How to reduce stress during Defence exam preparation?

Examination fears bound to give stress and confusion in the midst of the exam preparations. Stress mounts due to tension and apprehension of failure in the exam. Failure is a part and parcel of competitive exams like SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, SBI PO, AFCAT, CDS, NDA, etc. Competitive exams are taken by millions of aspirants every year and cut-off marks are also rising year after year. Examination fear can be overcome by taking a break from the tedious study schedule. It is a must to rejuvenate your body and soul to energize and refresh. 

The probable reasons of exam stress are:

1. To be anxious of failure
2. Lack of groundwork
3. Trauma of doing well in the examination
4. Don’t have enough time to learn
5. Targeting to get an assured result
6. Finding difficult in understanding what they study
7. Pressure from family to get a high score
8. Mounting competition after looking at the cut-offs of recent years

 

Candidates targeting Defence exams need to work on stress management to get a high score. It is highly competitive exam amongst government job exams which needs a cool and fresh mind to learn. It will surely assist the aspirants who are going to appear in any of the Defence exams such as NDA, AFCAT, CDS, etc.

Let us discuss some factors that can help to reduce stress during Defence exam preparations

• To start exam preparation in advance

Candidates who have already decided to take Defence exams in a particular year should know the exam schedule. Most of them follow the relevant websites and start studying early. Defense exams are conducted twice a year, they can decide which month they comfortable to take exams. Exam preparations take a maximum of six months preparation to make it worth an outcome. Decide accordingly and start studying either by joining AFCAT Coaching in Chandigarh or CDS coaching in Chandigarh or NDA Coaching in Chandigarh. Take a full-time course module to prepare if you really want to evade the barrier of stress during exam preparations.

• Arrange for the right study material 

Exam preparation is incomplete without a comprehensive study material. Choose the right study material that is based on the latest exam pattern and syllabus. Besides taking classroom sessions one should study the topic to understand it effectively. Teaching is guidance and study material takes to the pool of learning. If you are not having appropriate study material based on the latest exam pattern then it will not fetch good results. 

• Make a time table according to your available time

The study timetable besides the classroom sessions should be planned according to the time available from your daily routine. If your mind is pre-occupied with some other engagement then you will not be able to concentrate. Keep a time that is absolutely free from all daily routines so that you can concentrate and learn effectively. 

• Practice time management

Speed and accuracy need to be maintained while doing practice. Take a regular practice of mock tests. Keep the timer on and try to attempt the test in the time allocated. Monitor the timer and know your speed. After completing the mock test, get it accessed by the expert. It will help you know your accuracy level. If you have not performed well in the mock test then revise the topics identified as difficult. Revise those topics by taking an instant doubt session by the faculty member or else it will develop unusual stress of not knowing the topic in the midst of the exam preparation. Once you will lose confidence, you may lose interest in the studies either. Therefore, manage speed and accuracy while doing exam preparation to exhale a smooth ride in the examination.

 

• Take breaks in the study schedule

The study schedule should be planned in such a way so that you can take small breaks in between. Sitting continuously for eight to ten hours can lead to health problems and stress. An unhealthy body will elevate stress because it might take your days out of your regular study schedule. Take breaks by taking a walk or listening to music or watching television for a short while. It will recreate your mind and you will be ready to learn.

• Practice topic tests, speed tests, and full-length mock tests

Buy mock test series for Defence exams and practice them regularly. It will help you to prepare every topic thoroughly as it has topic tests. You can work on enhancing speed with the help of speed tests available in the mock test module. The full-length mock tests can be practiced after covering the entire syllabus. It will help you identify your weaknesses. Do regular practice on test series so that you master every topic and acquire time management skills to ace the exam without any stress. 

• Refer to the previous year question papers

Candidates who refer to previous year’s question papers will never face stress because it helps them to identify the significant topics to learn for the exam. Those who do not refer cannot prepare the significant topics thoroughly. They will only realize once they will take a full-time mock test based on the latest exam pattern. In case they refer to previous year’s question papers right from the beginning it will make them study exam-specific. 

 De-stress your mind 

Take physical exercises and meditation every morning to de-stress your body and mind. Long hours of sitting on the study table can cause any health problems. You can join CDS Coaching in Chandigarh for Continuous learning. Meditation can help to de-stress the tired brain and rejuvenate for the next level of learning.

• Practice having balanced sleeping 

Take proper sleep of at least 8 hours in a day. It is very necessary to keep your body and mind active.

• Eat moderate and healthy food 

Avoid taking street food and fried snacks in between the meals. Take proper meals with healthy vegetables and pulses rich in protein and vitamins. It will keep your body healthy and fit. Maintain healthy eating habits till your exams are over.

These are some of the tips to keep you away from stress and strain while doing Defence exam preparation or any of the government job exams.

Follow them to get the best outcomes in the forthcoming DEFENCE exams!!!

All the best!!!