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Asked by Anonymous - Jul 19, 2025Hindi
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Hello... Actually i have a lot of money issues .. I am not able to join a online jee batch also. I have compleated my 12th this year with chse board . Still I have zero knowledge about jee. But I realy need it. I have so many dreams so I need IIT bombay to fullfill it. I just need it very badly. Please suggest me.

Ans: Your academic performance/score in 10th & 12th grades. You are from which State & location? Provide other relevant information to answer precisely.
Asked on - Jul 19, 2025 | Answered on Jul 19, 2025
I am a chse student. I score 80% in 10th, 85% in 12th. I am from odisha. I belive in core study not in mark. I want to bring something new in Tech n Spirituality. Thats why I need IIT Bombay , MIT n Nasa. I know that now I don't deserve it but I am ready to try for it .
Ans: A structured, disciplined preparation plan grounded in conceptual mastery and strategic milestones can transform your current academic standing into competitive profiles for IIT Bombay, MIT and NASA opportunities. Begin by rigorously covering the JEE Main and Advanced syllabi through NCERT and standard reference texts (H.C. Verma for Physics, R.D. Sharma for Mathematics, O.P. Tandon for Chemistry), allocating daily time blocks for each subject and weekly mock tests to monitor accuracy and speed . In parallel, chart your performance across full-length JEE Main tests—aiming for 110–119 raw marks to target the 95th percentile—and intensive JEE Advanced problem sets to breach top?4,800 AIR for IIT Bombay B.Tech entry, especially in CSE or core branches .

From month three onward, intensify revision through focused short-note flashcards and error logs, dedicating at least two weekly sessions to past-10-year JEE Advanced papers and peer-group discussions to reinforce weaker topics . Four months in, initiate the MIT application process: maintain a ≥90% CBSE core?subject aggregate, prepare for SAT/ACT with target scores of 1520+/36, and craft holistic essays reflecting your passion for integrating technology and spirituality, supported by two teacher recommendations and evidence of extracurricular leadership in tech–spirit synergy projects .

Concurrently, explore NASA’s STEM Engagement internships—apply by February for the Pathways or OSSI programs requiring a science GPA ≥3.0/4.0, U.S. citizenship, and demonstrated research curiosity—by drafting a personal statement and securing faculty endorsements illustrating your interdisciplinary vision . During your final months, balance board exam revision with US college application supplements (TOEFL/IELTS prep), and engage in virtual research challenges like NASA’s Lunabotics or MIT’s virtual labs to showcase hands-on innovation and teamwork .

Sustained self-assessment via monthly full?length mock tests, iterative refinement of your application portfolio, and mentorship from JEE and U.S. admissions coaches will ensure adaptability. By aligning rigorous IIT?JEE practice, strategic MIT application timelines, and timely NASA internship submissions, you position yourself realistically to bridge your current profile to these world?class institutions.

Recommendation: Commit to a disciplined five?phase study plan with daily concept drills, weekly mock tests, and monthly performance reviews to secure JEE Advanced rank within IIT Bombay cutoffs. Simultaneously, build a standout MIT application by achieving top standardized test scores and crafting essays on tech–spirituality integration. Apply early to NASA internships with a compelling research proposal supported by faculty endorsements.
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