When it comes to acing the IIT-JEE, who better to guide you than one of the Masters himself? Yes, we are talking about Vidyamandir Classes Co-founder, IIT Delhi Alumnus, Prolific Maths Expert with close to 30 years of experience in moulding students into IIT-JEE champions, Manmohan Bhaiya (popularly known as Munna Bhaiya). Manmohan Bhaiya opens his vast reservoir of knowledge and experience and shares it with students studying in Class XII who aim to take a shot at JEE Advanced next year.
Today, as they prepare for the JEE and handle the 12th-class school work, students often come across this new problem. The next big question that crosses most JEE aspirants’ minds is “How many hours should I devote daily after school?” This comprehensive blog addresses this critical question and provides actionable time management strategies specifically designed for class 12th students preparing for various Engineering / Competitive exams.
The Reality of Post-School Study Hours
It is seen that most students studying in class 12th return home around 3:30 pm after attending school. Now, it becomes more complex when the coaching classes are scheduled. Understanding how to maximise your available study time is decisive for success in IIT-JEE.
Managing Days with Coaching Classes
On days when coaching classes are scheduled, your available study time becomes significantly limited. After returning from school and attending coaching, you are likely left with minimal hours before dinner and sleep. During such days, focus on quality over quantity by dedicating at least one hour to revision. This precious hour should be used to:
- Review notes from school lessons taken on that day
- Study the coaching resources covered that day
- Clear doubts and consolidate understanding
- Practice how to solve problems quickly, learn new techniques
This focused revision ensures that the learning imbibed during the day is not lost and helps maintain continuity in the preparation.
Maximising Non-Coaching Days: The 7.5-Hour Strategy
There would be days when no coaching classes are scheduled; this presents a golden opportunity to accelerate your JEE preparation. Assuming you return home at 3:30 PM and plan to go to bed by 11:00 PM, you have approximately. 7.5 hours of potential study time. However, effective time management requires a balanced approach.
The Optimal Time Allocation Formula From your available 7.5 hours, smart allocation is essential:
Personal Time (1 hour): Spend, 1hr with recreational activities, following your interests or just relaxing. To avoid burnout & scarring of psychological health, it’s imperative to take a mental break.
Meal Time (1 hour): Chewing slowly while having food is crucial to maintaining good digestion. So then, make sure that you eat well and eat a lot of meals. When you rush meals or skip them altogether, it can be impeding your concentration, as well as your health.
Effective Study Time (5.5 hours): That gives you 5.5 hours of productive study time – a lot of time which can give your JEE preparation a significant lift, if used wisely.
Flexibility for Different Study Preferences
Some students prefer to study at night till late. If you decide to stretch your study time to midnight, the extra 30 minutes adds 6 / 2 = 3, offering you 6 hours of effective study time. Just make sure not to jeopardise the quality of your sleep or your next-day performance.
Strategic Study Hour Distribution
Morning Preparation (Optional)
You might, for instance, try going to bed with the intention of waking up half an hour early to re-revise or do practice problems while your thinking is fresh.
Post-School Session (2-3 hours)
Work on hard subjects like Physics and Maths when you are fresh.
Evening Session (2-3 hours)
Concentrate on Chemistry concepts, revising the basic theory or practising the previous year’s question series.
Key Tips to Study the Right Way
Come up with a Realistic Schedule: The night before, try to make 5.5 hours a day and schedule out specific times for you to rotate through weaker and stronger subjects.
Keep the Pace: Steady daily studying is way better than infrequent cram sessions.
Less is More: 5.5 hours of study where you’re really focusing is better than a longer study session spent not paying attention.
Scheduled Breaks: Add small breaks of 10-15 minutes to every 90-minute interval to help regain focus.
Weekend Study Sessions: Spend a longer time on weekends to revise the entire subject.
The 12th Class Priority
For any student going into their 12th class, reaching this 5.5-hour daily study target is nothing short of mandatory. This determination, along with regular school attendance and coaching, forms a strong foundation for JEE.
Keep in mind, time management in IIT-JEE prep is not only about studying for a longer duration; it’s about studying efficiently. By following this disciplined pattern, you can balance your school studies and competitive exams, and make yourself equally prepared for your board examinations and for IIT-JEE.
It may appear to be a daunting journey ahead, but take the time, when and how you can and stick to your study schedule, and achieving your JEE goals becomes entirely achievable.
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