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Maulik Joshi

Founder & Software Engineer

Maulik Joshi is a software engineer and the founder of StudyClock. He built the timers, study rooms and AI tools. He writes about study methods, memory techniques like spaced repetition and active recall, focus, studying with ADHD, and how to use study tools well. His articles link to the research they use. Nothing here is medical advice.

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Articles: 14
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Study Methods11
How To3

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Study Methods
Spaced Repetition
Active Recall
Focus & ADHD
Study Tools & AI

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14 posts

How To
Restarting NEET or JEE Preparation After a Failed Attempt
Real research on why a drop year feels harder than your first attempt, plus how to rebuild a study routine you can trust again after failing NEET or JEE.
21 Oct 202614 min
How To
Getting Your Parents to Trust You Again After Failing
You can rebuild your parents' trust after failing again, but it takes proof, not another promise. See the research, and a way to show real change.
20 Oct 202610 min
Study Methods
Can't Focus on Studying Because of a Crush? What Helps
You can't stop thinking about someone, and that isn't a discipline problem. See the real research on relationships and grades, and what helps you focus.
19 Oct 202612 min
How To
Study Break Ideas for 5, 10 or 30 Minutes, and What to Skip
Study break ideas for 5, 10, and 30 minutes, the evidence on phones, walks, and naps, and how to set a break timer that ends.
18 Oct 202612 min
Study Methods
A Daily Study Routine for CA Foundation, JEE and NEET Using Timed Blocks
Study block lengths and breaks for CA Foundation, JEE Main and NEET UG, with a daily timetable for each exam, a sample week and common mistakes.
18 Oct 202611 min
Study Methods
Realistic Study Hours Per Day for JEE, NEET, CA and Boards
Planning ranges for study hours per day by exam (JEE, NEET, CA Foundation, boards), plus how to measure your focused time and set a target.
18 Oct 202612 min
Study Methods
How long should you study before taking a break?
Wondering how long to study before a break actually helps? Here's what research and real study patterns say about the ideal focus and break length.
25 Jul 202610 min
Study Methods
Active recall vs passive review: which one actually wins?
Highlighting and re-reading feel productive but barely help you remember. Here's why active recall consistently outperforms passive review, and how to switch.
11 Jul 20268 min
Study Methods
Spaced repetition: the science behind why flashcards actually work
The forgetting curve explains why cramming fails within a week. Here's the actual research behind spaced repetition, and a review schedule you can start using today.
14 Jun 20269 min
Study Methods
Pomodoro timer for ADHD: how to actually make it work
The standard 25/5 Pomodoro format often fails ADHD brains fast. Here's how to adjust the intervals, breaks, and timer setup so it actually sticks.
9 Jun 202610 min
Study Methods
Body doubling for ADHD students: does it actually help you study?
Body doubling means studying next to someone else, even a total stranger, purely so their presence keeps you working. Here's the actual psychology behind it, and how ADHD students can try it today.
29 May 20267 min
Study Methods
How to study effectively: 15 science-backed methods that actually work
15 research-backed study techniques that actually improve retention and results. Spaced repetition, active recall, interleaving, and more. Practical steps included.
10 May 202611 min
Study Methods
Best study music: why lofi beats help you focus (and what science says)
Does music help you study? Here's what the research actually says about lofi beats, ambient sounds, and focus music. Plus the best setup for different study tasks.
4 May 202611 min
Study Methods
Virtual Study Rooms | What They Are, Why They Work, and Where to Find the Best
Virtual study rooms are among the most underrated study tools available. Here is the psychology behind them, why they specifically help with ADHD and procrastination, and where to find the best ones.
1 May 202613 min

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Restarting NEET or JEE Preparation After a Failed Attempt

Getting Your Parents to Trust You Again After Failing

Can't Focus on Studying Because of a Crush? What Helps

Study Break Ideas for 5, 10 or 30 Minutes, and What to Skip

A Daily Study Routine for CA Foundation, JEE and NEET Using Timed Blocks

Realistic Study Hours Per Day for JEE, NEET, CA and Boards

How long should you study before taking a break?

Active recall vs passive review: which one actually wins?

Spaced repetition: the science behind why flashcards actually work

Pomodoro timer for ADHD: how to actually make it work

Body doubling for ADHD students: does it actually help you study?

How to study effectively: 15 science-backed methods that actually work

Best study music: why lofi beats help you focus (and what science says)

Virtual Study Rooms | What They Are, Why They Work, and Where to Find the Best

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