Rithwik Pusarla, a final-year B.Tech. student in Mechanical Engineering at IIT Bhubaneswar, shares his journey of preparing for the JEE exams. He began his preparation in Class 11 with offline coaching but switched to online coaching from PhysicsWallah in Class 12 due to issues like high fees and unqualified teachers in the offline setup. The online platform offered flexibility, affordability, and quality resources, though it required strong self-discipline. Rithwik structured his study routine with a mix of offline and online resources, including standard reference books and self-study materials. He dedicated 6–8 hours daily to study, balancing coaching materials, reference books, and online test series. He faced challenges like staying consistent and improving his Chemistry performance, which he overcame by setting a fixed timetable and focusing on NCERT materials. Rithwik emphasizes the importance of identifying weak areas early, adapting study methods, and maintaining consistency for effective preparation.