Five common mistakes to avoid while attempting JEE/NEET Exams
1.FOCUSING LESS ON NCERT BOOKS
For candidates preparing for the JEE Exam, NCERT is the sacred book. It is the closest and most
important study guide for exams.
There is a chance that you will come across questions that are based on or similar to NCERT solved
examples. In the past, physics questions in JEE exams were directly taken from NCERT textbooks.
For JEE Main preparation, toppers and experts alike prefer NCERT. According to experts, learning
NCERT is enough to pass JEE Main.
2.OVERLOOKING/EXCLUDING THE CHAPTERS THAT YOU FIND DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND
“The most effective way to tackle an issue is to confront it,". Students more often pay attention to
studying their favorite topics and miss topics which do not interest them or which they find difficult.
An intelligent student will give importance to his/her core topics but will also ensure to pay attention
to other topics too. This will give you confidence in overcoming exam nervousness.
3.NOT ASKING DOUBTS
In order to look intelligent in the classroom, many students avoid asking doubtful questions. The
teachers are aware of common questions that students have in their mind and address them during
the class.
However, if you have any questions, do not hesitate to clear your doubts. Don’t be shy and no
question is a silly question. Once your doubts are cleared, ensure you practice mock questions to
make sure you have understood the concept well.
4.BEING SELF-CONSCIOUS AND UNDERCONFIDENT
Believe in yourself, your hard work will pay off. Do not undervalue your efforts or lack confidence in
your abilities. Getting overly nervous before the exam is one mistake that has a direct impact on
your performance in the exam. To avoid this, keep taking mock tests and self - assessing your
performance.
These mock tests will directly indicate your level of preparation and you can work accordingly. Once
your scores improve in mock tests, your confidence level will also improve.
5.OVER STRESSING
As the exam approaches, it is quite natural that most aspirants lose their appetite and get all
anxious. The solution to this is to calm your mind and relieve any anxiety by playing sports or doing
yoga or meditation.
Make sure you have study intervals, eg.15-30 minutes after every 2 hours. Do not rush and burn
midnight oil, maintain a healthy lifestyle and have a study plan which will help you balance and relax
Tricks to Crack NEET / JEE Exams
15 Tricks to Guess Correct Answers for MCQs in JEE Main & NEET
1) Steer away from the Highest and the Lowest
In questions which have answers in numerical values, stay away from the extremes. In 60%
cases, the highest and the lowest values are not the correct answers.
2) Gamble on One of the Two Options
If you have already crossed out two incorrect answers, gamble on one of the two options in
which you are confused. Use other tips here while choosing your pick such as the first one
mentioned above.
3) No Negative Marking means you are in the Safe Zone
In case, there are questions like ‘Match the Following’ or other similar questions which do
not carry negative marking, you are free to play. Never leave such questions un -attempted.
Study the marking scheme closely and read the instructions given in the question paper
carefully.
4) Units and Values
There are questions where they play on units and values. Choose the unit mentioned in
three options and choose the value that has been mentioned twice.
Let’s say, in a question related to Heat or Thermodynamics, the options are:
(a) 60 o K
(b) 70 o C
(c) 60 o C
(d) 50 o C
Now since three options mention degree Celsius, the correct answer will definitely have o C
in the unit part. Also see that the value 60 is mentioned in both Celsius and Kelvin. Hence,
most probably it will be the right value.
Hence, we will choose (c) or 60 o C as our answer. This logic works in 80% of the cases!
5) Domain and Range of a Function
Questions related to finding domain of a function in IIT JEE are usually asked as below:
If x = {0, 1, 2, 3, 4}, y = {2, 3, 4, 5} and x X, y
the given set (a) f 1 = {(x,y) : y = x + 1}
Y, then which of the following is a function in
(b) f 2 = {(x,y) : x + y = >5}
(c) f 3 = {(x,y) : y ≤ x}
(d) None of these
In such questions, you do not have to solve the entire function.
Just put in the extreme values of the set in the function and see if they satisfy the answer. In
this question, you can put 0 and 4 for x and 2 and 5 for y. You will be able to get the correct
answer – (d) in this case.
6) Dimensional Analysis is your Friend in Crime
I wonder whether administrators put such questions only to mock students who actually
solve them. Sometimes the options given as answers are just so laughable! Just the
dimensional analysis of the weirdest questions will lead you to the correct answer – quickly
and accurately.
Let’s say, there is a question in which you have to find velocity of an electromagnetic field
with weird orientation. Its field values are given as B and E. The options are given as:
(a) (2E/B) 1/2
(b) (2B/E)
(c) (2E/B)
(d) (2B/E) 1/2
Now, you already know:
* Dimensions of an Electric Field are (M 1L 1T -3A-1), and
* Dimensions of a Magnetic Field are (M 1L 0T -2 A-1).
