SRMEEE 2014: Last minute tips to crack the exam
SRM University is one of the topmost higher education institutions in India imparting engineering, technology, medical, dental, paramedical, pharmacy, science, and humanities programs ranging from undergraduate to postgraduate and doctoral programs.
SRM university entrance exam is conducted to screen applicants for the various undergraduate and postgraduate engineering entrance examinations. A majority of the engineering aspirants eye SRMEEE (Sri Ramaswamy Memorial University Engineering Entrance Exam) to gain admission in various technical and designing programs.
The strategy that the students follow for the preparation of SRMEEE determines their success or failure in this elite exam. The exam is conducted in both modes online as well as offline. The paper is available only in English language and consists of objective type questions. By now students must have covered almost the entire syllabus as well as revision. We are here with some of the last minute tips which can provide you that extra edge to improve your scores!
- Online vs. Offline exam: It is important to be well-versed with the examination pattern. In case you have opted for the online mode, it is extremely important to attempt some mock tests on the system in order to get acquainted with the paper pattern.
- Thorough study of important topics: Though the entire syllabus must be studied, but some of the topics are so important that one cannot imagine missing them. Hence, in the last few days, revise the major areas like:
- Physics: Current Electricity, Heat & Thermodynamics, Electrostatics, Wave Motion, Work Energy Power, Simple Harmonic Motion and Magnetic effect of current & Magnetism, Physics of Nucleus.
- Chemistry: Chemical Kinetics, Chemical Bonding, s-block elements, p-block elements, Transition elements, Redox Reactions, Coordination Compounds and Chemical Equilibrium.
- Mathematics: Vectors, Probability, Matrices & Determinants, Limits, Indefinite Integration, Theory of Equations, Definite integration and Permutations & Combinations.
- Work on your basics: If the basics are not clear, you cannot expect to attempt questions easily. Work hard on your basics, attempt several questions, refer previous year papers and try to nurture your foundations. Clear basics simplify the journey of preparation.
- Improve your numerical solving ability: Practice as much as you can. SRMEEE tests your numerical solving ability and this can only improve with practice. Attempt a wide variety of questions and use various tips and tricks to save time.
- Revise again and again: Since SRMEEE has cut off for each subject, hence it is extremely important to give equal importance to each subject. It is thus crucial to go into the intricacies of every subject. Revise the important concepts again and again.
- Practice as much as you can: Try solving maximum number of questions and do not use calculators for calculations. But at the final stage it would be better to go for calculators as it’ll save your time. This will not only improve your speed but also increase your accuracy of attempting questions.
- Mock Tests/ Sample Papers: SRM Previous year papers are imperative in the sense that they help in knowing the trend of questions asked in the exam. After covering certain portion of syllabus, refer the past year papers and try attempting the questions. This will also help you in identifying your weak points so that you can work on them. Solve tons of last year papers as they will also help in improving your accuracy.
- Time management: Those who are able to manage their time well emerge as winners in entrances like SRMEEE. Try to attempt mock tests in the prescribed time span i.e. 3 hours. SRM entrance exam is also a race against time. It is vital to use tricks and shortcuts to arrive at the solutions in order to remain competitive in the exam.
- Spare some time for yourself: Agreed that every second counts, but the productivity of that second is even more important. Studying continuously for hours tends to decrease your productivity. Moreover, it also induces more stress. Hence, it is important to take frequent breaks so as to regain the lost energy. Practice some breathing exercises or Yoga as it helps in relieving muscles.
Determination and positive attitude are two factors that can really help you in meeting your cherished goal. Hence, instead of worrying about results, just work smartly.
Content Courtesy: askIITians.com
