India, March 24 -- Preparing for the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) entrance exam is not short of a challenge. Many people even begin their preparation while studying in high school. In fact, recently, an aspirant's strict study schedule for IIT-JEE went viral and caught the attention of many. Amid this, IFS officer Himanshu Tyagi shared four useful tips that helped him during his preparation.

He first mentions about 'mental contrasting. In his tweet, he wrote, "Imagine how your life will change after achieving your goals. This will motivate you. Read success stories for motivation." (Also Read: 'Felt like a loser': How an IIT-IIM graduate bounced back from McKinsey & Company rejection)

Second, he talks about optimising a person's...