How students can manage UPSC NDA exam preparation alongside school

Schedule your Study Plan Smartly - For better preparation, it is necessary to have a smart study plan. Your preparation schedule must be well-organized so that you are able to score good marks.

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Revise thoroughly NCERT Books - The NDA exam trend shows that every year, 30 to 40 percent of questions will be directly picked from NCERT books. So, the aspirants can anticipate, therefore, a complete revision of the same will boost their confidence.

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Solve previous year's question papers - Going through previous years' question papers (up to 10 years) will help aspirants become familiar with the examination pattern and help to effectively manage time.

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Attend Mock Tests - The mock tests help the candidates to get the gist of the competition and his/her preparedness for the exam. Practicing mock tests helps the candidates to perform better, it also helps them to plan proper time management.

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Revision - Revision is a key to success. Candidates are advised to make short notes and revise them on regular basis. This will help candidates to remember it longer.

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Reference book - Reference books are critical for resolving last-minute doubts. These suggested books can plan and save time in subjects such as Mathematics and GAT.

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Stay hydrated - ‘A healthy body harbors a healthy mind’ is an adage one must follow closely. A healthy body is necessary for the mind to work properly and increase focus during examinations.

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Time Management - Proper time management helps the candidates to answer more questions in lesser time thus increasing his/her chance to succeed in the NDA exams.

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