JEE Main or JEE Advanced: Which one should a student concentrate?

Recognising JEE Advanced and Main

The National Testing Agency (NTA) administers JEE Main, the first stage of the JEE. Admission to the National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and other centrally supported technical colleges requires passing JEE Main. It additionally functions as a prerequisite exam for JEE Advanced.

JEE Advanced is the subsequent stage, administered by an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT). The JEE Advanced exam is only open to the top 2.5 lakh candidates who pass JEE Main. The most famous engineering schools in India, the IITs, require this exam for entrance.

Important differences

1. Level of difficulty: JEE Main is thought to be less difficult than JEE Advanced. JEE Main assesses a wider range of subjects while emphasising fundamental ideas. However, JEE Advanced is harder, with intricate questions that call for in-depth knowledge and the ability to solve problems.

2. Eligibility: Any student who has passed or plans to take their class 12 examinations is eligible to apply for JEE Main. Only students who rank among the top in JEE Main are eligible for JEE Advanced.

3. Exam Pattern: Paper 1 for BE/BTech and Paper 2 for BArch/BPlanning comprise JEE Main. The two required examinations for JEE Advanced test more advanced conceptual knowledge and analytical abilities with their conceptually challenging questions.

Is it better to get ready for JEE Advanced or Main?

Your academic and professional goals will play a major role in your decision between JEE Main and JEE Advanced. To aid in your decision-making, consider the following:

1. Seek admission to IITs: JEE Advanced is the exam to aim for if your ultimate goal is to get admission to one of the IITs. It takes intense study, a solid knowledge of the material, and superior problem-solving abilities to pass JEE Advanced. To achieve the demanding requirements of JEE Advanced, you should first focus on mastering the JEE Main syllabus before stepping up your training.

2. Institutions of higher learning: If your goal is to gain admission to state-level engineering colleges, NITs, or IIITs, JEE Main ought to be your main priority. Even though JEE Main and JEE Advanced preparation overlap, JEE Main demands higher speed and objective-type question practice.

3. Your present state of preparation determines how well-prepared you are for JEE Advanced by evaluating your present academic standing. If you are having trouble passing JEE Main, you should concentrate on it instead of pushing yourself too hard for JEE Advanced in order to get into a decent college. You can prepare for JEE Advanced if you routinely receive high scores on mock exams and possess a firm understanding of the material.

4. Balancing both: A well-rounded strategy might also be effective. JEE Main will provide you with a solid basis for preparation, as the syllabus for both tests is nearly identical. You can turn your attention to the JEE Advanced’s advanced-level problems once you feel comfortable with the JEE Main syllabus.

Take into account your goals, your academic standing, and the amount of time you have available to prepare before deciding whether to take the JEE Main or Advanced exam. JEE Advanced is the ultimate aim if your dream is to get into an IIT, however keep in mind that passing JEE Main is just the first step. However, achieving success in JEE Main ought to be your first objective if you are hoping to attend NITs or other reputable universities. Whichever option you select, the secret to success on both tests is consistency and dedication.

(The writer is the Co-founder of Vidyamandir Classes )