JEE Main 2026: How to prepare for JEE Main along with 12th board exams? These expert tips will be helpful..
JEE Main 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the schedule for JEE Main 2026 Session 1. The application process for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 has also been completed. JEE Main 2026 Session 1 is scheduled to be held from January 21 to 30, 2026. Meanwhile, CBSE and other education boards, including those of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Bihar, have also released their 12th board exam schedules. The 12th board exams are scheduled for February-March. This has increased the difficulties for students aspiring to pursue engineering, as preparing for JEE Main Session 1 and the 12th board exams simultaneously has become challenging. For instance, if students focus on preparing for JEE Main Session 1, they risk getting lower marks in the 12th board exams. This could lead to them missing the eligibility criteria for JEE Main. On the other hand, if they focus on preparing for the 12th board exams, a lower score in JEE Main could hinder their chances of getting admission to a good institute.
Overall, preparing for JEE Main Session 1 and the 12th board exams simultaneously is considered very challenging in many ways, but with proper balancing, it is possible to achieve good scores in both JEE Main and the 12th board exams. TV9 Bharatvarsh spoke to JEE expert Ramesh Batlish regarding this. Let's find out what expert tips Ramesh Batlish is giving on balancing preparations for the 12th board exams and JEE Main.
Align the preparations for both.
JEE expert Ramesh Batlish says that every year, many 12th-grade students want to know how to manage their 12th board exams and JEE preparations. Batlish says that instead of managing, there is a need to align the preparations for both important exams. He says that the 12th board and JEE Main may seem different, but their tracks overlap significantly. With clarity and smart planning, this phase can become the most productive phase of any student's journey. For this, he gives the following tips:
Syllabus
The syllabus for both is almost the same.
It is important to read the concepts of the syllabus once and apply them in different ways.
For the 12th board exams, it is necessary to understand the syllabus and present it properly.
Whereas for good marks in JEE, it is important to understand the concepts of the syllabus and develop speed in applying them.
Stay in 12th board mode as well, don't give up on JEE preparation.
Study from the NCERT books. Also, increase your writing practice, but don't give up on JEE preparation.
Make a rule, touch upon JEE every day, even if only for 30 minutes.
Mock Tests and NCERT Books
Study from the NCERT books. NCERT (especially Chemistry) is the blueprint for the board exams and the foundation for JEE.
Include mock tests during your 12th and JEE Main preparation.
Take 3-4 mock tests every week. This will increase speed, accuracy, and stamina.
No new books, stick to reliable resources.
Strengthen your weak areas with NCERT books. Practice regularly.
Pay special attention to the timetable.
Create a timetable that suits you.
Evening: NCERT problem-solving
Night: Solve JEE quizzes for a short time.
Protect your well-being.
Burnout is silent. Get enough sleep, eat well, and stay active.
Reduce distractions. A fresh mind is better than a tired mind.
Special Notes for JEE Main 2026 January
Do revision and consolidation in the month of December.
Consider January as your benchmark attempt.
Don't worry about your rank. The goal is to gain experience and build confidence.
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