Every year, thousands of students prepare for IIT JAM Physics.
Very few do it with clarity.

Akash Naskar, who secured AIR 5 in IIT JAM 2022 and is currently pursuing his MSc Physics at IIT Delhi, belongs to a rare category of students whose preparation was not driven by panic, shortcuts, or noise—but by method, consistency, and calm execution.

Anyone who has interacted with Akash notices one thing immediately:

He is deeply methodical.

And that method reflects everywhere—
in his preparation, in his thinking, and finally, in his result.

This is not a story of extraordinary talent.
It is a story of disciplined preparation done right.

🧭 1. The Decision Came Before Confidence

Akash did not begin with certainty that he would crack IIT JAM.

During his graduation years, he reached a simple realization:

“I can get admission into IIT for MSc Physics through IIT JAM. I should prepare seriously.”

That was it.

He did not come from an engineering-prep background. His inclination was always toward core physics, and IIT JAM felt like a natural academic progression.
Confidence came later. The decision came first.

This distinction matters more than students realize.

📘 2. Planning Began with the Syllabus—Not Books

One of the strongest pillars of Akash’s preparation was syllabus discipline.

Before touching resources, he studied the IIT JAM syllabus minutely and drew a clear boundary:

• What must be studied
• What must be ignored

In his words:

“What is not in the syllabus should not be read.”

This single habit saved enormous time, energy, and mental bandwidth—a mistake most aspirants make very early.

🧠 3. PYQs Were Treated as the Core Text

For Akash, previous year questions were not revision material.
They were the real teachers.

He solved IIT JAM PYQs 10–15 times, sometimes even more.

But never mechanically.

Each attempt involved analysis:

• Where did this question come from?
• What concept is being tested repeatedly?
• How is the given data structured?

At one point, he could identify the year of a question just by looking at it.

That level of familiarity builds instinct.
And instinct wins competitive exams.

⚙️ 4. Daily Question Practice Built the Engine

Akash followed a simple, uncompromising rule:

• 25–30 questions every day
• Mixed topics
• PYQs + practice sets

Some days it was waves.
Some days electromagnetism.
Some days mechanics.

But daily problem-solving was non-negotiable.

This quiet consistency compounded over months.

📖 5. Theory Was Minimal, Targeted, and Useful

Akash never believed in line-by-line theory reading.

After class:

• He reviewed only the relevant topic
• Used standard books for clarity and notation
• Avoided unnecessary depth

As he rightly observed:

“IIT JAM is an exam of understanding—not research.”

🧮 6. Repetition Created Formula Mastery

Around 3–4 months before the exam, Akash created one dedicated notebook containing:

• Formulas
• Key concepts
• Important integrations
• Select JAM-relevant problems

This notebook was revised daily.

No mugging.
Only recall strengthened through repetition.

⏱️ 7. Tests Were Timed, Serious, and Taken Late

Akash began full-length mock tests only in the last 3 months:

• Strict stopwatch timing
• Exam-like seriousness
• No casual attempts

The goal was accuracy and composure, not random score chasing.

🧘 8. Exam Day: Respond, Don’t React

The final numbers speak for themselves:

• 87.33 marks
• Only one wrong question
• Near-perfect accuracy

Before the exam, Akash spent a few minutes in quiet meditation.

Inside the exam hall:

• Read questions carefully
• Identified given data
• Connected it to known principles
• Responded calmly

In the last 30 minutes, patience—not speed—earned him extra marks.

⚖️ 9. Balance Was Part of the Strategy

Despite serious preparation, Akash ensured balance:

• 5–10 minutes of daily meditation
• Movies and web series
• A supportive, pressure-free family environment

Burnout never entered the equation.

🎓 Role of Pravegaa Mentorship

A crucial, often understated factor in Akash’s journey was structured mentorship and academic clarity.

Under Pravegaa Education’s mentoring ecosystem, the focus was always on:

• Syllabus-aligned preparation
• PYQ-driven learning
• Accuracy over volume
• Psychological stability

Mentorship did not add pressure.
It removed confusion.

✍️ Editorial Note for Aspirants

Akash Naskar’s journey quietly dismantles a popular myth:

Success in IIT JAM is not about studying endlessly.
It is about studying deliberately, repeating wisely, and staying calm.

If you:

• Respect the syllabus
• Solve PYQs 10–15 times
• Practice daily
• Avoid panic

Top ranks stop being mysterious.
They become logical outcomes.

— Pravegaa Education

📌 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. When did Akash start preparing seriously for IIT JAM?
Around December 2021, nearly 6–7 months before the exam.

2. Did he prepare from first year of graduation?
No. He explored IIT JAM in early second year and decided only after clarity.

3. How many times should PYQs be solved?
10–15 times, to build pattern recognition and instinct.

4. Daily question target?
25–30 questions, from mixed topics.

5. Daily self-study time?
About 2–2.5 focused hours, apart from classes.

6. Depth of theory study?
Minimal and targeted—only for clarity.

7. How were formulas revised?
Through a single formula notebook, revised daily in the final months.

8. When to start mock tests?
In the last 3 months, under exam-like conditions.

9. Exam accuracy?
Only one wrong question in the actual exam.

10. Stress management?
Daily meditation and balanced routine.

11. Did he sacrifice hobbies?
No—movies and breaks were part of balance.

12. Biggest takeaway?
Method + repetition + calm execution > endless resources.