HYDERABAD – As over 12 lakh aspirants gear up for the JEE Main 2025 Session 1, the countdown has officially begun. With the National Testing Agency (NTA) scheduling the first phase from January 21 to January 30, the final two weeks are no longer about learning new topics, but about strategic refinement.
Prof. Venkata Satya Madhav Medicherla, Assistant Dean at Woxsen University, emphasizes that “smart work” in these final days is what separates top rankers from the rest of the pack.
The 8-Point “Success Formula” for JEE 2025
| Strategy | Expert Advice |
| Set Micro Goals | Break your day into specific blocks: solve 30 problems, revise 2 chapters, or spend 1 hour on “error-prone” areas. |
| Speed + Accuracy | Improving pace is vital, but accuracy defines your percentile. Never sacrifice correctness for speed. |
| No New Topics | Strictly avoid starting new chapters now. It creates “mental clutter” and erodes confidence in your strong areas. |
| Error Analysis | Treat every mistake in mock tests as a lesson. Identify if it was a conceptual gap, a calculation error, or a time management fail. |
| Concept over Rote | Revisit NCERT derivations and logic-based problems. JEE tests application, not just memory. |
| Simulated Mocks | Take full-length tests in the 9 AM–12 PM or 3 PM–6 PM slots to sync your biological clock with the exam shifts. |
| The “Sweep” Method | Use a two-iteration approach: Sweep through and finish easy questions first, then allocate time for complex problems. |
| Health & Mindset | Reduce screen time outside of study hours. Prioritize 7 hours of sleep to ensure your brain stays sharp for decision-making. |
JEE Main 2025: Key Dates & Updates
The NTA recently released the Advance City Intimation Slip on January 8, allowing candidates to check their allotted exam city and specific date.
- Exam Window (Session 1): January 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, and 29, 2026.
- Admit Card Release: Expected between January 17–18, 2026 (3–4 days before the exam).
- Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech): 75 questions total (25 each in Physics, Chemistry, and Maths).
- Marking Scheme: +4 for correct answers; -1 for incorrect answers (applicable to both MCQs and Numerical Value Questions).
“JEE is your first step toward building the discipline and analytical skills that define future tech leaders. Approach these days with strategy, not panic.” — Prof. Medicherla