Time Management Strategies for IIT JEE Preparation

Key Points

• Personal Story: Felt overwhelmed about study plans; struggled with sleep and productivity initially.
• Success: Achieved AIR 247 in IIT JEE in just 4 months.
• Main Strategy: Strict and detailed timetable.

Time Table Overview

Daily Routine

• Morning:
  • Woke up at 7 AM
  • Freshened up and started studying Math for 5 hours
  • Had breakfast (four parathas) while studying
• Afternoon:
  • Physics session post-lunch for 2-3 hours
• Evening:
  • Chemistry studies during evening

Study Philosophy

• No specific preference for any subject; prioritized IIT JEE syllabus.
• Aimed for a balanced approach: Math, Physics, and Chemistry daily.
• Managed negative thoughts by tackling the toughest subjects first in the morning.
• Maintained discipline to prevent a cycle of unproductivity.

Subject-Wise Strategy

Math

• Studied for maximum brain activity in the morning.
• Focused on problem-solving and conceptual clarity.

Physics

• Chose to study during the afternoon to maintain engagement.

Chemistry

• Opted to study in the evening.
• Theoretical studies were tackled at night.

Avoiding Burnout

• Took breaks intelligently: changing topics, taking a nap, or a short break to refresh.
• Used different subjects to avoid boredom.
• Implemented mini-goals and continuous motivation.

Testing and Review

• Took weekly mock tests to assess understanding and improve stamina.
• Gained self-confidence through regular testing and improvements.
• Reviewed daily plans each evening and set goals for the next day.

Achievements

• Completed 95% of the syllabus thoroughly by January.
• Balanced preparation with mock tests leading to high performance.
• Consistent study routine helped achieve a rank of 247 in IIT JEE.
• Scored 94.8% in CBSE Board and 1514 rank in JEE Mains.

Additional Tips

• Personalized time tables and routines are essential; adjust according to own strengths and weaknesses.
• Consistency and self-discipline are key to handling the vast syllabus.
• Stay tuned for further strategy videos and tips.