UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) is going to release the cds 2 2016 exam notification soon in mid july 2016 for the entrance of military academies such as IMA, NA, OTA and AFA. In this article we are sharing few preparation related tips for CDS written exam. Know this delaying will delay your rank: CDSE is not an exam where you can study up overnight and give the exam the next day, to score fairly good marks. The syllabus for CDSE is vast, and that is why you need time to prepare for the same. So do not procrastinate and delay to start your preparations, if there is any time right to start the preparations it’s now.
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How to Begin CDS 1 2017 Exam Preparation
Know your syllabus
The first step of preparation for board exams involves thorough knowledge of the syllabus for each subject. This is also the right time to stock up on sample papers and previous years’ question papers which you will need to solve during the course of your preparation. Find out the exact pattern of the question papers for each subject in order to know which portions of your book will need maximum attention.
Manage your time
Time management is most crucial in this year. As of now, plan how much time you will devote to each of your commitments—studies, tuitions, meeting friends and family, hobbies, exercise, eating etc. Setting out time for these is also important since it prevents you from burning out.
Make a time-table
Now that you know exactly how many hours per day you can devote to your study on an average, chalk out a time-table. Consider the portions of syllabus you are left to cover for each subject and divide your time accordingly. Subjects like Mathematics need regular practice, so make sure you keep an hour aside for it every day. Mark out time on the weekends for solving sample papers.
Do not procrastinate
With a time-table in hand, there is no excuse for you to postpone studying a particular chapter. Prepare the portions as per your time table on daily basis. Don’t leave them for later. Remember that your study-schedule is prepared and you already have set aside some work for the weekends.
Early to Bed, Early to Rise
If you have a habit of studying till late in the night, this is the time to change it. When you go to sleep late, you will have trouble waking up in the mornings. Even if you are forced to wake up, you will remain tired for the rest of the day. Don’t compromise on your sleep. Go to bed early and wake up in the morning, fresh as a daisy.
Make notes
Now that you have started studying early, chances are that you may end up forgetting your Math formulas and Physics definitions by the end of the year. Make extensive notes to avoid rework and wastage of time and energy. On the days before exams, it should be enough to go through your notes rather than going back to the books to find a particular detail.
Embrace a healthy diet
It is important to keep tab on your food habits this year, since your performance is often affected by what you eat. If you eat too much, you might end up feeling lethargic and even find it difficult to remember facts. If you eat too less, it would mean less energy which will affect your ability to focus on things. Have a balanced diet comprising vegetables, fruits, nuts and proteins.
Current affairs bag direct marks
Yes, in the general awareness paper, very few questions are there which are direct, otherwise others will be based on either assertion, reasoning or paragraphs will be given from which questions will be asked. The direct questions are majorly from the current affairs portion.
Clear your base
Some other questions which are direct are basics from chemistry, physics and geography. So if you know the basics of these subjects, you can surely answer these, and fetch marks. Direct questions are always a better way to go, because either you know the answer or you don’t. If you can answer them, you score marks and save time.
Basic Preparation Tips:
- Delaying will delay your rank: CDS is not an exam where you can study up overnight and give the exam the next day, to score fairly good marks. The syllabus for CDS is handy enough, and that is why you need time to prepare for the same. So do not procrastinate and delay to start your preparations, if there is any time right to start the preparations it’s now.
- Score via English: English questions are pretty much easy and straight, so they give a good chance of scoring in CDS. There are books which will definitely help you in improving and preparing for English, one of them is Pearson’s.
- Current affairs bag direct marks: Yes, in the general awareness paper, very few questions are there which are direct, otherwise others will be based on either assertion, reasoning or paragraphs will be given from which questions will be asked. The direct questions are majorly from the current affairs portion.
- Clear your base: Some other questions which are direct are basics knowledge based. So if your basics are good then you can surely answer these, and fetch marks. Direct questions are always a better way to go, because either you know the answer or you don’t. If you can answer them, you score marks and save time.
- Solved papers are a boon for history: The portion for history is the most typical to prepare. The being its vast and lengthy scope. While for people who like history it’s easy to remember and read, for those of us who can’t read a book and want nutshells, it can be difficult. This is where solved papers come to rescue. Of course, history can’t change, so if you read up three-four years of solved paper, you can cover up a great deal.
Take Coaching
Candidates with self confident are tend to go for self study but most of the applicants are either working in offices or preparing for college semester, so in these circumstances it will be better if the candidate go for external help.
