With the tentative schedule in hand, students have around 4–5 months left to prepare effectively. Here are some smart and practical strategies to make the most of this time:

1. Plan with the Date Sheet in Mind

• Make a revision timetable that aligns with the tentative JAC exam dates.
• Mark subjects with shorter gaps (like Science → Math → Social Science) and prepare them in advance.
• Allocate more hours daily for subjects that are tough or scheduled back-to-back.
• Use wall calendars, sticky notes, or digital planners to track your daily targets.

2. Finish Syllabus Early

• Try to complete the syllabus by January 2026, leaving February only for revision.
• Break the syllabus into weekly goals (e.g., finish 2 chapters in Science + 1 in Social Science per week).
• Avoid cramming all chapters in the last month; instead, spread them evenly.
• Focus on NCERT textbooks first, then move to reference guides like Oswaal, Arihant, or Educart.

3. Practice Previous Year Papers

• Solve at least 5–7 years’ JAC previous question papers. This helps you identify repeated questions.
• Attempt sample papers in exam conditions — sit at a desk, set a 3-hour timer, and write answers neatly.
• Check marking schemes to understand how to write to-the-point answers.
• This practice boosts speed, accuracy, and confidence before the real exam.

4. Strengthen Weak Areas

• Make a list of topics you find tough (e.g., Physics numericals, History dates, tricky grammar).
• Dedicate 20–30 minutes daily to only weak areas.
• Ask teachers, peers, or join doubt-clearing sessions to get concepts clarified early.
• Don’t skip any chapter, as JAC board exams often ask questions from all sections of the syllabus.

5. Revise Regularly

• Revision is the key to retaining concepts till exam day.
• Prepare summary notes for formulas, theorems, important dates, and definitions.
• Use mind maps or flowcharts for quick recall of lengthy topics.
• Revise old chapters at least once a week so you don’t forget them while moving forward.

6. Focus on Practical Exams

• For Class 12 students, practicals in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Commerce subjects carry 20–30 marks.
• Complete practical notebooks and get them signed by teachers well before submission.
• Revise lab experiments step by step — procedure, observation, and result.
• Remember: Scoring well in practicals can boost your overall percentage significantly.

7. Take Care of Health

• Maintain a healthy routine with 6–7 hours of sleep daily.
• Eat nutritious food; avoid too much junk or oily snacks before exams.
• Take short breaks (5–10 minutes) every hour to refresh your mind.
• Stay calm — practise deep breathing, yoga, or light exercise to reduce exam stress.
• Avoid all-night study sessions right before the exam; they reduce memory retention.