Appearing for any exam can be a little unnerving. Feelings of anxiety and nervousness are common among students.

Each year, lakhs of students take the JEE Mains as it is ‘the’ gateway to engineering. This makes it a very competitive one, while it is naturally a very challenging entrance exam. It is also the first step for those who wish to secure a seat in one of the IITs.

You had your heart set on joining a premium engineering institute to achieve your dreams of becoming an engineer. And you had studied hard and long to clear your engineering entrance exam. However, the results did not meet your expectations. Now you are disillusioned, dejected, and miserable. You do not know what to do and where to go. Relax…here are some alternatives to consider if you are dissatisfied with your scores in JEE Mains or JEE Advanced.

The Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) is the most sought-after and one of the most competitive exams in the country. And the JEE Mains is your stepping stone for entry into one of the most prestigious institutes as well. However, only studying rigorously and sincerely does not assure you of a seat at the IIT. Along with diligent studying, you must also solve previous years’ question papers to hone your skills and everything you have learned so far. If you are still unsure, read on to understand how solving JEE Main’s previous papers will help you in cracking the IIT JEE.