SCORES FOR REFERENCE

JEE MAINS - 96.86

BITSAT - 296

BOARDS - 96.2%

The Beginning: September 2023

So, like, I was totally struggling with JEE stuff until the end of September. I mean, I had a 65.5% in my 11th-end semester exams (12th board - 96.2% ...you can view my board marks in an old post). My rank was around 108/109 out of 300 in coaching, which was not great. Then one day, I had this massive reality check about life. I decided enough was enough, took a full break from school, and started grinding.

The Grind: Daily Struggles and Strategies

I aimed for 15 hours of study every day, but honestly, that was more of a dream than reality. I would manage it once or twice a week. I broke down chapters into smaller parts, like dedicating two days just for semiconductors. I made a timetable, ensuring I’d do the previous year’s questions the next day. I even set up 3-4 hour study slots with breaks.
So like i used to wake up around 4 am phir 1-2 baje tak lectures and notes ....then sham ko 5 baje se raat 10-11 baje tak question practice of chapters or concept i studied a day back or two days back taaki revise karlu

My parents were super supportive. I had a heart-to-heart with them about my past laziness and told them I was ready to give my all.

The JEE Attempt: January and April 2024

Fast forward to January, and I was nervous as hell. I got my score back: a disappointing 96.86 (29s2). It felt like my entire world had collapsed. I had invested so much effort, dedicating countless hours to preparation, yet it seemed as if all of it was in vain.. By April, I started picking myself up because I had been grinding through the mocks. After my JEE Session 2 on April 8, which was the hardest shift, I ended up with a 95.5 percentile. This was supposed to be the moment I redeemed myself, but instead, it broke me even more. I was crushed and spiraled into a wave of depression that seemed impossible to shake.I remember waking up each day feeling like I was sinking. Food lost its taste, and soon, I stopped eating much altogether—everything just felt like a chore. Meals turned into nibbles, and the idea of eating felt pointless. Sleep didn’t bring any relief either; I’d lie awake at night staring at the ceiling, replaying my failures in my head One of my relatives said, "Maa baap to zyada hi accept karlete hai bache ki capability se." ye sunke to gand hi jal gayi meri....lekin wahi hai jabtak gand nhi jalti tabtak aadmi rocket bhi nhi banta.

The Second Attempt: Bitsat 1

I knew I hadn't prepared enough for JEE Advanced, which made my parents sad when I told them. It took two days of convincing to get them to accept that I wouldn’t give it a shot. I decided to focus on BITSAT instead. I had a tough shift on the first attempt, scoring around 250,I knew ki msc wagera to mil jayega bits mei... I needed a break, so I took a week off to chill in Nainital (yes i didnt give jee adv..i dont regret after seeing the cutoffs this year)

Momentum Shift: BITSAT 2

Then I placed my biggest bet on the second BITSAT attempt. I got back into the groove, grinding hard—doing two mocks a day, revising, and analyzing everything. I was all in. When I submitted my score, I was expecting around 270+. When the score flashed 282 + 14 in bonus, I was stoked—296 total! I got into Mathematics and Computing during counseling.

The Aftermath: Best Day Ever

Coming out of the exam center, I told my mom about my score, and she started crying. It was literally the best day of my life! All those sleepless nights and anxious days were worth it when I saw the pride in my parents' eyes.
Obviously saare rishtedaro ki gaand jal gyi thodi si..they were expecting me to take drop. some were genuinely happy too .

I just did oneshot lectures and grinded pyqs ...THAT IS IT...just pyqs and mocks are enough if u solve them very nicely
also this oneshot trick worked for me cause maybe i had some basic idea and good grasping power... Try your things and find what works for you. Just WORK HARD and respect your parents ,never forget you are their world . Mere case mei to parents were always their for me no matter how bad i did and pushed me towards becoming a better self

TO ALL THE ASPIRANTS THERE just dont think u have not prepared enough... If you’re feeling lost or unsure about your journey, remember this: you can absolutely do it! Keep pushing, stay positive, and don’t let anyone else’s doubts cloud your vision. You got this! 💪✨

(also my dms are always open for y'all , just hit a text whenever feeling down or need any assistance)