Despite the LPG reforms and many private companies trying their hands on the Indian market, government jobs have still not lost their craze. Every year lakhs of students who graduate from various streams start preparing for the government exams due to various factors like job stability, good salary, extra amenities and much more. With so many students preparing for the exam only some make it to the final list. Many students wonder what makes the people who qualify different from the ones who do not. Well, today we would like to discuss the same and list some factors which are effective in getting success in the government exam.
There are a lot of myths that go around about students who crack
the government exams, some of which are: one must study for 15
hours, one must be a brilliant student and a topper in school and college, the
students who crack the exam are extraordinary and many more. Well, all
this is not true at all, with passing times the chances of getting success in
the government exams is becoming difficult due to the rising competition. While
some students rely on coaching institutes, some prepare by themselves and crack
the competitive exam. So without discussing more let’s discuss
the important things which one must understand if they want to crack a
government exam.
10 Effective Strategies
for Success in Government Exams
1. Know the Exam
Every exam is different
and before you start the preparation for any exam, the one thing of utmost
importance is knowing about the exam. Depending on which exam you are planning
to give, make sure you are thorough with the exam details and its syllabus.
Knowing the exam will provide you a pathway which you must follow in order to
crack the exam. The things that you must know about the exam are:
1.
Syllabus of the exam
2.
Eligibility criteria for the exam
3.
The job position that you are applying for and the department it
falls under.
4.
Job responsibilities
5.
The knowledge and any special expertise required for the exam.
6.
Future Prospects, mainly for college exams.
These are some of the
details that you must have about the exam and if you are wondering where you
will be able to find it then we have you covered.
1.
Official Notification: You can search for the
official notification of that particular exam, this will provide you all the
necessary and correct details about the exam. If the official notification is
still not out then you can search for some previous
year notification. Even if you are looking at some other source for
knowing about the exam, you still must go through the official notification as
it will provide you the exact and updated data about that particular exam.
2. Blogs: There are various blogs that are available online related to the many government exams conducted in India. All you have to do is search for the exam online and you will get a number of blogs on the particular exam. Read some blogs and you will know how the particular exam is conducted, what post is it for and what are the future prospects after cracking the exam.
3.
Videos: With the coming of YouTube, video too has gained a
lot of traction among the people and when you search for the exam on Google, it
will also show you some videos related to the same. So if you are not the
reading type of person than even these videos can help you in providing all the
knowledge which is necessary for cracking that particular exam.
4.
Toppers Talk: What better to know about
something than from the horse’s mouth. After the exam results are out, the
toppers are called for interviews where they discuss all about the exam. You
can also watch these toppers talk or read their interviews in order to get
complete details about the particular competitive exam.
2. Have a Plan
Once you are aware of the basic know how of the exam, the
second step is to have a plan. A goal without a plan is just a wish
and wishes do not always come true. So form a plan, make a strategy and start
your preparation. Ensure that you incorporate all the stages of the
exam in your strategy. You strategy must include:
1. The subjects you have to
study
2. Necessary breaks like
tea, meals, daily chores, sleep etc.
3. Revision time
4. Practice papers that you
need to solve
5. Class timings if you are
taking coaching or are in college
6. Job timings if you are
working
7. Travel timings if any
Incorporating all the above points you need to formulate an
effective strategy which is strict yet flexible to make any changes. You can
check how you can make effective strategies here.
3. Be regular with the news:
If you are preparing for government exams, it is with no doubt
that you will be tested on your current affairs and what is going on around the
world. SO the one effective tip for the exam is to be regular with the news.
With the digital age there are various means through which you can get your
daily news:
You can either buy a good newspaper like ‘The Hindu’ or
‘Indian Express’ and read it in your free time.
You can download the newspaper app and get your daily news right
on your phone as and when they happen.
You can browse through the news websites and get your daily dose
of news.
During your free time, you can watch the news on television and
listen to various debates which will help you too in understanding a particular
issue in depth. Some good channels which one must watch are Lok Sabha TV.
You can listen to the radio. There are various radio shows which
actually call various renowned panelists to discuss the top news that are a
matter of grave concern both nationally and internationally. Some great shows
are All India Radio Shows.
Coaching Material: Most of the
coaching institutes which provide consulting and classes for the government
exams release their monthly which summarizes all the monthly news which
will really be of great help to you. Apart from monthly they also release
yearly magazines.
While you are watching the news do not forget to make notes of
the news that you are reading or listening to. The notes will help you in the
revision when you are going for the final exam. You should not just read the
news but try to get into the intricate details of the same. You must know the
history of it, how it will affect India and the world and what are the pros and
cons of each side. Thus, being regular with the news will bring you a step
closer to clearing the competitive exam.
4. Create Memory Tricks: Learning the
government exam is not easy and one really needs a strong memory to remember
everything. Thus, one needs memory tricks to remember it all and translate the
same in your exam. Some memory tricks required are:
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Memory Palace: One important trait that
will help you in clearing the exam is creating a memory palace. So in order to
make your memory sharp whenever you are reading something in order to remember
it properly a memory palace helps a lot. A Memory Palace basically is an
imaginary location in your mind where you can store all the mnemonic images.
