An overall look into the journey

Life in Kota is an experience. You learn to survive under pressure and responsibilities. The pressure to complete the course work, the DPPs, sheets and n number of other study materials, and the responsibilities to deliver on the task that you are required to do (crack the competitive entrance exams with a good rank) makes you tough enough to solve any problem of life.

While Kota has a lot to offer, they are not all positives. With the humongous amount of inflow of knowledge and science, comes a lot of peer pressure. Yes, there is a lot of pressure to perform well in the tests, keep progressing in the right direction, improve your scores and so on. There is competition among the best of friends and worst of enemies to score better.

A lot of people are unable to handle the stress in the right light. They take to habits like smoking, drinking, drugs etc. Yes, they take to these habits and worse. There have been instances of serious depressions and suicides. In fact, the number of suicides have been rising in Kota for the past few years. Hence, this particular piece of article is included to show you the bigger picture; to keep you motivated and think positively about yourself.

There is only one and one you! And that is your power. So, first of all, don’t try to be someone else. Don’t try to be the person living across your room, who might enjoy an occasional smoke and/or drink, while still performing well in his exams. I mean why would you like to live their life. Just enjoy being you.

There might be times when things seem impossible. You may feel that you won’t be able to make it into your dream college. It’s OKAY! Happens with everyone. The top rankers and the last ones all have it. You just need to believe in yourself and keep pushing the boundaries. Even if you don’t make it, there are hundreds of things that you could do. Life in Engineering is a lot about discovering and chasing your passion. So, don’t worry. It’s all going to be fine in the end!

If negative thoughts begin to overpower you, seek some help from the professionals. There are a lot of counsellors available (some at the coaching centers and many outside). Go and talk to them. Share your problems, whatever it is. Even if they don’t come up with solution, just sharing your problems with someone will make you feel relieved.

When things seem impossible, just go out with some friends, enjoy a good meal, share some laughter, listen to some good music, watch some motivational videos or simply take a nap. Wake up with relinquished energy and fight for your goals. Remember, you need to believe that you are the best! And you really are.

Whether you are in IIT or any other college, there are ample opportunities. I don’t mean to lower your enthusiasm, but yes, there are opportunities everywhere. In fact, a large number of people studying engineering end up working into something nowhere close to it. Strive for the best. So, life has a lot to offer; a lot! Don’t get discouraged by one setback. There are many more opportunities to come.

Before taking any drastic step, just think about your parents. Just remember the smile on their faces, and how because of you, it could vanish. I know I am quoting from the movie 3 idiots, but then it is the truth.
Any problem can be solved. So, let’s get into the race and fight our way through!

All the very best with your preparations. Wish you success and happiness in life!
Cheers!

List of essential contact numbers in Kota for students

Doctors

1)      ENT Specialist : Dr. S.K. Bhatnagar

Address: 1-KA-7, Vigyan Nagar, Kota, Rajasthan 324005

Phone: 0744 242 5454

2)      Eye Hospital: Suvi Eye Hospital

Address: C-13, Talwandi, Suvi Eye Hospital Road, Kota, Rajasthan 324005

Phone: 093514 12449

3)      Orthopaedic(Bone): Dr. Tanay Sharma

Address: 5 A 1, T T Hospital, Rangabari Road, Talwandi, Kota, Rajasthan 324005

Phone: 075689 07887

4)      General Physicist: Dr. Vineer Jain

Address: Plot No 8- A- 4, Mahaveer Nagar III, Kota, Rajasthan 324009

Phone:  0744 514 9010

5)      Dematologist: Dr. Puja Sharma

Address: 5 A 1, T T Hospital, Talwandi, Kota, Rajasthan 324005

Phone: 096363 14061

6)      Gynaecologist: Dr. Raksha Sharma

Address: 3-f22, Opera Road, Opposite hanuman mandir, Talwandi, Kota, Rajasthan 324005

Phone: 082092 04668

Motivation: Where Magic Happens!

