Paritosh Mukhija is an IITian who has done B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from IIT Delh passed out in 2007. He worked for 4 years with a British retailer as an analytical consultant and then recently completed his MBA from Kellogg School of Management, US and IESE Business School, Spain. He would soon start working for a Strategy Consulting firm in Dubai.

What inspired you for Indian Institute of Technology (IITs)?

Physics and Mathematics has always interested me, hence engineering was a natural choice.

What is required to get into IIT?

 Hardwork, discipline, an interest in science and proper guidance.

During your study at Kota, did the environment of Kota city contributed to your success?

Definitely. Kota has training camp feel to it. You have almost nil distractions and everybody around you is so motivated and inspired. There is a lot of healthy competition. It has such a great atmosphere to work. I really missed that later, even in IIT Delhi and Kellogg School of Management, which are some of the best educational institutions in the world.

How best a student can take the advantage of coaching in a good coaching institute?

If I have to say two things that would be- don’t miss classes and give your best shot at solving the daily practice problems(homeworks). After studying at some of the best institutes in the world, I can safely say that Kota has some of the smartest and most dedicated teachers. You guys are really lucky to have the best guidance. So make sure to make the most of your time there and trust me, you’d always have fond memories of Resonance. 

What are the Do’s and Don’ts for students who are taking coaching in Kota?

Don’ts

How to gain confidence and develop interest in subjects?

Practice, practice and practice. Attend classes, ask questions, solve problems, take tests and review mistakes.

How to balance IIT-JEE syllabus and school syllabus?

Slow and steady win the race. Keep an eye on school syllabus and put aside a couple of hours every weekend to study the school syllabus so that you don’t have to devote a lot of time during board exams.

How to plan studies and daily routine to have maximum productivity and output?

Everyone is different. Some like to study in the early morning and some late nights. Identify what works best for you. Just make sure that your routine aligns with the exam schedule of IIT-JEE.

Don’t underestimate the importance of a good 7-hour sleep, balanced healthy diet and moderate physical activity. Create a daily schedule to enhance your productivity.

How to perform in IIT-JEE with the same confidence as in institute’s periodic tests?

Take every test with the same seriousness as you would take IIT-JEE. Remember that getting nervous would only lead to making a few mistakes. If you have prepared well, there is no reason that you should get stresses. IIT-JEE is just another test. Take as many tests as possible so that you feel comfortable on the actual IIT-JEE day. You may also practice some yoga or deep-breathing techniques, if that helps you feel calm and focused.

How to be emotionally strong and cope up with the stress of IIT-JEE preparation?

Don’t stress at all. It’s not the end of the world. Give your 100% and leave the result to destiny. Some of my friends couldn’t make it to the IITs but they are doing much better than me professionally today because they didn’t give up. It is very satisfying if you know that you are giving your personal best and that’s all what matters.

How is the environment at IIT where you have studied?

IIT Delhi was one of the best things that ever happened to me. I made friends for life, participated in extracurricular activities and had great experiences that I would cherish for life.

Top 5 errors/mistakes according to you that if worked over on the part of students, would take care of the most of the problematic study-related issues during the preparation days.

Any message that you will like to give to your successors

Do not stress too much about results. Do not brood over memories of the past and or be anxious about the future. Live in the present moment and give your best.

Just because today was a mess doesn’t mean you cant make tomorrow awesome.

Value your time and do the things that need to be done. It does not matter if you fail the first time. You can learn from your mistakes and succeed the next time. Do not regret. Whatever happened was destined to happen only that way.

Any anecdote/experience that changed your life for better

Lately, I have realized that I like to help others. But if I am myself not happy and satisfied, I cant bring a difference to other lives. There would always be ups and downs in life. Sometimes the things would work out the way I want, sometimes they wont. I have a car, sometimes it runs smoothly but sometimes it breaks down. I need to accept that. I truly believe that we could be happy most of the time( I am not saying always) and that would help us lead this life much better. So I would make all effort to be grateful for this life and the opportunities that it has afforded me and be happy, so that I feel empowered and energized to bring a little difference in the lives of people and communities that I get in touch with.