Hence, only E/B gives you the Dimension of Velocity, which is (L 1T -1). We do not need the
square root as it will lead to the root of velocity too.
So, our answer is (c) in this case. You do not really need to check for ‘2E’ as only one option
gives you correct dimensions.
7) Putting Values to Narrow Down your Options
Use this trick for questions wherein you have to find general expressions for certain
scenarios.
Let’s take an easy example. You have to find the expression for Pressure on a Bubble of
Radius R in a container situated at H height from the ground level. The wat er in the
container is up to height L.
Your options are:
(a)
P + [pg (L-h)/LR]
(b) P + [pg LR/(L-h)]
(c)
P + [pg R (L-h)/L]
(d) P + [pg (L-h)(L-R)/L)
The dimensional analysis will tell you that the first option is not correct. Similarly, the
second option too gives you a dimension of Pressure per Unit Area and not just Pressure.
Now, we only have third and fourth options in hand.
We know that the Pressure on the surface of water must be P and (P + pg L) at the base of
the container.
At the surface of water, h = L and Pressure = P. At the base of the container, h = 0 and
Pressure = (P + pg L). Put these two values in the equations and you will find the correct
answer – (d) in this case.
8) Finding out n-terms in Mathematics
Perhaps the easiest questions in Maths, these either ask for the n th term or the sum or
product of n-terms. The value of ‘n’ is mostly 1, 2 or at the most 3. Simply, put in these
values and check whether they fit in.
If you have tried up to ‘3’ and you still do not have the answer, leave it alone. It is most
likely to be a high-level question.
Here’s an example for you:
The sum of n natural numbers (1+2+3+….+n) is:
(a) n (n-1)/2
(b) n (n+1)/2
(c) n (n+2)/3
(d) (n+1) (n-1)
Sum of 1 as a natural number should be 1 too.
Put 1 as the value of n. Solving the equations you will get 0 for (a), 1 for (b), 1 for (c) and 0
for (d). Hence, we can rule out (a) and (d).
Now we put 2 as the value of n. Solving (b) equation, we get 3 as the answer while (c)
equation dissolves into 8/3, which is not a natural number. Hence, the correct answer is (b)
9) Generalize Questions
These are the favorite questions of JEE administrators. They have complex orientation and
you will have to find one of the variables.
Just assume that two or more of the arbitrary values are zero, one or some other easy value
and check your options again.
Here’s an example:
For positive real values, it is given that m 3x 4 = n 3y 4 and m 2 < n 2, then
(a) m 3x 2 > n 3y 2
(b) m 3 < y 4
(c) m 3x 2 < n 3y 2
(d) m 3 > y 4
Solving these will lead you to the hot soup of inequalities.
Hence, here’s an alternative. Assume some easy values for m, x, and n. Let’s say, m = 2, n =
3, and x = 3. You will get y as the fourth root of 24. Approximate it as the square root of 5
(since 5 is the square root of 25). Hence, it can be roughly calculated to be 2.2.
For such questions, approximating values is a good idea.
Put these values in the equation. Cancel out ‘3’ wherever possible and you will s oon find the
correct answer as (b).
In questions where you get random inclinations of a plane (alpha, beta or whatever), check
what will happen if the inclination is zero/90. Put zero or 90 as the value of the plan and see
which of the answers satisfy the condition.
You can apply the same logic to find Moment of Inertia about a random axis. Here’s an
example:
Find Moment of Inertia (M.O.I) of a rod along an axis at theta degrees from its length
passing through the centre:
(a) ML 2sin 2θ/12
(b) ML 2cos 2 θ /12
(c) ML 2sin θ cos 2 θ /12
(d)ML 2sin 2 θ cos θ /12
We know that the M.O.I of a rod along its length is zero. So if θ = 0, M.O.I = 0 too. Assume θ
= 0 and (a), (c) and (d) all turn out to be zero.
Also, the M.O.I of a rod perpendicular to its axis (for θ =90) = ML 2/12. Using θ = 90, only (a)
gives you that answer. (c) and (d) turn out to be zero. So, (a) is the correct answer.
Isn’t it simple?
10) Easiest Topic that fetches you 20-25 Marks
Modern Physics with its atoms, nuclei, radiation and all cannot be just ignored. It fetches
you as much 20-25 marks in IIT entrance level exams and you hardly need more than a day
or two to understand it all.
