18M from India | Just finished High School (12th) | Aiming for C1 German for B.Tech — Need advice on a 100% free self-study roadmap
Hello everyone,
I am a 20-year-old student from Patna, India. I have just finished my 12th-grade board exams this year, and my ultimate goal is to pursue my Bachelor's (B.Tech) in Germany. As most Bachelor's programs are completely in German, I need to reach at least a solid B2 or C1 level.
Since I am on a tight budget and cannot afford expensive coaching classes here in India, I am completely committing to self-study. I am ready to put in 2 to 3 hours every single day.
After doing some research on this sub, I found out about resources like "Nicos Weg" (DW) and the VHS Lernportal.
I would highly appreciate it if experienced learners or natives could guide me on:
- Is relying solely on free resources like DW and VHS enough to crack official Goethe/Telc C1 exams?
- Are there any hidden free high-quality libraries, Anki decks, or PDFs that are highly recommended for STEM/Engineering aspirants?
- How should I structure my transition from B1 to B2/C1 without a paid teacher?
Thank you so much in advance for your help! Cheers from India.