With ideal preparation and timely training, one can learn to make the most out of the time left and have a strategic approach to be well-prepared, says Ramesh Batlish
The IIT-JEE is considered to be the toughest engineering entrance exam due to its vast course outline, complex question papers and strict marking. It demands rock-solid preparation to crack this test in one attempt. With IITs restricting the number of attempts for IIT-JEE, now students have just got two chances one just after the Class XII Board and the second in the succeeding year. To ensure complete success, it is important for every aspirant to crack the JEE (Advanced) in the first attempt as waiting for the second attempt can prove too risky. Sincere students, aspiring to secure a seat should realise the importance of starting early preparations.
early scheduling
One should first be able to recognise his strengths as early as possible and start working on them. Students experience a major shift in curriculum after high school and the need to balance school studies of Class XI and XII with engineering preparations. To break this, it’s logical that students have time in hand to understand and work on the concepts. The consolidation of concepts is spread over a longer academic plan, as compared to those who start preparing post Class XI.
It’s important to stress that IIT exam isn’t just about concepts, but how well the student is able to implement these concepts practically in his day to day problems. All of these can be achieved if preparations begin early. It doesn’t indicate that students should start IIT preparation as early as Class VI, but they must not wait till the start of Class XI. The right time to start preparing is Class IX. A few advantages to being early are:
Self-awareness: Personal development begins with self-awareness. With it, you get to know who you really are, your principles, beliefs and the purpose you wish to chase. True accomplishment can never come from chasing other people’s dreams.
If you want to achieve lasting contentment, you need to carve out a path based on your fundamentals. It will enable you to pursue your own goals and objectives. When you are chasing a target, there is as much happiness to be attained from the voyage as there is to be derived on achieving it.
Right sense of direction: You are clear about your goals and objectives that you wish to achieve from life. From here onwards, decision-making becomes less tricky. Tasks which used to eat up your time, no longer appear in your to-do list. Now you are more focused towards the objectives and don’t worry about little things.
Better focus and efficacy: You can swiftly make out which task will deliver the finest result with the resources accessible at that moment.
Greater flexibility: Nothing comes easy. In course of achieving your set objectives from life, you are likely to encounter tough times as well. The level of maturity you have gained will definitely help you in your trying times. At this stage of your life, you are totally a new person.
There is no harm in starting your preparations for IIT-JEE early as it only benefits you by defining your goals, providing great sense of direction and enhancing focus- thereby giving you more revision time and time to check the examination temperament.
(The writer is FIITJEE expert)