Passing out from one of the IITs was my resolution for as long as I can remember. I started studying for the Screening exam. Alongside school, I joined coaching classes and also subscribed to the tutorials by post. Apart from all the classes, books and the coaching, one has to remember that there is no substitute to the work that you put in on your own.

I used to get up at 5 every morning for two years in a row in class XI and class XII and study for the IIT Screening exam from 5-7 every morning. The important thing to remember was that I had to keep up with my studies in school as well as study for the IIT. So I decided to devote a regular two hours everyday so as to avoid any nervousness at the eleventh hour. I used to take up one subject daily and study as per the syllabus for the IIT screening.

Also I always revised the previous topic before taking up any new topic just to refresh my memory. This, I believe is very important when the syllabus to be studied is very vast. Solve as many mock tests as possible. Remember that being a regular student and planning studies relieves all the hypertension and pre-exam stress. Though you cannot avoid stress completely, you can reduce it significantly ! Wish you all the Best !

Hard work and a deep understanding of fundamentals is the secret of good scores at the IIT-JEE according to me. I studied for the IIT-JEE during Class XII as well as after Class XII. Again, one has to stick to fundamentals in all the subjects. Apart from the coaching institute that you may decide to join, remember that the effort that you put-in yourself is very very important!! I studied for the IIT-JEE during Class XII and also appeared for it and I only realized the importance of fundas after this appearance. I studied for it again and this time I made it!!! The point is that one has to be really committed to make it and study accordingly. It does not matter what books you refer to or what coaching class you attend, as long as you are consistent and maintaining your schedule!! So work hard and wish you all the Luck!!

Most people look at IITian with lots of awe, thinking they (the IITians) are possibly from some other planet….just because they have been able to clear a (simple enough) examination called JEE. I can give you my personal example. After completing my IIT degree, I used to look at IIM guys with similar awe and admiration in my eyes…being not very sure of myself, and being kind of scared of this exam called CAT. I of course went on to do my MBA from IIM Bangalore (class of 1991-93).

Well guys, the IITians (or IIMites for that matter), do not have any more gray matter than you guys do. The formula for success or the magic potion if you want to call it that lies in sheer hard work, perseverance and just a little bit of intelligence - believe me, just a little bit, not too much. There are of course those extra intelligent Einstein kind of guys in IIT - but most of them are just average -like me.

When you decide to appear for the IIT-JEE, the first important decision you must take is regarding the coaching you plan to take. Select the best option available to you.Plan your studies and cover the entire syllabus well before the screening tests. Revise and take as many mock tests as you can. Follow a strict schedule to avoid last minute panic.

So guys, work hard…do it very meticulously, stick to a regular schedule. And have confidence in yourself. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF, and the world will be in your pocket.

Passing out from an institute as reputed as IIT was always my dream. But realising this dream is by itself a Herculean task. I started studying right after my class X exams at Kota. The first thing to do was to subscribe to postal tutorials. The next thing was to get myself enrolled in a reputed coaching institute. The basic thing that one has to look for is that one has to stick religiously to one's schedules. Make a schedule by dividing topics and chapters date-wise over a period of say one year.

I attended classes regularly, revised all the topics covered everyday and concentrated on understanding the fundamentals of each topic. Also, before any class, I used to solve problems based on previously covered topics just as a revision. Another thing to remember is that you must not stop at anything to get your fundas cleared, refer to all reputed publications and authors. All weekends and holidays were reserved for taking tests and challenge questions just to test my ability and assure myself that I was on the right track and to keep the confidence alive and very much there.

Believe me, if you stick to your schedule and study regularly according to your timetable there is no looking back. Towards the end, solve as many mock tests as possible and devote a whole month to these tests. There is a brighter side to being a regular student - all that anxiety and tension before the big day is minimum while your confidence level is really high ! So remember, at the end of the day, it is all the hard work that you put in and your planning that is going to help you sail through !

I must say that hard work and consistency is the key to cracking the IIT-JEE. The first and foremost thing to remember is that crash courses and 11th hour studying are going to get you nowhere. I started studying for the IIT-JEE while studying in class XI at Kanpur. I joined a Coaching Institute at Kanpur and also subscribed to postal courses.

One has to keep in mind that whatever the coaching, one has to concentrate on clear fundamentals. You could take several mock tests organised and scheduled by several institutes as well as prominent faculty to test yourself and your standing. Also, one has to concentrate on all subjects equally. The IIT-JEE scoring methodology ensures this, as you have to have a minimum percentile in all the subjects.

Do not study topics that you are not at all familiar with at the 11th hour. This would only confuse you and add to the nervousness. Begin studying at the right time, plan your studies and remember there are no short cuts to hard work and practice. Wish you all the best !