Always double-check the question. Don't just look at an answer and assume it's true. Make sure you fully comprehend the difficult questions because competitive exams always include questions that test your conceptual clarity.
Having difficulty solving a problem? Proceed to the following one. To boost your confidence, attempt the simpler questions first. This not only helps you get the right answer, but it can also save you time.
Choose not to select options that you are aware to be incorrect to save valuable minutes. You'll also have a better chance of picking the right option if you do this.
Sometimes, even though the choices are different, the numbers and spellings are the same (for instance: 1414, 1144, and 4141) to muddle you up. When this happens, you need to be even more careful to make sure you're marking the right option.
"None of the above" and "All of the above" are vastly different. Under pressure, you may even interchange their meanings. Make sure you understand the question and test out a few different options before settling on one.
It is highly unlikely that an option will be the solution if there is something inconsistent about it. Ex: The response cannot be in cm or kg if the question concerns volume.
Divide your question paper into sections mentally and devote specific time to each section based on your confidence in the topic. Ensure that you have time to review your responses at the end.
- Start early - Brainstorm possible questions with your study group - Practise previous years’ question papers - Conceptual understanding >> Memorising