My Online JEE Journey to IIT Bombay(ft:11th wasted)!!

Main ideas / storyline

• Motivation begins early (9th grade):

  • The speaker repeatedly watches Instagram reels and campus-tour style content about IIT (e.g., IIT “Mumbai/IIT” campus videos, tech fests, etc.).
  • This builds the belief that IIT is “beyond reach.”
  • Later, they reframe it: IIT isn’t only for the “most brilliant,” but for those who work hard with determination.
  • Two major motivating triggers:
    • IIT campus dream
    • Mudai and Tech Fest (MUD/Tech fest motivation)
  • A third motivation is mentioned as arriving in 11th grade.

• 10th grade: strong boards + light JEE start

  • No serious JEE effort initially; the primary focus is boards from the beginning of 10th.
  • The speaker learns JEE fundamentals via videos (exam structure, what JEE is).
  • Interest grows because they liked Math/Physics explanations (they specifically reference “Alak Sir”).
  • Outcome:
    • 96.67% in RBSE boards
    • Topped in their city

• Transition decision after 10th: online coaching

  • Offline coaching is impractical due to distance (60–70 km) and family constraints (concerns about hostel/living alone).
  • So, the speaker chooses online coaching.

• 11th grade: early attempts fail due to backlog and overthinking

  • They join PW (PhysicsWallah), in “AnA 2.0” (as stated).
  • Early enthusiasm is high, but as school workload and tests increase, backlog grows.
  • Over time they feel overwhelmed, overthink, and struggle to start JEE content consistently.
  • They try to catch up after half-yearly exams, but the backlog becomes very large (mentioned like 40 lectures/week later), and they stop effectively starting 11th.

• Turning point: resolve in 12th to eliminate backlog

  • After 11th exams, they enroll in “Lakshya 1.0.”
  • From day one, they make a strict resolution: do not create any backlog (watch lectures consistently).
  • During summer vacation, they create a plan to complete 11th gaps while keeping 12th prep strong:
    • Use some one-shots for chapters that can be understood quickly
    • Use full-detail study for important chapters
  • By the end of 12th prep, they report:
    • No backlog
    • No missed tests in 12th
    • Syllabus completed by the first week of December

• Practice strategy: heavy testing + analysis

  • They emphasize that going to test/practice environments helps you understand exam conditions.
  • They buy PW’s RTS test series and take tests periodically (later more frequently).
  • From December onward, they shift toward frequent testing and analysis:
    • Keep doing tests daily/regularly (they mention very frequent PYQ-style Advanced practice in the final month)
    • Analyze mistakes—the more time spent testing, the more you learn where/how you’re going wrong

• JEE Main (first attempt) outcome

  • JEE Main date referenced as 23rd January; the shift is morning.
  • They feel nervous but keep a focused mindset for the full 3 hours.
  • After the exam:
    • short break for 2–3 days
    • results come afterward
  • Result:
    • 98.9%ile in the first attempt
  • Then they fully switch focus to JEE Advanced.

• JEE Advanced preparation & emotional episode

  • They begin Advanced question practice using a free batch named “Varun like / Varun…” (exact spelling unclear).
  • In the last month:
    • take PYQ tests daily (described as one of the most intense phases)
  • Advanced date referenced as 18th May; the exam lasts 6 hours, so a “3-hour mindset” doesn’t fully apply.
  • They mention a second attempt went badly, and demotivation becomes a key motivator to prepare more seriously afterward.
  • On the actual attempt day:
    • they become so nervous they start crying, viewing it as a way to vent frustration
    • then they regain control and focus on the exam
  • They remember exam-center challenges (heat/congestion in Rajasthan) but try to ignore external factors.

• Final outcome

  • The speaker says their first attempt went well.
  • Results come on 2nd June (they mention uncertainty while checking; result arrives at 6:00 pm).
  • Family finds out before they do, and everyone celebrates.
  • Rank is said to be around 4K, and they did get IIT Bombay.
  • Closing perspective:
    • online preparation is still possible if you stay motivated
    • don’t compare yourself
    • maintain the right mindset

Key takeaway: Motivation + discipline (especially no backlog) + frequent testing/analysis can lead to strong JEE results—even with online preparation.

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Methodology / lessons converted into a structured checklist (as implied by the speaker)

A) Motivation foundation

• Start early with inspiration:
  • watch IIT campus and related content (campus tours, fests, etc.)
• Build:
  • a clear dream
  • a strong reason to work
• Reframe the belief “only brilliant students get IIT” into:
  • hard work + determination matters more than “genius”

B) Study approach by grade

• 9th grade

  • No heavy JEE attempt needed—focus on inspiration and mindset.

• 10th grade

  • Prioritize boards from the beginning.
  • Learn JEE basics using videos:
    • exam structure
    • what preparation looks like
  • Build comfort/interest in Math and Physics teaching style.

• 11th grade

  • The main warnings from the story:
    • avoid overthinking
    • avoid backlog
  • If backlog grows, it can snowball and prevent consistent JEE start.

C) “No backlog” rule (12th turning point)

• Make a firm resolution:
  • Always watch lectures
  • prevent lecture backlog accumulation
• Only use catch-up strategically when unavoidable:
  • during summer vacation, handle both:
    • 11th gaps
    • strong 12th continuity

D) Summer-catchup planning method

• Create a plan with:
  • a diary
  • a realistic yearly timeline
• Allocate daily time (example as described):
  • if 10 hours/day is for 12th, reserve about 3 hours/day for 11th
• Chapter strategy:
  • use one-shots only for chapters that can be understood quickly
  • use full detail for chapters that are important and need depth

E) Testing and analysis loop

• Use test series to simulate exam conditions:
  • timing pressure
  • center/exam environment behavior
• After syllabus completion (around December):
  • increase testing frequency
  • do frequent PYQ-based tests (especially for Advanced in the final month)
• For every test:
  • spend significant time on analysis
  • identify:
    • where you made mistakes
    • what types of mistakes you make
  • use analysis to guide next practice

F) Exam-day mindset principles

• JEE Main

  • stay confident and focused for the full 3 hours
  • attempt the whole paper without quitting early due to difficulty

• JEE Advanced

  • exam is long (6 hours), so don’t rely only on a 3-hour mindset
  • ignore external factors (like heat/congestion)
  • emotional release is okay, but return to focus quickly

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Speakers / sources featured

• Speaker (primary): unnamed YouTuber/student sharing their JEE journey
• Alak Sir (referenced for inspiring Math teaching)
• PW (PhysicsWallah) coaching
• “Lakshya 1.0” (program referenced)
• “AnA 2.0” (PW program referenced)
• RTS test series (PW)
• “Varun like / Varun …” free batch referenced (exact spelling unclear due to subtitle errors)