Last Minute Preparation Tips for SSC CHSL Tier I

 Last Minute Preparation Tips for SSC CHSL Tier I

The SSC CHSL Exams are scheduled to begin by Saturday, i.e on 4th March 2018. This year, the time allotted for the SSC CHSL Tier I exam has been reduced to 60 minutes. This might have left you wondering about the level of the paper, types of questions to be asked, what to expect in the exam, How to solve with accuracy etc. 

Last Minute Preparation Tips for SSC CHSL Tier I

Therefore, here is an article with expert opinions and Last Minute Preparation Tips for SSC CHSL Tier I. This article will give you an idea of the following:
  • How to wrap up your revision at the last minute
  • What to expect in the SSC CHSL exam
  • What kind of questions to skip at the last minute
  • The best order to attempt various sections
  • How to optimize your time during the exam
Sometimes, even the best candidates give way to last-minute exam pressure because of the absence of an effective strategy. So, here are some tricks and tips for SSC CHSL Tier I compiled by experts. They will help you devise a strategy for the exam while making your preparation more productive.
Before we move on to check out the tips for SSC CHSL exam, let us take a look at the exam pattern of SSC CHSL exam.

SSC CHSL Tier I 2018 - Exam Pattern

Part Subject No. of Questions Max Marks
I General Intelligence 25 50
II English 25 50
III Quantitative Aptitude 25 50
IV General Awareness 25 50
Total 100 200

Click to get the Detailed Exam Pattern & Syllabus for SSC CHSL Tier I:

Detailed Exam Pattern & Syllabus for SSC CHSL 2018

Last Minute Preparation Tips for SSC CHSL Tier I 2018

Here’s How to Conclude your Revision:

  • The level of this exam will be easy to moderate in difficulty. Therefore, you still have time to improve on certain topics, as the difficulty level of the exam is not too high.
  • It is advisable to focus on topics which are easy for you to solve. Since each question carries the same weightage, you can score more by preparing for such topics.
  • You should also practice in such a way that the easy questions take less than 30 seconds to solve. This will help you complete the paper on time.

Attempt more Mock Tests with a Reformed Strategy:

You have been practicing your level best. Now is the time for you to take a few more Mock Tests just to improve your speed. Treat these Mock Tests as the real exam and attempt them with 100% sincerity.
  • The SSC CHSL exam has no sectional time limits. Hence, You can allot more time to the questions that are easy. This will drastically improve your accuracy and protect you from negative marking.
  • You have to figure out the type of questions which are time-consuming. During the exam, you may have to skip such questions if you run out of time.
  • Your primary goal is to increase your accuracy (i.e. the number of questions you attempt correctly). This would reduce the chances of negative marking. Hence, Practise to perfection.
  • To improve your accuracy and speed, practice other questions that you find moderately difficult.

Benefit from the Questions that You Skip:

Here are the steps to make the most of the questions that you skip!
  • Classify all the questions that you have skipped according to their difficulty level.
  • From these questions, pick the questions that you think are comparatively easier and quickly read their solutions.
  • Solve 5-10 similar questions consistently. Before you know, you will have gained enough expertise over these questions to solve them in a few seconds.
  • If you still have some time left, use the same method to tackle other questions that you have on your list.

Plan how you’ll attempt the questions, section wise:

  • Time allocation differs from section to section. Click to get Time management Tips for SSC CHSL which will help you plan the time each topic needs:
  • Now that you know how to manage your time question-wise, try attempting questions according to their weightage.
  • In Reasoning, keep the Puzzles for the last and try to attempt Short Passages (with 2-3 questions) and standalone questions first. Don’t spend more than 30 seconds on a question.
  • Similarly in Quants, attempt Simplification, DI, Quadratic Equation and Number Series, Algebra, Profit and Loss and Ratio and Proportions before moving on to other topics.
  • In English, attempt the RC, Error Spotting, Cloze Test and Phrase Replacement first. Then move on to Para Jumbles, etc.
  • In the General Awareness portion, you either know the answer to a question or you don’t. First of all, you need to solve questions that you know the answers. Try to finish this section as fast as possible.

Take Care of Yourself!

  • It is very common to feel a little anxious because of the exam. If you feel that it is too much to handle, try some breathing exercises to ease yourself.
  • Quality sleep is very important for Exam preparation. If you don’t sleep well, it will affect your memory and reasoning ability. This hampers your speed. So, Sleep for at least 8 hours per day.
  • Having a Balanced Diet is equally important. Your brain is also a muscle, and it needs the energy to function properly. This is especially true during exams. However, do not overeat as it may make you feel uneasy.
  • Finally, If you come across questions you’ve never even seen before, stay calm! Solve the questions without panicking and if you are unable to do so, skip it.
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