IIT-JEE ranks amongst some of the toughest examinations of the world such as All Souls College Examination Fellowship, Oxford; Gaokao, China's National Higher Education Entrance Examination; California Bar Exam and so on. Students give in years of preparation and toil day in and day out to crack IIT-JEE and make it to a prestigious Indian Institute of Technology. With the increasing competition, cracking IIT-JEE is getting tougher by the day and with the introduction of the new format of JEE Mains and JEE Advanced, the scenario has catapulted to a whole new level. Countless books from different publishers along with numerous coaching centres are enabling more and more students with better strategies to cope up with the increasing competition and to reach the final goal of IIT. Coaching centres do not guarantee success in the entrance examinations. But more and more students with the backing of well known coaching centres are securing better ranks in the IIT-JEE. So, at the end of the day, it all comes down to one question; is coaching really necessary for IIT-JEE? While appearing for IIT-JEE, students usually have the notion that cracking the exam without coaching is somewhat impossible. But this notion has gradually started to fade as many candidates are cracking the competitive exam by relying solely on their ability and following a disciplined timetable along with good course materials. Coaching classes may equip you with better strategy, but leaves little scope and time for self study which is most essential when it comes to competitive exams. So if you are appearing for IIT-JEE, there are certain things you have to keep in mind while preparing for the exam. Study Materials: First and foremost is to have good study materials. A clear concept of the syllabus along with good study materials such as online lectures, study packages, text books of all subjects, etc., are considered the stepping stone for IIT-JEE preparation. Good Schedule: No coaching class, means ample amount of time for self studying. To utilise the available time in the best way possible is the secret of preparing well for IIT-JEE. Time management is very essential and you should chalk out a good schedule beforehand and strictly adhere to it so as to ensure maximum utilisation of the available time. Class Lectures: To have a clear concept of the course content is more or less a job half done. And, without coaching classes, the best way to do that is to be attentive during school classes and making the best out of what is being taught. The entire syllabus of IIT-JEE is from the course content of 11th and 12th class. So studying properly, taking notes, attending lectures and clearing up concepts in class will only help you further in the entrance examinations. Mock Tests: Mock tests are very effective when it comes to the preparation of entrance examinations. It not only equips you with real time strategies and techniques to solve the questions in time, but also lets you figure out which are your weaker areas and need more attention. Other than these, you can also opt for group studying with friends and consulting with teachers and fellow studymates to clear out any doubts regarding any topic. Also, make sure to revise completed topics from time to time to ensure the concepts remain on the tip of your fingers. At the end of the day, IIT-JEE is just an exam and with true dedication and determination, how hard can it be to crack!
