JEE Main 2026: Time management is essential for scoring good marks in JEE Main. Learn expert tips on this..

JEE Main 2026: The application process for the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2026 Session 1 has ended. JEE Main 2026 Session 1 is scheduled to be held from January 21st to 30th. This means there is very little time left for JEE Main 2026 Session 1. This is the time for candidates to finalize their preparations, but curriculum revision and practice are not the only important aspects of preparation. Time management is also crucial in JEE Main preparation. In fact, time management is considered a guarantee of good marks in JEE Main.

Let's find out how important time management is for scoring good marks in JEE Main and what candidates should do to manage their time. TV9 spoke with JEE expert Ramesh Batlish about this. Here are excerpts from the conversation.

The Importance of Time Management in JEE Main
Regarding time management in JEE Main, JEE expert Ramesh Batlish says that time management is one of the most crucial factors for success in JEE Main, often as important as subject knowledge. Butlish explains that smart time management can have a significant impact on a candidate's performance. He says that for time management, it is important to first understand the JEE Main pattern. He categorizes these questions into easy questions, moderate questions, and time-consuming/difficult questions. Let's find out what JEE expert Ramesh Batlish has to say about time management.

Understand the Mathematics of JEE Main
JEE Main Speed ​​and Accuracy Matter.
JEE Main is designed to test a candidate's understanding.
In JEE Main, it's crucial to assess how quickly and accurately a candidate can apply concepts.
In JEE Main, 75 questions must be solved in 180 minutes. This means that no candidate can afford to pause for long periods, hesitate, or solve slowly.

What are the disadvantages of wasting time on JEE Main?
Even a good JEE Main candidate can lose marks due to poor pacing.

Lack of time management in JEE Main leads to panic, which affects focus.

Time pressure often leads to anxiety, leading students to make avoidable mistakes.

What to do for time management?
Remain calm throughout the exam.
Maintain focus.
Don't waste time on very difficult questions.
Attempt all easy questions quickly.
Leave time for revision of difficult questions.
Avoid getting stuck on any one question.
Don't let one question waste your time. Mark it and move on.
Balanced attempts across all subjects ensure success.

Adopt a Practical Time Management Strategy

JEE expert Ramesh Batlish says that candidates should adopt a practical time management strategy to manage their time in the JEE Main. To do this, they should divide the entire paper into time slots, devoting 55 to 60 minutes to solving the Physics section, 45 to 50 minutes to the Chemistry section, and 70 to 75 minutes to the Math section. This way, they will be able to cover all the topics properly in the 180-minute paper. However, he adds that candidates can adjust this timeframe according to their abilities. He recommends taking mock tests for this purpose.

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