Journey to Success: Overcoming Challenges in JEE Mains and NEET
Many students step into advanced competitive examinations like JEE Mains and NEET, driven by passion, guidance, and sometimes even family expectations. This article delves into the personal journey of a medical student who faced numerous challenges and ultimately improved their percentile significantly. Read on to find out how perseverance and strategic planning can lead to remarkable success.
Preparation and Motivation
Escaping the pressure of medical board exams, a student with PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) joined hands with the pursuit of JEE Mains. This decision was influenced by a senior who advised attempting JEE Mains to gauge preparation levels for NEET, due to overlapping questions between the two exams. This strategy proved beneficial for the student, as it helped identify strengths and weaknesses.
A Deep Dive into the March 2021 JEE Mains Paper
Preparation Strategy: The student took the JEE Mains paper on 16th March 2021, during the 2nd Shift. The plan was to begin with Chemistry, then proceed to Physics, and finally tackle Mathematics. Any time saved in Mathematics was reallocated to Chemistry and Physics, ensuring a balanced distribution of time.
Exam Experience: While Chemistry and Physics were relatively manageable, Mathematics presented a significant challenge. Despite giving 30 minutes to Mathematics, the student could only answer about 7-8 questions. However, with the remaining time, the exam was re-assessed in Chemistry and Physics, resulting in a good performance and an improved percentile from 96.3 to 98.22.
Struggles of a Dropper
Joining the ranks of droppers, the student faced more obstacles. In 2020, they scored 94.59 percentile in January but wasted the lockdown period. The last-minute preparation led to a disappointing 92 percentile in September, not qualifying for JEE Advanced. Despite lacking interest in PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) from 10th standard, they followed their mother's advice to take PCM, believing there would be significant opportunities.
2021: A Persistent Effort Jumping back into the fray in February 2021, the student designed a better preparation plan. The February paper went well, and they achieved a 93 percentile in Shift 2, though with a slight sense of disappointment. However, they remained undeterred and took on the March paper, scoring 92 percentile again.
Resilience in the Face of Criticism
Dealing with opposition and taunts, the student felt immense pressure. Despite not sharing their true feelings with parents, the student aimed to challenge these critics through improved scores. To everyone, they said, success is the key to overcoming challenges.
Conclusion
Every journey to success begins with challenges and setbacks. This story of a medical student and JEE Mains aspirant showcases the importance of strategic planning, resilience, and dedication. Whether it's JEE Mains, NEET, or any other competitive exam, the path to success is paved with perseverance. All JEE 2021 aspirants, use this inspiration to keep pushing forward and aiming for the best.