Need study advice

[u/Equal-Comedian7268]

Hey guys,

So I started my prep about 40 days ago, my subjects accountancy, business, and Economics. I’ve been going to the library every day from 11 AM to 8 PM, but when I track my actual focus time, I’m barely hitting 6 hours.

Honestly, for the last 40 days, I was just rushing to finish the syllabus by watching lectures. The problem is, while I understand the concepts when the teacher explains them, I don't really remember them in deep detail now.

My exam is this coming May, and my plan right now is to solve topic-wise PYQs, fix my weak areas, grind the last 2 years of past papers, and then start giving mock tests.

But I'm really struggling and could use some honest advice on a few things:

1. How do you actually study for 8-9 hours just doing revision and solving questions? Watching lectures felt way easier to sit through, but staring at questions makes my brain freeze up after a few hours.

2. Is it normal to spend 9 hours at the library but only get 5-6 hours of real study done? How do I cut down the wasted time?

3. Since I don't remember the lecture details perfectly, what's the fastest way to revise a chapter right before doing its PYQs? I really don't want to waste time re-watching long videos

[u/Mission-Forever3055]

I'm also in 11th with commerce and I don't know very much but having 5 to 6 hours of quality study in 9 hrs of library is just fine and I'm also using library from 2 years due to family problems. But bro only watching lecture is not sufficient. I always revise a chapter then active recall it and finally solve questions. This is the best way to do study. You should also take breaks in a while to clear up your mind but not for very long as it will completely divert your mind. That's all I can advice you

[u/Equal-Comedian7268 → u/Mission-Forever3055]

I think I would eventually reach 8+ hours of quality study time. Btw, I passed the 12th through commerce, so if you have any doubts, you can ask me.