You know what happens when you step out of the comfort zone and start trying things which you thought you could never do? Yes, you guessed it right. MAGIC HAPPENS!

It is only when you step out of your comfort zone to sail into the sea of unknown, you land upon the island where Magic Happens. From where you look back and realize that you have come a long way on this journey and accomplished the impossible.

This journey may seem one such tough thing. And there can be other things in life too, which we ain’t able to figure out. It is during these times that high spirited people don’t give up. They show up every single day, they work hard, push themselves harder and refuse to take “No” for an answer. And that is the secret sauce of their success.

LIFE, whether you make it or not!

Life is a continuous process. There will always be new challenges and new opportunities coming your way. Whether you make it through your respective competitive exams or not, it is not the end of the world. In fact, it is just the starting of it. There are many more things that you will realize along the way. There would be bigger challenges, bigger road blocks and better opportunities in life. And that is something I can assure you about.

Success is defined differently by different people. For you, it might be cracking this exam, for someone else it might be losing 10 kg of weight while for a third person, it could be landing themselves into a job that they love. So, if you think this exam is the end of the world, I am sorry to say this my friend, but you are wrong. You are just starting out life and the possibilities are immense.

When I was in Kota, all I thought about was IIT and making it through this exam. Life would be all easy after that. That is an over-statement. I also thought about the repercussions of not making it through the exam. It terrified me. But when I got into college and faced the life thereafter, I realized that it was all an illusion. There would always be new challenges in life. And the best thing about this city of Kota is that it teaches you how to fight, to not give up, persevere and emerge as a winner in all walks of life.

What you learn in class about life is more valuable than the academics that will be flushed out after you appear for this exam. What remains with you is the experience. That’s what matters. It is your attitude that determines your altitude.

There is always an option to make your life better at any point of time you choose to. Change your thoughts and you change your actions. Change your actions and you change your habits. Change your habits and you change your results. And this is valid for everyone, whether you are 16 years old or 60 years young.

I won’t pour out much about life here in this article and would rather let you experience things on your own as you walk along this journey of life. All I wish to say is YES, try it! Give it your best! Put in the efforts like you never have and the results will come.

But just in case things don’t seem to work out at the time, it is not the end of the world. There are better things coming your way, there are always better opportunities, good things waiting to happen. You just have to go out and grab them!

Life Hack

Life Hack is the special section of the book where we have something that will stay with you, your entire life. Whether you choose to implement it or not is something you have to decide. These are basic tips, tricks and life hack for anyone who is willing to improve their life by a small or large amount.
Since this is an age where you build up on things and can make a healthy habit out of this, we prefer to share it with you.

The Importance of Breakfast

It is very important to realize the importance and value of breakfast and how it can drastically increase the quality of your life, while your stay here in the city of Kota. Breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day. In the hustle and bustle of the early coaching classes and waking up late for the classes, it is possible that you may start skipping breakfast. Which is why I wanted to take up this topic specifically.

The easiest way to convince you guys to have breakfast daily is to tell you that it helps in your preparation and with cracking the exam. Lol! That sounds cliché? However, it is true.

Quoting this from a website:

“A good breakfast fuels you up and gets you ready for the day.
In general, people who eat breakfast have more energy, do better in studies, and eat healthier throughout the day. Without breakfast, people can get irritable, restless, and tired. So make time for breakfast!”

With a ‘Poha’ stall in every second lane in Kota, have a quick grab of the light and healthy breakfast before proceeding for studies. Better yet, a glass of milk or corn flakes helps. This gets you start your day in a power packed manner and develop a lifestyle that is disease free and long-lasting.

