How to prepare for IIT? 2-When one should start the preparation for IIT?

This is the most common question that is asked by the students, parents, guardians. Answer of this question is very simple. Most general answer is one year before taking the examination according to the eligibility conditions. One year is sufficient to ensure a seat into an IIT/NIT. But seeking the increasing competitive environment and trend. One should not take the risk and start preparation for their goal as soon as possible. Even some coachings/ institutions started taking admissions from class 6th. It is too early to decide for something. In my opinion joining two years foundation course i.e.  starting preparation from 11th class is reasonable.

Reason : Why one should start preparing for IIT from 11^th class. What is the syllabus of JEE for IIT/NIT? It is the syllabus of class 11^th and 12^th. One can argue that if one will learn the topics in advance then he will master them till the exam. My argument is what will happen if one tries to teach 12^th class syllabus to a class 6^th student. I am not saying that he won’t be able to understand anything or he can not do good in that but for him it will take more time to grasp the things and he will feel mental stress. Now look at the syllabus of NCERT books and who has prepared it. Read the introductory words, acknowledgements, look at the text book development committee. You will find that it is prepared by the experts who are very much experienced. We should value their efforts that they have put in the research work to prepare the books.

Conclusion: In my opinion best time to start the preparation for JEE (Main and Advanced) is from 11^th class.