IIT entrance is one of the competitive exams in India. Every year lakhs of candidates compete to get seats in the prestigious IITs. It has two different entrance examinations: JEE Main and JEE Advanced. Many students struggle to pass the examination because of its tough syllabus. 

Here we have shared the success story of Kanishk Sharma, who cracked IIT JEE Main and Advanced in his first attempt. He has shared his preparation strategy and the books he read. This would be an inspiration for many students. 

Kanishk Sharma scored an All India Rank (AIR) 20 in JEE Main and an All India Rank (AIR) 58 in JEE Advanced in 2022, that too in his first attempt. He got a seat in Computer Science Engineering at his dream college IIT Bombay. 

Kanishk Sharma started his preparations very early. He started to prepare from class 9. During class 11 and class 12, he joined a Kota-based institute for his JEE preparation. But due to the pandemic, the classes were held online. He has shared the tips he followed for exam preparation. 

Making a TimeTable

A timetable will help you plan the day and give you an idea of what needs to be done. In his case, he always ensures that he fulfills the task he set up on that day, sticks to the syllabus, and does anything outside the syllabus if needed. 

Revision is a Must

When you complete the entire syllabus right before the exam will leave you with no time for revision. Also, he says revision is very important. It not only helps to find your weaknesses but also helps to manage your strengths. He completed the syllabus nearly 3 to 4 months before the JEE Main exam. His coaching teachers made a schedule, and he stuck to it. For the last 2 months, he did a lot of revision. 

My Everyday Study Plan

Everyone will have their own study plan, which will help them with their learning. Likewise, he, too, had a study plan. Instead of revising all three subjects every day, he would study two subjects a day on a rotational basis. This helped him maintain the consistency of studying the subjects and get the much-needed break. 

That One 'Tough' Topic

He had trouble with the inorganic chemistry topic. He had difficulty in memorizing the topic. Therefore, he ensures that he studies it every alternate day and revises it so that he can be better at all. After all, practice makes perfect. 

My Weaknesses and Strengths

His father is a Maths teacher. He always taught Maths to him, which made him develop an interest in the subject from a very early stage. Physics was neither easy nor difficult. He says it is manageable if you get your doubts solved. He found Chemistry to be a little tough. 

Books I Referred

He stuck to the materials and books provided by the coaching center. Apart from that, he studied HC Verma for Physics, JD Lee for Inorganic Chemistry, and LG Wade for Organic Chemistry. 

In his Class 12, he had Physics, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, and Physical Education. He had an interest in Computer Science but didn't formally study them in Class 11 and Class 12. He did not have Computer classes as well. He had either painting or physical education classes. This is the first time he will study Computer Science in such depth in college.

Apart from his studies, he has a keen interest in music and loves playing sports. He has joined the singing club at IIT Bombay. Even during his preparation, he would always take some time to listen to music and play sports. 

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