Effective Tips to Balance Boards with Entrance Exams

Class 12th Boards & Entrance Exam Study: Are you juggling between class 12th boards and entrance exam preparation? You are at the right place as we have some strategies that will help you prepare for class 12th & competitive exams such as NEET, JEE & MHT CET etc. 

Class 12th & entrance exams are two major academic milestones in a student’s life. It is a career-deciding year as the result of class 12th and the entrance exam will tell which college you will go to for higher education and what will be your future. Therefore, it is important to focus on both exams altogether to succeed.

Read the full blog to know how you can manage your 12th board preparation alongside entrance exams.

1. Create a Realistic Study Schedule

Divide your time wisely between studying for both exams. Prepare a routine or set a descriptive timetable for your study. Identify the high-weightage topics for both exams and set them on your priority list. Make a note of overlapping chapters and prepare for them together. 

Follow your timetable strictly and track your progress. If you are not able to cover the course, revise your timetable with some time left for revision.

2. Focus on Conceptual Clarity

Focus on conceptual understanding to get an insight into the topic. Most of the questions are based on the fundamentals and can be easily answered if you have a strong understanding of the concepts. 

Board exams frequently assess your comprehension of major concepts from a variety of areas, challenging you to explain, analyze, and apply information. If you understand the fundamental ideas, you can quickly apply them to a wide range of issues, even if they are phrased differently than what you’ve learned.

Entrance exams such as JEE and NEET rely largely on conceptual knowledge. These tests assess learning and your ability to apply principles to complicated, real-world challenges. A thorough comprehension of topics allows you to approach difficult questions with confidence, even if they appear foreign.

3. Regular Revision: A Key to Success

Regular revision is important to retain the information you gain while studying and reduce last-minute cramming. Set a specific time to revise daily, weekly and monthly basis. Use your notes for quick revision. Practise questions related to the topics you covered last week for thorough understanding. 

Board exams are subjective therefore, you should focus on writing short and long answers to remove grammatical errors. Use diagrammatic representation to remember the keywords and definitions.

Entrance exams such as NEE, JEE, and MHT CET are objective, therefore, practising multiple choice questions such as fill in the blanks, match the following, assertion & reasoning to improve your answering skills, speed and accuracy.

4. Minimize Distractions for a Focused Study Environment

Studying in a focused environment is essential for increasing productivity. With the distractions, you may get away from your actual goal. Stay away from gadgets such as mobiles, TVs, Laptops, etc. to improve your concentration. Choose a comfortable and calm place to study. Turn off Social media apps, messaging platforms, and game notifications. Communicate with your family and friends about your study schedule and follow it strictly. 

Prioritize tasks by importance and give them your undivided attention. This will improve your concentration and the quality of your preparation. Take short breaks for your hobbies to get a relaxed mind.

5. Learn Effective Time Management Skills

Time Management is a crucial component of exam preparation. Learning techniques such as the Pomodoro Technique, time-blocking etc. can help to elevate your preparation. Solve practice test papers or previous year exam papers under an exam-simulated environment to reduce stress and develop strategies to allocate time such that you finish your exam paper within the time allotted. This will reduce your exam anxiety, and stress, and boost your confidence in completing the exam on time.

6. Do Not Forget Additional Subjects

In addition to the common subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Mathematics do not forget you have to study additional subjects for the board exams. They also carry 100 marks and have a considerable impact on your overall performance. Study them thoroughly to score good marks and improve your results.

7. Avoid Last-minute Cramming

Start your preparation on time to avoid last-minute cramming of the important topics. A well-structured timetable will help you complete your syllabus on time and have a lot of time for revision and practice. If you are left with some topics do not start them just before the exam, as it will lead to confusion. Instead focusing on the chapters you learned can help you score more.

8. Prioritize Your Exam

As the board exams are held one or two months before the entrance exam you should be ready for them in advance. Once your class 12th exams are completed you can solely focus on entrance exam preparation and ace them with good marks. 
Scoring well in class 12th board and entrance exams is essential for admission to prestigious courses and colleges for a bright future. Therefore, a thorough preparation is required for them. Chaitanya Academy is a leading tuition and NEET/JEE coaching institute in Pune, Ranchi, Baramati and Ahilya Nagar that prepares students in class 12th for boards and entrance exams (NEET, JEE, & MHT CET). The institute has a well-structured preparation plan which helps the students to excel in both exams for a magnificent career.