem.
5. Permutation Combination and Probability is another very important topic in
Algebra. You need to be thorough with the basics of Bayes’ theorem, derangements
and various ways of distribution, taking care of cases where objects are identical
and when they are not.
6. Matrices can be related to equations; hence a 3x3 matrix can actually be visualized
as being three-planed in 3D geometry.
7. Integral Calculus can be simplified using tricks and keeping in mind some basic
varieties of integrable functions. Remembering the properties and applying them
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wisely saves a lot of time.
8. Coordinate Geometry requires a good working knowledge of parametric forms of
various conic sections and an ability to convert the tougher ones to basic forms,
and then interpret the solutions accordingly.
Chemistry
1. Conceptual clarity, application skills and completion of prescribed syllabus should
be main focus.
2. Practice the important numerical daily to develop speed. Pay special attention to
topics like Mole concept, Chemical Equilibrium and Electrochemistry.
3. Extra attention should be given to Stereochemistry, GOC (General Organic
Chemistry) and Functional Group Analysis.
4. In Inorganic Chemistry, most of the questions are conceptual that are concerned
with structures, processes and applications. Special attention should be given to
Chemical Bonding and Coordination Chemistry.
Physics
1. Mechanics is one topic of Physics that is considered less scoring by most of the
experts. However, this topic also forms the major portion of JEE Advanced in terms
of weightage. So, this topic cannot be neglected.
2. One must also try to concentrate on other scoring topics to ensure a better performance, for example, Optics, Electricity & Magnetism, etc.
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3. Kinematics and Particle Dynamics are very important topics of Mechanics. These
should be practiced properly.
4. According to general trends, Mechanics and Electricity & Magnetism are the most
important topics in terms of the number of questions asked in JEE of previous
years.
5. In the decreasing order of weightage, listed below are different topics of Physics
according to their appearance in previous years’ papers.
Mechanics and Electricity & Magnetism (equally important)
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Modern Physics
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Optics
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Heat & Thermodynamics and Waves & Sound
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Measurement & Errors
6. Thermodynamics is an important topic of Physics as well as Chemistry. It is wise
to cover Wave Optics first under ‘Optics’ topic. This is a smaller topic as compared
to Ray Optics, thus quick to cover.
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Toppers’ Success Mantra to crack JEE
Advanced
Read below what the JEE Advanced Toppers of last year, share regarding their
preparation strategy–
All India Rank: 1
Score: 469/504
Name: Satvat Jagwani
Category: OPEN (CRL)
Town/State: Satna, Madhya Pradesh
IIT Zone: IIT Kanpur
Success Mantra: I worked on the weaker sections and focused on strengthening
the strong areas. I enjoyed studying and never took it as a pressure. All I did was
revise whatever was taught in classes.
I also took a lot of mock tests, which helped him in managing time evaluate my
preparation level and find the mistakes.
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All India Rank: 2
Score: 453/504
Name: Janak Agrawal
Category: OPEN (CRL)
Town/State: Indore, Madhya Pradesh
IIT Zone: IIT Delhi
Success Mantra: I used to study 16 hours a day and started preparation for the
exam from class XI.
All India Rank: 3
Name: Mukesh Pareekh
Category: OPEN (CRL)
Town/State: Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Success Mantra: I used to study for
13 hours every day, without hampering my
other schedule.
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All India Rank: 4
Name: Kamana Nagendra Reddy
Town/State: Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
Success Mantra: It was my hard
work that finally paid off. I used to study
for 14 hours a day and never felt
pressurized.
All India Rank: 5
Name: Bharat Khandelwal
Town/State: Gujarat, Ahmadabad
IIT Zone: IIT Bombay
Success Mantra: I started preparing
for JEE when was in Class 9. I never
aimed at becoming a topper; rather my aim was to give the best shot. I used to
study for 8 hours.
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Topper among female candidates
All India Rank: 47
(AIR 1 among girls)
Name: Krati Tiwari
Category: OPEN (CRL)
City: Indore
Success Mantra: I stared preparing
for JEE from class 11 and studied diligently for two years. I had the confidence that
I’ll do well in the exam, but didn't dream of becoming the topper among girl
candidates.
Delhi State Topper
All India Rank: 26
Name: Anjishnu Bose
Category: Open
City: New Delhi
Success Mantra: I was consistent and
focused with my studies. I used to study
for 9 to 10 hours in the days when did not have to attend school. On my school
days, I used to put 3 to 4 hours. I also took mock tests and read expert
analysis for clarifying doubts.
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