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IIT JEE Main and Advanced Preparation Tips by Toppers
Question:
Other big question which we typically get from students is that: There is so much material out there. There are so many books for IIT JEE Main and Advanced Preparation. Many students go to institutions or go for coaching or online so there’s so much material existing. There are also so many tests. Every subject and topic probably has at least 10 or 15 volumes of books available. How do you focus? How do you choose? What to study? How much to study? Are 200 questions enough or 2000 questions enough?
Answer from Expert Teacher:
A teacher knows his student very well. Therefore, the trust in the teacher is very important. Whatever the teacher is suggesting, on that particular moment you should go ahead and do that. Most of the time I have seen that many kids purchase books recommended by IIT Toppers for the sake of purchasing. A teacher might be suggesting a particular book. I as a teacher may suggest another book for IIT JEE Main and Advanced Preparation. Different teachers have different suggestions. But if you are focused on one mentor he will tell you to focus on one particular book. Most students are going to some Institute or the other. Usually institute material is enough for the first round of preparation and I think with that additional one book, not multiple books in a particular subject, that one book should be followed because theory as well as questions are very important for IIT JEE Main and Advanced Preparation. Especially when it comes to chemistry. Most of the students do not focus on theory. Therefore reading books recommended by IIT Toppers is very important and whatever your teacher suggests you should follow.
Shubham Goel, AIR 6 (IIT JEE Advanced 2014)
The teacher very often will suggest a book which is suited for you and it is better than covering a lot of books, I feel what is important as a student is to cover and finish the book very well. Studying the content well is more important than studying a lot of content. If you pick up any one book you will find that it is written comprehensively. Pick up any one popular book, say HC Verma. A lot of people feel that HC Verma isn’t sufficient. But I personally feel if you read each and every chapter, each and every line of HC Verma and if you attempt each and every question in HC Verma and understand the different ways of attempting that question then that book is sufficient for your IIT JEE Main and Advanced Preparation. The point is that studying the content well is very, very important.
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Sarvesh Mehtani, AIR 1 (IIT JEE Advanced 2017) Additional input
I would add one thing. Many a times during IIT JEE Main and Advanced Preparation, for solving math’s especially. One book is not good enough for all the chapters. So for that, we should ask our peers or the teacher which is the best book for this chapter or topic – especially for solving Math or find out books recommended by IIT Toppersbooks recommended by IIT Toppers. In this way, study one book for one specific topic rather than studying many books for one specific topic. If you refer to one book for one topic, its better.
In conclusion:
Ask your teacher about the book to be followed for a particular subject or topic. In certain subjects a single book may not suffice (as Sarvesh suggested), but for a certain subject there might be a single book which covers all topics comprehensively. If there are multiple suggestions from multiple teachers, ask your peers and find out the books recommended by IIT Toppers and shortlist one book for one topic. Do not confuse yourself with multiple books for one topic during IIT JEE Main and Advanced Preparation.
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How to Crack IIT JEE Advanced in 60 days?
Just 60 days left for JEE Advanced 2018 and students must be thinking about IIT JEE preparation. How should I revise in last 2 months of the examination? Which notes should I prefer first so that I can do a complete revision until the exam? Here are a few successful tips that will definitely help you to crack IIT JEE Advanced in 60 days and will help get rid of the exam fear and depression as well.
Start Getting Serious and get rid of lethargy
It is a very important to get serious if you want to achieve your target after setting IIT JEE preparation. goals. During this period always, set short-term goals, say for 1-day and put in your best to achieve them which will not only help you in focusing the study but will also streamline your efforts and you will be able to do a robust job of preparation. Always remind yourself to never postpone your study plan to the next day.
Study and Practice, Repeat
You always have to remember that ‘Practice makes a man perfect.’ After practicing, you get an advantage of developing thinking speed. You start thinking faster and quicker and thus you’ll start solving the difficult problems in a few minutes. Start practicing at least 50-80 numerical problems daily and it will be the best thing if you solve the previous year JEE Advanced paper simultaneously. Analyze your previous day’s mistakes and try to overcome these on the next day.
Focus on Weaker Sections after Solving Previous Years’ Papers –
Solving the previous years’ papers will give get an idea of the question paper pattern and it will also help you in analyzing your weaker areas. It will also help you identify the problematic areas that you should start addressing as early as possible. You should focus more on solving and practicing on your weaknesses during IIT JEE preparation.. This will boost-up your preparations. It is also advised that you should refer to at least last 5 years’ question papers to make a better judgment of the difficulty level.
Design Your Study Plan Subject-Wise –
Each student has his own strengths and weaknesses. So identify your strong/ weak points and allot less/more time to each subject accordingly. Also, follow the JEE Advanced 2018 Study Plan for last 2 months regularly. Since a majority of the time will go in the preparation of your board exams from January, focus first on the topics which are common to both the exams that could help you finish some chapters quickly.
