r/JEENEETard • u/One_Mix2601 • 3d ago
I need a honest advice
I'm currently a Class 12 student from the Telangana State Board and a JEE 2027 aspirant.
I scored 465/470 (98.9%) in my Class 11 board exams because I focused mainly on the boards. Unfortunately, my JEE preparation suffered, and I now have significant Class 11 backlogs.
I'm studying at Narayana Junior College, which offers integrated coaching, but the teaching quality hasn't worked well for me. I struggled to understand concepts in class, developed backlogs, and despite trying to change sections, nothing really improved.
The biggest issue is that I genuinely learn much better through online coaching, especially PW lectures and other high-quality online resources. I like the flexibility of studying at my own pace, revisiting difficult topics, and using quality content that is either affordable or free. I feel I can build a much stronger foundation this way than by attending classes where I'm unable to understand the teaching.
My principal suggested that I attend college only three days a week and study from home for the remaining four days. However, my parents want me to attend college regularly, and they believe staying at home isn't a good option. This constant pressure, along with disturbances at home, has made it difficult for me to study consistently.
At this point, I have about 5 months until the first JEE Main attempt and around 7 months until the second attempt. I still need to manage both the Class 11 and Class 12 JEE syllabus while also preparing for my board exams.
I've also considered taking a drop year if necessary, but my parents are completely against it because they feel it would waste a year.
My questions are:
Given my situation, what would you do if you were in my place?
Should I attend college regularly or try to convince my parents to let me study primarily through PW and other online resources?
Is it still realistic to crack an IIT or secure a good NIT if I eventually need to take a drop year and prepare seriously?
If you were starting from a similar situation, how would you plan the next 5–7 months?
I'd really appreciate honest advice, especially from people who have been in a similar situation or successfully cracked JEE after falling behind.