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exam begins! By that time, syllabus/portion will have piled upon them. This makes the exam preparation a stressful activity. Many ends up at the juncture of giving up. Ultimately it results in exam fear. Keep in your mind “there is no shortcut to memorise; revise, revise and revise. More you revise more you remember and retain.

Familiarize with your Exam Paper

Get a sample question paper and be familiarized with the pattern of question paper. Never be hesitated to take sufficient mock tests.

Give Time for leisure

Don’t forget to find time for rest and leisure. Understand that your brain also has some level of receptivity. Inputs beyond an extent may harm your brain.

It is unwise to study for hours at a stretch. If your concentration does not last for a full hour, you should take 10 to 15 minute breaks throughout your study sessions. Try taking a 15 minute break every hour. It is advisable to walk, travel to a natural bounty place and feel relaxed.

Sleep Well

Proper sleep is very vital for winning the exam. A minimum of 7 hours a day is inevitable for a student. You can concentrate well in the morning then do most of your studying before lunch, not

studying before lunch, not late at night when you can’t concentrate. If you can study at night then study at later half of the day, but go to bed at

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