Advantage of Mock Tests

Should one take more mock tests or utilise the time revising? This is a question that has often plagued JEE/NEET students' mind. Find out why taking mock tests is crucial for your preparation and success.


If you ask the students who have cleared JEE or NEET for a mantra, they are most likely to share their belief in the saying 'practice makes perfect. A key factor to be JEE/NEET-ready is to take as many mock tests as possible. Don't let anyone tell you that time spent taking such tests is time away from studying or revising. In fact, it is quite the opposite. Mock tests are the single most important differentiator among students of the same preparation level.

Understand your preparation level

It is important to understand your overall level of preparation. Is your concept base solid? Can you recall the formulas easily? Are you able to timely solve questions based on simple concepts? Are you able to figure out the tricky questions? You need to have answers to questions like these much before the actual exam. Take your time to analyse how well you are prepared and take steps to rectify any weaknesses in your preparation or question solving strategies.

Test your subject-wise expertise

JEE Advanced has subject-wise cut-offs to secure admission in any of the colleges. NEET, on the other hand, has overall cut-off which is high, and you need to score a certain number of marks in each subject. Here, mock tests come to your rescue. Taking them helps you understand your proficiency in each subject. This helps in refocusing on your weaker subjects so that you can work on them better.

Improve speed and accuracy

This point cannot be stressed hard enough. You need to constantly improve your speed and accuracy to

perform better in JEE and NEET. Speed is a core

element of both. For example, you have to answer 180 questions in 180 minutes in NEET, that is one minute per question on an average. This doesn't give you a lot of time to think leisurely. You need to solve questions fast, and accurately. There is no scope for silly mistakes. Accuracy is critical for JEE Advanced, which is known for complex and intricate questions. Here too, the more mock tests you have taken, the better prepared you are for solving questions fast under exam pressure.

Revise old topics

The most efficient technique for revision is practice. Mock tests are the perfect platform for you to revise what you have learnt. When you solve questions of a topic that you studied a few days or months back, all your learning and retention is brought to test. You can clearly understand how much you know and what you need to brush up. The clarity of your concepts is also tested. Plus, regularly solving questions of previous topics keeps them fresh and top of mind. It reduces the chances of error in the real exam significantly.