Other is to study one night before the exam and then write as much as you can.
The first step in your preparation and your journey into one of the IITs is the belief in yourself that you have it in you to realise this dream. You will not reach far if you think getting into IIT is too tough for you and it is only for the super-smart.
Planning:
Usually, students study for about 1 or 2 years to prepare for IIT-JEE. So, planning plays an important role. A good planning strategy will keep you focused and result in better gains.
Learn engineering theory.
Practice and a lot of smart work. You need to do a lot of smart work in order to clear the entrances with a good score