SRMJEEE or SRM Joint Engineering Entrance Exam is a common test that is held annually. This is hosted by SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) for enrolling students to B. Tech courses at all the campuses. The students have to get scores that are equal or more than the cut-offs mentioned for securing a seat at the participating colleges of SRMJEEE.
Read here : SRMJEE Syllabus, Exam pattern and Eligibility
Exam details
SRMIST has released SRMJEEE application form on 12th December 2020. The exam dates however were announced on 1st March 2021.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Release of SRMJEEE 2021 Application Form | December 12, 2020 |
| Last date to submit OMR application | May 15, 2021 |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application | May 31, 2021 |
| SRMJEEE Slot Booking | June 1, 2021 (Tentative) |
| SRMJEEE 2021 | June 11, 2021 to June 16, 2021 |
| SRMJEEE Result 2021 | June 2021 |
| SRMJEEE Counselling | First or second week of July 2021 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | Third week of July 2021 (Tentative) |
Pattern
SRMIST has revised the exam pattern for SRMJEEE 2021. The exam had previously three sections-Physics, Mathematics/Biology and Chemistry. Now two more sections have been added- English and Aptitude.
The questions on Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology will depend on the candidate’s subject selection. However for subjects like Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering and Genetic Engineering, questions will be asked from Biology and not from Mathematics.
| Mode | Online |
|---|---|
| Medium | English |
| Duration | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Total number of questions | 125 |
| Marking Scheme | 1 mark instead of 3 for each correct answer |
| Negative marking | Not applicable in SRMJEEE 2021 |
| Sections | Physics (35 questions) Chemistry (35 questions) Mathematics/ Biology (40 questions) English (10 questions) Aptitude (5 questions) |
Recommended books
We have compiled a list of books that will be useful for preparation for SRMJEEE 2021.
Best Books for Physics
- Concepts of Physics Part-1 and 2 by H. C. Verma
- NCERT Physics Book
- Understanding Physics by DC Pandey (Volume-2)
- Problems in General Physics by I.E Irodov
Best Books for Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry by OP Tandon
- Physical Chemistry by P. Bahadur
- Organic Chemistry by Himanshu Pandey
- NCERT Chemistry books
Best Books for Mathematics
- Mathematics book by Amit M Agarwal
- Objective Mathematics by R D Sharma
- Algebra by SK Goyal (Arihant)
- The Elements Of Coordinate Geometry by S L Loney
Best Books for Biology
- Trueman’s Elementary Biology for Class 12 by K.N.Bhatia, M.P.Tyagi
- S Chand Biology for Class 12 by Sarita Aggarwal
- Pradeep – A text for Biology (Class 12) by G. Chopra, H.N. Srivastava, P.S. Dhami
Preparation tips
It is very important to chalk down some tips so that you can prepare in the best way possible for the common entrance test. Without proper preparation, you will not be able to crack the exam in a proper manner.
Understand the syllabus properly
This is very important for the students who will be sitting for the exam. You need to know the syllabus well so that you know which topics you need to cover. This will also help you to strategize the preparation accordingly.
Be aware of the marking scheme
Students must have a clear understanding of the marking scheme of the exam. The marking scheme consists of the total number of questions, the marks for each question and also the total marks in the exam.
| Subject | Marks per question | Total no. of questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-1: Physics | 1 | 35 | 35 |
| Part-2: Chemistry | 1 | 35 | 35 |
| Part-3: Mathematics/ Biology(For B.Tech Biotechnology) | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Part-4: English | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Part-5: Aptitude | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Marks | 125 | 125 | |
Solve the mock tests
Practice makes one perfect for such exams. Practicing the mock tests can be a good way to gauge your strengths and weaknesses. The students will also understand which portion they will have to practice more than the others.
Preparing small notes
One can make small notes while preparing for different topics. The short notes will ensure that you remember the important formulas and concepts. You will also be able to browse through it daily and this will increase your retention on the topics.
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