Few tips on How to Start Preparation for IIT JEE exams from Class 11
At the start of class 11, you will have an ample amount of time of about two years to strategize and plan the study to complete the entire syllabus on time of JEE.
Here are a few tips on how to start the preparation for IIT-JEE.
1. Go Through And Have A Clear Idea About The Complete Syllabus Of JEE.
The first thing that you should do while you start the preparation is by knowing the syllabus. The majority of the paper includes physics, chemistry, and mathematics but the real JEE paper includes a vast syllabus.
The exam pattern for JEE Main includes two papers- paper1 and paper 2. Paper 1 is of physics, chemistry, and mathematics. Paper 2 comprises aptitude, mathematics, and drawing.
JEE Advanced consists of two papers- paper1 and paper 2. Both the papers will have physics, chemistry, and mathematics. For B.Arch, an architecture aptitude test is conducted. The syllabus for both is the same to a certain extent. Both need to be prepared separately. The level of JEE Advanced will be higher than that of JEE Main.
2. Have All The Books And Study Material Required For JEE Preparation.
Secondly, you need to decide whether you need to study with the JEE preparation books that are provided or you want to join a coaching center where you will be provided with preparation textbooks that will cover all the sections of the syllabus and will be more than enough for the preparation. Even NCERT books are good for preparation.
3. Make A Study Schedule Or Timetable And Stick To It
Make a strategic plan to cover your entire syllabus, also set goals to cover a certain part of the syllabus for hours, days, or months. Also set time aside for mock tests, revision in the plan.
Make the timetable in such a way that you can manage all your school works and coaching time is planned. Make sure that you study all the subjects on a regular or daily basis. You will get a better understanding if you read and solve the topics that are taught the same day.
Don’t make it a necessity to go according to the school teaching pace. Stick to the timetable sincerely and do take breaks in between the study hours.
4. Have A Clear Knowledge About The Basics, Strengthen Concepts And Keep Solving Problems
JEE tests your knowledge of the basics. Understand the basic concepts in-depth and do not jump into advanced concepts. Take the help of your teacher if you want. NCERT books are considered to be the best to clear your basic doubts and concepts.
Firstly get a clear knowledge about the theory part and only then go for practice problems. Keep the practice going and keep solving questions.
Make notes while you study include important points, shortcuts, formulas, and so on.
5. Join Coaching For A Guided Preparation
There are various preparation books easily available online and offline. They are based on the IIT-JEE preparation. Some of the good books are by Arihant Publications, R. D Sharma, H.C Verma, and O.P Tondon.
Taking coaching from the beginning of class 11 is also ideal for preparation. You can ask doubts and queries. Be attentive throughout and do the homework and assignments on a timely basis.
6. Stay Consistent, Determined, And Work Hard
Preparing for the exam could be a daunting task but if you have made up your mind to clear the exam, remain consistent with it. Be determined about your goal of clearing the exam.
There will be times when you will feel very difficult to manage things but remain consistent and do not give up on your goals. Set and Accomplish your everyday goals, that will make you confident each day about yourself. Consistency is the most important when it comes to achieving something in life.
7. Small Breaks Are Essential In Between Long Study Hours
Take small breaks, you can do anything like take a short walk, watch something, or just what you love to do. Studying for long hours could be tiring. therefore take short breaks while studying. It will keep you focused and your mind refreshed. It is essential to feel more focused and concentrated.
8. Keep Revising The Topics
The syllabus for IIT-JEE is vast and takes a lot of time. Do not keep long gaps in between the studied topic and revision, you might tend to forget. By the time you study new topics and solve problems, by that time the old topics will completely fade away from your mind. Remain consistent when it comes to revision. And, always revise the most important topics before sleeping.
Keep revising because if you don’t it will be like studying the topics for the very first time.
9. Concentrate On Small Goals To Achieve Big Ones.
Setting and accomplishing small everyday goals are important. The syllabus for JEE could be huge in the beginning. Take up one topic at a time and try to focus on the accomplishments related to the topic. Once that is over move on to the new topic and do the same.
Set mock tests and solve papers regularly, revise the theories and solve problems before mock tests. These tests will tell you where your preparation lies.
10. Know About Your Performance And Learn From It
Test your learning, speed, accuracy, and time by solving the papers regularly. Also, try solving computer-based problems, because both JEE MAINS and JEE ADVANCED are conducted online mode.
Know where your weaknesses lie and try to cover them up. Analyze the mistakes and your weaker areas and try not to do those again. By doing this you will improve with every test.
11. Self-Care
The topic often neglected and forgotten is your health, which is the most important aspect after all. Only a healthy mind lies in a healthy body, therefore it is important to take care of your health. Eat healthily and have a good sound sleep. Also, try indulging in some exercises, yoga, or hobbies.
Conclusion
Starting the preparation from class11 will give you a sufficient amount of time to complete the total syllabus on time. However, only with proper dedication and consistency, you can achieve your dream.
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