Quantum of success in your hands

Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), a prestigious engineering entrance examination, is considered as a gateway to the world of immense opportunities. To succeed in JEE, the aspirant needs to lay equal emphasis on three subjects: Physics, chemistry and mathematics. 

If you are prepping to ace JEE with a good rank, it is important to plan out a schedule, know the syllabus and understand the pattern. Determining the approach is as crucial as the execution process. In this cut-throat competitive environment, only being intelligent or staying focused might not help you score high. Instead develop a hardworking attitude, take the right guidance to excel in the examination. 

Here we are focussing on physics and the right approach required for its preparation. If physics is prepared with the right zeal and under expert guidance, the possibilities of scoring well in the subject increase.

To help you outline the right approach for physics preparation, here are a few tips:

Get your concepts clear: Physics is all about concepts. Once you have mastered the concepts, there’s no looking back. So, while preparing for physics, do not forget to have clarity of the fundamental concepts. 

Pick the right books: Referring to a number of books for the physics preparation may leave you confused. Consult your teachers and mentors for the books that can actually be helpful in your preparation. 

Attempt previous years’ question papers: It is very important to practice previous years’ question papers. It acquaints candidates with their current preparedness. It is highly recommended to take mock test papers as these will help you improve your speed and accuracy.

—Inputs by Ramesh Batlish, FIITJEE expert

Preparation tips

• Mechanics is considered low on scoring by most experts, but forms the major portion of the JEE (Main) in terms of marks allocation. Hence, this topic cannot be neglected.
• Few topics can fetch high scores and the chapters which must not be ignored are semiconductors, electronics and communication system and electromagnetic waves.
• One must also try to concentrate on other scoring topics such as Optics, Electricity and Magnetism, to ensure a better score.
• Kinematics and Particle Dynamics are essential topics of Mechanics that make constant appearance in the papers.
• Always refer to question papers and sample test papers of the last few years to understand the pattern of the exam while solving advanced level problems.
• General trends state that Mechanics and Electricity and Magnetism are the most significant topics in terms of the number of questions asked in previous years.
• In the decreasing order of marks topics carry, here is the list according to their appearance:
• Mechanics and Electricity and Magnetism (equal importance)
• Modern Physics
• Optics
• Heat and Thermodynamics and Waves and Sound
• Measurement and Errors
• Thermodynamics is central in terms of both Physics and Chemistry, so laser-sharp focus should be given. It is wise to cover Wave Optics as the first section in ‘Optics’ topic, owing to it being smaller in comparison to Ray Optics and is quick to cover.
• It has been earlier discussed that Mechanics and Electricity and Magnetism are essential topics of Physics. Therefore, a clear understanding of the basic concepts of these chapters is imperative for ensuring a good performance. Vector is one concept that students very commonly encounter in dealing with any of these topics, so efforts must be made to understand it properly.