CDS examination is just A few days ahead and candidates are confused over how to prepare for the exam on last minute. Reading the whole data at last time is not a wise idea. Basic and summarized data with patterned preparation can take you to the next level. Below are some tips to ease candidates and direct them to how to do last minute preparation.
Highlighted theory – The subjective theory is to be checked again in a short and summarized way. In history, pay attention to the major incidents and events with dates, geography should be prepared focusing more on climatology and Indian geography along with the basics of geography. Principles and their examples in science are very important. Major discoveries, inventions and theories are important. Political theories, especially knowledge of special posts and dependents is a crucial point. If you have made notes on it, then go through it and if not then go through the highlighted matter.
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Basic formulas – When it comes to maths, formulas should be on your tips. If possible, then practice some different types of questions. Once you get command over formulas, it is not much harder to attempt maths section. Attempting 50 (±10) is sufficient for selection in IMA, but air force aspirants have to aim higher to get over the cut-off.
Current affairs – It is the most diverse and deep topic to prepare. So, what all you have to do is to go through the major topic in order to attempt the directly asked questions in GK paper. Sports awards, trophies, themes of remarking days, military exercises, schemes, major MoUs, deals and developments, news related to the Indian subcontinent, etc. are mostly asked topic of CDS. As per the last few CDS exams, the last 3-4 months current affairs are mostly asked.
Revision – Now the last step to check your preparedness is to attempt the sample papers and previous year papers of CDS. Try to attempt it on time to check and analyse tour mistake and areas of problems. Candidates must attempt maths and English sample papers compulsorily simultaneously checking your performance. GK segment has current affairs which make the paper a bit tough and unmanageable. So attempt sections, except current affairs and check your performance.
Short tips –
- Don’t gamble over questions. Negative marking can spoil your plan
- Read the question again and again if it seems to be hard or out of mind
- Recheck the questions which are absolutely correct from your point of view
- Solve math problem calmly. Time is sufficient for covering 60-80 questions
- Firstly Answers simple questions, then step over the left
Material to carry –
- E-admit card printout
- Black ball pen + Extra pen
- Identification ID proof
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