JEE Mains 2025: How to Prepare for JEE Mains Along with Class 12 Board Exams?

Most of the students in India dream of studying in the country’s top engineering colleges such as IITs and NITs. To get admission in these prestigious institutions, it is essential to clear the JEE (Joint Entrance Exam).

This engineering entrance exam is conducted in two stages – JEE Mains and JEE Advanced. For admission to IITs, it is necessary to clear both stages, while many other top institutes, including NITs, offer admission based on the JEE Mains score only. The first session of JEE Mains 2025 exam is going to be held in January 2025.

All the latest updates related to the JEE Mains 2025 exam can be accessed on the official websites, jeemain.nta.ac.in or jeemain.nta.nic.in.

This year, IIT Kanpur will be responsible for overseeing the JEE Mains 2025 exam.

JEE Mains 2025 Schedule

The NTA has not yet released the official schedule for the JEE Mains 2025 exam. However, it is likely that the first session will take place in the last week of January 2025, with the second session expected in the first or second week of April 2025. IIT Kanpur will soon release a notification for the exact schedule.

Tips for preparing for JEE Mains alongside the Class 12 board exams

Each year, lakhs of students appear for the JEE Mains exam while also sitting for their Class 12 board exams. If you are also among those planning to appear for both, here are a few tips to help you prepare.

1. Study Planning: Avoid preparing for both exams simultaneously. Their schedules should not clash. It is important to plan properly and have a well-structured timetable for both exams.
2. Syllabus and Exam Pattern: To excel in both JEE Mains and Class 12 board exams, it is important to understand the syllabus and exam pattern for each. Identify the differences between the two and plan accordingly.
3. Key Subjects: Focus more on key subjects such as Maths, Chemistry and Physics.
4. Mock Test: Take mock tests to practise for JEE Mains. This will help you familiarise yourself with the exam pattern and will improve your time management.
5. Study Material: While making your own notes is important, choosing the right study material, such as books and online courses, also plays a vital role.
6. Guidance: If you struggle with any topic during preparation, seek guidance from teachers and seniors.
7. Stress Management: Preparing for two big major exams simultaneously can be stressful. Practise meditation or yoga to manage stress effectively.
8. Schedule: Maintain a consistent study routine for both JEE Mains and Class 12 board exam. Regular study will help you manage both exams more easily.
9. Confidence: Stay confident during the whole preparation and have faith in your abilities.
10. Health: While both exams are important, your mental and physical well-being holds the same importance, so pay attention to your body as well.