'10-15 Hours Self-Study Every Day': JEE Main 2024 Topper Nilkrishna Gajare's Preparation Strategy

Nilkrishna Gajare, hailing from Maharashtra¡¯s Washim, achieved an extraordinary feat by securing a perfect score of 100 in the JEE Main 2024 examination. His journey from humble beginnings to the pinnacle of success is nothing short of remarkable.

Born to a farmer who had to discontinue his own education after Class 12 due to financial constraints, Gajare faced financial challenges growing up. However, his unwavering dedication and strategic approach to preparation distinguished him from the crowd, culminating in his remarkable achievement of emerging as topper of one of India's toughest entrance exams.

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Nilkrishna Gajare¡¯s JEE Main preparation strategy

Nilkrishna Gajare had a strategic plan that helped him succeed in the exam.

Here are some tips he shares about how he prepared for the JEE:

Be curious & don¡¯t give up till you understand thoroughly

Nilkrishna thinks that persistence is important ¨C never stop trying until you understand a topic.

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According to Nil, being curious and asking questions is what makes a good student.

"One should not be ashamed of asking questions. A good student should keep asking questions till he/she is absolutely clear about the topic¡­until he/she understands," he says, as quoted by TOI.

Practise, practise & practise

When it came to studying, Nilkrishna spent around 10 to 15 hours every day studying on his own for the JEE Main exam.

Nil mentioned that he used his class notes for Physics and Physical Chemistry.

For inorganic and organic chemistry, he relied on both notes and practice questions.

As for Mathematics, he believed that practicing regularly was the most important thing.

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All work & no play is no good

Nilkrishna is skilled in archery, participating at both state and national levels, and he finds joy in the sport.

"Archery helps me understand the importance of focusing my attention on my goals," he says.

Nil finds movies to be a great source of enjoyment and relaxation. He likes to watch a movie after exams and occasionally treats himself to one each week too.

Now, Ghaghare aims to keep up the pace for the JEE-Advanced exam and hopes to get into the IITs.

He says, "I want to secure admission in IIT-Bombay in the computer science branch and would love to study more in this field."

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For all those preparing for the IIT-JEE, Ghaghare suggests setting a goal and sticking to it.

He says, "Set your target and keep your preparation continuous according to it. Study your subjects with genuine interest so that they don¡¯t feel like a burden. Keep your preparation consistent and continuous."

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