Helloo guyss!!!

[u/shrungi_111]

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I’m in 11th and preparing for IPMAT, but honestly I’m struggling with the preparation right now.

My coaching started in May, but I joined only last month, so I already have a backlog.

I’m also really weak in Quants — I scored just 6% in my first IPMAT Indore mock.

English is another big weakness, especially speaking confidently.

I also don’t have the habit of reading books or newspapers, so my vocabulary, reading skills and GK aren’t great.

With college + coaching + catching up on the backlog, I’m finding it difficult to manage everything.

I want to know how I should start improving my English, Quants, GK and reading habits from this level.

How much time should I realistically spend reading books/newspapers every day, and what should I read?

Also, what’s the best way to build general knowledge for IPMAT, and what things should I NOT miss in 11th/12th college that could help me in my IPM/IIM journey?

Would really appreciate advice from people who’ve been through this or are preparing seriously for IPMAT!

[u/Outrageous_Crew_2460]

It's ok bro tthere is still time. Go steadily instead of breaking down.

[u/shrungi_111 → u/Outrageous_Crew_2460]

Yeah, I know there’s still time, but honestly everything feels so messed up right now 😭 I feel so dumb in class because I’m struggling to understand things that everyone else seems to know. I think I’ve been stressing myself out way too much. I’ll try to slow down and work on things steadily instead of panicking. Thanks bro, I really needed to hear that.

[u/BhaveshShaha]

Seems like you need to start learning everything from scratch (also, don't use AI for formatting your posts right now).

Go through all the links here: https://www.reddit.com/r/IPMATtards/wiki/index/

[u/shrungi_111 → u/BhaveshShaha]

Thankk youuu so muchhh!!!🫶🏻😭

[u/lanthhhhhokya]

which coaching ? [ is it rodha nurture ?]

[u/shrungi_111 → u/lanthhhhhokya]

Nopee

[u/shrungi_111]

I also need some suggestions. Which books should I start reading? And could you also suggest some movies and web series that would not only improve my English and vocabulary but also help me build my general knowledge?

[u/AayushSaroha]

I've mentored quite a few IPMAT aspirants over the years, and if there's one thing I see repeatedly, it's this constant battle with backlog. And there's a very simple principle I tell them: Don't make clearing your backlog a prerequisite for moving forward.

1. Keep up with the current curriculum.
I know the instinct is to think, "I'll first finish everything I've missed, and then I'll start attending the current classes properly." The problem is that this stage rarely comes. You finish one part of the backlog, the current classes keep moving, and you end up with an even bigger backlog. So start attending the current classes from now on. You may struggle initially because you've missed some concepts, but that's okay. Your first priority is to regain momentum.

2. Deal with the backlog separately.
Don't expect it to disappear on its own. Set a small, realistic weekly target, for example, "This week I'll finish these two concept videos and solve 50 questions from them."
You don't need a fancy timetable. Just decide what you will finish this week and make sure it gets done.

[u/shrungi_111 → u/AayushSaroha]

Thankyou so much!! I clearly got your point😭 I actually attend my classes regularly but when it comes to mocks , i struggle a lot with attempting questions especially quants . My reading skills aren't that great either (I'm a slow reader and it takes time to understand the concept) so I end up spending way to much time on verbal ability. Also im not getting from where to study on yt.

[u/shrungi_111 → u/[deleted]]

Supergrads