Exam Tips
Board Exam Preparation Tips
Proven strategies for Class 10 & 12 CBSE, ICSE, and State Board exams.
Core Strategies
Start Early
Begin revision at least 3 months before exams. Complete syllabus 1 month early.
NCERT First
Master NCERT textbooks thoroughly. 80% questions come from here.
Previous Papers
Solve last 10 years papers. Identify important topics and patterns.
Time Management
Practice completing papers in 3 hours. Leave 15 min for revision.
Subject-Wise Tips
Mathematics
- Practice daily
- Learn formulas by heart
- Solve NCERT examples
- Focus on step marking
- Attempt all questions
Science
- Understand concepts
- Draw diagrams neatly
- Learn definitions
- Practice numericals
- Revise experiments
English
- Read comprehension carefully
- Practice letter/essay formats
- Revise grammar rules
- Quote from text in answers
- Manage time well
Social Science
- Make point-wise notes
- Learn maps thoroughly
- Understand dates & events
- Use keywords
- Practice map work daily
Last-Minute Tips
Don't start new topics in last week
Revise formulas and diagrams
Get proper sleep before exam
Keep admit card and stationery ready
Reach center 30 min early
Read question paper fully first
Attempt easy questions first
Write neatly and underline keywords
Mistakes to Avoid
Skipping NCERT for reference books
Not attempting all questions
Poor time management in exam
Ignoring practical/internal marks
Last-minute cramming
Not reading questions carefully