MON - SAT 09: 00 AM - 06:00 PM (Sunday Closed)Preparing for the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) requires focus, planning, and discipline. Many students study hard but still lose marks because of small mistakes in the exam.
Understanding these mistakes helps students avoid them and improves their chances of selection.
Here are the top 10 common mistakes students make in the JNVST exam and how to avoid them.
1. Not Understanding the Exam Pattern
Many students start preparation without knowing:
- Total number of questions
- Section-wise marks
- Time duration
- Type of questions
This leads to confusion during the exam.
Tip:
Study the exam pattern before starting preparation. Know the syllabus for:
- Mental Ability
- Arithmetic
- Language
2. Ignoring the Mental Ability Section
Mental Ability carries the highest marks. Many students focus more on Maths and Language and ignore reasoning questions.
This reduces their overall score.
Tip:
Practice:
- Figure-based questions
- Series
- Analytical problems
- Mirror and paper folding questions
3. Poor Time Management
Some students spend too much time on tough questions and fail to complete the paper.
This results in unattempted questions.
Tip:
Solve easy questions first.
Return to difficult ones later.
4. Not Practicing Previous Year Question Papers
Many students study only books but never test themselves using past papers. They are not ready for real exam difficulty.
Tip:
Solve previous year papers regularly.
Attempt full mock tests in exam conditions.
5. Relying Only on Guesswork
Random guessing reduces accuracy. JNVST needs logical thinking, not luck.
Tip:
Attempt only those questions where you are confident.
6. Weak Reading and Comprehension Skills
Some students ignore the Language section. They skip:
- Reading practice
- Grammar
- Comprehension
This affects final scores.
Tip:
Read daily:
- Short stories
- Newspaper passages
- Practice comprehension exercises
7. Not Revising Important Topics
Students keep learning new topics but forget to revise old ones. Memory becomes weak over time.
Tip:
Revise:
- Formulas
- Concepts
- Important questions
at least once a week.
8. Writing Answers Without Understanding Questions
Many answers go wrong because students do not read questions properly. They hurry due to exam pressure.
Tip:
Read every question carefully.
Identify keywords before answering.
9. Ignoring Health and Sleep
Late night study. Stress. No rest. This reduces concentration in the exam hall.
Tip:
Sleep well before exam day.
Eat light and stay relaxed.
10. Lack of Proper Guidance
Self-study is good, but many students struggle without expert guidance. They waste time on wrong strategies.
Tip:
Join a structured coaching or mentorship program.
Right guidance helps in:
- Concept clarity
- Consistent practice
- Exam confidence
How Sukhoi Academy Helps Students Avoid These Mistakes?
At Sukhoi Academy, we provide:
- Well-structured Navodaya coaching
- Previous year paper practice
- Mock tests and time-based practice
- Concept-based learning with simple explanations
- Personalized doubt-solving sessions
Our focus is on:
- Accuracy
- Speed
- Smart strategy
We help students build confidence for the JNVST exam.
Conclusion
Success in the JNVST exam is not only about hard work. It is about smart preparation and avoiding common mistakes.
With proper planning, regular practice, and expert guidance, students can perform better and secure admission to Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya.
FAQs
Q1. What is the biggest mistake students make in JNVST?
Not practicing previous year papers and mock tests.
Q2. How can students improve speed in reasoning questions?
Practice daily and solve questions using pattern-based shortcuts.
Q3. Is coaching necessary for JNVST?
Guidance helps students avoid mistakes and improve exam performance.
Q4. When should mock tests be started?
After covering the basic syllabus.