JEE Main Strategy 2026: How to Avoid Trap Questions & Save Easy Marks

Read the question slowly—trap questions target rushed minds.

Underline what’s asked, not what looks familiar.

Check units carefully—wrong units = lost easy marks.

Watch for words like except, not, incorrect, false.

Eliminate extreme options first—usually wrong.

Re-calculate simple steps—traps hide in basics.

Approximate smartly—overthinking invites mistakes.

Don’t assume data—use only what’s given.

Beware of similar-looking options with tiny differences.

If stuck after 30–40 seconds, skip and return later.

Trust logic over memory-based guesses.

Accuracy beats attempts—avoid negative marking traps.