Introduction:

JEE exam preparation is a big deal for aspirants. Many candidates find it difficult to manage school and JEE preparation simultaneously. And board exams and JEE exams are equally crucial for aspiring engineers. Additionally, the JEE exam is scheduled just a month after the school boards, so students often struggle between board exams and JEE exams.

However, VRP believes that there's always a way to solve a problem. This blog will show you how to manage school and JEE preparation together by utilizing time management skills for both students' school boards and JEE exams. A strategic plan can help aspirants excel in both. We'll share some practical tips on how to manage school & JEE preparation together.

Importance of Balancing School and JEE Preparation

Aspirants need to manage JEE preparation with school because both are equally important for their future. Excelling in the JEE exams opens doors to top engineering colleges for aspiring engineers, but good grades in board exams are equally crucial for overall growth and future career prospects.

Focusing only on JEE exam preparation and schoolwork is not the right strategy to approach the competitive exams. Both are equally important for the candidate's future. Getting good grades in school and the JEE entrance exams can help aspirants have better opportunities in the future.

So, it's important to find the right approach to balancing JEE preparation and school. Additionally, learning a balance between both exams will improve the candidate’s skills in time management and listing priorities.

Tips To Manage JEE Coaching And School Together

1. Understand the Exam Pattern of Both Exams

Understanding the difference between exam patterns and the types of questions asked in the board exams and JEE exams is important for aspirants. Without understanding the difference between them, a student can’t manage school and JEE preparation simultaneously. Board exams require knowledge based on the twelfth standard prospectus, though JEE exams require knowledge based on the eleventh and twelfth standard prospectuses.

To perform better in the JEE entrance exam, it’s crucial to understand the concepts of both the eleventh and twelfth standard syllabuses. NCERT books structure the establishment for both board exams and JEE exams. After understanding both the exam patterns and question patterns, make a proper study plan to cover the entire syllabus effectively.

2. Plan a Proper Schedule/Time Table

Planning a proper schedule with designated prioritized daily targets to cover the overall syllabus before the exams. Prepare a schedule that is practically possible to avoid burnout and split the hours between all subjects as per the candidate's learning style. Having a study schedule is crucial; it will help candidates track tasks to prioritize the leftover tasks and complete them first.

Make a study plan to work on both strong and weak areas accordingly. After completing the entire syllabus, practice MCQs and utilize the mock tests and previous year's question papers to understand the types of questions they mostly asked. Additionally, here are some things to keep in mind while drafting a reliable timetable:

●      Allocate hours for each subject

●      Study all subjects each day

●      Take refreshing breaks to avoid burnout

●      Schedule specific hours for school work and allocate a significant hour for JEE preparation

●      Focus more on complex topics, but do not ignore the easy ones

●      Set prioritized targets

●      Revision time

3. Revision

Revision is important to not forget past concepts, but revising for 7 to 8 hours is not the right approach. To manage school and IIT JEE preparation time, schedule 1 to 2 hours maximum for revision on alternate days. Revision helps candidates recall the concepts that they have studied earlier and memorize them for a long time. For board exams, constantly revise the 12th syllabus.

4. Clear Basics and Complete Syllabus

The exam patterns of the board exams and JEE exams are different, but the syllabus is the same for both. Therefore, it's crucial to get clarity on the basics. Prefer NCERT; it is the most recommended book for preparation to understand the concepts. Additionally, most questions asked in the JEE exam are based on NCERT. Even board exam papers are completely based on the NCERT book. Starting with clear concepts using NCERT books. It will help candidates ace the board exams and JEE exams.

Make a smart study approach and finish the chapters first that come with higher weightage in exams. Toppers recommend not leaving any chapters in the preparation journey. Complete the syllabus, and if any concept is complicated, then approach a teacher and a mentor to clarify it on the day it occurs.

5. Utilize Previous Year's Question Papers & Mock Tests

The most effective way to balance school and JEE preparation is to practice. Practice as much as you can for both JEE preparation and board exams. Practice with JEE and board exams' previous year question papers and mock tests to familiarise yourself with the exam conditions and manage time during actual exams.

Additionally, practising questions will help to recognize the level of preparation. It will help boost confidence and strategize the time-management approach for the exams. Solving question papers in the exam can improve exam preparation.

In conclusion, utilize these tips to balance school and JEE preparation. Importantly, stay healthy, sleep enough, eat nutritious meals, drink enough water, and exercise to keep your mind and body fit.