Published on 24.06.2022

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15 Best Exam Preparation Tips

Exam time can be quite stressful no matter which examination you are preparing for. Apart from thorough studies, other things that matter the most in exam preparations are the allocation and utilization of time and resources. It is crucial to manage your time and keep yourself as stress-free as possible before an exam.

Following the right exam preparation tips that suit your learning style will ensure optimum performance and results. Exams and the associated stress can prove difficult to deal with. Thus it is important to seek help from friends and family wherever necessary. In an industry-first approach to help all Vi users with different exam preparation strategies, Vi brings to you curated courses, mock tests, and more in association with Pariksha.

Pariksha is a one-stop solution for all Government exams and offers free daily mock tests, current affairs articles, specially curated courses, and preparation tips. Pariksha pass, a product exclusively crafted for Vi users, provides access to mock tests, or practice papers, in different categories and vernacular languages. Avail of the 30-day free trial through your Vi App and be test ready! Visit the Vi Jobs & Education section in the Vi App and start your exam prep with free mock tests.

Here are some exam preparation tips that work best for all types of learners:

Start Early Exam Preparations

Leaving chapters for the last minute might only stress you instead of doing any good. Write down all the important chapters/topics to cover and ensure you take enough time to understand concepts well beforehand. While memorizing may seem easier, understanding concepts helps you apply the acquired knowledge to various situations.


Prepare Short Notes 

While studying and understanding topics make it a habit to take down notes in your own devised way. This way you can always refer back to your notes and quickly revise the covered material. This is one of the key exam preparation tips followed by most individuals. When exams are around you may not have the time to go through each chapter at length. But if you have short notes handy you can easily revise the topic by skimming through your notes.


Visualize Your Study Material

Diagrams or visual representation aids in easily recalling the topic while sitting for an exam. Visualization helps our minds register and retain things far better than text. Diagrams help simplify complex learning and summarize information in our brain.


Analyze and Divide the Total Time

Once your exam date is confirmed, analyze the total time at hand and the total chapters to cover. Once ascertained, divide your time strategically to cover all important topics and revise accordingly. If it helps prepare a timetable for yourself to refer to while preparing for an exam.

Schedule Small Breaks

While preparing for exams learners tend to worry and forget to care for themselves. Overwhelmed with studies and the palpable tension of the upcoming exams make students push study time beyond limits. It is ideal to schedule a few small breaks into your study routine to ensure your brain gets that much-needed space to rejuvenate and regain focus.


Check Past Papers

Make sure you check exam papers from the past few years as each exam type might vary. Checking and knowing what is expected of you for the exam might help better prepare for each section of the exam. This way you can check your knowledge and get a sense of what your real exam paper will look like.

Mock Tests 

Practice and then practice some more! You might not get everything right on the first go, but keeping at it and practicing will ensure you are as near to perfection. Apps like Pariksha are just the right place for finding mock tests for various exams including SSC, Banking, Teaching, Defence, Railways, UPSC, and other state-level exams. Go to the Jobs & Education tab on the Vi App and start practicing with mock test papers today.


Make a Revision Schedule

Plan your revision schedule and techniques to best utilize the pre-examination time and make the most of it. Try to change up your revision routine a little by varying your techniques. If you are a note-taker and go over your notes in the revision period add variety like practice tests, curated courses, group studies, etc.

Revise/Prepare known Topics

Introducing yourself to new study material might unnecessarily burden you and you might lose precious time while trying to understand all the unknowns. Whereas revising those known topics before exams is a great way to ensure you are thoroughly prepared and ready for the big test day ahead. 


Practice in Vernacular

Not everyone might be comfortable with the English language and when it comes to preparing for exams having self-confidence is a must. Vi in collaboration with Pariksha brings to you tests in vernacular languages, exam preparation tips, and curated courses, to make the students comfortable and boost their confidence. Now choose from English practice tests or mock tests in a language you are familiar with on the Vi App.


Organize and Clean

Before you start studying make sure you have a clean study space with adequate lighting, where you can spread your textbooks and notes, and sit comfortably. Having an organized and tidy space with no distractions will help you concentrate better when studying.


Stay Hydrated

Keeping yourself well hydrated and well-fed is essential for your body to function and cope with all the exam tension. Get ample fluids and a good nutritious diet, make sure you have a water bottle handy while revising or going for the examination. 


Get a Good Night's Sleep

If you are sleep deprived your ability to recall or concentrate gets affected which in turn might adversely affect your exam scores. Getting sound sleep every day is vital while revising as well as during the exam period to perform your best.

Get Some Physical Exercise

Exercising regularly or meditating keeps your body healthy and positive. It also helps you sleep better at night, keeping your mind away from stress. A brisk walk, some cardio, or Zumba with some music improves concentration levels.


Get Prepped for Exam Day

Make a checklist to ensure you have all the practical details of your exam handy. Know the date, time, and venue of your exam well in advance. Check you have packed all essentials you need for your exam, like hall ticket, identification card, extra set of pens, water bottle, watch, etc. Also one of the most important things on your pre-exam checklist should be the Vi App so you can fully prepare for your exam with Pariksha mock tests on Vi Jobs & Education section.

These exam preparation tips are curated to help you study and learn qualitatively in order to perform well and obtain concrete results.