Competitive Exam: 10 preparation tips you shouldn't ignore

Candidates who will be appearing for the competitive exam must have started preparation.
However, these anxious minds might have several questions regarding their preparations for competitive exam.
How to begin with?
What strategy to follow?
How to make the time-table?
Which books to refer?
These and more such thoughts must be popping up in the minds of the aspirants.
Preparing for competitive exam is not a cup of tea.
Candidates need to determined and focused.
However, if one follows the right strategy, cracking competitive exam won't be a tricky task.
Given are the 10 tips and mantras to drive exam blues away and help you gear up for a successful performance in the exams.
10 tips to prepare for competitive exam:-
1. Get rid of exam fear
More than failure, it is the fear of failure that impedes students from giving their best.
So, the first step would be to get rid of exam fear.
Your world will not come to an end if you are not able to crack the competitive exam.
It is 'just an exam'. Don't get anxious. Just keep your calm.
Have confidence and start your preparations. Everything will automatically fall in place once you start.

2. Know the syllabus and exam pattern thoroughly
Make sure you are well-versed with the syllabus and exam pattern of the competitive exam.
Know the topics and units that need to be studied for competitive exam.
Also, understand the exam pattern to know the marking scheme, type of questions asked, mode of examination, medium of paper, etc.
This will help you plan your exam day well so that you can make the best out of those three hours.
3. Organize your schedule with a good time-table
Don't just randomly start your preparations -- especially those of you who are preparing through self-study.
Prepare a time-table that incorporates your preparation into small doable segments.
Divide your day into 2–3 slots, giving equal time to each subject.
Prepare a convenient schedule and stick to your deadlines.
4. Refer to standard books
Identify and refer to the books recommended for the competitive exam preparation by various toppers and experts.
These books are very comprehensive with regard to the subject matter and hence will give you good insights.
5. Clear your concepts
Mugging up topics is a bad idea.
You need to know the concept, as answer can always be deduced if you know the principles behind it.
So, before jumping to another topic, make sure your concept for the current one is clear.
Don't be in hurry to complete the syllabus.
To score a good rank, it is important to clear all your concepts.
6. Make short notes
This is the most advisable thing to do.
Keep noting the important facts, formulas in a separate notebook.
These rough notes will help you to revise quickly just before the exam.
Also, make sure that your short notes are handy.
Because a day before the examination, they will come to your rescue for quick reference.
7. Solve previous year question/sample papers
Practice makes one perfect.
Every aspirant, who is willing to crack the competitive exam, must therefore put the learning to practice.
Solve as many sample papers as you can.
Solving question/sample papers will not only help you to get familiar with the exam pattern, it will also enable you to know your weak and strong areas.
There may be a chance that questions from the previous years may come in the exam, and you can use your knowledge to score better.
8. Revise but analyze
Go for regular revision of the topics studied to avoid forgetting them.
More important analyze the revision by testing yourself.
If not daily, go for weekly revision at least. Make sure that the topics are still fresh in your mind.
9. Attempt online mock tests 
Another effective way to prepare for the competitive exam is by attempting mock tests provided by the authorities or the coaching centres.
So candidates attempting mock tests will have an edge over others, who have not taken it.
Also, attempting mock tests will make you familiar with the exam pattern, marking scheme.
10. Get proper sleep 
Your only motive right now is to crack competitive exam with a good rank.
But while doing this, don't compromise on your sleep.
You must have at least six hours of sound sleep at night.
Also, take breaks in between your preparation.
While preparing for competitive exam, don't ignore your health and sleep.
They are equally important, and ignoring them can be detrimental.
I hope these tips have answered many of your questions on how to prepare for competitive exam.
Good Luck!!!!

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