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Asked by Anonymous - Jul 04, 2025Hindi
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Sir I have coaching and tution from 10:30am to 7pm. I have to revise all the backlog of 11th, revise the regular coaching stuff and 50 questions per day. Kindly suggest me a time table and I am a JEE Aspirant.

Ans: A JEE-aspirant with tuition from 10:30 AM–7 PM can still clear 11th-grade backlogs, revise daily coaching material and solve 50 questions by adopting focused morning and evening sessions using the Pomodoro technique. Begin your day at 6 AM with a light warm-up and 25 minutes of backlog revision (Physics), 5 minutes break, then 25 minutes on Chemistry backlog, followed by a 15 minute break to refresh. From 7–9 AM, cycle through four 25 + 5 Pomodoros alternating Maths and Physics coaching notes, ending with 10 questions each Pomodoro. After a 30 minute breakfast break, attend coaching (10:30–1:30 PM), then review those notes for 30 minutes post-lunch. From 3–5 PM, do two Pomodoro cycles on backlog Chemistry and then tackle 20 questions. Post-tuition, rest until 7:30 PM; then from 7:30–9 PM, cycle three Pomodoros covering the day’s hardest topics and solving 15 questions in each. Conclude with a lighter 9–9:30 PM slot for flashcards and board-level concept mapping, then wind down by 10 PM. On Saturday, dedicate an extra hour (8–9 AM) to full-length mock-question batches. Use the Pomodoro shifts to stay fresh and maximise retention (25 minutes study, 5 minute break; after four cycles, take 15 minutes). All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Sir, my son is in intergrated college where they teach two days practicals , English andCS, and three days JEE . He come home every day at 3. He is in 11std PCM. He has lots of pending sums in PCM, please guide him to make the timetable
Ans: Uzma Madam,

Almost all students feel the pressure once they enter into 11th and preparing for JEE by joining a Coaching Center (be it Integrated / Weekday / Weekend Classes). Nothing to worry about it.

5-things you have NOT mentioned i.e.

(1) The BOARD (State / CBSE he is into)?
(2) The PENDING sums / questions / problems to solve, he has in PCM, in his School Worksheets or Coaching Center's Materials/Worksheets or BOTH?
(3) Which COACHING CENTER has the tie-up with his school for the Integrated Class?
(4) At what time in the MORNING he leaves home for School? &
(5) On SATURDAY, he has full day class or half day or holiday?

Anyway, please note the following Strategies / Tips / Time Table:

Please first READ the following 7-Points & DON'T scroll down to read only the Time Table.

1) First of all, PEACEFUL atmosphere at home plays an important role for any Student to focus on Studies when the student is at home & while studying. Some of the disturbances might include TV, Noise, Verbal Arguments among family members etc. (this is a general suggestion for all JEE-Aspirants / their Family Members. Some or all might or might not be applicable to you).

2) When he studies or solve any problems / questions at home, should do for 45-MINUTES and definitely take a BREAK of minimum 10-Minutes (by walking/ relaxing / drinking water etc) But not to use Mobile too much during this break-time.

This will help your son to start with maximum level of concentration power and fully focus on his studies every 45-minutes. If continued beyond 45-minutes, his concentration power will keep going down which will result in low output and also PENDING SUMS which you have referred.

3) Among PCM which is your Son's most FAVOURITE subject & which is his most DIFFICULT subject? It is suggested to study difficult subject early morning and / or whenever he feels more than 85% fresh / relaxed. Please note, JEE Rank is allotted on the basis of highest marks in Maths first, followed by Physics & Chemistry.

4) Minimum 7-hours SLEEP is advisable to maintain his concentration power daily at School & also at Home when studying. If sleep is less than 7-hours, can't concentrate / focus on Studies.

5) Daily at least 30-Minutes of Physical Activity / Yoga / Meditation / Playing any Game is advisable to get relief from his Academic Pressure.

6) Neither he should be forced to rigorously study all the time nor he should take abnormal pressure that he should definitely get admission into any one of the IITs / NITs. Have Plan B & Plan C, by applying to minimum 5-Entrance Exams (apart from JEE) to have multiple options.

7) To focus on studies, he should be physically and mentally healthy. To the extent possible, provide healthy foods and avoid junk / too much oily foods (once in a while ok, but not frequently). Having a lot green vegetables / fruits will help him a lot.

NOW Coming to Time Table:

3:00 PM: He Reaches Home
3:00-4:00 PM: To have some LIGHT food / Relax
4:00-4:45 PM: To go through what has been taught same day or pending till date (starting with most difficult subject & note down the doubts to get Clarified either from his school friends or school teachers / coaching center faculties).
5:00-5:45 PM: To continue the same.
5:45-6.30 PM: To involve in any physical activity (mentioned above) he is comfortable with.
6:40-7:20 PM: To continue studying his next difficult subject.
7:20:7:30 PM: It is advisable to have Dinner at this time (or) maximum by 8:20 PM.
7:35-8:20 PM: To solve problems / questions which should be submitted next day
8:30-9:15 PM: To Continue the same.
9:30-10:00 PM: MOST IMPORTANT: To Revise what has been taught / studied during the Day.

10:10 PM to 5:15 AM - TO SLEEP

5:30 AM Till He Gets Ready for School: He can study his Difficult Subject / Topic / Solve Difficult Problems.

For SATURDAY / SUNDAY, you / your Son can easily prepare Time Table, based on the above Schedule & depending upon the time availability.

For MORE Tips for JEE preparation, please scroll down some of my answers to get more ideas.

I hope I have provided the right solution for your Son, Madam. If you need any further clarifications, please follow me up with the same.

All the BEST for Your Son's Bright Future, Madam.

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Sir i want to know how can I manage my time because I have coaching of about 1:25 to 8:15 along with this i want to revise 11th and current study revision with test series
Ans: Irfan, To make the most of limited study time around your 1:25 pm–8:15 pm coaching block, adopt a structured daily routine that blends new learning, revision and regular mock testing. Begin your day with a short, high-intensity review: Wake by 6:00 am and spend 60 minutes revising the previous day’s weakest topics in Physics, Chemistry or Maths, using concise note-cards and formula sheets. After breakfast, allocate 8:00 am–1:00 pm to focused school-and-coaching homework: divide this into alternating 45-minute study sprints (Pomodoro technique), interspersed with 5-minute active breaks to sustain concentration. During your 1:25 pm–8:15 pm coaching, please consider each session as a mini-lecture: make clear margin notes and highlight concepts for focused self-study. From 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm, dedicate two blocks: first (60 minutes) to immediately revise new coaching material, and second (30 minutes) to solve a mini-test of 10–15 questions drawn from your test-series schedule. Reserve 10:30 pm–11:00 pm for light conceptual review before sleep; this “pre-sleep recall” enhances retention. Weekends should emphasize full-length mock tests under timed conditions, followed by detailed error analysis to refine your test strategy and time allocation. Maintain at least seven hours of sleep and include short physical activity breaks to optimize cognitive function and avoid burnout.

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