Two IITians have teamed up to conjure 100 tips and tricks to crack the IIT. Their only mantra is 'Smart work will trump hard work'. It not only answers questions about all things physics, chemistry and maths but also addresses issues that students worry about and don't know whom to ask: Night owls vs early risers What does one do in class 11? Writing a formula 84 times to remember it Using WWE-style cards to make learning fun Colour-coded notebooks Getting the most out of lab experiments If tutorials and textbooks are professors, this book is that clever friend whom you meet outside the classroom and ask all your questions.
Full of great advice...a book I wish I read 5-6 years before. If you're currently preparing for the relevant IIT-JEE exams, please take it up. Even if that phase of life is done, the tips (except the IIT-JEE syllabus-focussed tips) would apply to any other exam, such as GATE as well and self-learning. But, these "study/learning" tips as I'll term them make up 1/3 of the tips, and can be found from reputable online sources. I did pick up a few tricks, though, which are quite effective, such as a sheet of 'starred problems' for revision.