Transitioning to a New Phase: Preparing for JEE

Well done on finishing this stage of your life. A new, different stage is about to begin. This stage will be tough, and will help you grow. Forget your past, whether you were a top student or just average. This is a fresh start. Sometimes, top students from 10th grade fail the JEE, while average students pass with unexpected ranks. So, get ready. We are here to answer all your questions.

Que. I am really bad at studying; do I have the scope to clear it?

Ans. Yes, you do, but don’t want to give false hope. If you stay consistent, you will clear it, otherwise you will fail like others.

Que. How many hours are enough?

Ans. Study hours don’t matter shit, just revise your notes, complete your homework. That’s it. For theory, your coaching material would have extra theory, you can use it. Otherwise, NCERT is your friend (especially Physics and Chemistry). And handwritten notes are important.

Que. I scored xyz marks in the 10th. Can I clear it?

Ans. Alright, just forget your 10th. It was a class that gave a false sense of confidence. 10th marks will not be asked anywhere, they don’t matter.

Que. When should I finish my syllabus and start giving mock tests?

Ans. Well, just go with the flow of your coaching. Your coaching will have a “schedule,” which they will follow; just follow it. It’s their problem how to cover up and syllabus.

Que. But classmates say this material isn’t enough, and they are doing other books. Should I listen to them?

Ans. You would see your classmates solving XYZ book (you would hear names of books like Irodov, Krotov, Pathfinder, MSC Chauhan, Peter Sykes, Clayden, N Avasthi, Black Book, Pink Book, Cengage, Arihant, and what not), but believe me, if you do your coaching material with full dedication, you can get the ranks you desire. Also, don’t listen to your classmates; they are as new in this field as you are. Ask your teachers or seniors (and for god sake, don’t think your senior is dumb if he couldn’t clear the exam; the best advice is for those who couldn’t clear it rather than those who cleared it).

Que. How many questions from each topic should I solve to ensure I am ready for JEE?

Ans. No limit; just try to solve good quality problems rather than quantity. One can master a topic in 10–25 questions; the other can solve 100–200 problems and still struggle. Just complete the material, and that’s it. My coaching material has only 100 questions, approximately, for each chapter, and my friend got 99%ile just by solving it and PYQs.

Que. How Much Time for Each Subject?

Ans. Time/3 (equal time for all 3 subjects)

Que. Shall I buy Acadboost or follow Kalpit Veerwaal, Eknoor singh, or Nishant Jindal or any other IITian Youtubers who post strategy videos?

Ans. No man, you think someone who cleared this exam would give better advice than the teachers who teach people like them every single year?

Que. I couldn’t score full marks in my mock test?

Ans. Just forget the marks, bro; these CBSE boards have created the illusion that marks matter. No, they don’t on this JEE journey. Shifting from 10th, you would think that scoring full marks is the need to succeed, but believe me, at the end of this journey, people just need about half the marks (150 out of 300) for JEE Mains and 1/3 for JEE Advance (120 out of 360) to secure a seat in Tier-1 colleges.

Que. I am facing problems in academics. Who should I ask?

Ans. Definitely not JEE-NEETards members. A teacher would be a better guide than 90% of the people here.

Que. If you could summarize this whole thing in one sentence, what would you say? Ans. Study is the one and only way; nothing else matters in this journey.

Que. Can you summarize the things that those “Strategy” JEE Youtubers say in their videos so that I can save time?

Ans. Don’t create backlogs, and don’t be demotivated by marks and other students. Short notes are important for quick revision, and analyses of your mock test are a must, and daily study is the basic. The thing is that, in this journey, consistency (or momentum in terms of physics) needs to be maintained and nothing else. You will see a lot of different students; just focus on yourself rather than being jealous of others. Take the example of a rocket: if you want to reach the destination, you would need to use fuel efficiently (like proper resting, enjoyment, and studying); otherwise, you would end up finishing it quickly and having burnout (one of the most dangerous things for any student; if you feel it, then just stop everything and relax, relax, and relax for 2 days). Most students who begin this journey want to reach their destination quickly, so they use up their fuel and end up in the loop of burnout, backlog, and depression. All the guides on the Internet will just tell you how to be efficient, but how to use that fuel is in your own hands.

We appreciate your confidence and it’s great to see that you have a plan in place. It’s true that everyone has their own unique learning style and strategies that work best for them. Your approach of studying from various sources and relying on your strong memory could indeed be effective for you.

However, it’s also important to remember that exams like the JEE are not just about intelligence, but also about understanding concepts, applying them, and problem-solving under time pressure. Starting early and revising regularly can help in solidifying these skills.

But ultimately, you know yourself best. If you believe in your strategy, go for it! We are here to provide support and answer any questions you might have along the way. Good luck with your preparations! Remember, every journey is a learning experience.