Just cram up all the formulae. You just can’t let these questions go. Strangely, it requires
one-tenth of the preparation time you need for Mechanics but fetches you ten times the
marks.
11) Diagrams for Co-ordinate Geometry
Even if you don’t thoroughly understand a concept, drawing an approximate diagram
according to the given scale can help you work out the radius, area, equations etc. easily. It
might seem like a trivia but it really works in many cases.
12) You can delay practicing Kinematics and Trigonometry
Despite what they say about these topics, you need a number of hours or perhaps days and
even weeks to really master these two topics. And what do they yield – only 2 or 3 questions
at the most. In the same amount of time, you can probably master several other topics and
get your hands on 20-25 marks worth of questions.
So, I will suggest you to touch these topics only when you have extra time and have finished
with the rest of your preparation.
Many argue are trigonometric methods can help you solve a number of questions. But what
these main questions need are just the basics, which you will probably learn on your own
between your school classes, homework, coaching classes, and assignments. For real
expertise, you have to be really geeky and nerdy. So, keep your hands off it until you have
mastered the rest.
13) Re-read Chapter 1 of Physics from your Class 11 NCERT Book
I wonder why no coaching institute pays much attention to this introductory chapter on
Measurements. It is so easy and you get at least three questions from Dimensions,
Approximation and finding Maximum Error sections.
Make sure you understand it clearly. Read the study material, go through the answe r keys
and check past year papers with solutions. It is easy and fetches you some ‘free’ marks.
14) NCERT for Chemistry
My teachers in Class XI and XII always used to say that NCERT books are the ‘Bible’ for all
competitive entrance exams in India. And I, as usual, did not pay attention to what they
said.
To my horror, I discovered what they said was so true!
So, here are my words of wisdom: Consider NCERT books as the books from where questions
will be lifted from – directly. In Maths and Physics, there might be some questions from
other books but in Chemistry – every question asked in IIT JEE was from the NCERT book. In
fact, in Inorganic Chemistry, some of the lines were directly quoted from the NCERT book –
straight away Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V factor.
15) Let the Mind Rule for Once!
I know what they say about always listening to your heart. But IIT JEE is about t esting your
Intelligence and not your Intuition. So, let the mind decide which answer to tick and ask the
Heart to just be the Motivator for the three hours when you are taking the test.
Pull out some sample IIT JEE papers. Use these tricks to derive the answers to the questions
in topics you have not studied yet and check your score!
I got an extra 30 marks in my IIT JEE exam by following this very approach!
No matter what happens, never lose your confidence. Whether it is during preparation,
during exam, or after the exams, keep your spirits high. I had no understanding of concepts
and yet I made it to the IITs only because I believed that I could do it. The truth is – If I can
make it, anyone can make their way to the IITs too!
NEET– Chapter wise Weightage and
Yearly Plan
Grade - 11
UNIT
III
STRUCTURE AND
FUNCTIONS
V
HUMAN
PHYSIOLOGY
II
STRUCTURAL
ORGANISATION
IN PLANTS
IV
PLANT
PHYSIOLOGY
I
DIVERSITY IN
LIVING
ORGANISMS
CHAPTER
8. Cell : The Unit of Life
9. Biomolecules
10. Cell Cycle and Cell Division
16. Digestion and Absorption
17. Breathing and Exchange of
Gases
18. Body Fluids and Circulation
19. Excretory products and
their elimination
20. Locomotion and Movement
