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— Nitin Viijay
The last two days before the JEE Advanced exam are undoubtedly crucial for students. This is when months of effort, commitment, and restless nights come together, and being well-prepared becomes extremely important. During these two days, managing time can significantly determine the exam’s result.
Understanding the importance of wisely utilising time in the last two days, let’s look at strategies to optimise the study schedule, control stress, and give the best in the time available.
Make a thorough revision plan for the last two days of preparation. This plan, meticulously designed to cover all three subjects — Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics — will boost the confidence of students that they can revise everything needed. Using faster revision techniques can allow revision of important ideas, equations, and topics from notes maintained throughout the year. Using mind maps, self-tests, and flashcards can help immensely in remembering things and chapters already studied, further boosting your confidence in your preparation.
To improve problem-solving and time-management skills before the exam, students should complete previous year model papers and questions. Along with familiarising themselves with the time limits and atmosphere of the exams, it is recommended that they take practice tests in an exam-like environment. Simulating an exam framework can help with time management and reduce anxiety around final exam time. Candidates should review their performance on these practice tests, which can help identify areas that require further work.
While answering the exam, students should prefer attempting the maximum number of questions correctly. Once you understand the importance of scoring well to increase your rank, it is advisable to first choose simple and easy questions that require the use of basic concepts. After answering the easier questions, candidates can move on to tricky and time-consuming challenging questions.
Feeling anxious during an exam is natural, but effective stress management can play a key role in overcoming anxiety. To stay focused and avoid fatigue, break up study sessions into small chunks and take breaks. In the crucial period before the exam, it is advisable to lead a healthy lifestyle. A properly balanced diet, regular exercise, and adequate sleep are good for health and exam performance. To stay healthy, try to drink plenty of water and include nutrient-dense foods like fruits, vegetables, and nuts in the diet.
(The writer is the Founder & CEO of Motion Education)
