How do we exactly prepare for JEE Main and Advanced (including time, rest, etc.)? Should we prepare notes for EACH chapter? Or is studying directly from the NCERT textbooks enough? And is it an absolute necessity to refer 2-3 other books as well?

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Notes in physics, according to me are necessary because they will help you understand the chapter, concepts and problems you will encounter. As far as maths and physical chemistry are concerned, well, they are more practice intensive rather than concept-intensive. You can probably make a formula list and keep on revising. You can add a couple of points that you feel are a MUST to remember. As far as Inorganic and Organic is concerned, I feel rather than making intensive notes covering all things, you can use, say your class notes or NCERT (for inorganic) and you can use sheets to classify your study as Named Reactions, Common Names, Preparation Methods, Colours, Alloys, Important Reactions, Heating Effect, etc. I've shared my experience in making notes on my blog - here is the link. I've also posted pictures of some of my physics notes - http://narayanibhatia.wordpress.com. Good Luck :)