The Importance of Deep Breathing and Exercises

Deep breathing is one of the best things that I can advice you to bring into your routine. It is more of a meditation where you focus on your breathing for 10 – 15 minutes a day. That is it! You take deep breaths and focus on the breathing process for 10 minutes daily. Here are the benefits of deep breathing:

1)      Makes you better focused

2)      Quiets the mind and makes it peaceful

3)      Helps with development of a better memorizing power (for Inorganic Chemistry). Yeah, I’ve been there, done that! ;)

4)      Releases stress and tension

5)      Relaxes the mind and the body

6)      Relieves you of emotional problems

7)      Strengthens the immune system so that you remain healthy

8)      Better digestion

9)      Improves your energy level and boosts stamina

10)  Elevates your overall mood

With so many benefits attached to it, there is no reason not to spend your precious 10 – 15 minutes daily over this. From my personal experience, try this and you will definitely feel the difference in your stress level, have a better mood and overall memorizing power.

Practicing a little stretching exercise and scheduling it into your daily routine helps too. It makes you emotionally stronger and develops stamina and the mindset to face the world with higher confidence.

An Interview with Ms. Shilpa Srivastava, VIT Vellore (AIR: N/A) Works at Philips

1)      Hello. Thank you for talking to ComfiStay. How are you doing these days?

Hi, Thanks for contacting me. Life is going great. Never been better.

2)      Let’s start from the beginning. How was your academic and social life before you shifted to Kota?

Yes, I did my schooling from CBSE board and of course was above average. That’s why I came to Kota and yeah, social life was normal as it was just after 10^th boards when I came to Kota.

3)      What was going through your mind when you were deciding on moving to Kota?

If I speak frankly, it was kind of routine in schools that if a student is scoring well in 10^th class, he/she most likely will join some competitive institutions. So even I wanted to study outside my hometown and score well in IIT entrance exam and to join some prestigious IITs.

4)      What factors did you consider while choosing your coaching?

Mostly I saw the results from the previous years of that coaching institute and quality of teachers (which is more important).

5)      What were the initial changes that you encountered when you moved to Kota?

As it was first time living outside home and managing everything on your own, it was quite difficult in the starting but eventually you learn everything.

6)      How did you manage to maintain the academic and entrance preparation simultaneously?

I won’t lie but it surely affected the 12^th board exams and the pressure was too much. Also, because you scored well in previous boards, so you have to live up to those expectations. That was a lot of pressure.

7)      How was your social life at Kota? Do you want to give any advice to the thousands of aspiring engineers who come to Kota every year? What to do and what not to do? If its not too personal, what was your lowest point at your life in Kota? How did you redeem yourself?

I would just say whatever is happening in your life, however low you are scoring in your exams or whatever be the situation right now that makes you think that nothing can go wrong beyond this. Believe me it is NOT the end of the world. Just focus on your own growth and your learnings  and you will be successful in your life.

8)      Do you regret that you didn’t put enough effort to get through IIT? Or is it all down to how you handle it on the D-Day? How was it dealing with the fact that you failed to make it to IITs, which in societal norms, is a failure?

I don’t regret going to Kota or giving significant time of my life in coaching institutes. Of course I was really disappointed over not getting selected into IITs. It was my dream to go to IIT Bombay but as we say, life goes on and so as the opportunities in life will always come to you, you just have to be patient.

9)      How did you shape your life after JEE? How did you arrive to what you are today?

Umm along with JEE I had given different All India level exams for different colleges. So, luckily I got into VIT University Vellore and then got a job offer in Philips, one of the better companies, which is pretty incredible J

10)  What are the 5 commandments that you live by in your life?

There are no predefined rules for living life. Just take life as it comes to you and yeah, be creative and follow your dreams, as my friend here Arpit is doing.

An Interview with Mr. Saransh Srivastava, IIT KANPUR(AIR: 121, JEE ADV 2013)

1)      Hello. Thank you for talking to ComfiStay. How are you doing these days?

I’m doing good, still getting used to work life.

2)      Let’s start from the beginning. How was your academic and social life before you shifted to Kota?

My academic life was good by most standards; I was consistently at the top of my class in school, and it required minimal effort for me to maintain that. My social life was restricted to a few great friends, but was healthy enough.

