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Juggling between competitive exams such as JEE, AIPMT, and AIEEE, etc., and board exams is not an easy task; very few marvel in it. Even though the difficulty level for different state boards and national boards is different, the pressure and anxiety while facing them are still the same.



While board exam papers are usually set keeping in mind the intellect of an average student, entrance exams are way too ahead in terms of the difficulty level of the question paper. These exams test the logical aptitude and reasoning ability of the students. They inculcate the competitive spirit among students and prepare them to face the challenges put forth by the best colleges of India.



Usually, board exams start in the month of March while competitive exams start in the month of April. So, a great deal of planning and persistence is extremely important. Failure to do justice to both the exams is one of the fears that makes students psychologically weaker. Thoughts of failure can lead to the loss of concentration and worse, depression. To do away this problem,Topprhas come up with tips that will help you strike the right balance between both the exams.



Remember:The most important thing is not to panic as it is quite natural to feel a bit anxious. There is still ample time for you to address the gaps in your exam preparations.



HOW TO STRIKE THE RIGHT BALANCE



The Thumb Rule  The Sooner the Better.



Benjamin Franklin once said, If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail. Having agood planright from the start will reap you benefits at the end of your journey, which is when you need them the most. Invest a few hours, say, two to three every day, forNCERT booksand prepare for boards right from the start. Whatever topic you are studying for your Board exam, you could just give an extra two hours for the same topic and study from the perspective of your competitive exam. Preparing for both together in this way will be both time-saving and efficient.



Prepare For Competitive Exams Only after September.



After the NCERT is completed, you would have to concentrate only on competitive exams from September. A time-table must be made in which the syllabus of11th and 12thcan be studied simultaneously. For instance, 3 hours must be given to 11th and 3 hours must be given to 12th. Try solving challenging problems and papers of 11th. This would make you master those topics in which you are comfortable. This would also highlight your weak points in the preparation.



Spend Time Wisely!



Most of the competitive exams take place the month after boards, leaving you with very less time to prepare for them. Make sure that you have adequately covered the syllabus way before boards begin so that you can continue your competitive exam prep when boards end. This can include solving previous years question papers and giving mock tests. The best method of managing both is to be regular in classes and following a timetable.







Concentrate on Common Topics.



Study the entrance exam-related topics to those you are doing at college, and try to correlate them. That way, solving problems in college becomes easier. Moreover, you wont have too much on your plate to chew. You will have to focus on one topic per subject, at any given point in time. In case the topic being taught at the college and at your coaching institute are same, try to finish it. Build basics of that topic, which will help you in the board exams, while solving the higher order questions will be beneficial for competitive exams.



The Last 3 Months Will Make-or-Break Your Chances of Success.



Sometimes, even the most intelligent students goof up during the final months due to their overconfidence. And many so-called average students sometimes keep working hard and actively participate in the process of revision. Result? They score better than the other bright students despite being average throughout the year. So, its all about the cruciality of time and how well you manage your boards along with the JEE preparations.



Stay Stress-Free (WARNING: Avoid Facebook & TV)



Avoid logging on to Facebook or sitting glued in front of the TV. Having said that, I do believe that relaxation is essential between hectic hours of study. So, indulge in some physical games or go out for a stroll. Take a quick nap or talk to friends/family about interesting things. Eat healthy, listen to music, or do whatever enjoyable activity that works for you.And there is nothing like a regular healthy dose of sleep! When you freshen up your mind, your batteries would surely be recharged.

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