It is always said that focus is hard to find but think of a distraction it is just there standing in front of you smiling wickedly. It is on you how you deal with both of them and bring out the best in you.
Cracking an exam is not a cake walk, and it is definitely not easy when it comes to grabbing a rank in one of the most prestigious examination of India i.e. NTSE.
The hard work is done; your revision has met its end and now is the perfect time to make sure that you're ready to enter into the exam hall well rested and confident in your ability to write some amazing answers.
Definitely excellent preparation and hard work is the key to crack any examination, but what if even after knowing all the concepts and theories you end up ruining your examination due to some silly blunders.
To avoid any such blunders at the last moment all you need to know are few hacks, which we picked from some of the top academician’s and will ensure that you’re ready to face the examination.
# HACK 1- Organize your stationery
You are the one & only bearer of your own torch. So, while entering in the examination hall make sure that you are carrying all your necessary essentials such as NTSE Admit Card, pen, pencil, eraser, ruler etc. You must not at any cost forget Admit card and be dependent on others for all these stuff. Always carry an extra pen or pencil to meet any last minute contingency.
# HACK 2- Limit your Distractions
In the examination hall, there are many distractions such as your friend asking for hints, thinking about how much your friend has attempted the ticking clock, etc. Keep yourself away from such distractions as you will lose focus. Don’t allow your mind to take any thought that distracts you. Pay no attention to any unrelated thought that emerge in mind and focus actively on the task you are trying to accomplish.
# HACK 3- Avoid any new concepts
Any new concept or topic must be avoided at the last moment. This will literally confuse you and will also forget the little you already know. You may recall all the important concepts which you applied while solving NTSE Sample papers, it will help you a lot. Keep your spirits high and have confidence in what you have already prepared. You might have some weak areas or the topics you haven’t learnt, but forget about them and focus on what you know and get that done better.
# HACK 4- Relax and Focus
Sit on your allotted sit, close your eyes, take a deep breath and relax. Push out all the negativity aside and think only about the positives. Recollect all the necessary theorems, formulas, concepts and do not dare to panic on the topics you don’t know about. Open your question paper and read the instructions carefully before hitting at the question paper.
# HACK 5- Sleep Well.
Ensure you get your beauty sleep the night before the exam, or else you might end up sleeping in the exam. If you have studied throughout the preparation time, then there is no need to wake up till late a day before examination. A sound sleep will provide your mind a much needed rest and you too will feel fresh in the examination hall.
# HACK 6- Eat well
Stay away from diet and the junk food during the exam times. Eat something healthy, also it should be not that heavy that it will put you to sleep during exam. Stay hydrated and eat some watery fruits is possible before the exam. You may also eat some chocolates as they have caffeine content in them which is a real stress buster and you will be all recharged before attempting the question paper.
It is always said that focus is hard to find but think of a distraction it is just there standing in front of you smiling wickedly. It is on you how you deal with both of them and bring out the best in you.
Wish you all the best for your exams!
