VITEEE 2018: 10 last minute tips for the exam

VITEEE 2018, being conducted by the Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), has commenced from April 4. Engineering aspirants planning to take this exam might be striving real hard to get all the formulae at your fingertips while some would be busy revising the syllabus.

Since VITEEE is a national level examinations similar to JEE Main, JEE Advanced and BITSAT, clearing it with flying colours is no cakewalk. It is definitely a tough nut to crack but if you prepare intelligently and smartly, it will be real easy for you to get through. 

The first and the foremost thing that you need to take care of is be mentally and physically prepared for the exam. Given below are some other useful tips that would help you to crack this prestigious engineering entrance examination.

1. Understand basic concepts: You must complete your NCERT textbooks as they will help you build your base and also brush up your basics. So, carefully cover all the topics of NCERT books.

2. Develop speed and accuracy skills: Since VITEEE tests students on their speed and analytical abilities, you must give special attention to your speed in working out the problems while preparing for this entrance exam. It is good if you try to lay out your own strategy to clear the exam. So, improve your speed and accuracy skills. Also, try to master your analytical skills.

3. Practice solving model question papers with a stop clock: Practice as many model question papers as you can but solve each question within a fixed time frame. This will build up your confidence, enhance your knowledge and increase your speed. Also, by solving model question papers, you will get an idea about the exam pattern. 

4. Develop and brush up your thinking skills: In order to attain a real good score in VITEEE, you need to be a good thinker as most of the questions in this exam examine your thinking abilities. You need to think as an engineer to crack the exam.

5. Do not spend too much time on a particular question: Do not waste time on a particular problem, if you are unable to solve it. It is better if you judge the question to know its difficulty level and solve the easier ones first.

6. Make short notes and keep it handy: Take down notes while preparing for the exam as this will be of great help in last minute revision. Always remember, your notes are your best friends during the exam. Keep your notes handy so that you don’t have to go back to your books again and again.

7. Clear your concepts: Try to clear all your doubts and confusion before taking the exam as you need to have a good knowledge base to be able to solve all levels of questions during the entrance exam.

8.Do not take too much of stress (Stress Management): Try to stay calm in all kinds of situations so that you could concentrate better while preparing for the exam.

9. Make a Schedule: Lay out a plan according to your strengths and weaknesses because planned study always give better results. Also, you will be able to understand fundamentals better by making a proper study schedule.

10.  Sleep Enough and spare time for recreational activities: Get enough sleep as this will make your brain more alert! Also, spare good time for recreational activities to freshen up your mind as a fresh mind can grasp more and at a high speed. 

Best of luck!

VITEEE 2018 is being held from April 4 to April 15. The results for VITEEE 2018 is expected to be announced on April 25. Check VITEEE 2018 important dates here.

VITEEE 2018 will be 2 hours and 30 minutes exam. This entrance exam consists of objective type multiple choice questions. Take a look at VITEEE 2018 exam pattern and detailed syllabus on Shiksha.