3)      What was going through your mind when you were deciding on moving to Kota?

This decision was pretty clear in my mind for two reasons: I wanted to leave home and be on my own, and I wanted to study Computer Science at the best place possible. Kota would help me achieve that. I was not planning on looking back.

4)      What factors did you consider while choosing your coaching?

I knew I wanted to join Bansal Classes because they started it all, and they would know how to guide students through every scenario. I was so sure if this, I did not even sit for any other institute's entrance exam.

5)      What were the initial changes that you encountered when you moved to Kota?

I saw thousands of students walking the floors of the institute, it almost made me dizzy. I realized how many people are here to achieve the same goal as mine. I also learned to deal with terrible food. I remember one of my first meals at my mess, I couldn’t swallow the food and just went back to my room that night. I wasn’t willing to admit it but I was probably homesick.

6)      How did you manage to maintain the academic and entrance preparation simultaneously?

I enrolled myself into a school that only required me to sit for their bi-annual exams. This is fairly common in Kota. So all I had to care about was JEE preparation at my coaching center. The syllabus is basically a superset of the CBSE curriculum, so there really wasn’t much to prepare for school exams. Contrary to popular belief, the teachers at coaching centers teach concepts with sufficient clarity so as to be able to write descriptive answers.

7)      How was your social life at Kota? Do you want to give any advice to the thousands of aspiring engineers who come to Kota every year? What to do and what not to do?

I took a couple of months to open up with people in Kota, but after that I was pretty social. There were a bunch of social activities one could do there, ranging from sports to playing Counter Strike at dimly lit cyber cafes.

My advice to the people who come as aspiring engineers is to really think about it and be really sure that want to do this. A decent, hardworking student can always get into an IIT, but I’ve seen far too many IITians with absolutely no idea why they are there, and it’s not a good feeling. Also, remember that your parents agreed to burn a whole lot of cash so that you can get some good education, don’t forget that before you start your 10^th FIFA game of the day. If you should be attending a class right now, be there.

8)      If its not too personal, what was your lowest point at your life in Kota? How did you redeem yourself?

The lowest point of my life in Kota was close to the end of my time there, when my old classmates were graduating from school. Seeing their farewell pictures and memories all over social media made me question my decision of leaving home and coming all the way to Kota. It was some sort of existential crisis. There very only a handful of people left in my hostel by that time, and the feeling of loneliness didn’t help.

I came out of it by deciding that now that I’m here, I will at least try to finish what I started. Even if the decision turns out to be not worth it, at least I wouldn’t have wasted two years of my life.

9)      For majority of the society, you are a success story, thanks to the fact that IIT is your alma matter. What role did IIT play in your life? Or do you think IIT is just another milestone, albeit a better one?

IIT has brought about a great deal of humility in me. There are so many brilliant, passionate people working on great problems in all domains. From a social standpoint, I am aware that many people consider it to be a great achievement, but for me it’s just a stepping stone. IIT has surely made me well aware that there are many, many things to be done.

10)  What are the 5 commandments that you live by in your life?

I wish I had 5 commandments to live by. Surely would make my life a lot easier to organize.

An Interview with Mr. Sanchit Mall, IIT KANPUR(AIR: 3317, JEE ADV 2013)

1)      Hello. Thank you for talking to ComfiStay.com. How are you doing these days?

I’m put up in Gurgaon these days. I’m assistant Manager, Operations at Zunroof Tech Pvt Ltd. This is my first job post my college days.

2)      Let’s start from the beginning. How was your academic and social life before you shifted to Kota?

I did my schooling from Gorakhpur before moving to Kota. I was an above average student at my school and was into sports a lot. The school was primarily focused on academics and left too little scope for extra curriculars.

3)      What was going through your mind when you were deciding on moving to Kota?