Make Short Notes for Your Reference –
Making your own notes/pointers will help you in doing the last-minute revision. Note one thing preparing the short notes that always note down your understanding of the topics you have studied, and it should be to-the-point. Also, you should make a list of all formulae separately for prompt and easy reference during IIT JEE preparation. Your short notes during the last few weeks will increase your confidence level higher by a few notches and reduce pressure as well.
Take Enough Breaks –
Relaxation of your brain and your body is very crucial in maximizing your productivity. Studying for JEE Advanced 2018 doesn’t mean that you can never enjoy. Always take the much-needed breaks in between your studies during IIT JEE preparation. Go for short walks, listen to music or do any interesting thing by which you get more pleasure. Don’t indulge in excessive break time, else it will break your concentration and will increase the pressure on you later.
Be Positive
Lastly, maintain a positive attitude all around the clock which will help you to reach the great lengths. Don’t be demoralized by previous failures because every day is different and ‘a new day brings a new opportunity.’ Keep working hard work that will greatly improve your chances of getting a selection in JEE Advanced 2018. Think positive and be positive during IIT JEE preparation. Keep focused on your goal and never let anything deter you – then you can easily crack IIT JEE Advanced in 60 days.
World Poetry Day – A Time to Rhyme
World Poetry Day declared by UNESCO as a day of reciting, teaching, writing and publishing poetry.
Ancient Poetry
Through history, human race has been characterized by different cultural traces. On one side, human beings have shown a remarkable tendency to violence; so history has witnessed several violent events such as world wars and extermination campaigns carried out by some people or countries. On the other hand, people have also shown a great inclination to reflect beauty and darkness of human nature through artistic expressions such as theater and literature. One of the most highlighted aspects of literature is poetry. It has been presented in human history since ancient times. The earliest surviving great work of literature was called “The Epic of Gilgamesh” written around 4000 years ago.
Poetry as way of human expression
People have always loved poetry and it has been taken into the popular taste for several years. With a high number of poets in human history and recognition by organizations such as The Nobel Prize which is awarded on yearly basis, Poetry is considered one of the most important forms of art which allows people to reach a great level of comfort and aesthetic in their troublesome life.
Originally, Poetry day was celebrated on October 5th in remembrance of the birthday of Roman Epic Poet Virgil (Publius Vergilius Maro) who flourished under the reign of Augustus. Some countries celebrated this day on October 15th, but in some other places celebration happened in November.
UNESCO Recognizes World Poetry Day
Giving the importance of this art, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on the 30th session held in Paris in 1999 took the decision to establish March 21st as World Poetry Day. It was a way to recognize this artistic expression as one of the highest manifestation of human creation. Reasons to take this decision were to fulfill the provision of aesthetic needs in society which were previously unfulfilled. The number of poets was increasing and poetry observed a revival at the time. World Poetry Day decision was also to fulfill the social need of returning young people to their roots and the new role poets were taking and have been taking in society in the last few decades. Furthermore, other reasons to establish World Poetry Day were the recognition of poetry as part of ancestral values and also as a return to ‘speech’ as a means of socializing. Additional reasons were to give this expression of art its rightful place in society.
Events are held worldwide on World Poetry Day since the year of recognition of this art form. Poetry readings occur in cafes, schools, bookstores, universities, and even Internet. Also, the promotion of teaching poetry and the relation of this art with other artistic expressions such as theater, dance, music, and painting is an important activity done on this day.
What is the Vernal Equinox? Is it an important Event?
The world is full of amazing things and phenomenon. From the rising of the sun to the riping of the crops, from the stars to the moon and from the revolution of the earth around the sun, to the earth’s gravity. Everything adds wonder to this amazing world. One such phenomenon is the Equinox. Here we will specially talk about the Vernal Equinox.
Insight on the Phenomenon of Equinox – equal day and night
Equinox is a time when the duration of day is equal to the night. In other words we have equal day and night hours on this day. In winters the nights are longer and in summers the days are longer. But, whenever the sun is exactly above the equator, that is, the imaginary line which divides the earth into two equal halves, the phenomenon of equinox occurs. This happens only on 20-21 March and 22-23 September and these days are known equinoxes.
Vernal Equinox or Spring Equinox
The timing of the Vernal Equinox is around March 21. Generally, the March Equinox is also called as the Spring Equinox. After this day, there are longer days and shorter nights and the spring season starts. The Vernal Equinox is celebrated, mainly in the villages, because this is the time when their crop flourishes and their revenue increases. This will usually be the best time of the year for farmers.
The term ‘Vernal’ refers to fresh or new. The Vernal Equinox is welcomed warmly as it the season when food is grown and there is greenery all around. In some religions, the Vernal Equinox is considered sacred and viewed with respect. Some believe it will serve them with more wealth if the day is welcomed warmly.
Different Celebrations on Vernal Equinox
Egypt built great sphinx to symbolize the Vernal Equinox. The Christians celebrate the Easter soon after the start of the Vernal Equinox. Indians celebrate Baisakhi or Holi. There is celebration with flowers in different countries to welcome the spring. In short, the Vernal Equinox is welcomed all around the world by celebrating different festivals.
