Balance Boards & JEE

With only a few months left for Board exams and JEE Main, it is time for you to get your preparation aligned with your schedule, so that your scores reflect the effort you are putting in. This is the phase when you must not only focus on scoring good marks, but also perfect the art of simultaneous preparation for two major exams of your life - Boards& JEE Main. Preparing for these exams at the same time is surely a daunting task, but with almost all exams having a cut off based on your Class XII Board percentage, it is certain that Boards cannot be taken lightly and thus, both of these exams need to be dealt with equal determination & zeal.

Board exams usually kick-start in the month of March while JEE Main is conducted in the month of April, which means preparation for both these examinations needs to be planned meticulously. However, the challengeover here is about where to focus  and how to go about it and emerge victorious in both exams. Here are some tips to master the simultaneous preparation of Board exams and JEE Main: 

• Draft a solid plan.  Be wise & plan out a well-structured strategythat caters to the requirement of both Board exams and JEE Main preparations. 
• Divide your preparation time. To ensure each subject is given equal emphasis, it is better to divide your preparation time into various sections.  Spend equal time to revise each section and then on the following day, attempt the sample papers of respective subjects.
• Pick the right textbooks. It is vital to follow the right book without losing the track. NCERT textbooks serve the best purpose for serious students.
• Get your basic concepts clear.  . Spend more time on sections that are challenging. 
• Get the right temperament of exams.  Be aware of the differences between the board exam paper pattern and the JEE pattern. Do not get confusedbetween the two.
• Attempt previous years' papers.
• Give special emphasis to the exclusive Board type questions. 

Remember, the grades or marks that you score in examinations do play a vital role in determining your career graph. So, stay focused on your goal & put your best foot forward to bridge the gap between your aspiration and reality. Just do your best with a positive attitude & confidence and there would be no reason for you to stumble. 

— Inputs by Ramesh Batlish, FIITJEE Expert