The selection ratio of the coaching institutes in Gorakhpur was not motivating and that left me with only a couple of options. I had even considering moving to Hyderabad in 8^th standard but the cultural difference was something I found it very difficult to cope with back then. Moving to Kota after 10^th boards was the only option I was left with.

4)      What factors did you consider while choosing your coaching?

One of my close friends had been in Kota for the past two years and I had been in constant touch with him over the course of his stay. He had joined “X” when he moved to Kota but switched to ”Y” later. He warned me that getting admission in the institutes wasn’t going to be easy as there were only a few batches of students that they were planning to take in and the entrance test wasn’t going to be easy either.

5)      What were the initial changes that you encountered when you moved to Kota?

During my initial days in Kota, the only human interaction that I had outside my coaching classes was with the Mess workers. It dawned on me that I barely spoke to anyone at my PG or anyone outside the coaching. I had a couple of close friends in the coaching too but they stayed in a hostel which was located at a fair distance from my PG.

6)      How did you manage to maintain the academic and entrance preparation simultaneously?

I barely studied for my board exams to be honest. I always thought that the gap before the board exams would be enough to prepare for the exams. My sole focus was on the entrance exam. During my first attempt, the eligibility criteria for JEE was 60% in 12^th boards and that was pretty easily achievable.

7)      How was your social life at Kota? Do you want to give any advice to the thousands of aspiring engineers who come to Kota every year? What to do and what not to do?

There is a plethora of distractions that are there in the city which will deter a child’s motivation and deviate him from his path. Thankfully, I was well advised by my seniors to stay away from Cyber cafes. Anyone who loves online gaming, you’ll have enough time for that when you enter an IIT. The internet bandwidth is super awesome too. One must refrain from visiting the cafes to either watch TV series or movies. Spending time with friends at hostel/PGs is a much better option. Going out to play football/cricket or any other sport is also a good option. Even thought the majority of eating joints in Kota are strictly vegetarian but I still miss the sandwiches and kachoris that I used to have with my friends.

A time table is a must and a student cannot afford pending homework. Completing the homework on a daily basis is of utmost importance and I cannot stress on it enough. I suffered because of it during my first year and it took me quite some time to recover. I suggest all the incoming students to make it a point to complete homework on time.

8)      If its not too personal, what was your lowest point at your life in Kota? How did you redeem yourself?

I started out in P1 batch at Vibrant. The entrance exam segregates students into batches based on their scores. P1 was the best batch and the HODs taught the top batches. The batches were shuffled every 6-8 weeks based on our cumulative performance in the review tests. By the end of first year, my cumulative percentage dropped from 60% to 30%.

The last couple of review tests were disastrous for me. I had no clue what was going on in the Maths classes and Chemistry has never been my strong suit. I felt left out and was apprehensive of my chances in the JEE and that terrified me. Even though I was just an above average student, I never ever doubted that I wont make it to an IIT. The dismal performance that I had put up in Kota during my first year had broken my spirit and I was doubtful for the first time ever. I tried to make amends during the second year but the damage was too much. As a result, in my first attempt, I got a 5 digit AIR. That got me nowhere. My parents were not too sure about the second attempt but when I decided to go for it, they supported me. I was much more disciplined during my third year in Kota and it paid off.

9)      For majority of the society, you are a success story, thanks to the fact that IIT is your alma matter. What role did IIT play in your life? Or do you think IIT is just another milestone, albeit a better one?

During the orientation period at IIT Kanpur, we were told from day 1 that being at an IIT is no big deal as everyone around you is the same. What we did in college would define us and make us stand out of the league. IIT is just first of the many milestones I wish to achieve. My college, apart from giving my career a path and direction, has made me a much more confident and cognitive person.

10)   What are the 5 commandments that you live by in your life?

That’s a tough one really. I have only one motto that I live by and that is “NO REGRETS”. I like to live in the present. I believe that we keep chasing our dreams and want to be someone who is an embodiment of our aspirations. By the time most of us become that person, we forget why we started out in the first place. The rat race has blinded most of us and has rendered us incapable to appreciate the smaller things in life. I could go on and on about it but the bottom line is, I believe in doing things that make me happy and not what the society expects me to do.

