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After the result declaration of RRB CBT-1, students are left with a very short period of time (around 20 days) to prepare for CBT 2.

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Akhand Swaroop Pandit

After the result declaration of RRB CBT-1, students are left with a very short period of time (around 20 days) to prepare for CBT 2. Smart preparation and incorporating a few techniques can go a long way in acing the CBT-2 examl. Here are seven tips and techniques that can come in handy: 

Analyse the syllabus: The preparation of RRB JE CBT-2 differs from SSC/GATE OR IES preparation. So, the students should stick to the syllabus and prepare smartly.   

Practice direct questions: Students should focus on practicing direct questions rather than giving too much time to theory. Compared to reading theory, it will be beneficial to solve direct questions. Level of questions expected will be moderate, so high level questions should not be considered.

Prepare a proper time table: Make a proper time table. It’s always advised to study two-three subjects daily in loop than going for only one subject. 

Don’t ignore the non-technical part: Non-technical part covers 50 marks and it needs to be practiced daily. Ensure that you devote at least an hour daily to practice it. Students who ace this section will definitely score well and get at the edge

Revision strategy: A good revision strategy is also important. So at least every third day you should revise whatever you have studied till then. This cycle of revision must continue till the exam.

Formulas are important: For RRB JE CBT-2, the numericals will be mostly based on direct formulas and thus students must memorise these. 

A simple hack to remember all the formulas is to  write  these   on a chart paper and paste it in front of  your study  table to facilitate daily revisions. This is an important step as in CBT-2 exam virtual calculator is allowed and mostly all the numericals will be formula based and those formulas must be on your tips.

Short notes & flash cards: Students should revise from the short notes and flash cards to save time. RRB JE CBT-2 exam is all about smart preparation thus short notes & flash cards are always a better option for smart and fast revision.

Since the gap between CBT-1 and CNT-2 is very short the exam is expected to be easy. So, it is all about right preparation at the right time and you can score well.

— The writer is Founder & CEO, Catalyst Group

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