Skip to main content
Get up and running with ChaosPrep in just a few steps. This guide will walk you through signing in, setting your exam goals, and tracking your first study session.
1

Sign in with Google

ChaosPrep uses Google authentication powered by Firebase for secure, instant access.
  1. Visit the ChaosPrep web app
  2. Click Sign In with Google
  3. Select your Google account
  4. Grant permissions for authentication
First-time users: Your account is created automatically on first sign-in. No registration forms, no email verification—just instant access.
Once signed in, your data syncs automatically across all your devices. ChaosPrep works as a Progressive Web App (PWA), so you can install it on your phone or desktop for a native app experience.
2

Set your exam target date

Configure your exam preparation timeline to enable the countdown feature and set your focus.
  1. Click the Settings icon (gear icon) in the sidebar or header
  2. Select your Exam Type:
    • JEE Main
    • JEE Advanced
    • NEET
    • Custom (for other competitive exams)
  3. Choose your Session (for JEE: April or January)
  4. Set your Target Year (e.g., 2026)
  5. Confirm your Target Date (auto-calculated or custom)
Enable Show Countdown in settings to display your remaining days prominently on the dashboard. This creates urgency and helps you stay focused on your deadline.
Your target date appears in the sidebar countdown card, showing exactly how many days remain until your exam.
3

Add your first daily task

Plan your day by adding tasks to the visual calendar.
  1. Go to the Planner view (calendar icon in navigation)
  2. Select today’s date or any future date
  3. In the Quick Add Task form on the sidebar:
    • Choose a Subject (Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Biology, or custom subjects)
    • Enter your Task description (e.g., “Complete 50 Rotational Motion questions”)
    • For mock tests, the form expands to capture scores
  4. Click Add to Plan
Your task appears in the calendar grid. Click the checkbox to mark it complete when done.
Subject customization: Add custom subjects beyond the defaults in Settings → Custom Subjects to match your specific exam or study needs.
4

Start tracking with the focus timer

Track actual study hours to maintain streaks and analyze your weekly trends.
  1. Switch to the Timer view in navigation
  2. Select a Subject for your session
  3. Click the Play button to start the timer
  4. Study without distractions—the timer runs in the background
  5. Click Pause to take a break or Stop to end the session
Study streaks: Timer sessions count toward your daily streak. Study for at least 1 minute each day to maintain your streak and build consistent habits.
The timer chart shows your weekly study hours by day. Use this to identify patterns and ensure balanced daily effort.

​
Next steps

Configure your account

Customize subjects, themes, and rollover settings

Set weekly targets

Plan your weekly study goals across subjects

Log mock tests

Track performance trends and scores

Track your syllabus

Monitor JEE/NEET chapter completion

​
Tips for new users

ChaosPrep is a Progressive Web App. Install it for a native app experience:On desktop (Chrome/Edge):
  1. Look for the install icon in the address bar
  2. Click Install ChaosPrep
On mobile (Android/iOS):
  1. Open the browser menu
  2. Select Add to Home Screen
Installed PWAs work offline, launch faster, and feel like native apps.
All your data syncs to the cloud, but ChaosPrep fully supports offline use:
  • View and edit tasks
  • Run the timer
  • Log errors and questions
  • Update syllabus progress
When you reconnect, all changes sync automatically to Firebase.
If you’re preparing for multiple exams or change your target, update your exam type in Settings without losing data. Your tasks, timer logs, and syllabus progress remain intact.
ChaosPrep uses a “logical day” that starts at your configured Day Rollover Hour (default: 12:00 AM).If you study late at night (e.g., 2 AM) and your rollover is set to 4 AM, that session counts toward the previous calendar day. This protects your streak and accurately reflects your study schedule.Configure this in Settings → Day Rollover Hour.
Need help? Check out the FAQ or Troubleshooting guides.

Build docs developers (and LLMs) love

Get started for freeTalk to us