Summer vacation has great importance in the life of all students. If you are a student preparing for IIT entrance exam, this time is essential and must be utilised in a planned manner. You cannot afford to ignore studies and enjoy your holidays if you want to achieve a good rank in the exam. Taking a break from studies is necessary, but entirely avoiding it can backfire. As you are targeting to crack one of the toughest entrance exams in the country, prioritizing studies over leisure is important.
During the summer vacations, you must plan your roadmap to clear the exam. Be it by extra coaching for IIT courses, daily practice, or devoting at least 4-5 hours of a day to self-study, you can do it all.The summer vacation providesa golden opportunity for you to strategise on your schedule for IIT-JEE 2019. Given that the competition is severe, and the syllabus is vast, it ismandatory for you to devote any extra time you have to your studies.
Here are some suggestions for you on how to utilize the summer break optimally for clearing the JEE examination:
1. Plan Your Schedule
Completing the vast syllabus requires efficient and smooth scheduling. You must set your deadlines on topics and try to finish them within that time. By planning a schedule or timetable, you do not have to waste your time on thinking what to study next. Timeline helps you in balancing the time between topics or subjects. As the entrance exams have sectional cutoffs, it is vital to divide your time and attention to all subjects evenly.
2. Prioritize
It is a common practice that during summer vacations everyone likes to go on a holiday or visit relatives to enjoy leisure time. However, as a JEE aspirant, you should always put your studies on priority and work towards creating a balance between your preparation and leisure time. If going somewhere is unavoidable you can still carry some study material along and make use of the free time. No matter where you are, you should always be focused on your goal to clear the exam.
3. Practice Daily
Wasting a single day can have a drastic effect on your results. There can never be enough practice if you wish to excel at something. And as the entrance exam requires high-level problem-solving skills,daily practice comes in really handy. By practicing every day, you can build a positive approach towards solving questions. Daily practice also helps in developing shortcuts and skills.
4. Utilize Online Resources
The availability of immense sources online can add to the improvement of your preparation. The availability of online video lectures and various other platforms can help you in studying anytime at anyplace. Just by a click, you can access comprehensive study material that can increase your chances of clearing the exam. You can also connect to various other aspirants who share a similar goal as yours.
5. Track Your Performance
Taking up tests regularly is essential to evaluate your performance. With the availability of various test series both online and offline, you can always check on your weak areas and improve them. The tests also help you in increasing your focus and maintaining a calm approach as many students during exams start feeling nervous and end up making silly mistakes. Mock tests also help you in figuring out best approach to finish the exam on time in an efficient manner.
6. Save Some ‘Me’ Time
Studies are necessary, but you should also enjoy some time away from your books. You can enjoy a long walk, talk to your friends or parents, get some sleep or play any sport you like. This helps in refreshing your mind and mood. Indulging in your hobbies also helps in reducing stress levels.
The road to clearing entrance exams is hard and full of hurdles. Immense dedication, discipline and hard work will not only ensure that you clear the exam but also achieve a good score. By managing your time effectively, you can complete the IIT course easily and clear the exam with flying colours. So, if you are preparing for IIT JEE 2019, start planning your schedule from this moment onwards and effectively utilise these summer holidays optimally.
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very good post. summer vacation is good time for prepare for IIT-JEE, student should use the time effectively.
Thanks Manas for the lovely comment. Stay tuned for more exam tips.