New Delhi: JEE Main exam considered as one of the most competitive and challenging entrance exams in India opens the door to admissions to the most coveted Engineering Colleges in India – IITs, NITs, and other prestigious engineering colleges.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) organizes the JEE Main exam twice in a year. This exam assesses the knowledge of the aspirants in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. In 2025, the JEE Main Session 1 would be held from January 22 to January 31, while the Session 2 exam would be held tentatively from April 1 to 7. This is the first stage to enter the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). The best of two JEE Main sessions will empower aspirants to become eligible for JEE Advanced 2025. Recently, the NTA had issued a notification regarding discontinuation of the optional questions in Sec-B of the JEE Main Papers.
With more than 14 lakh students competing for a limited number of seats in eminent engineering colleges, it is no wonder that the pressure can be overwhelming. Exam stress and anxiety can have a significant impact on a student’s performance, impacting their concentration, memory, and overall well-being. However, some proven habits, practices, and strategies can allow students to overcome their worries and can avoid wasting their time to manage stress and anxiety.
The following techniques would surely help aspirants on how to manage exam stress and anxiety when taking the JEE Main 2025 exams:
Target Oriented Action Plan – See your current level of preparedness and decide how much improvement you can achieve during the next one month. Make a practical target and then decide an action plan to achieve it. See how much time you are required to spend on each subject daily. Stick to and follow your timetable to make it perfect. If you continuously follow your plan with full concentration, there will be no stress and anxiety.
Attempting Mock Tests – Attempt one mock paper daily or on alternate days, it may be last year’s JEE Main papers. Attempt these papers at the exact time of JEE i.e., 9 am to 12 pm and 3.00 pm to 6 pm. After attempting the paper see and categorize your mistakes. See how many mistakes you have made due to lack of attention, wrong reading of questions, etc., and see in which topics you require more revisions. Make your revision plans for the rest of the day and execute them. Follow the same mechanism repeatedly. This will give you the right path to improvement and lead you to success.
Practice Speed and Accuracy– Always put a stop clock to measure your speed of work. It is not no. of hours you are spending in study; it is the output of per unit time. When you start looking at it cautiously, naturally your speed of revision will improve and that is very crucial to attempt the final paper on D-day in the prescribed time.
Staying Mentally and Physically fit – Relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, and yoga can help reduce exam stress and anxiety. These techniques help calm the mind and enhance focus, allowing students to concentrate better and perform to the best of their abilities. In addition, practicing these techniques regularly can also help build resilience and improve overall well-being.
Relax your mind– Ensuring enough sleep is essential for optimal performance and overall well-being. Lack of sleep can lead to exhaustion, irritability, and poor concentration, which can hamper exam performance. Aim to get at least 6-7 hours of sleep per night and maintain a consistent sleep-wake cycle.
Maintain a healthy diet– Staying hydrated and eating healthy foods can help enhance concentration, memory, and overall well-being. Dehydration can lead to fatigue, dizziness, and poor concentration, while unhealthy eating habits can lead to digestive problems and impact overall well-being.
Stay connected with your Teachers-Experienced faculty members/Subject Experts bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Their guidance can help students navigate complex concepts, providing insights that may be challenging to grasp through self-study alone. Discuss your doubts and weak areas in the respective subjects and topics.
Stay Informed and Updated– Staying informed and updated about the exam format, syllabus, and important dates can also significantly ease stress and anxiety. Knowing what to expect beforehand can help students prepare better and feel more confident and in control. For this, students should stay updated through reliable sources such as official websites and trusted news sources.
Right Study material– Study material plays a significant role in helping aspirants prepare for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) successfully. Read the notes you have prepared during your preparations, make short notes for fast revisions and memory, study NCERT books in detail, and revise them three times.
Stay positive and remain motivated– A positive mindset plays a vital role in the success of any student. Trust yourself and your abilities and stay motivated and focused on your goals. Remember this is not your last exam in life, this exam will make you more capable of facing stronger challenges of life whatever success you will get through this exam.
