Tips for JEE test takers by Indranil Manna, director, IIT Kanpur

- Make revision goals: It is important to have a strategy and goals when preparing for any examination. Do not blindly cram books. Instead try to understand your strong and weak areas and divide your learning time accordingly.

- Avoid last minute preparation: There is no point trying to learn a whole new subject a day or even a week before your exam. Be relaxed and calm before your exam. It will help you concentrate better during the exam.

- Plan your paper: Tests are as much about analysis as they are about hard work. Be sure to familiarise yourself with the format of the paper through sufficient practice tests beforehand.