Harsh Patodia
Last Activity: 10 Years ago
2 important thing to be kept in mind while preparing for IIT-JEE
1. Good Study Material
2. Effective Time Management
Reference Books for Engineering Entrance Exam
Chemistry
NCERT Chemistry text books of class XI and class XII (usually sufficient)
Organic Chemistry by Morrison and Boyd (only for understanding concepts)
Arihant Organic Chemistry Objective (Optional)
Organic, Physical and Inorganic Chemistry books by OP Tandon
Physical Chemistry by RC Mukherjee
Mathematics
NCERT class XI and class XII books (all students should start with these early)
For best concepts you can purchase ‘IIT Mathematics’ by ML Khanna
New Pattern IITJEE Mathematics of Arihant Publications by Dr SK Goyal
Books by SL Loney (Good for coordinate Geometry and Trigonometry)
RD Sharma
GN Bernnam – only use it for calculus as other sections are too advanced for JEE
Physics
NCERT Physics for Class XI and XII (good introduction)
Concepts of Physics, Vol.-I & II, by HC Verma
Physics by D.C. Pandey, Arihant Publications
Fundamentals of Physics, by Halliday, Resnik and Walker (Optional)
Seven Steps for effective Time Management
Organize:-Have an organized work place
Maintain a proper planner for study
Plan out your daily activity based on their importance level
Identify the times of highs and lows in a day and try to dedicate that time in serious study
Practice Scheduling you day:-Plan ahead, the amount of time a particular subject or syllabus would require to prepare it for cracking these exams
Consider if weather activities can be combined
Create a timetable that would divide the study schedule into periods so that you can concentrate on all three subjects equally
Keep altering the periods so to avoid monotony or boredom
Try to be flexible in schedules and take regular breaks so as to keep your concentration intact
Task Priority:-
Prioritize the subject of the exams based on the difficulty level and weightage in exam
Use ABC technique to prioritize task :-
A – Task which are urgent and important
B – Task which are important but not urgent
C – Task which are neither urgent nor important
Don’t postpone small task – this will give you sense of achievement
Set short term and long term goals both
Avoid Over load:-
JEE Main exams would test your basic concepts, so do not overload the brain. Focus and learn the concepts and the route to success would automatically become easier.
Include sufficient time for rest, sleep, eating, exercise, and socializing in your daily schedule
Take short breaks during study and work periods.
Reward yourself for each achieved goal and each metdeadline
This would act as an excellent motivator and wouldgive you something to look forward to
Utilize Effective Study Techniques:An appropriate study environment is essential
Split large tasks into smaller, manageable tasks.
Clarify doubts as soon as possible, rather than waitinguntil the day before the exam
Study the most difficult subject/chapters first and keep revising them
Practice problems from previous years question
Give regular tests
Flexibility:It is important to be flexible with the time scheduleand have alternative plans in case of an unexpectedoccurrence of events.
Know how to rearrange your schedule whennecessary
Never hesitate to ask for help when needed
Set Realistic Goals:Set a vision. It is important to set long-term goals inorder to achieve success.
Verify whether the activities or plans are ultimatelyhelping to achieve the set goals.
Never be confused about the prioritiesAlways have a positive attitude!