How much can you score in Maths in the JEE Mains?
The JEE Main mathematics syllabus covers the following sections:
- Algebra- It covers topics like sets, relations, and functions, complex numbers and quadratic functions, permutations and combinations, mathematical induction, matrices and determinants, sequence and series.
- Coordinate geometry
- 3D geometry and vector algebra
- Calculus – It covers limit, continuity and differentiability, integral calculus, and differential equations.
- Trigonometry
- Statistics and probability and mathematical reasoning
The mathematics part is the toughest portion of JEE. Every chapter which are included in the syllabus is important. One chapter cannot be said to be less important or very important as there is link to very chapter. So, candidates cannot take the risk of skipping any particular section to put more effort on any other section.
You should practice previous year’s questions papers and the examples and exercise.
You can score 70+ in mathematics in the JEE mains if you are perfect in algebra, co-ordinate geometry, and calculus.
Some tips to score 70+ in JEE Main mathematics
Here are some top tips to get 70 marks out of 1000 in the mathematics section.
- First start with NCERT. Practice all the questions at least once. Practice the miscellaneous questions at the end of each chapter.
- Study from books such as Objective Mathematics by RD Sharma or standard books of JEE Main mathematics for clearing concepts.
- According to the previous JEE papers, candidates should pay more attention to topics such as vectors and 3-D more than topics such as probability or indefinite integration. Another chapter to be studied properly is complex number. Therefore, complex numbers, vectors, 3-D and definite integral must be studied thoroughly.
- Study the trends for previous year papers. Divide time to these chapters accordingly. Topics such as coordinate geometry, calculus carry high weightage, therefore, they must be studied properly.
- Know how to solve problems by using graphs. It takes less time than the conventional approach. Know about the graphs of some common equations.
- Students find the mathematics section to be lengthy. The reason behind this is how we approach it. There is no need of solving each and every question conventionally. Classify the questions into easy, moderate and tough. Then begin solving the easy ones.
- Appear for the mock tests in the last month. Note down your scores and the topics in which you made mistakes. Devote time in these topics so that you do not commit those mistakes again. Make sure that you have understood what is asked in the question and what you are replying.
- Make assessment of your preparation on a weekly basis.
- Be clear with the concepts instead of just cramming it.
- Practice as much as possible. The more you practice, the better you will get with your calculations.it reduces the chance of making silly mistakes in the examinations.
JEE mathematics covers 30 chapters that are divided in 6 units- algebra, trigonometry, analytical geometry, differential calculus, integral calculus, and vectors. All these topics are inter-related. For example, some questions of calculus can only be solved when you know trigonometry well. The trick is very simple i.e., the easiest topic in these topics is the most scoring.
- Algebra– Quadratic equations are the favorite topics of JEE question paper setters. It is an easy chapter and it has good weightage also. That is why, you must devote ample time in this chapter. By practicing this chapter properly, it becomes easy to increase the score in JEE.Arihant Coordinate Geometry is the best book for this unit.
- Trigonometry– Pure trigonometry questions are not often asked in JEE. But questions are asked from inverse trigonometry. There are a lot of formulae in this chapter. However, if you master this chapter, you can increase your score. The best book to refer to is Trigonometry for JEE Main & Advanced by Arihant Publications.
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- Analytical geometry– In analytical geometry, the chapter on circles is the easiest one. The best part of this chapter is that there are not many formulae in it. The questions that are asked are based on ground fundamentals. Thus, those students who have a good understanding of concepts can score well in this chapter. The book for this unit is Coordinate geometry by S K Goyal.
- Integral calculus– There are many formulae involved in this chapter. It is a very interesting chapter because it involves a lot of brain wracking. One can score the most on definite calculus in the chapter on definite integrals. There are a limited set of formulae which if learned properly can give good score in JEE. You can refer to Integral Calculus by Amit Agarwal.
Vectors– This unit is considered to be easy. Students usually score good marks in the problems from this chapter than the other topics. The easiest chapter is on planes and it is very easy to score. The problems are quite simple and easy. This chapter is an extension of the chapter on coordinate geometry. Hence, it is quite easy to solve the problems of this chapter. Refer Vectors and 3D Geometry by Arihant Publications.