Let’s Talk About Your JEE Routine
Okay, tell me honestly how many of you planned to study 10 hours today?
And how many of you actually did it?
Hmm, see… that’s what happens with most JEE aspirants.
You should start your day with full energy “Today I’ll finish Physics and Chemistry both!”
But by the evening, you’ve only finished one topic and feel tired and guilty.
Now listen carefully this happens not because you’re lazy or not serious.
The real problem is how you manage your time.
So today, I’ll teach you the three simple but powerful time techniques , which are Pomodoro, Time Blocking, and Task Batching.
These techniques will help you to study smartly and feel more in control of your day.
Why Time Management Is So Important
You can’t control your exam paper.You can’t control what question will come.
But what you can control is your time.
Many students think, “If I just study more hours, I’ll get better marks.”
But that’s not true.
Two students can both study for 8 hours.
One scores higher because he uses those 8 hours properly.
Time management helps you stay calm, reduces stress, and gives your brain space to actually think.
When your time is planned, your mind doesn’t panic.
So, ready to learn the three best methods? Let’s go step by step.
3. The Pomodoro Technique – Study in Short Bursts
Now listen carefully, this one is my favorite.
Pomodoro simply means studying in small time blocks with short breaks.
Here’s how you do it:
- Study for 25 minutes (no phone, no distraction).
- Take a 5-minute break.
- After doing this 4 times, take a longer break (20–30 minutes).
Simple, right?
Let me tell you a real story.
My student Riya used to study for 3–4 hours straight. But after 1 hour, she’d just stare at the book.
Then she tried Pomodoro. So she studied for 25 minutes, rested for 5 minutes, and started again.
Within a week, she said , “Sir, I can finally sit for a long hours without feeling tired.”
That’s the magic of the Pomodoro. By using this your brain stays fresh, and your focus increases day by day .
Teacher’s Tip: Use a timer on your phone. Set it for 25 minutes, start the timer, and tell yourself that I’ll give my full focus for just these 25 minutes.
4. Time Blocking – Plan Your Day Like a Topper
Now let’s come to the second method — Time Blocking.
This one helps you take full control of your day.
Instead of saying “I’ll study whenever I get time,”
you’ll now say, “From 7 to 9, I’ll do Physics. From 10 to 12, I’ll do Maths.”
That’s called blocking your time.
Example:
- 7–9 AM: Physics (concepts)
- 10–12 PM: Maths problems
- 2–4 PM: Chemistry revision
This way, you tell your brain exactly what to do and when to do it.
No confusion. No decision-making every hour.
Teacher’s Tip: Keep 15–20 minutes of extra time between each block — in case something takes longer or you need a quick rest.
Remember, a perfect plan is one that you can follow, not one that looks fancy on paper.
5. Task Batching – Focus on One Type of Work
Now, the third one is Task Batching.
Tell me have you ever switched from Physics to Chemistry to Maths all in one hour?
How did that feel? Confusing, right?
That’s because your brain takes time to adjust when you jump between subjects.
Task batching means doing similar work together.
For example:
- Do all Chemistry notes together.
- Solve Maths problems in one sitting.
- Revise all Physics formulas in one go.
It’s like you’re training your brain to stay in one “mode” for some time.
This saves energy and helps you focus better.
Teacher’s Tip: Never mix memorizing and problem-solving in the same hour. Keep them in separate batches.
6. How You can Combine All Three
Now imagine you use all three together.
That’s when real progress happens.
Here is how your day can look:
- Morning (7–9 AM): Physics (Pomodoro – 4 rounds of 25 mins)
- 10–12 PM: Maths practice (Batch of problems)
- 2–4 PM: Chemistry revision (Pomodoro again)
- Evening: Mock test or question paper solving (one big block)
So, now your time is blocked, your tasks are batched, and you’re studying in short Pomodoro rounds.
This plan will keep you active, focused, and calm so you will not feel exhausted.
Common Mistakes Students Make Always
Let me tell you what most students do wrong everytime: They make a long plan but never follow it. They forget to take breaks. They feel guilty if they miss one study block. They try to be perfect every single day.
But listen carefully , consistency is more important than perfection.
If you follow even 70% of your plan daily, that’s excellent progress.You will achieve what you are planning
Teacher’s Tip: If you miss a block, Please don’t panic. Just continue with the next one. Don’t waste your time fixing the past hour.
Make A Simple Daily Routine
Let’s make a small example together:
- 6–7 AM: Wake up, freshen up, breakfast
- 7–9 AM: Physics (Pomodoro 4 rounds)
- 9–9:30 AM: Short break
- 9:30–11:30 AM: Maths problem-solving (Batching)
- 12–1 PM: Lunch + rest
- 2–4 PM: Chemistry notes revision
- 4–4:30 PM: Break
- 4:30–6 PM: Mock test or formula recap
- Evening: Relax, play, or talk with family
See? There is nothing fancy. Just simple, clear, and doable.
If you follow such a routine every day, your syllabus will finish faster, and you’ll still have energy left by night.
You Don’t Need More Hours, You Need Better Hours
You really don’t have to study 14 hours to crack JEE. You just have to use your hours wisely.
Even 6–7 hours of focused, planned study can beat 12 hours of random studying.
So, start with small steps.Try Pomodoro for 2 days.Then add Time Blocking. Then start Batching your subjects.
Within a week, you’ll feel more confident, more organized, and less tired.
And always remember what I tell every student
“Don’t fight with time. Learn to be friends with it.”
If you do that, time will help you not pressure you.
