Last Minute Preparation Tip for IAT 2025: Know Do's and Don'ts Here

The IAT 2025 exam is near by and aspirant's preparation for the IISER aptitude test must be at its peak. Candidates appearing for IAT 2025 exam on May 25, 2025 must read out this Shiksha article to give your exam preparation a major boost with these last-minute preparation tips for IISER 2025.

IAT 2025 Last-Minute Preparation Tips

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The exam will be conducted in one shift, i.e., the morning shift from 9 am to 12 pm. After the scape of JEE advanced and KVPY channel, this year around one lakh candidates are expected to take the test. Hence, the competition level would be high and you need to be completely prepared for the exam day and not lose out in the last-minute preparation. Here we bring the last-minute IISER 2025 preparation tips. 

IISER 2025 Last-Minute Preparation Tips

The section below brings a list of tips that are not just related to studies, but practical aspects as well. 

1. Revision: Isn’t it annoying when you learn something by heart and end up forgetting the concept on the day of the exam? It usually happens when you do not revise your subjects, especially a few days before the exam. The best way to revise any topic is to solve as many questions as possible related to it.

2. Attempt sample papers and previous year question papers of IISER: Solving the IISER previous year question paper will not only boost your confidence level but also help you know the frequently asked questions. With a couple of days still to go, you can easily attempt at least two to three question papers. Devote the remaining time to work on your areas.

3. Find out your areas of improvement: As you revise your notes and solve IISER sample papers, you may come across a few areas where you still lack consistency or clarity. To eliminate your weak points, go through the notes again and try solving questions of varying difficulty levels.

4. Refrain from studying fresh topics: Starting off with a fresh topic will cut down your revision hours and may also create confusion. Students often try to cover every topic of the syllabus and end up retaining partial information. Instead, it is recommended that they emphasise on revising key topics and solving questions related to the same.

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5. Set yourself a timer and do an exam rehearsal: Find yourself in a peaceful place and start attempting any mock test or a sample paper. Set yourself a timer of three hours and try to complete the test within the prescribed limit. Attempt as many questions as you can with the utmost accuracy. Doing such exam rehearsal will help you test your speed and accuracy.

6. Don't waste time: If you can manage your time well, you will even have an ample amount of time to work on your weak areas. Do not indulge yourself in watching television or plan a day out with friends as every minute counts from here onward. Prepare a small pocket notebook and note down important formulas, definitions, graphs, diagrams, etc. and carry it along wherever you go.

7. Stay ready with IISER Admit card along with necessary documents: Take out the hard copy of the admit card of IISER on an A4 size sheet. Along with the admit card, you also need to carry the following documents:

• Two passport size photographs
• An original copy of photo identity proof (preferably Aadhar card/ PAN card/ Driving License/ Voter ID)
• Travel pass issued by IIT Guwahati

8. Stay in good shape and avoid junk food: It is often said that ‘A healthy mind resides in a healthy body, which in fact is possibly the most crucial factor that helps you maximise your performance. Students must meditate and do light exercises to stay in good shape. They should also refrain from eating junk food as a single ailment can ruin your chances of putting in your best efforts.

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