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Study advice: How should one prepare for competitive exams?

Make a schedule and follow it religiously
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Make a schedule and follow it religiously
Make a plan for each hour of the day, assigning a certain amount of time to each subject and topic, and finishing your task before going on. It is preferable to write out your study timetable and post it wherever you can see it.
Make notes
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Make notes
To help you understand the material better, jot down brief summaries and make flashcards, mind maps, flowcharts, diagrams, bullet points, etc. Use flashcards for equations and key formulas, and carry them about with you to review them anytime you have some free time.

Set your time and space to study
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Set your time and space to study
Plan down each hour of the day, giving each subject and topic a specific amount of time, and complete your tasks before moving on. It is best to put your study schedule in writing and hang it wherever you can see it.
Take breaks
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Take breaks
Effective study techniques require studying in short bursts interspersed with frequent, rejuvenating study breaks, as opposed to protracted, drawn-out study sessions. You can study for extended periods of time without growing weary of it. Additionally, a brief rest after an intense study session gives your brain adequate time to better retain the knowledge.
A good sleep schedule and healthy eating
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A good sleep schedule and healthy eating
Make note of concise summaries and create flashcards, mind maps, flowcharts, diagrams, bullet points, etc. to aid in your understanding of the subject matter. For equations and important formulas, use flashcards. You can review them whenever you have some free time by carrying them about.
Put yourself in test
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Put yourself in test
It is equally crucial to put your knowledge into practice by doing frequent exams. To make sure you fully grasp the topic and how to apply it, solve as many practice questions as you can, as well as previous year's question papers, question banks, and daily practice sheets.
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