Blueprint for Top Ranks: The Scientific Approach to IIT–JEE, NEET & Olympiad Preparation

Transform your preparation with science-backed strategies that actually work.
Written by IIT Kharagpur alumni Prabhat Ranjan and Prashant Kundan, Blueprint for Top Ranks combines 16+ years of classroom mentoring with the latest research in cognitive psychology and educational neuroscience.

Unlike traditional “tips & tricks” guides, this book gives students and parents a complete roadmap for excelling in competitive exams such as IIT–JEE, NEET, and Olympiads. From building strong foundations in middle school to mastering advanced strategies in Classes 11–12, every principle is tested in real classrooms and proven to deliver results.

✅ Key Highlights

• Evidence-based learning strategies: Retrieval practice, spacing effect, schema-building, metacognition.

• Practical study plans from Class 6 to Class 12 for IIT–JEE & NEET success.

• Mindset development: Growth mindset, intrinsic motivation, resilience, and stress management.

• Self-study made powerful: How to balance coaching with independent learning.

• Olympiad advantage: Early preparation techniques that sharpen problem-solving and open global opportunities.

• Work–life balance tips to sustain motivation and avoid burnout.

👩‍🏫 Who is this book for?

• Students in Grades 6–12 preparing for JEE, NEET, and Olympiads.

• Parents looking for scientific guidance to support their child’s journey.

• Teachers and mentors who want to incorporate cognitive science into classroom practice.

📖 Book Details

• Authors: Prabhat Ranjan (IIT Kharagpur), Prashant Kundan (IIT Kharagpur)

• Publisher: Polaris Academy, Lucknow

• Edition: First Edition, 2025

• ISBN: 978-93-344-2012-8

• Format: Paperback

• Pages: 130+

💡 This is not just a book—it’s a proven framework to help every hardworking student reach their full potential in competitive exams.