u/Creative-Bug-8962

Guys if you've enrolled in the programme are you choosing A batch or B batch?!

A batch is the normal method (5 months studying, 2 months model exams) B batch gives more time(8 months studying and 2 months exam) I've heard A batch usually fails and is a scam. But B batch means you can only attempt session 2 properly and have to settle for KEAM (HELL nah). What did you guys pick?

So apparently the Mains batch has two sub batches now and from what I know this wasn't present until this year (I might be wrong but the Director did say something about it being introduced this year, or some major changes to existing system) I enrolled in the 2027 repeaters batch and this is what I learned from today's meeting for us.

1. Batch A

This is labelled as 'JEE Mains' batch. I think this is the standard batch that was used until last year. 5 months of classes till November and 2 months of model exams and revisions. The Coordinators described the aim to be Jan session of JEE Mains. I've seen a lot of members on this subreddit regard this batch as a scam. One of the Directors spoke at the beginning of the meeting and he kind of addressed how this method wasn't working for many. That isn't quoted but that's what I hope he meant. He did say how a lot of students don't perform well in session 1 and don't come back to the hostels/don't study during February or March. So another batch has been made.

2. Batch B

This is a slower version of the classes. That's the only thing they said during the meeting, no further details. This batch however is called 'JEE Mains/KEAM' batch and it focuses on session 2 and KEAM exam. The difference is that we get 8 months of studying until January. And then model exams and revisions till April for session 2 and KEAM. Now my doubt is whether they actually only take KEAM level classes for this batch. A few of the students asked some doubts. One asked whether this batch was more efficient. That was ignored. One student asked whether the quality of the classes will decrease and whether it will be KEAM level. The Coordinator said that the same study materials will be provided and that the classes will have a slower pace and that's it. They also mentioned that you should choose batches based on how much workload you think you can endure but I guess that's obvious. My concern is the difference in teaching.

I'm seriously confused on to which batch I should join. I am more leaning towards the B batch because of more time. A lot of people complained about how you have to do 3 chapters in a week during the late stages. Session 2 is usually harder. But I guess you do have more time and maybe slower classes reduce workload and give more time for revision and question practice and maybe you can reach a good percentile in session 1 itself if you're smart about it and that's my goal. It is called Mains/KEAM batch and that worries me. What if classes don't go well and you can't perform in either session?

If you're in 2027 batch or were in the previous year repeaters batch please give your best advice

I've heard a lot of slack about Mains batch and it's pmo. I have the criteria to join Advanced batch but the fees is high and I haven't really prepared for JEE in +1 and +2. So I chose Mains. What do I have to do in the Mains batch to get atleast 98%ile? Now curb your negative comments because I GENUINELY believe in my sauce. I believe if given a plan and structure I can crack Mains. A lot of you went to Pala with high expectations and had to deal with a lot of unexpected problems. I'm trying to learn to prepare for all those problems and have an optimised experience. What worked, what didn't work, what should work but you didn't think of it before. I have an issue where if something goes wrong I always blame myself instead of anything else (it could be the teacher literally not teaching but I'll find a way to conclude that I'm not good enough). And that's why I need YOUR (🫵) help to put together a plan so I can not only have a routine to follow but also solutions to problems that happen to everyone. Now am I asking you to write down your entire experience, dissect it and tell me exactly what I should be doing? Absolutely. I want the map to scoring good. I know that's not possible but atleast it's better than going to the place blind.

...my opponent didn't show up to let me win

I haven't studied at all for JEE Mains but I was in the LT Online batch and do know how things work. I'm very nervous because I've heard the classes and the whole system for JEE Mains repeat isn't that good. I'm concerned about competitiveness and partiality. Like the teachers will prioritize high rankers and take classes and do questions that benefit them more. Obviously the teacher quality also matters, need PYQ solving and basic concepts being taught.