Budgeting and Overall Expense

Budgeting your stay in Kota is very important. Most of the times you may consider some of the major expenses while leaving out many others and that may ultimately mean that your parents predicted an ‘X’ amount of total expense and it comes out to be ‘1.5X’. Therefore, for an informed decision making, I have covered some of the major expense and an overall budget for one and two year program.

The budget mentioned here is an approximate budget and varies with the quality of accommodation that you go for, differs from coaching to coaching, courses opted for and expenses incurred varying from person to person. The cost does not include schooling cost which comes out to be extra. As per certain schools, it can range from INR 30,000 to 50,000  depending on the school.

Some coaching centers have the school curriculum included in their enrollment process and the schooling cost is less in that case.
You may consider approximately 6 lacs for a two-year course and 3 lacs for a one-year course.

Cracking the test - The overall Approach

For cracking the test or any kind of competitive exams, it is very necessary that you take the right approach for the exams. It is all about solving the right questions in the right amount of time. You don’t have to solve it all. You have to make the right selection as to what all to solve first, what to leave for review later and which are the ones that are not your cup of tea.
Here we would apply the approach which is known as “The Objective Approach”. Remember that this is just one of the approach that may work. If you have a better approach that works for you, well and good.

Here is how it works:

1)      Skim through the paper in 2 minutes to just have a look at the questions. You would find some extremely easy ones in there. These are the ones that are sandwiched between the tougher ones. We hunt them down in the first two minutes and then finish them off in the next few minutes.

2)      Once we are through we some questions and have built confidence in our preparation, it’s time to approach the medium difficulty problems. These are the ones we give time to, which we saved on the easy ones.

3)      Once the medium difficulty questions are knocked off, it’s time to approach the difficult ones depending on the time that we are left with.

Why this approach?

The reason for this approach is because our objective in the exam is first to qualify it by scoring the bare minimum marks required for it.

The second objective is to maximize the score by solving the medium difficulty problems adequately and accurately.

Once we are through with these parts, it is time to get your self a rank.

Any case, this approach guarantees that if your preparation is adequate and you have the right mindset, you clear the cut-off first, then maximize the score for a better one and ultimately land yourself a higher rank in the exams.

The aim is to perform to the best of our ability and in accordance with the preparation that we have done. This technique guarantees that we get a head start by taking up easy questions and building confidence and morale. Once you have the confidence, things will start falling in place and you would be able to perform to the best of your ability.

Kota - Tips and Tricks

1)      Following a time table helps. It should be made such that sleep timings and self-study timings are distributed distinctly and appropriately. You may put small breaks in between to help you relax.

2)      Do NOT miss out on your meals. Amidst the hard work that you put in, proper meals are really important to keep you going.

3)      A little exercise helps. Deep breathing helps calm your mind, staying focused and also helps in increasing memorizing power.

4)      Stay away from negative people. People who say you can’t make it, etc. only add to your problem. Maintain a distance from them!

5)      Do NOT compare yourself or your preparation with anyone. Compete is a better term! Compete, not compare!

6)      Maintain a positive mindset and work towards your goal.

7)      Complete your homework daily. Whatever DPPs, sheets etc. are given to complete, do it the same day.

8)      Do NOT miss any classes until very urgent. Leaving one topic leads to leaving another and then the complete chapter is washed off. Thereafter, you lose all the chapters related to that topic and ultimately the entire subject gets ruined. You may lose your confidence in the subject itself. So, better attend all the classes.

9)      Timely revisions are necessary. Revise the previous topics on Sundays and other holidays when you have some extra time. Revision is necessary.

10)   Run your own race! You are competing for YOUR one seat. That’s it! So, don’t pay  heed to what the person in the next room is doing!

11)   It’s okay to relax sometime; especially on the day when the Review Tests are conducted. Give yourself a break and watch a movie, go for a walk sometime.

