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As of me, I had an inborn urge to study well and prove myself. Since my childhood I had been so engrossed in studies that I hardly did anything else(including making friends). As told in many previous answers, I started studying advanced stuff from a very young age.

Most of you who have started in classes 11th and 12th must have had a very chill life until now. Believe me,this is a very right time to start studying. You would really feel it a lot if you don't make it to a college of your expectations (as told by my friends).

Although it makes little difference what your JEE rank was once you are in college, but college does (as seniors say). There should be an urge from your inside to get a good rank, go to your dream college, etc. All the wordly pleasures(TV shows, Movies, Social Media, Girls/Boys :p , going out with friends,etc.) should be done to a minimum (best if avoided, but make sure you have few stress busters too).

Listen to motivational songs(Eminem works for me). Have that tendency to rip apart the freakin' paper. Blow off everybody in test results (but never be a part of rat race or bad competition). Think about the happiness you and your family will get when you perform above their expectations (don't take this negatively). Talk to a friend, parent, sibling who is a good motivator.

Never get demotivated by your bad results. Rather take it as a challenge to perform better next time. I know many people who used to do very bad in early stages, but they maintained their cool and worked hard, and have achieved great ranks.

So put your best foot forward, don't care about ranks, just study well and give your best.

All the best!!!