Last Minute Preparation Tips for NTSE Stage 2 Exam

It feels great when you get a scholarship at a young age. Getting a scholarship not only makes your parents and family proud but will also inspire others. National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) is such a scholarship program that was started as an initiative to identify and promote young academic talents in Highschool.

NTSE is conducted in 2 stages. The first stage gets conducted at the state/union territory level and candidates who qualify the first stage are eligible for the second stage of the exam. 2000 scholarships are awarded every year to students who qualify for both stages of exams. NTSE Stage 2 paper consists of two 2 sections — Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Ability Test (SAT). It gets conducted in offline mode which consists of MCQ-type questions.

2nd stage of NTSE 2021 is scheduled to be held on 24th October 2021. Earlier it was supposed to be held on 13th June 2021 but it was postponed due to the second wave of the covid pandemic.

Preparation Tips for NTSE Stage 2

With only less than 14 days left for the exam, everyone must be a little anxious about the exam as the date was announced recently. Here are few last-minute tips which will help students to achieve more in less time -

Perfect Revision Plan

When there are just 2 weeks left for the exam, stop studying new chapters and just focus on revising topics that you have studied earlier. Plan your revision schedule according to the chapters you have prepared well and allocate time to revise those topics. If there is some time left from your revision plan, then you should focus on a new chapter which is a little easier. This way, you will strengthen the topics you have already studied and you can cover some new topics too.

Strengthen MAT and SAT Section

Both these sections are important to crack the NTSE stage 2 exam because students need to pass both MAT and SAT sections separately to be considered for merit. In MAT, questions from quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning, and logical deduction are asked in the exam and it consists of 100 questions. To strengthen your MAT preparation, focus on revising and memorize the important formulas, solve puzzles and riddles related to logical reasoning, etc. In SAT, questions asked from mathematics, science, and social science, which also consists of 100 questions. To prepare for this section, students need to study from class 9th and 10th NCERT books.

Take Many Mock Tests as Possible

Mock test is important because it will give you the real feel of the exam even before the exam. By giving regular mock tests you will be able to analyze your performance and preparation level. With mock tests, you will be able to identify your weakness early and you can find which subjects or topics you need to work on.

There are many mock tests available on online platforms and offline too. Online mock tests are a better option because they will provide you with a full analysis of every question you have attempted. NTSE online mock tests by myPAT are one of the best mock tests available online which can really help you with your NTSE stage 2 preparations.

Find your Weakness and Turn it into Strength

We all know about ourselves, from our strengths to weaknesses. We know what is our strongest point and what is our weak points. So, you need to be true to yourself before you get into that ring so you can guide yourself in a better manner. When you go deeper into your studies and try to evaluate your performance, you will find your weakness. You just need to focus on that weakness and turn it into your strength by studying much harder.

Consult with Teachers and Mentors

It’s okay if you get stuck on some topic or questions, everyone does get stuck in the middle of their preparation. Whenever you feel stuck, always turn to your teachers for consultation, no matter how big or small your problem is. Every teacher or mentor wants their pals to succeed, so when in doubt don’t hesitate to call your teacher or mentors.

Time Management

Every exam is time-bound, which means you have to complete your paper in the given time. NTSE is also the same kind of exam. For both MAT and SAT sections in the stage 2 exam, candidates are given 120 minutes time for each section and there are 100 questions in each section. So, you need to practice attempting the full paper in the given time. Taking a mock test and solving previous year’s papers will help you to find out how much time you take to solve one question. You can also use a stopwatch to track that how much time you take to solve a question, it will help you to manage time better for the final exam.

Be Relaxed and Take Proper Rest

It doesn’t matter how better your preparation is, all goes in vain if you don’t take care of your health. Yes, exams are hard and preparation takes a toll always but you need to find a way to be calm and relax your mind. Avoid studying for long hours few days before the exam, just follow your revision plan. Take proper rest and enough sleep before the exam, it will help with managing the stress and fatigue. To avoid stress and anxiety, break your studies into parts and allocate time accordingly.

To avoid last-minute health issues and sickness, refrain yourself from eating unhealthy or junk food and unnecessary physical activities. To deliver better performance, you need to be in the right mental state before the exam and the day of the exam.

Conclusion

To achieve any success in life, you always need to work hard, have dedication and determination towards your goals. NTSE stage 2 exam is just on the corner so be focused and do hard work, your scholarship certainly awaiting you.

Originally published at https://theomnibuzz.com on October 13, 2021.