To make your attempt error free

Ramesh Batlish 

The pattern and difficulty level for the JEE Main exam is same for both online and offline mode. Your performance thus depends entirely on which mode you are more comfortable with. Computer-based testing is just another way of conducting the examination. The more you practice; the better will be your attempt. 

Since JEE Advanced is conducted online, opting for computer-based testing for the JEE Main might have some extra benefits over the conventional pen and paper method. There are several options available to practice online-based tests (mock tests) to help one can prepare and boost up your confidence. Though selecting the most comfortable method is the wisest thing to do, here are a few points to remember while preparing for JEE Main 2018… 

For Computer Based Testing (CBT) 

• In JEE (Main)-CBT, the correct options are submitted by a click of the mouse. It is important that questions are attempted in a sequence, so as to remember the order of attempt of the questions. It is advisable to take several mock test papers in online mode for JEE (Main) original exam.
• One must scroll the screen to check if all questions are appearing on the screen before beginning to attempt the questions.
• As all pages can be viewed through a tab on the top right side of the screen, select the subject you wish to take up first and ensure to click on the right option and save it immediately. Carefully submit the paper only after all the questions in respective subjects, that is Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics have been dealt with.

While appearing for the JEE Main through offline method, remember the following points

• In offline exam, check that you have got the entire question paper and no page is missing because of a random printing mistake.
• Attempt all subjects in three rounds and do not attempt subject wise.
• Attempt questions in order of ease of solving them. Rate the difficulty level of the question according to your ability to solve it and the time it consumes.

The writer is a JEE Expert, FIITJEE

Dos for JEE Main 

• Carefully read the entire question paper in the first 10 minutes.
• Attempt easy questions first. Choose sections that promise less risk and more gain.
• Double check before marking the OMR sheet.
• Take up adequate number of mock tests online for JEE available on a reliable online portal in case you have registered for JEE in online format.

Don'ts for JEE Main

• Don't start from the question you don't know.
• Don't get upset if any section is tough. You can score in other sections.
• Don’t guess if you have no idea about the concept involved in a question.
• Don’t be nervous if you find the paper tough, since it is the relative performance that counts. Hence, put your best analytical mind to work, it will take you ahead.
• Don’t take the online exam if you are not comfortable with computers and are not adequately trained for the same.