The most common form of memory palace includes making a journey through a place
which you know well, like a building or town. Along that journey, there have to
be specific locations that you always visit in the same order.
For a memory palace, remember a place which you are well
acquainted too and then while traveling through the place leave little smalls
bits of what you are reading here and there. Whenever you want to recall that
particular topic all you need to do is revisit that memory palace and recollect
all that you had left behind. This way no matter how huge and difficult any
topic is you will be able to remember it by heart.
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Mnemonics: A mnemonic is a learning technique that aids information
retention or retrieval in human memory. In Mnemonics, one makes use of
elaborative encoding, retrieval cues, and imagery as specific tools to encode
any given important information that one is trying to remember in a way that
allows for efficient storage and retrieval. So whatever you are trying to
remember make mnemonics of the same and it will help you in recalling all the
information in the exam time.
5. Prepare for Aptitude test
Most of the government tests the
candidates’ knowledge of their niche subject along with their aptitude. It is
one of the core subjects in almost all government competitive exams.
The aptitude helps in judging how smart the candidates are in solving the
general problems and their ability to perform specific jobs under certain given
situations. So while preparing for the government exam make sure you are also
paying attention to the aptitude questions. These aptitude questions play a
vital role in clearing your exam and make you stand out among the general crowd.
Though no prior training or special knowledge is required for
the aptitude test, practise is necessary to remember the important formulae
during the exam. The aptitude test can either be prepared through various
online portals or you can also purchase books from the market which are
specifically exam based on generic ones. These tests are aimed to test the
candidates logical reasoning and thinking performance without prior knowledge
or training.
6. Solve Past Year Papers
Past year papers are like the key tip in getting success in the
government jobs. These are like the practise paper which gives you an idea
about the type of exam, marks allotment and the questions that will be asked in
the same. While most of the students will agree with us on this suggestion,
many still forget to go through the past year papers before the exam. There is
also a strong perception that by going through the previous years’ question
papers, it becomes easy for the candidate to figure out the common questions.
While solving the previous year papers use an effective
technique by creating examination hall atmosphere and then solving the paper in
the stipulated time. It has been noticed that maximum students fail in the
exams due to lack of time which results in them solving the paper in a
haphazard condition. Rephrasing the previous year papers a number of times
before you appear for the final exam will develop your time management skills.
7. Make notes
Whether you are going digital or traditional note
making is an art that one master it in order to get success in the
government exams. There are various online tools that are available for notes
like Evernote, however you will have to decide if you want to make online notes
or offline based on the type of exam you are appearing for. If your exam is
offline then you must make offline notes however if the exam is online, digital
notes will also help.
So make notes of what you read as that will help you in
remembering what you read and later help in revising your syllabus just before
the exam.
8. Stay fit and healthy:
Most of the students have this notion that only focusing on the
studies and sacrificing the rest will bring them success. Well, this is not
true at all. While studies are important, what is equally important is your
diet and fitness. A nutritious diet ensures that both your mind and body have
enough energy to go through the day enduring the stress and fatigue that comes
with preparation and practise sessions. So eating well is important.
Equally important is to invest time in staying fit as it helps
clear your mind and stay focusses. Exercise regulates the flow of blood and
oxygen to your mind, which results in a better attention span, learning, and
retention. All study and no play makes one dull so it is important to include recreational
activities in your daily routine. You must also include necessary breaks that
will help in rejuvenating your energy and sitting back to study.
Staying fit and healthy ensures that your hard work and
dedication pays well and is not wasted.
9. Prepare for All The Stages
Most of the government exams are
a two-stage process: a written exam followed by an interview. So no matter
which exam you are preparing for make sure you are firstly aware of the number
of stages and their respective syllabus and that you are preparing for them
simultaneously. Do not just prepare for the first stage and then wait for the
results then start with the second stage preparation. Before you know it may be
too late for the preparation. Thus, prepare for all the stages and keep
yourself ready for the exam as a whole.
As soon as the first stage is over you must start focusing on
the second one and so on. For the interview too you must get guidance from
experts and take some mock interviews so that you are prepared well and nothing
comes as a shock to you.
10. Remain positive
Motivation and positivity are the key driving force of success
in life. So no matter whether you fail or succeed in the first attempt it is
necessary to stay motivated and confident about yourself and your abilities.
While confidence is necessary overconfidence can backfire you very badly. So
you must make sure that neither failure drops your confidence, not good
performance makes you overconfident, just keep accessing yourself and always
stay confident.
Some ways of staying positive
are meditation, exercise, reading success stories and watching good motivation
videos. These activities
help keep you optimistic and dedicated which are a must for any government
exam.
Success is a science if you have the conditions you get the
results. So there is a possibility that some things might not be in your favour
which may lead to failure but all you need to do is wait for your moment and
stay in the game. The competitive exams require deep conceptual clarity of the
subjects. Mere speculations and half-hearted efforts will never bring you
success rigorous hard work and tireless endeavour is required. Following the
above steps will help you instil a good learning habit, the results of which
would be highly encouraging.
We hope these tips help you in getting success in the exam that
you are preparing for and brings you a lot of good wishes and a great life
ahead. Until then we wish you all the luck for your preparation, keep studying
and stay fit and health.
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