How to Study for exams?

Examinations are a crucial part of student life. The education and professional system in place evaluate a person’s abilities and progress based on the results attained in different examinations taken during one’s student life. Following are a few strategies that can help students prepare well in time and ace their exams and get ahead in their careers too.

1. Make a study plan that is Effective:

The first and foremost thing when studying effectively for exams is to create a plan that is practical. Allocate different timings to different subjects and create a timetable that will help you stay organized and stick to it. A study plan must consider which subject needs maximum time. This along with consideration for the subjects containing maximum complex topics should have extra time.

2. Revise topics again and again:

An important tool for remembering and understanding both easy and complex topics is continuous revision. Regularly going back to the topics and revising help you to internalize them and easily remember and apply them during exams.

3. Time Management

Time management is not only important when attempting the exams. It is equally important when preparing for them. Starting with difficult topics and take up more time and leave you with very less time to cover the entire syllabus. One tip for good preparation is to start with easier topics, understanding them and not wasting a lot of time dueling on them. Try to finish all the easy topics within a set time. Cover the easy topics and come back to them for revision after you have covered your entire syllabus. The speed at which you cover the syllabus and prepare completely will depend on how well you manage the time.

4. Use multiple resources, notes, and Flashcards:

Take references for a single topic from multiple resources such as books, internet etc. Jot down the key points, make notes and use flashcards online as well as offline to memorize facts and

5. Attempt past papers and mock tests to see your progress:

Mock tests and past paper questions can help you assess your standing in the upcoming exams. They will help you analyse the problem areas and help you improve. The more mock tests and past paper questions you attempt the more your concepts will become clear, and you will become more confident when attempting the paper. Past papers will also help you understand the paper pattern and the important questions that may be asked in exams.

Other than the above mentioned tips and tricks, students need to eat healthy, and exercise or meditate to keep their brain focused towards their goals and for preparing better for exams.