21. Neural control and
coordination
22. Chemical Coordination and
Integration
5. Morphology of Flowering
Plants
6. Anatomy of Flowering plants
7. Structural Organization in
Animals
11. Transport in Plants
12. Mineral Nutrition
13. Photosynthesis in Higher
Plants
14. Respiration in Plants
15. Plant Growth and
Development
1. The Living World
2. Biological Classification
3. Plant Kingdom
4. Animal Kingdom
EXPECTED
QUESTIONS
10-12 Questions
10-12 Questions
8-10 Questions
8-10 Questions
8-10 Questions
Grade – 12
UNIT
VII
GENETICS AND
EVOLUTION
IX
BIOTECHNOLOGY
CHAPTER
5. Principles of Inheritance and
Variation
6. Molecular Basis of
Inheritance
7. Evolution
11. Biotechnology: Principles
and Processes
EXPECTED
QUESTION
13-15Questions
10-12 Questions
VI
REPRODUCTION
X
ECOLOGY
VIII
BIOLOGY IN
HUMAN
WELFARE
12. Biotechnology and its
Applications
1. Reproduction in Organisms
2. Sexual Reproduction in
Flowering Plants
3. Human Reproduction
4. Reproductive Health
13. Organisms and Population
14. Ecosystem
15. Biodiversity and
Conservation
16. Environmental issues
8. Human Health and Disease
9. Strategies for Enhancement
in Food Production
10. Microbes in Human Welfare
8-10 Questions
8-10 Questions
5-7 Questions
Physics Chapter wise Weightage
Unit
Chapter
Systems of Particles and
Rotational Motion
Systems of Particles and
Rotational Motion
Number of questions
expected Every year NEET
2-3
Thermal Properties of Matter
Thermodynamics
Kinetic theory of gases
Motion in a Straight Line
Motion in a Plane
Laws of motion
Work, Energy & Power
Gravitation
Mechanical Properties of
Solids
Mechanical Properties of
Fluids
Oscillations
Waves
Units & Measurements
Ray Optics & Optical
Measurements
Wave Optics
Electric charges & Fields
Electrostatic Potential &
Capacitance
Current Electricity
Moving Charges &
Magnetism
Magnetism & Matter
1-2
1-2
1
1-2
1-2
1-2
2-3
1-2
Electronic Devices
Semiconductor Electronics
2-3
Dual Nature of radiation &
Matter
Dual Nature of radiation &
Matter
Atoms
Nuclei
Electromagnetic Induction
Alternating Currents
Electromagnetic Waves
Thermal Physics
Kinematics
Laws of Motion
Work, Energy & Power
Gravitation
Properties of Bulk Matter
Oscillations
Waves
Units & Measurements
Optics
Electrostatics
Current Electricity
Magnetic Effects of Current
& Magnetism
Atoms & Nuclei
Electromagnetic Induction &
Alternating Currents
Electromagnetic Waves
1
1
1-2
1-2
1
2
1
1-2
1-2
2-3
2
1
2-3
1-2
1-2
1
1
1
Chemistry Chapter wise Weightage
Chapter
Number of questions expected
Every year
Basic Principles
Atomic structure
States of Matter
Thermodynamics
Equilibrium
Redox Reaction
Solid State
Solutions
Electrochemistry
Chemical Kinetics
Surface Chemistry
Hydrogen
S Block
1
1
1-2
1-2
2-3
1
1-2
2
2
2
1
1
2-3
P Block
Chemical Bonding
Periodic Properties
Metallurgy
D & F Block
3-4
3
1
1
2
Coordination Compound
2
Environmental Chemistry
1
General Organic Chemistry
1-2
Hydrocarbon
2
Haloalkenes & Haloarenes
2
Alcohols Phenols & Ethers
1-2
Carbonyl compounds
2-3
Organic compounds Nitrogen
2
Biomolecules
Polymers
1
1
Chemistry In Everyday Life
1
Class - 12
Class - 11
NEET 2025 Plan (June 23 – April 24)
NEET 2026 Plan (June 23 – April 25)
Total Chapters = 96
Total Chapters = 96
Chapter per month = 10
Chapter per month = 5
Physics (P) – 3
Physics (P) – 2
Chemistry (C) – 3
Chemistry (C) – 1
Biology (B) - 4
Biology (B) - 2
Monthly Plan
Monthly Plan
First Week
4 chapters
First Week
2 chapters
Second Week
3 chapters
Second Week
2 chapters
Third Week
3 chapters
Third Week
1 chapter
Fourth Week
Revision & Chapter
wise Test
Fourth Week
Revision & Chapter
wise Test
End of First Month = 10 chapters
End of First Month = 5 chapters
End of Tenth month = 96 chapters
End of 19th month = 96 chapters
Last 1 Month (April) – Full revision
Last 4 Months (Feb-April) – Full
& Mock Tests
revision & Mock Tests
Note:
