Nitin Vijay, popularly known as NV Sir, is the famous tutor on whom Kota Factor’s character of Jeetu Bhaiya was based. NV Sir is founder and CEO of Motion
Education, and is one of the most popular names you will hear mostly in Kota and other parts of India. Nitin Vijay is a famous educator who teaches physics for JEE Main - Advanced and NEET aspirants. Many students look up to him for career advice, as well as motivational talks. One such talk that is famous stems out of his LinkedIn post. In this post, NV Sir said that “after about 90 minutes of intense studying, a student’s focus can drop by more than 50%." This isn’t just data; it's something he has observed regularly as a teacher. Many students, especially those preparing for competitive exams, push themselves to study for long hours, going beyond what their minds can handle. While the intention is good, the outcome is usually the opposite — mental fatigue, lower retention, and eventual burnout. According to him, effective learning isn’t about the number of hours you should study but how well you use that time. He also tells about what happens when we force students into long study hours. He gave some useful insights that research suggests that the brain can effectively focus and absorb information for only about 60 to 90 minutes at a stretch. After that, it becomes harder for students to retain what they study, and they may even start losing confidence when they struggle to recall concepts. He also emphasised that if we study continuously without taking proper breaks, it can increase our cortisol levels, which is the body’s primary stress hormone. The brain requires frequent breaks to process information and develop significant relationships. In the absence of such breaks, even the most efficient students can experience difficulties in terms of creativity and ability to think properly or effectively solve problems. NV Sir tells his students to work smarter, not harder, which means that students should focus on quality over quantity. He motivates students to study in short, focused sessions of 60–90 minutes with regular breaks. He advocates using effective techniques like active recall and spaced repetition to improve memory, and include at least 20 minutes of physical activity daily to boost concentration and mental clarity. At last, he urges students to remember that your brain is your greatest strength, so take care of it and avoid overloading yourself. And to other teachers, it is time to reconsider learning times. Those who study well and smart will stay in the future, and not those who study long. (Disclaimer- This article summarizes a post by Nitin Vijay. While Times Now has verified the public data presented, the interpretations of 'intent' remain those of the creator. This content is for educational purposes and does not substitute professional medical/nutritional advice.)
