Mistakes to Avoid in WBJEE 2025: Prepare Better with These Tips

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEEB) will be held on April 27th, 2025. Candidates must undergo a hectic preparation process. Due to exam stress, students often make mistakes while preparing for and during the WBJEE exam. Knowing the common mistakes can help students enhance their preparation and prevent them from making the same mistakes again.

Mistakes to Avoid While Preparing for the Exam

1. Neglecting the Syllabus: Ignoring understanding the syllabus of WBJEE is one of the common mistakes students make while preparing for the exam. Focus on the most important topics and avoid wasting time on irrelevant topics.

Tip: Refer to the WBJEE syllabus document released by officials. Understand the examination pattern, marking scheme, and types of questions asked. 

2. Preparing a Study Plan: Time management is one of the biggest challenges students face during their Preparation. Many students tend to neglect certain subjects or focus too much on one at the expense of others.

Tip: Allocate time for each subject based on your familiarity with the subject and the difficulty level of the subject. Make sure to schedule regular breaks, as long study hours without breaks can lead to burnout. 

3. Ignoring NCERT Textbooks: NCERTs are one of the best sources to prepare for WBJEE. While it is good to refer to Standard Books and coaching materials, it is important to refer to NCERTs in order to gain a strong foundation in the concepts.

Tip: Start your preparation with NCERT textbooks for a strong foundation in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. These textbooks are designed to explain core concepts in a simple, clear way, and mastering them will help you answer questions based on fundamental knowledge.

4. Sticking to One Source: Relying on only one source is one of the common mistakes that students make while preparing for the exam. Referring to other sources for better understanding is important to excel in the exam.  

Tip: Diversify your study material. Refer to multiple sources to clear your doubts and solve problems related to the concepts.

5. Neglecting Mock Tests and PYQs: Mock tests and Previous year questions are a great source to understand the difficulty level of the questions asked in the exam. Ignoring them might cause students to struggle with time management and face difficulty in answering questions during the actual exam. 

Tip: Solve as many previous year question papers and mock tests as possible. This will not only help you familiarise yourself with the exam format but also allow you to test your speed and accuracy.

6. Not Revising: Revision can help concepts stay fresh in students’ minds. Many people ignore revision and struggle during the exam to recollect and apply those concepts in the exam. 

Tip: Include revision in your study plan and try techniques like flashcards, active revision, etc.  In the last month before the exam, increase the frequency of revision sessions. Focus on key formulas, important topics, and areas where you have struggled.

7. Ignoring Weak Areas: While it’s tempting to focus on your strengths, neglecting your weak subjects or topics is a major mistake. These weak areas could drag your score down significantly.

Tip: Identify your weak topics early in your preparation and dedicate extra time to them. Whether it’s a concept in Mechanics or a topic in Organic Chemistry, make sure to seek help from teachers or peers to clear your doubts.

Mistakes to Avoid During the Exam

1. Not Managing the Time Wisely: Students have 4 hours to complete 155 questions, and many students struggle to manage their time while writing the exam. Try to ignore the difficult questions, as it can kill a lot of time and will lessen your chances to attempt other questions. 

Tip: Start answering those questions that you can confidently answer.  Keep track of time and aim to answer all questions within the given time frame. Practicing mock tests can greatly help you to manage your time.

2. Tackling Negative Marking: Incorrect answers can impact your scores, and blind guessing can significantly decrease your scores. This might decrease your chances of getting admission to a good institute. 

Tip: Be cautious when answering questions you are unsure about. If you’re unable to eliminate options or come up with a clear answer, it’s better to leave the question unanswered rather than risk losing marks.

3. Not following the Instructions: Failing to follow the instructions regarding the marking scheme or method of answering can cause some discrepancies and lessen your marks in the exam. 

Tip: Before starting the exam, carefully read the instructions on the question paper. Pay attention to any details about marking, especially the negative marking scheme, and any special instructions for particular sections.

4. Controlling Stress: Exams can be stressful, and it’s easy to become anxious, especially when facing tough questions. Anxiety can disturb your performance and lead to careless mistakes.

Tip: Stay calm and composed. Take deep breaths if you start feeling overwhelmed. Remember that you’ve prepared well, and you are capable of tackling the exam.

5. Review the Answers: Many students rush through the exam without taking time to review their answers, especially when time is running out.
Tip: If time permits, always go back and review your answers before submitting the exam. Check for any careless mistakes, especially in calculations or formula-based questions.

Also Check: WBJEE Previous Year Papers