You will typically need 4-5 hours of focused self-study daily, in addition to school hours. As you move to 12th, this may increase to 6–8 hours daily, especially closer to exams. The key is consistency—regular, focused study is more important than just the number of hours. Start with a manageable routine and gradually increase your study time while ensuring you understand concepts thoroughly.

In 12th, it’s important to strike a balance. Both 12th Board exams and JEE require a strong grasp of Physics, Chemistry, and Math concepts, but JEE questions are more application-based and challenging. A good approach is:

• Build concepts through JEE preparation material—this automatically covers most of the board syllabus.
• Regularly revise board-specific topics to ensure you don’t lose marks in Board exams.
• Practice past board papers and JEE-style problems so you are confident in both exams.

NCERT is the foundation. For Chemistry, especially, it’s extremely important. For Physics and Math, you will need additional reference books for problem practice.