How to Prepare Mathematics for Success in JEE (Main) 2018

Mathematics is not only the most important but also highest scoring subject in JEE(Main) Examination. There is a properly prescribed syllabus for JEE Main Maths which is vast even if it is mostly similar to Class XII syllabus. Among the three subjects, Mathematics is vast, comprehensive and the highest scoring. It plays a vital role in the success of students for admission to IITs. It is also a most important subject in all national and state level engineering entrance tests. It is marked scoring but at the same times the most difficult one.

 It is necessary for the aspirants of JEE(Main) to work hard for the preparation of Mathematics to qualify for Engineering Entrance Examination. As Mathematics matters most in IIT JEE, it also demands special attention. To prepare this subject in such a way to ensure success in the examination, its aspirants must understand that no topics prescribed in the syllabus should be missed or left. All must be paid equal attention.

It is also essentially required on the part of JEE aspirants that they must prepare a time chart how to study Mathematics in a proper way. They have also to adhere to the chart which comprises time allotted for each subject. There are three subjects- Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. 

Mathematics being the toughest one, students should devote more time to it than what they do with the other two. The JEE aspirants, who labour hard on working out Mathematical problems mainly the subject Physics becomes itself easy for them. They have also to confront with mathematical problems in Physics. So, by being strong in Mathematics, they get a double benefit.

Physics becomes easy for them. It is also to be kept in mind that engineering entrance examination also attaches utmost importance to Mathematics. By being weak in it, it is futile to sit in JEE (Main) or any other Engineering Entrance Examination.

The best strategy to be adopted to prepare Mathematics is to practice it constantly. Regular practice and working out Mathematical problems topic wise and their proper revision make the JEE(Main) aspirants perfect in the subject. It is also advisable to the students that they must not ignore the importance of other two subjects at the cost of Mathematics but one thing must also be kept in mind that it is the highest scoring so more time could be devoted to it for preparation.

Mathematics is also based on formula, calculation, and process.By constantly practicing the Mathematical problems, memorizing formulae, doing calculations and making processes, JEE (Main) aspirants become well-versed in the subject.

The list of some books given below should be referred while preparing Mathematics for JEE (Main)

Name of the book

Author/Publisher

1.Class XI & XII

NCERT

1.Class XI & XII

R.D. Sharma

2.Trigonometry; 103 Trigonometry Problems by Titu Andreescu & Zuming FengS.L.Loney, Titu Andreescu & Zuming Feng

3.Co-ordinate Geometry

S.L.Loney

4.Higher Algebra

Hall Knight+ Bernard-child

5.Problems in Calculus of One Variable Algebra

I.A.Maron

6.Algebra

Arihant

7.Differential Calculus

Arihant

8.Integral Calculus

Arihant

9.Complete Mathematics for JEE Main

Tata McGrawHill (TMH)for JEE Main

Maths Topics to be studied by the candidates for JEE Main

1.Conic Section

2.Probability

3.Definite Integration

4.Vector & 3D Geometry

5.Permutations & Combinations

6.Quadratic Equation

7.Differential Equation

8.Complex Numbers

9.Calculus; Definite Integral in Calculus

10.Sequences engineers

11.Determinants

12.Coordinate Geometry; Matrices in Algebra: Circle, Parabola, Hyperbola in Coordinate Geometry

13.Application of Derivatives

14.Functions, limits, Continuity & Differentiability

Among these topics, 7 given below are most essential and must be read very seriously.

Weightage

1.3-D Geometry

6%

2.Probability and Statistics

 8%

3.Vector Algebra

6%

4.Integration

9% (Definite + Indefinite integration)

5.Complex Numbers

6%

6.Parabola Questions

4%

7.Trigonometric Ratios

3%

Marks Scoring Topics

Weightage

1.Applications of Derivative

5%

2.Limit and Continuity

4%

3.Matrices and Determinants

5%

4.Straight Lines and Pair of Straight Lines

3%

Fundamental Topics

Weightage

1.Inverse Trigonometric Functions

2%

2.Circles and Family of Circles

7%

3.Sequence and Series

5%

Some more topics

Weightage

1.Logarithms

1%

2.Quadratic Equations

3.Theory of Equations

5%

4.Sets, Relations, and Functions

4%

5.Differentiation

2%

6.Permutation and Combination

2%

7.Binomial Theorem

1%

8.Locus

9.Hyperbola

2%

10.Ellipse

2%

11.Fundamentals of Mathematics

12.Solution of Triangle

1%

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