1. Make sure that you do cumulative revision and test for every 2months.
2. Attend as much as Full length mock test in the last 2months.
Weekly schedule for NEET
Day
Physics
Monday
7.00pm-9.00pm
Tuesday
Wednesday
Saturday
Sunday
Biology
6.00am – 7.00am
7.00pm-9.00pm
6.00am – 7.00am
6.00am – 7.00am
7.00pm-9.00pm
Thursday
Friday
Chemistry
7.00pm-9.00pm
6.00am – 7.00am
6.00am – 7.00am
7.00pm-9.00pm
7.00pm-9.00pm
Test (Weekly test or Chapter wise Test)
6.00am – 7.00am
JEE – Chapter wise Weightage and
Yearly Plan
JEE – Mathematics Chapter wise Weightage
Total Question – 25
Total Marks - 100
MATHEMATICS
ALGEBRA
❑ Sets and Relations
COORDINATE
AND ANALYTICAL
GEOMETRY
❑ Straight lines
VECTOR ALGEBRA
3D, AND
MISCELLANEOUS
CALCULUS
❑ Vector algebra
❑ Functions
❑ Matrices and Determinants ❑ Circles
❑ Inverse trigonometric
❑ Sequence and series
❑ Binomial theorem
❑ Complex numbers
❑ Quadratic equations
❑ Probability
❑ Permutation and
combinations
functions
❑ Limits
❑ Continuity
❑ Differentiability
❑ Application of derivatives
❑ Definite integral
❑ Indefinite integrals
❑ Area under curve
❑ Differential equations
❑ Parabola
❑ Ellipse
❑ hyperbola
and
❑ 3d geometry
❑ Properties of
Triangle
❑ Heights and
Distance
❑ Trigonometry
❑ Reasoning
❑ Theory of Equations
Expected Questions: 3-5
Expected Questions: 8-10
Expected Questions: 3-4
Expected Marks: 32 - 40
Expected Marks: 12 - 16
Expected Marks: 12 - 20
Expected Questions: 8-10
Expected Marks: 32 - 40
JEE – Physics Chapter wise Weightage
Total Question – 25
Total Marks - 100
PHYSICS
Priority - 1
Priority - 2
Priority - 3
Priority - 4
❑ Units and Dimensions
❑ Work Power Energy
❑ Electromagnetic
Induction
❑ Mechanical Properties
of Solids
❑ Magnetic Properties of
Matter
❑ Current Electricity
❑ Rotational Motion
❑ Electrostatics
❑ Ray Optics
❑ Semiconductors
❑ Magnetic Effects of
Current
❑ Gravitation
❑ Dual Nature of Matter
❑ Kinetic Theory of
Gases
❑ Alternating Current
❑ Thermodynamics
❑ Waves and Sound
❑ Mathematics in
Physics
❑ Motion In Two
Dimensions
❑ Center of Mass
Momentum &
Collision
❑ Nuclear Physics
❑ Motion In One
Dimension
❑ Oscillations
❑ Electromagnetic
Waves
❑ Communication
System
❑ Capacitance
❑ Laws of Motion
❑ Thermal Properties❑ Experimental Physics
of Matter
❑ Wave Optics
❑ Mechanical
Properties of Fluids
❑ Atomic Physics
Expected Questions: 3
Expected Questions: 11-14
Expected Marks: 12
Expected Marks: 44 - 56
Expected Questions: 6-7
Expected Marks: 24 - 28
Expected Questions: 10
Expected Marks: 40
JEE – Chemistry Chapter wise Weightage
Total Question – 25
Total Marks - 100
Chemistry
Priority - 1
❑ General organic
chemistry
❑ Coordination
chemistry
❑ Amines
❑ P block Elements
(Group 15 – 18)
❑ D & F block
elements
❑ Atomic structure
Priority - 2
❑ Chemical Bonding
❑ Hydrocarbons
❑ Solutions
❑ Basic concepts of
chemistry
❑ S block elements
❑ Metallurgy
❑ Biomolecules
❑ Chemical kinetics
❑ Alcohol, phenol &
ethers
Priority - 3
❑ Electrochemistry
❑ Aldehyde &
Ketones
❑ Thermodynamics
❑ Surface Chemistry
❑ Environmental
Chemistry
❑ Redox reactions
❑ Classification of
elements &
Periodicity
❑ Chemistry in
Everyday Life
❑ Hydrogen
Priority - 4
Ionic Equilibrium
❑ Chemical equilibrium
❑ Polymers
❑ Solid state
❑ P block elements ( Group
13 & 14 )
❑ Haloalkanes &
Haloarenes
❑ States of matter
❑ Carboxylic acid
derivatives
❑ Practical
Chemistry
Expected Questions: 8 - 9
Expected Marks: 32 - 36
Expected Questions: 9-10
Expected Questions: 4
Expected Marks: 36- 40
Expected Marks: 12
Expected Questions: 7
Expected Marks: 28
Weekly schedule for JEE
Day
Physics
Monday
7.00pm-9.00pm
Tuesday
Wednesday
Saturday
Sunday
Mathematics
6.00am – 7.00am
7.00pm-9.00pm
6.00am – 7.00am
6.00am – 7.00am
8.30pm-9.30pm
Thursday
Friday
Chemistry
7.00pm-9.00pm
6.00am – 7.00am
6.00am – 7.00am
7.00pm-9.00pm
7.00pm-9.00pm
Test (Weekly test or Chapter wise Test)
6.00am – 7.00am
JEE Plan 2025
JEE Plan 2026