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The ideal time to start preparation is at the beginning of class 11. Students are fresh after the break and in good momentum as well, thus a lot more can be learnt. Students who start late often end up leaving some key topics of class 11 JEE syllabus. Also, if you start your preparation in class 12 then the amount of hard work is increased manifold due to additional pressure of 12th boards, so chances of getting a high rank in JEE are decreased. There is a big transition from the mugging up study of 10th to more understanding based study of 11th. So you shouldn’t get bogged down by seeing the level of complexity in JEE exam.

The first two or three months should be spent in revising your basic concepts (topics like algebra, mechanics) which had been taught in class 9th class. Concepts in  algebra, mechanics and stoichiometry should be studied in great detail as they also form the basis for other topics and are very scoring. There should be no doubt in your mind about these concepts. For these ,develop the habit of inquisition. Clear all your doubts so that mentally you feel confident tackling any concept. A key in this area is problem-solving. Regular problem solving not only strengthens the concepts, but also increases your mental sharpness which is must for JEE. Initially problems of low level should be tried and only when you have mastered them, you should go on to solving complex JEE type problems.

You should have systematic plan for the preparation of JEE. Regular hours should be allotted to mastering concepts and problem-solving. It is not necessary to memorise the lessons and formulae. Understand the derivations of formulae and apply the formulae to solving problems. Slowly these formulae will settle down in your brain and you will be able to recall them under any situation. What is required is a clear understanding and an easy familiarity with the concepts and laws. Maximum attention should be paid to solving problems. Try to be analytical rather than being intuitive. Remember that hard work pays! You should first take up a problem and try to solve it yourself. You should understand what is given and what is required, recall what principles, laws, equations are involved. Don’t hurry to see the solution as it will not help you to learn. Only when you’ve pondered over it over a long time and unable to see any light ,should you see the solutions. You would be insulting yourself and seriously hurting your chances of success if you skip these problems or make half-hearted attempts in solving them. Another very important aspect of your JEE preparation will be the coaching institute, whose importance and selection procedure will be delved as the next topic.

ALWAYS REMEMBER

” A flower that follows the sun does so even on a cloudy day “

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