JEE Main 2025: How to make strategy after optional questions are removed”:

 

JEE Main 2025: Strategy After Removal of Optional Questions

With the announcement that optional questions in Section B will be removed from JEE Main 2025, students need to adjust their preparation strategy accordingly. The Times of India+3Hindustan Times+3Careers360 Engineering+3

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What Changed

• Earlier, in Section B of each subject (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics), there were 10 numerical questions, from which students could choose 5. That is no longer the case. Now all 5 questions are compulsory. Hindustan Times+1

• The exam is going back to the pre-COVID format. The Times of India+1

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Impacts

• No more skipping weaker topics in Section B; every chapter/topic in the syllabus may matter. Shiksha+2The Indian Express+2

• Negative marking still applies, so wrong answers will hurt more. Accuracy becomes more crucial. The Times of India+1

• Cut-offs may shift because students cannot avoid difficult numerical questions; performance across all topics will matter. The Indian Express+1

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Strategy: What Students Should Do

1. Cover Full Syllabus Thoroughly
   Don’t skip any topic, even if it's traditionally “weak” or “difficult.” Since all questions are compulsory, weak areas can cost marks.

2. Strengthen Numerical & Problem-Solving Skills
   Section B’s numerical questions often require strong analytical thinking. Practice lots of numerical problems from every chapter.

3. Practice with Previous Papers & Mocks in Full Format
   Simulate the actual exam without skipping any questions. Time yourself. Get used to handling difficulty across all sections.

4. Focus on Accuracy, Not Guesswork
   Wrong answers bring negative marking; better to attempt carefully rather than guess wildly.

5. Time Management
   Since there’s no choice now, allocate time well per section. Identify parts of the syllabus which take more time and practise them.

6. Review & Revise Regularly
   Revisit weaker chapters frequently. Do small topic-wise revision. Make short notes or formula sheets.

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Sample Short Summary (for your Blog)

“JEE Main 2025 has removed optional questions, meaning all questions in Section B are now compulsory. Students must prepare every topic in the syllabus, increase accuracy, and practice full‐length mock tests to adapt to the new pattern.”