JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam in two weeks; check strategies to follow, revision tips
With JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam just two weeks away aspirants should focus on revising the important, focus on high weightage topics and attempt the mock test. Aspirants must avoid new topics to study, prioritise accuracy and manage time well. It is also necessary to maintain mental calm to maximise performance in the final days.
New Delhi: With the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 session 1 exam just two weeks away, lakhs of engineering aspirants have entered the final and most decisive phase of preparation. At this stage, students must shift focus from learning new concepts to smart revision, accuracy and exam temperament.
The last two weeks before JEE Main are crucial for consolidating concepts, strengthening weak areas and aligning preparation with the exam pattern. Getting the desired score in the exam depends on structured planning, intelligent practice and mental balance rather than exhaustive study hours.
Subject-wise revision tips
Equal attention needs to be given to Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics but does not require equal time. Aspirants must prioritise topics with high weightage and with the one comfortable with to maximise the score. Simultaneously, to get accustomed to the paper pattern, mock tests are necessary to attempt. Aspirants also need to maintain physical and mental health to perform well on the exam day.
In the final two weeks, revision should be concise, targeted and repetitive. The key focus needs to be on short notes, formula sheets, reaction mechanisms and key concepts rather than full chapters. The previously attempted mock test questions needs to be revised specifically those answered incorrectly to avoid repeating mistakes.
Daily revision of formulas in Physics and Mathematics and named reactions, inorganic trends and organic mechanisms in Chemistry can significantly boost retention. Candidates also need to avoid starting new chapters, instead strengthen familiar topics to ensure accuracy and confidence during the exam.
Key strategies to follow before JEE Main 2026
- Candidates must attempt one full-length mock test every alternate day. This will help to know the exam pattern and the time required to complete it. Candidates must analyse the mock tests thoroughly and not just the scores.
- Revise the high-weightage and scoring topics first, as they will fetch more marks.
- Maintain a realistic daily study timetable and divide the time accordingly, as per the subject that requires more attention and also the one which will help to get a higher score.
- The focus needs to be on accuracy rather than attempting all questions.
- Practice previous years’ JEE Main questions to get familiar with the question type
- In the last few days of the exam, candidates must avoid new books, notes or online sources.
- Improve time management using section-wise practice.
- Candidates must also sleep well, eat healthy and take short breaks. It is also important to stay calm, confident and avoid last-minute panic.