There are also some myths that are attached to the Vernal Equinox. Some people relate it to the balancing of eggs. But the truth is that the Vernal Equinox has nothing to do with egg balancing or it does not involve any other magical phenomenon. It’s just a natural process for seasonal change.
Tips and Tricks to Crack VITEEE 2018 in 15 days
VITEEE is an Engineering Entrance Examination conducted by Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, one of the prestigious engineering colleges in India. Each year around 2-3 lac candidates appear for VITEEE 2018 to secure a seat in VIT. You might be wondering that if I would be able to make it into the top to secure a seat with just 15 to 20 days left for preparation. I say you can you just need a decisive strategy and dedication for preparation.
Paper Pattern of VITEEE 2018
First of all, let’s find out the VITEEE 2018 pattern to identify your best personal strategy to make it to the top.
All the questions in the VITEEE 2018 will be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
There will be 125 questions.
Each question will have equal weightage.
Maximum Marks for each question will be 1.
Lucky in VITEEE 2018 there won’t be any negative marking.
Different Sections in the VITEEE Paper
There will be four sections in the paper
1.Physics
2.Chemistry
3.Mathematics/Biology
4.English
Each section excluding English will have forty Questions. And the English Section will have 5 questions the first 3 questions will be Comprehension type questions based on a short passage and the last 2 questions will be of Grammar and Pronunciation.
All the other 3 sections of VITEEE 2018 will follow the syllabus made by the exam authority which is at 12th Board level.
With the exclusion of few minor topics, they follow topics and the same syllabus as your board while concentrating few topics. In Mathematics the Integration and Application of Integration chapter have some integration of functions (eg. ∫ sinn dx and ∫ cosn dx).
Read the syllabus for once before you start your preparation. If possible pen down the syllabus for VITEEE 2018 in a bright chart sheet along with check boxes beside each topic and paste it in your room. Use it to mark your progress so that you don’t waste time preparing too much for a single topic.
Focus on simple topics and fundamentals. Make them your weapon against VITEEE 2018 as many small simple topics can 30 to 40 percent of question paper which you might miss if you concentrate on the big topics alone.
And you might already have prepared for the big and hard topics for your board and topic you already understand, just solve questions of them and don’t waste time to studying them again.
Consistency is the key in cracking VITEEE 2018 so solve questions as much as possible.
Give equal amount time for all of the subjects, grab your 12th notes and revise it thoroughly.
Use free online mock tests seriously, they will be really helpful to access your preparedness.
At a maximum only give 2 to 3 hours for each subject a day and after completion of determined syllabus for the day do a revision at the end of your study session.
Finally don’t freak out while preparation and study with a calm mind.
All the best for VITEEE 2018.
“International Pi Day” – Why and How is it Celebrated ?
March 14th is one of the days where people enjoy desserts to celebrate Math in the name of “Pi Day”. You don’t need to be typical math savvy to remember one of the popular mathematical expression- Pi () or 3.14. To refresh your memory about pi, let us tell you that, it’s nothing but the ratio of a circle’s circumference, to its diameter, and it is also represented 3.14. So it is basically applied to figure out the circumference, area of circle or diameter in a mathematical problem. The ratio is actually more than 22 trillion digits, but it is simplified to 3.14.
For many of us who wish to celebrate Pi Day from today should definitely know that we honor a great personality on this day. The one who introduced space theories, time, and also the GPS technology that we leverage in today’s world. Yes, you guessed right; it is Albert Einstein and Pi Day is his birthday!
One of the well-known facts about Einstein is that he was born in Germany on March 14 in the year 1879. His theories are the pillars of our knowledge and understanding of the universe and gravitational waves.
How do people choose to celebrate “International Pi Day”?
There are many different ways to celebrate this day as Pi is undoubtedly a homophone of the word pie, and hence both words spelled differently but pronounced in a similar manner. The meaning of both words is really different from each other. Hence, people usually tend to celebrate Pi Day with lots of different pie and pie recipes. For instance, when a pie baking contest is arranged, people who participate bake different varieties of pies with interesting and delicious recipes. Or sometimes they even arrange a pie eating competition instead of baking a pie.
To look geeky on this day you can definitely put on a T-shirt with the number Pi and incorporate it into some Pi shaped accessories like earrings or bracelets.
These days foodies post pictures of different foods. You can click pictures eating food which starts with Pi, like pineapples or pizzas and post them on your social accounts to wish your followers. You can do same with food items that are circular in shape, for instance, pancakes or cookies for breakfast.
Don’t forget to watch the movie ‘Pi’ by Darren Afrono (1998), while you plan your day. In Greek, Pi is written in lower case as it is the first alphabet in a Greek word which means perimeter.
On this day debates related to the traits of Dutch apple vs. lemon meringue pie is conducted in some places.
Interesting Fact:-
Let us wrap it up with a fascinating fact which is related to this special day. Archimedes of Syracuse (287-212 B.C.) Ancient Greek mathematician was one of the first and few scholars to calculate Pi. When Roman soldiers attacked Syracuse, being a passionate mathematician he didn’t stop his calculations and said, “Do not touch my circles!” and unfortunately this statement resulted in his beheading.
