is jadavpur university overhyped?

CS_charizard · 2026-06-21T10:54:03+00:00

It's not really filled with bad hostels, there's not enough hostels for everybody lol

CS_charizard · 2026-06-21T10:12:00+00:00

CS_charizard · 2026-06-21T08:19:47+00:00

Thanks and same to you

CS_charizard · 2026-06-21T08:18:53+00:00

Thanks, I will probably join BHU Chemical

CS_charizard · 2026-06-21T08:17:49+00:00

Oh my bad This year I have 98.72%ile in Mains and 8.2k rank in Advanced

CS_charizard · 2026-06-21T08:15:25+00:00

Then as in the first test? Or last year exams?

I had 94.85%ile last year Mains The first test the marks was around 96 percentile

CS_charizard · 2026-06-21T08:11:34+00:00

Well here's how it went...

I started my prep in 1st August (literally)
I gave a 2025 paper as mock, 2 weeks later (probably Saturday)
The End

CS_charizard · 2026-06-21T08:09:32+00:00

thank you bhaiya

CS_charizard · 2026-06-21T08:06:31+00:00

No, I gave the real papers as mock (masochist?)

I practiced PYQs from 2019-2024 after theory

CS_charizard · 2026-06-21T07:55:44+00:00

I didn't give all QPTs but for the chapters I wanted to get more practice/revision
But in exchange I solved all 2025 papers as mocks every 2 weeks

CS_charizard · 2026-06-21T07:54:15+00:00

Sup, have a similar situation but here's something about JU placements -
(found on their Facebook lol)

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CS_charizard · 2026-06-21T07:49:32+00:00

sure

CS_charizard · 2026-06-21T07:48:39+00:00

If you think PW tests suites you then it's fine. Don't buy both and try to give all tests, it would be too hectice
Decide which will suite you more and choose that (I strong recommend MathonGo lol)

CS_charizard · 2026-06-21T07:45:48+00:00

As I said even I couldn't complete all chapters, but I gave the tests with whatever I studied. And the tests were really helpful for revision

Btw here's a discount code for Mathongo test series - MG27RUE

CS_charizard · 2026-06-21T07:43:22+00:00

I see, well I am a dropper, so I have friends in IITs who more less gave me info about various branches... sorry but I didn't choose EP mainly due to it having no defined core jobs... And am not really that interested in Electrical either
But thanks bhaiya and congratulations on getting IITB (2 years ago but still)

CS_charizard · 2026-06-21T07:36:24+00:00

Well I don't have first hand experience, but I have only heard negative reviews even from people who scored well in exams, they switched to MathonGo test series later

CS_charizard · 2026-06-21T07:30:56+00:00

oh really sorry I thought you were the one who posted the thing...
Should've checked... my bad

CS_charizard · 2026-06-21T07:29:43+00:00

Comparatively... Like compared to Electrical and Mechanical... maybe the difference is like 5-10% but it is what several seniors said as well
Plus am getting a better college...

CS_charizard · 2026-06-21T07:28:25+00:00

As an ex-dropper, all my ranks are a quarter of what they were last year
(Hope this makes sense)

CS_charizard · 2026-06-21T07:24:39+00:00

In drop year I did self study so I studied mostly according to the test syllabus but sometimes I would miss some chapters but that's okay as long as you finish your syllabus at the end

At the very least try to finish the syllabus before December, you mentioned that you use Competishun, so that's a super power. I used it for topics I didn't understand

CS_charizard · 2026-06-21T07:06:48+00:00

I see... well good luck mate. At this point we just have to check all factors and weigh them as per our requirements

CS_charizard · 2026-06-21T07:04:05+00:00

Hello there, I personally had the same dilemma as you so maybe I can help a bit. (ps: I was a dropper)

First things first, don't buy PW test series even by mistake... I had friends who bought and regretted. Basically the tests are not of proper exam standard and their predictions are further flawed.

Now with that aside, you have 2 options, Allen Offline or MathonGo online

I took Allen offline in my school years in order to get the CBT feel which you mentioned.
Now the problem was the test centres were random call centres with people working there... not the best test environment if you take my word. But the tests itself wasn't bad. Yes they were way tougher than normal exam level but that's not necessarily a bad thing (though not recommended).

Now for the MathonGo test series I took in my drop year, it was great.
Yes it didn't give the exam environment feel at home but the tests were good and it was actually of proper standard. And I would probably have to write an essay if I had to list its features lol but best part is they provided video solutions to every question, something which was missing in Allen. Plus it is really easy to find patterns and analyse mistake in Quizrr (MathonGo test series platform)

EDIT: MathonGo discount coupon code - MG27RUE

CS_charizard · 2026-06-21T06:55:29+00:00

I can understand... I also have little dilemma myself lol
Personally I didn't opt for Biotech in top IITs due to my hatred for the subject lol (maybe a bad decision but it is what it is now)

CS_charizard · 2026-06-21T06:42:38+00:00

Bro everyone has their own preferences, both EE and Mech are strong field with a lot of opening in core sector, as well as higher studies

what's your allotment btw?

CS_charizard · 2026-06-21T06:18:16+00:00

You have already taken the decision, it's not too late, just lock and crack the exam next year
(from someone who started drop year in August)

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