Tips for cracking the IIT and the AIEEE entrance exam

With inputs from Aspire Magazine, All is well, 2011

Tips for Cracking the IIT and AIEEE Exams

Have a thorough understanding of the subject

The tests are divided into two sections, each comprising of questions from physics, chemistry and mathematics.  The three subjects include topics such as electromagnetism, optics and mechanics in physics, organic, inorganic, and physical in chemistry and calculus, algebra and analytical geometry in mathematics. "Each subject has a set syllabus which forms the basis of the question paper.

Work the Model Papers and work on the SyllabusAntony explains, "Students must try and finish at least ten model papers and work on their syllabus. Most of them enroll themselves in tuitions, but it would only be fruitful if they put in extra-effort on their own. Mugging is an absolutely no-no. Most of the questions are application based and require students to use logical reasoning." Another option for preparation is to thoroughly study previous year's question papers and solve them in a threehour time. This would help you be better prepared during the test.

Relax
But at the end of the day students must also try to relax themselves and engage in recreational activities in order to take a break. According to Seema Hingorany, a Mumbai based clinical psychologist, the key to acing examinations is to be confident, revise and most importantly set a time-table. "You must believe in your capabilities and be sure of what you can do. Many students sail through the preparation but often panic on the day of the examination. It is natural to feel nervous prior to the exam, but getting excessively nervous is counterproductive as it will hinder your ability to think clearly," says Hingorany.

Use Visual Aids & Don't Panic

Students who prepare for technical exams can use visual-aid to remember their topics. "Sticking colourful post-aids with formulas on them can help students retain them," says .Hingorany. You can also try taking short breaks and avoiding distractions like television and the Internet," she Hingorany. She also advises that when students see a question they cannot answer, they must not panic.

They must try to relax and once ready, must read the question again or move onto the next one. "It is better to write something down than nothing at all. Avoid post-mortem of your question paper. It can be very discouraging at times; what is done is done," she says. Students must try their best-but if the result does not turn out in their favour-remember, there is always a next time.

Ajay Antony, course director, IIT-JEE, Triumphant Institute of Management Education Pvt. Ltd. (T.I.M.E).