{"id":2398,"date":"2019-10-10T19:11:39","date_gmt":"2019-10-10T13:41:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.steptest.in\/?p=2398"},"modified":"2025-11-28T07:50:04","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T07:50:04","slug":"tips-for-competitive-exam-prep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/step.thehindu.com\/blog\/tips-for-competitive-exam-prep\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Competitive Exam Preparation Tips that Actually Work!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I know all of you are hustling to prepare for your competitive exams that are coming up. Let’s\u00a0make your preparation phase easier with these proven tricks<\/strong> that have helped many students like yourself – Below the practical Competitive Exam Preparation Tips you can start using right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Organize your Schedule\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Plan your Timetable<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Zero Distractions\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Refer standard study material\/Previous\u00a0years paper\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Get help online\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Adopt shortcut tricks\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Read the text, remember the keywords (Color code topics)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Test yourself\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Save time for Revision\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Take care of yourself\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    #1 Organize your Schedule <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Look at your schedule and your free time. Mark or dedicate that time specifically for your preparation, which includes syncing your college\/working hours into consideration. Without knowing that the number of hours that can be dedicated, the planning would be tough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    It is always better to be ahead of time to schedule and organize rather than cramming on the last minute like your semester exams (because competitive exams don\u2019t work that way).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    #2 Plan your Timetable <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Know your\u00a0syllabus\u00a0and understand your difficult areas\u00a0among it. Plan your timetable<\/strong> such that you do not\u00a0cram all your easy\/difficult topics on one day. It is not ideal. Focus on studying\u00a0at least\u00a0a couple of hours\u00a0every day, it doesn’t have to be 6 to 7 hours per day.\u00a0According to scientific studies, it is shown that students absorb certain topics in\u00a06 or more hours have lesser success rate than students who study\u00a0the topic over a couple of\u00a0days (2 hours per day).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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    #3 Zero distractions <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Any type of distraction must be avoided during this preparation time to have you focused.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    #4 Refer Standard Material  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    It is always better to walk on the road everyone used rather than the shiny new road never once used. Before you start studying from a random book you bought, it is better to review and refer other choices. You can start with the standard choices that is usually preferred by everyone.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Additionally, you can refer to the previous year’s question papers, which would give you a clearer idea about its blueprint, weightage and type of questions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    #5 Get help online <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    This is not a surprising idea in the digital era. If you are having trouble following the syllabus and require guidance, you can always get help online<\/a><\/strong>. There are many courses or tutors online created focusing these competitive exams.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Choose the right course <\/a><\/strong>which offers you the required guidance. <\/p>\n\n\n

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    #6 Adopt shortcut tricks <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Work smarter, not harder. It is especially important to keep track of time during the examination and preparation. When you are practising your aptitude hard enough, it is necessary that you know the shortcut method for every possible question. Every minute counts during your exam, these shortcuts will be of great help! Trust me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    #7 Read the text but remember the keywords <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    We all might be able to read the text, but we cannot remember all of it. This suggestion may sound ancient yet works every time. Take notes. Keep track of the important keywords as you read. These will help a lot while revising. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    #8 Test yourself <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Just studying on and on, does not make sense. You need to challenge your progress constantly at regular intervals. There are many websites online offering practise tests along with the answers, which you can try out. If not, you can try out the previous year paper and have a mock exam for yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n

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    #9 Save time for Revision <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    After you complete covering all the topics, it is important to revise. Skimming through the pages recalls whatever you have learnt and keep in mind to revise your notes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Note: Do not read anything new two or three days before the exam. The last few days must be dedicated only for revision. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    #10 Take care of yourself <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    As much as studying is important, taking care of yourself is too. Along with a proper diet and sleep, it is essential to have proper mental health. Try not to get stressed about the exam, you are preparing well, and you will do well! Keep thinking about your preparations and take deep breaths whenever you are worried\/stressed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You are ready to tackle your examination with full force. If you have tried any other prep trick which turned out successfully, please do share with us!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Share this with your friend who is prepping for any competitive exam and could use these competitive exam preparation tips to boost their success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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