Integrated College Student Overwhelmed with PCM Sums: How to Create a 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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