u/Master_Possible_713

This is just something I've read countless times on this subreddit. Having no base in JEE and scoring only 69%ile in both my attempts because of zero effort, I think Mains batch is what I need because I have to start from scratch. Also I'm state syllabus and while I have 99.5% in PCM it doesn't really show anything. I will definitely have poor marks in +2.

But I've seen a lot of opinions here that contradict my presumptions about this batch. Apparently they don't really teach you anything and are indifferent to your individual performances. Some teachers don't take classes well. This is devastating for me as I rely on good lectures and find it hard to rectify any mistakes or fill in any conceptual gaps that isn't included in the lecture. As I mentioned, my grasp of +1 and +2 understanding is below compared to someone from other boards or to someone who has scored 600/600 in state boards.

My second issue is the pace. Most coaching centres start out slow and then overload the students after 3 months in the Mains batch. If the teaching is subpar and the schedule is tight, that could makes things worse.

Also another issue I've seen repeated is the peer group. In Advanced batches, as expected, more industrious students are present. My only worry with joining an Advanced batch is that I'll fall behind. If I fall I can't expect any mentors, students or teacher to pick me back up. Being overwhelmed is one thing, being hopeless is another. So even if Advanced batches have better faculty, what is the point if I can't find the rhythm?

If you've already repeated in the Mains or Advanced batch, what do you suggest I do? I might be severely underestimating my abilities but I don't think I'm good enough for the Advanced batch. I need some time to settle into a change of environment and a change of lifestyle. I'm sorry this post is unstructured and asking a lot of questions, I'll jot it down for better accessibility.

TL;DR

1. Is Mains batch or Advanced batch better for leaning from basics and for those with minimal entrance experience?

2. How inferior is the Mains batch in terms of quality of teaching, effectiveness, schedule, peer groups, results etc.? If my aim is atleast 97%ile is it advisable to join Advanced batch even with no prior coaching experience?

3. If you have repeated at either Mains or Advanced batch, how was your experience? Knowing all the issues you faced and the lessons you learned, if you could restart that repeat year, what mistakes would you avoid, what changes would you make?

I'm sorry for such an annoying post that asks too many questions. But please take your time to type out your best response. I prefer long essays instead of DMs because I often forget to check them.