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How Students Struggle in JEE Preparation in Mathematics

Author(s) Ms. S. Sindhu s, Dr. G.Padmapriya G, Ms. P. Poovitha P, Ms. A. Aishwarya A, Ms. R.Geetha R
Country India
Abstract The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) for India's premier engineering institutions accords significant weight to mathematics, a subject that poses consistent challenges for a large number of aspirants. This study investigates the multifaceted academic and psychological hurdles students encounter during their JEE mathematics preparation. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the research incorporated a convenience survey of 150 students and semi-structured interviews with 12 individuals. The findings identify three predominant areas of difficulty. Firstly, students frequently struggle with foundational conceptual gaps, which hinder their ability to solve complex, application-based problems. Specifically, algebra and calculus were highlighted as the most demanding topics. Secondly, ineffective time management emerges as a critical issue, with aspirants often failing to balance the vast syllabus with sufficient practice and revision. Thirdly, the high-stakes nature of the exam induces significant test anxiety, which negatively impacts performance and problem-solving speed during the actual test.
The study concludes that these challenges are often exacerbated by the pervasive reliance on private coaching institutes, or "shadow education," which can create inequities for students without access to such resources. To address these issues, the paper proposes a multi-pronged approach. Recommendations include the development of targeted pedagogical strategies to clarify abstract concepts, the implementation of structured practice regimens, the integration of mental health support to mitigate anxiety, and policy-level interventions to reduce the performance gap fostered by the coaching industry.
Keywords JEE Preparation, Mathematics Anxiety, Conceptual Understanding, Coaching Institutes, Shadow Education, Engineering Entrance Exams.
Field Mathematics > Maths + Physics
Published In Volume 16, Issue 4, October-December 2025
Published On 2025-10-16
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