UPSC NDA Exam I 2017: 8 Last Minute Tips

There is an old saying -  “As you sow, so you reap.” No doubt, the hard work over a long period of time is a must to achieve success in competitive exams, it is equally important how you conduct yourself as the exam date approaches.

As the NDA Exam is all set to be conducted on 23 April 2017, we are presenting you 8 essential tips to manage your time effectively in the last 2 days before the exam.

1. Focus on revising because starting anything new in the last couple of days will be more stressful. The revision will help you to be updated with the subject and also helps in memorizing better. Start with the chapters which you find difficult and then move to easier ones.

2. Practicing test papers is a good technique to prepare for the test. Referring websites helps you in solving questions in the exam hall in a fast and efficient way. While giving practise papers focus should be on time management.

3. Revise smartly. It is strongly advisable to revise those topics which hold the most relevance for the exam.

4. Prepare micro notes with mathematical formulaes, important dates and nmenonics that help you to make a smart guess.

5. Studying while feeling sleepy is not a good idea at this crucial juncture. So when you feel sleepy, go and rest and study with a fresh mind. Remember sound sleep of 7-8 hours is necessary otherwise you may fall sick on the exam day.

6. Healthy food is essential to have a healthy mind!! So, eat food that is high in protein or whole grains. This kind of food will keep you alert for a long time. While taking a break, eat fruits instead of eating chips or fried food items.

7. We press refresh button of our desktops or laptops at regular intervals to ensure they work with optimum speed. This logic applies to humans too. So, relax and take breaks during your hectic study schedule. To rejuvenate yourself, listen to some good music or play your favorite game.

8. Don’t forget to do breathing exercises, at least in the morning hours of exam day. This will help you stay focused in the examination hall.

Last but not the least, if you have studied hard and with full determination, the examination day will be yours. Leave all the stress away and target the questions with a bull’s eye.

All the best from Team Jagran Josh!!!!