A plethora of candidates! Will I ace it?
Yearly, lakhs of young aspirants write competitive examinations and the need to perform better than the rest is imperative to secure a seat in your desired college/university. It is true that these exams are not easy to ace and not to forget the amount of stress that piles up; however, excelling in these examinations becomes a piece of cake if you make use of the right strategy besides disciplined study schedules.
TIPS ‘N’ TRICKS FOR EXAM SUCCESS:
Competition is extremely tough and there is no scope for errors which means the aspirant must be on top of the game. Here are some of the productive and healthy hacks that can help you ace your entrances –
IT’S ALL IN THE STRATEGY
Preparing hard for the competitive exams will only work when you play smart, so chalking out a brilliant strategy and having a roadmap is a must! First things first, familiarize yourself with the content and know your exam pattern. Prioritize the subjects according to your interest and make weak sections a priority to attempt the maximum. Next, prepare a study schedule to complete the entire syllabus content well in time. Follow a good routine like the early hours of the day are best suited for studying and taking breaks in between as shorter study sessions are more fruitful.
BEGIN PREPARATION EARLY
Early preparation often benefits students. It provides them with an ideal time to explore their potential and better hold the concepts and techniques of answering the questions swiftly. Starting early helps in better planning and lays a strong foundation that gives them a competitive edge.
FOCUS ON YOUR GOAL
Develop a lifestyle that will enable you to concentrate only and only on your upcoming entrances. Eliminate distractions around you regarding the use of mobile phones, socializing and going out with friends and family during this preparation period, and defining your limits and extents. Choose a study area that is peaceful and organized for a better learning environment. Everything must be arranged as per your comfort so that you develop learning with complete concentration and interest.
TAKE NOTES (YOUR OWN)
Creating handwritten notes in simple language is most imperative. Self-written notes make the concept clear, memorise the topics better, eliminate the dependency on fellow candidates, and retain the facts for a longer period. Do the summary of lengthy content so that if you read them once, you will get a gist of it and highlight important questions separately. Refer to the notes that you prepared a day before the exam and get a summary of the topic within no time. This study approach will keep you on top of the game.
PRACTICE MOCK AND PAST QUESTION PAPERS
Mock tests provide you with the structure, give insight into the actual exams, and feel the exam conditions. Solving these papers regularly ensures that students can tackle pressure situations. Mock tests are available online and candidates can take free trial tests, giving the necessary confidence during the real examination. Collect question papers from the previous years to keep track of the repeated questions and get acquainted with the question pattern.
REVISE
After doing all the hard work and smart work, you need to do the last thing is REVISION. Last-minute revision helps you recollect the memory of whatever you have studied and allows you to stay confident before the exam. Revise your notes, handouts and other materials that will aid your excellent performance.
Last but not least, eat well, sleep well, stay healthy and stay confident. Good luck!
Important Upcoming Competitive Exams
Important Exams and Tentative Dates
REVA CET - MBA (24th April - 25th April)
REVA CET - All Other Programmes (19th June - 27th June)
CBSE 10th board exams 2021 - (May 4 to June 7, 2021)
CBSE 12th board exams 2021 - (May 4 to June 11, 2021)
JEE Advanced 2021 - (July 3, 2021)
COMEDK UGET 2021 - (June 20, 2021)
NDA 2021 - (April 18 and September 5, 2021)
CLAT 2021 - (June 13, 2021)
NEET 2021 - (June 27, 2021)
AIIMS MBBS 2021 - (May 17, 2021, To May 24, 2021)
CAT 2021 - (To be announced)
UPSC CSE 2021 - (June 27, 2021)
SSC CGL 2021 - (May 29, 2021, To June 7, 2021)
SSC CHSL 2021 - (April 12, 2021 To April 27, 2021)
