Exam Preparation Tips

Preparation Tips for Competitive Exams

Before Going To Start

Fortunately or unfortunately, competitive exams have become compulsory for selection to various professional courses like MBA, MCA, B-TECH in our country. Notwithstanding the demerits of such a system, competitive exams are a reality for the lakhs of students who appear.

In present scenario, everyone wants to success. Success in these exams brings confidence to the individuals, besides giving them a clear cut break into the career line of their choice. However, seats are limited and not everyone who appears can be selected.

This doesn't mean that those who are not selected do not deserve a training in these courses. It only means that number of seats to accommodate all the deserving candidates are very small.

Keeping this background in mind, let us proceed further and explore what it takes to succeed in these competitive exams particularly at the undergraduate level.

Some important points has been given below:

1. The first prerequisite for success in these examinations is determination. The candidate must be quite sure of his level of motivation. Without a high level of motivation, no one can go through the rigorous preparation process. Thus, you must be absolutely determined to give your high level efforts in your endeavor.

2. Once one is sufficiently motivated, one needs to be ready to give sufficient number of hours in studies. This is real hard work and involves significant sacrifices on the part of the individual. "All work and no play, makes someone a dull boy". Therefore it is also important that the candidate does take out some time for entertainment and relaxation either through sports, music or other art forms. Regular exercise ( about 15 - 20 minutes ) every day will be helpful to maintain a healthy body.

3. The third requirement, is selection of the right study material. One should not go for shortcuts. Instead, try to understand the chapters / concepts in detail and practice sufficient number number of questions. Therefore go for standard textbooks, study materials provided by other coaching institutions serve as supplementary and complementary material to the textbook material.

4. The fourth consideration is an appropriate 'Study Strategy'. A very common question which students ask is, How should we balance the school studies with competitive exam study.

5. One can use monthly tests in school as an opportunity to master the material that one has collected rather than restricting yourself to the limited knowledge & practice that is needed for doing well in the periodical test itself.

6. Also revise the important concepts,problems, facts that you would have marked during your 1 - 2 years of preparation before the examination.

7. On the day of examination, keep your cool and attempt the questions. Remember, if you have given your best during the last 1 - 2 years, you need not fear anything. Ultimately, only effort and not the result is in your hand.