Learn the rules as you really must win the studying game because the stakes are so high. They will affect the rest of your life, good or bad

Goals

• Knowing your goals fuel achievement
• The goal is where we want to be. The objectives are the steps needed to get there
• Know the extent of course to be covered
• Understand timelines in which this has to be done
• Break your course in short objectives
• Each objective should be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-bound (SMART)

Challenges

Identify your challenges. Some common challenges are

• Challenge 1 : Lack of complete preparation
• Challenge 2 : Lack of self-discipline
• Challenge 3 : How to prepare
• Challenge 4 : Time management
• Challenge 5 : Impact of negative marks
• Challenge 6 : Exam in computer based exam environment
• Challenge 7 : Lack of self confidence

Illustrations

• Preparing for JEE MAIN
• Planning starts in class XIth itself
• Total Time Window is 21 months – Studies start in July and end by March next year(Don’t be under impression that its lot of time)
• Time window for studies : 19 months – Max by January next year
• Time window for revision and exam practice 1 months ( By January end your concentration would be more on Board Exams) – Only month of April
• Understand Exam Process and how to work within testing window
• Devise a plan and stick to it
• Discipline Concentrate in class – Self assess the topic taught, identify gap, bridge the gap same day as there will another topic waiting to be mastered next day
• Benchmark all assessments at least on average on last years maximum marks and cut off marks
• Every week self assess on all topics taught in week in one go
• Every month repeat the process