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JEE study timetable for Class 12 (with school and coaching)
Most JEE students juggle school, coaching and self-study. This timetable keeps all three subjects moving every week, leaves room for revision, and adds mock tests without burning you out.
For Class 12 students preparing for JEE Main (usually in January and April sessions) and JEE Advanced. Check the official NTA and IIT notices for dates.
Your week
| When | Time | What |
|---|---|---|
| School days | 4–5 h self-study | Today's coaching topics first (while fresh), then one subject's problem practice |
| Saturday | 6 h | Revision of the week + a part test in one subject |
| Sunday | 3 h + test | A full mock test in exam timing, then the analysis |
The plan, phase by phase
April–November
1. Finish the syllabus
- Follow your coaching order; do the problems the same day
- Chemistry: NCERT line by line, especially inorganic
- One full chapter test every weekend
December–January
2. Revise and test
- Two mocks a week for JEE Main
- Formula and reaction sheets for quick revision
- Board exam practice papers in parallel
After Main
3. Advanced push
- Multi-concept problems and previous Advanced papers
- Fix weak chapters found in mocks
- Keep sleep regular in the last weeks
What makes it work
- Do problems on the day you learn a topic; it halves revision time later.
- Keep an error notebook per subject and read it before every mock.
- Sleep 7 hours: memory and speed drop fast without it.
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Questions
- How many hours should a JEE student study daily?
- Around 4–6 hours of focused self-study on school days, plus coaching, is common. Quality and consistency matter more than the exact number.
- Should I study NCERT for JEE?
- Yes, especially for chemistry. Most inorganic and many physical chemistry questions build directly on NCERT.
- When should I start JEE mock tests?
- Take chapter tests from the start and full mocks once most of the syllabus is done, usually 2–3 months before JEE Main.