Students’ Speak: Prepare in the last month and score high in AP PGECET

By: T. Deepthi

To score high in any competitive exam like AP PGECET, students should focus on referring the right study material, understanding of the complete pattern of the exam with proper time management skills.

Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (AP PGECET); official notification has been released by the government of Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education Board. AP PGECET is a state-level exam and is conducted by Andhra University Visakhapatnam. By clearing AP PGECET exam, students could get admissions into various post-graduation government and private colleges in different streams of Engineering and Pharmacy.

Best reference books and correct study materials for preparation

Students require the best reference books and study material to clear entrance exams like AP PGECET. Hence, choosing the right tools for preparation is important. Most of the aspirants refer too many books to prepare for entrance exams. According to me, this is not a correct approach. As referring too many books would lead to confusion during preparation and revision. Refer to some standard books only; this would make the preparation easier. Some of the important books with their authors are given below:

• GATE - Electronics and Communication Engineering – Solved papers by Arihant Publications
• PGECET Solved Papers Book by Disha Publications
• Handbook of Electronics and Communication by GKP
• Electronics and Communication Competitive Books by Susurla vs Suresh
• Hand Series of Electronics and Communication by Arihant Publications
• Electronics and Devices by S. Salivahan
• Electronics and Communication by Made Easy

Pattern of the examination

It is important for every student to know the complete pattern of the entrance exam. The pattern of the Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test is mentioned below:

• The frequency of the examination: Once a year by the State Government of Andhra Pradesh
• The application mode: Online
• The mode of examination: Online
• There is no negative marking in this examination
• Each question carries only one mark
• The level of examination is Post graduation.
• Type of questions in this examination is objective i.e. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Total number of questions: 120.
• Maximum marks for AP PGECET is 120
• Medium of AP PGECET exam: English
• Duration of the examination: 2 hours
• For qualifying, candidates must score, 25%, i.e., 30 marks out of 120.

Time management and revision approach

As we all know that Time Management is the key to success. While preparing for any entrance examination like AP PGECET, students have to set goals, prepare a timetable this includes reading, preparation, revision, relaxation, mock tests, doubts clarification, group discussion and so on.  Allot more time to prepare for difficult subjects and topics and less time for easy concepts and subjects. Avoid spending too much time on one subject, topic, or question; this results in wasting time and increasing stress. Proper time management allows a student to plan the day in a better way and reduces stress and confusion while preparing a particular subject.

Evaluate own preparation at all levels

The last step in preparation is self-evaluation. This means a complete analysis of preparation, practice and as well as revision of each subject. Writing mock tests after completing the syllabus helps in conducting self-evaluation of the subjects studied. While revision, write at least one mock test every alternate day. After completion of revision, write mock tests on a daily basis and solve the incorrect answers again to get a better grasp on every topic. In addition, give at least 1 hour 15 minutes for doubts clarification every day; this would help in avoiding repetition of the mistakes.

Lastly, try to attempt all the questions in AP PGECET as there is no negative marking.

About the Author:

T. Deepthi is a student at Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayampursuing Bachelor in Technology (B.Tech) with a specialisation in Electronics and Communication Engineering.