From JEE Struggles to UIET: A Journey of Resilience
My Unexpected Journey into JEE Prep
Unlike every Indian parent, my father asked me to go for Commerce. Since, I had no interest in Commerce, I chose Non-Medical. I never liked Mathematics, but, this was my only option. Within 2 months of schooling, I started preparing for JEE MAIN. Honestly, I had never heard of the exam before.
Backlogs, Stress, and Hope: The Road to D-Day
I joined an online coaching program and started with my classes. I had to attend school for 6 hours and then have 6 hours of online classes daily. After all these, I had to do self-study and DPPs for 3-4 hours. I used to have a maximum of 4-5 hours of sleep. Because of this schedule, I got many backlogs in Class 11. I started fresh in Class 12, leaving everything back, with all the stress, school drama, low scores, high hopes, bad health, etc. And, with all this going on, the D-Day came.
From Failed Attempts to JAC Chandigarh: My Journey Beyond JEE
My first JEE Mains attempt mixed with board practicals did not go that well. I scored a 96.4 percentile, which was not good, obviously. Then, I took my board exams. I scored 98% marks in Class 12 board exams. After the board exams, I went for my second attempt. I went to the center and started my exam. Then came the twist—MY FINGERPRINT COULDN’T MATCH! Basically, they scan your fingerprint twice. My second one didn’t match the first, and the invigilator said my exam would not be submitted without this. I had tears in my eyes with my 2-year struggle in my head. After so many failed attempts, and with the destruction of my mental health, the fingerprint match was made when 20 minutes were left for the exam. Trust me, at that moment, I was doing 2+2=5. With whatever strength I had left in myself, I finished the exam and left the hall. I scored a 96.57 percentile and secured a rank of 53180. Leaving everything behind, I started preparing for the JEE Advanced exam. A day before my 18th birthday, I gave the paper and got my mind free from the JEE. I couldn't qualify for the exam. So, the only question that I had at that time was, "WHAT TO DO NOW?"
Q: How much time is required to prepare for JEE Mains?
The time required to prepare for JEE Mains depends on several factors, such as your current knowledge level, the amount of time you can dedicate to studying, and your desired level of excellence. However, here are some general guidelines:
- Ideally, you should start preparing for JEE Mains at least 6-8 months before the exam date. This will give you ample time to cover the entire syllabus, practice mock tests, and analyse your performance.
- If you have already started preparing, it's essential to make a time table and stick to it. Allocate at least 6-8 hours daily for studying, and ensure that you take regular breaks to avoid burnout.
- It's important to note that the amount of time required to prepare for JEE Mains can vary depending on your current knowledge level. If you have a strong foundation in the subjects, you may require less time, whereas if you need to build your fundamentals, you may need more time.
- Additionally, it's important to remember that studying smartly is more crucial than studying for a long time. Focus on understanding the concepts, practicing challenging problems, and analyzing your performance regularly.
In conclusion, the amount of time required to prepare for JEE Mains can vary depending on several factors. However, ideally, you should start preparing at least 6-8 months before the exam date, and make a study plan that suits your needs and schedule. Remember to study smartly, practice regularly, and analyze your performance to achieve your desired score.
Q: How to crack JEE Mains in first attempt?
Hi aspirant!
Clearing the JEE Main exam in first attempt is not a difficult task. If we see the year over year statistics, the ratio of students who clear JEE Main in first attempt is high in comparison to students who dropped a year after class 12. One thing that makes it easy to clear JEE Main with class 12 is that students are in regular touch of most JEE syllabus. To score good marks in JEE Main in the first attempt, it is advised that you study class 11 and 12 topics thoroughly, clear all the concepts and solve mock test papers. Also, NCERT books which you study in class 11 and 12 are the best books for JEE Main preparation. Students must study NCERT properly and solve all the questions in the book and do not memorize the concepts as some students do rather understand the concepts.
Hope this cleared your doubt. Best wishes!
Q: Can I prepare for JEE Mains in 4 months?
To get a good rank in JEE and make to the IIT, you need to have a strategic planning that suits the present format of selection. The present format demands an all-round performance as it considers your Board Examination, JEE Mains and Advanced. Here are certain points that would help you.
- Understand the JEE Mains syllabus and start reading the NCERT books thoroughly. The NCERT books are written by some of the best brains of India and these books are quite precise and concise. Your preparation must start with NCERT books. Read these books thoroughly and solve all the back exercises. Also try the example problems for further practice of objective questions. Remember that reading and understanding the NCERT books are not the same thing.
- Solve previous year JEE Main question papers to understand your preparation level. It will also help in understanding the difficulty level of the exam and chapterwise weightage of various topics.
- Solve JEE Main mock tests regularly to enhance time management and problem solving skills
I did not want to take a drop, and my rank did not help me get a good branch in top colleges. So, I applied to JAC CHANDIGARH for University Institute of Engineering and Technology(UIET) and JAC DELHI for Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women (IGDTUW). I also applied to UPTAC, believing I had a strong chance . I thought I would get ECE at JAC Delhi, but, I got rejected. I didn't apply for JOSSA as I had no hopes of getting a good branch. Instead, I went for JAC CHANDIGARH. I got into this college through counseling.
I chose this college because I had heard a lot about the university. This college had decent placements and stuff.
New Friends, Greenery, and Fun: My College Life Journey
I made a friend in the college even before the classes began. The first time I visited the college for physical verification, I was so happy to see so much greenery in the college. I have a lot of fun with my friends during the lectures, in the canteen, and in the library as well. Breaks between lectures are the best time to have fun with each other. There are a lot of extracurricular activities such as sports club, literary club, etc.. I am also a part of some of them. The teachers are very supportive, knowledgeable, and motivating as well. Overall, the college is very good.
About the author:
Shreya is currently a first-year student of BTech in Information Technology department at the University Institute of Engineering and Technology. She tried very hard to score well in JEE and secure a seat in top BTech colleges but failed.
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Note: The views expressed in this article are solely the author’s own and do not reflect/represent those of Shiksha.
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