12)   Analyze your performance timely. You should thoroughly know your strengths and weaknesses. It helps save a lot of time and make intelligent choices in exams.

13)   Do NOT indulge in habits like smoking, drinking, etc. It is the first time that you will hesitate. The second time, it’s easy. So, why attempt in the first place!!!

Student's Corner

Student corner is the section of the book where we try to transform you into a better and more productive being. Who doesn’t like to complete a 10 hours work in 5 hours and yet do it properly. It is all about productivity!

In this section, we try to discuss the tips and tricks, study hacks, time management techniques, study patterns, scoring high on tests and things that will benefit you throughout your life, should you implement it properly.

Study Pattern (The Time Table Approach)

There goes a popular saying “If you can quantify your work, you can improve it!”

It is very important to keep a track of your time. You know what’s the most valuable asset in your life? It’s not Money! It’s TIME! Which is why you are trading your money for the time and guidance of coaching centers and faculty members.

If you manage and use your time properly, success and progress will be easier than you think, and that I can assure you in any walk of life. So, keeping a track of how you spend your time is as much or even more important than how you spend your money. We take to the time table approach to track our progress:

1)      Make a proper time-table for your entire day. This includes the coaching classes, the sleep timing, the breakfast, lunch and dinner time, your personal time for exercises, talking to family and studies. This gives you an idea of how your day is built upon.

2)      Once you have an idea of what all things need to be done, the next step is to allot proper and ‘adequate’ time to it.

3)      Once you have it planned, it’s time to execute it. I am attaching a copy of 30-day challenge to track your progress in different areas for 30 days. Mark an “X” for everyday you follow your time table and a “--” for everyday you miss out on it. Once you have followed the time-table for 30 days, it becomes your habit. It is now easier to execute it and get it done.

4)      Track your daily progress, give adequate time to your homework, plan your revisions over the weekend, review the topics you are still not thorough with, schedule a doubt session, revise and keep a check on how you perform. This gives you an edge over the competition.

5)      Once you develop a habit of being disciplined enough to follow the time table, it is time to quantify your progress. Review each day at the end of it. Plan your activities for the next day. You now have an idea of what needs to be done on the following day. Hence, you plan better.

6)      Review your weeks in a similar way and implement this monthly to track your overall progress. Before you know it, your productivity has improved in a way you wouldn’t even know.

List of items to carry

Important Papers

1)      Mark sheets and Certificates

2)      Driving License

3)      Voter ID

4)      Birth Certificate

5)      Aadhar Card

6)      Photo

Things to have in the room

1)      Liquid hand wash or Soap

2)      Bath soap and shampoo

3)      Toothbrush and toothpaste

4)      Comb

5)      Body and face moisturizer, deodorant, powder etc.

6)      Sunscreen

7)      Towels: 2 big and 2 hand towels

8)      6 set of undergarments

9)      6 set of clothes

10)  6 pair of socks

11)  6 handkerchiefs

12)  Two pair of shoes

13)  A night dress

14)  Bag and stationary

15)  Wallet

16)  Wrist watch or table clock

17)  Bed sheet, pillow cover, two covering sheet and a blanket (maybe 2)

18)  Water jug and glass

19)  Mosquito repellant

20)  Bucket, mug, broom, rough cloth

21)  Dustbin

22)  Doormat

23)  Utensils: 2 each of plate, spoon, glass, bowl and a vessel to store milk

24)  Table lamp

25)  Electric Kettle

26)  Mirror

First Aid kit

Thermometer, Savlon, Pudin Hara, Vicks inhaler, vVcks tablet, Glucon-D, Electral powder, bandage, cotton, soframycin cream, Calpol(fever), Combiflam(all pain), oflin 200(antibiotic), Domestal(vomiting), Sinarest(Cold), Dependal M(loose motion), Rinifol(stomach problem).

Consult your physician before taking medicine.