JEE/NEET Preparation: 10 Most Effective Tips to Study for Long Hours Without Feeling Bored and Sleepy

The competition is tough for JEE and NEET aspirants. If you want to score the best marks you need to find that small edge and stay ahead of others. This means you need to study more effectively. No matter whether you study for eight hours a day or ten hours a day, you need to make sure that you are fully attentive. But how can one achieve that?

Here are the 10 most effective tips to study for long hours without feeling bored or sleepy

#1 Study difficult topics early in the morning 

Sneha, who offers IIT JEE coaching online says, “your mind is fresh in the morning. Your energy levels are high. This is the best time to crunch those difficult Maths concepts and Science theorems. Moreover, once you have completed tough topics already, it would be less challenging for you to study in the afternoon. You will feel motivated as you have achieved a big goal for the day.”

#2 Exercise is mandatory 

Do you know exercising helps in enhancing our memory and concentration? Probably NEET aspirants have studied this in Biology that exercising releases hormones called the happy hormones which help in reducing our stress. Exercising keeps us active and hence we can study better. So try exercising at least ten minutes a day.

#3 Teach someone 

Reema who takes NEET online coaching says that she can memorise the concepts better once she teaches her friends. She prefers studying in groups where all her friends connect over Skype every alternate day and teach one topic to each other.

#4 It is okay to study at night 

If you prefer the quietness of the night to study better, it is perfectly fine. Do not blame yourself. Just prepare your study environment accordingly. For instance, make sure your room is well-lit and you are not studying on your bed. Dimple who offers online coaching for JEE suggests exercising in the evening to stay active while studying at night.

#5 Take breaks 

Sitting in one place for long hours might make you lethargic. So make sure you move around after every two hours of your study period. You must take short breaks of at least ten minutes while studying to refresh your mind. Kamal, who takes IIT JEE coaching in Qatar says that he listens to music and walks around in his house after every 45 minutes. This helps him study for longer hours.

#6 Eat wisely  

Make sure you are not relying on junk foods and sodas much as they would make you lethargic. You will feel sleepy and might not be able to study for longer hours. Dr Santosh, who also offers AIIMS coaching says, “students should prefer eating more fruits and vegetables as they not only make them healthy but keep their minds active.”

#7 Plan your study goals 

Amir who runs a NEET coaching centre in Qatar suggests that students must plan their study goals for every day. They must take note of the NEET or JEE syllabus and divide their topics on a monthly, weekly and daily basis. Creating to-do lists is a great way to stay on track while preparing for entrance exams like NEET and JEE.

#8 Try different learning techniques

It might become boring for you to study from your textbooks or plain notes. So why not try something else? For example, create flashcards or mindmaps to revise a topic. You might use different pens to create your notes. Include diagrams, tables, flowcharts and graphs in your notes to make them more attractive. You may also try online tutoring and study with the help of engaging video lessons.

#9 Do not study one subject 

If you study one subject throughout the day, you will likely be bored. So make sure to study subjects in combination. Asif, who teaches in an IIT JEE institute says, “students must practice Mathematics problems for JEE/NEET every day. This will not only give you a break from learning theoretical concepts of Physics, Chemistry or Biology but will also help you revise Maths concepts thoroughly.”

#10 Reward yourself 

Sometimes you might lose motivation to study. But you can avoid that by rewarding yourself. For instance, you might watch your favourite program once you complete one chapter. “Acknowledge and value your efforts. Do not let negative thoughts decrease your confidence”, says Richa who offers NEET coaching classes online.

To conclude 

So these are some of the steps that you can follow to study for long hours without getting bored and sleepy. Kamal who offers NEET preparation in UAE suggests that you must keep your goals in mind always so that you are always inspired to study. Whenever you feel low, remind yourself about your goals and ignite your motivation.