7 Preparation tips to crack ICAR-AIEEA exam

With the competition getting stronger for AIEEA-UG and AIEEEA-PG exams, it is important for candidates to have an organised and holistic preparation plan to crack the exam, emerge triumphant and secure admission to a reputed ICAR institute. Shiksha lists some important tips that will help you sail through the ICAR entrance exam. 

Aspirants who have decided to venture into agricultural research already know that the Indian Council of Agricultural Research All India Entrance Examination (ICAR AIEEA) UG will be held on September 13 and September 14. If you are also planning to appear for the exam, here are preparation tips for ICAR AIEEA 2022. 

Acquaint yourself with the syllabus: The foremost thing to do as you begin your preparation is to go through the entire ICAR AIEEA syllabus. Though you might feel that the syllabus overlaps with that of classes 11 and 12, it is pertinent that you must consult the official website too, so that you get familiar with the topics that you need to prepare for and also, ensure that you do not miss any topic.

Make a dedicated timetable: Once you are totally aware of the topics to be covered in each subject, make a timetable allotting time to each subject and also the units to be covered, for the entire length of the syllabus. This makes sure you have a systematic preparation plan. Plan it and stick to it. Maintain the order of topics from the fundamentals to the applied ones. 

Study methods: Ensure you study the prescribed books for ICAR AIEEA religiously and use the reference textbooks to enhance your clarity. Do not just cram up the facts, connect the concepts with practical examples to fathom them better, make pictorial diagrams or write algorithms. Write down the formulae in a separate notebook and make short notes for revision while you study. Use any other method you find best to understand and remember what you have studied. Confirm you have covered the topic with clarity and check it with the syllabus too before you move ahead.

Recapitulation and revision: As you complete an elaborate topic or a unit, close your eyes for a few minutes and recapitulate the same. Thus, you will now have a holistic view of the entire topic or unit you studied. This gives you immense confidence. Make sure you revise the units after a gap of a few days. Repeated revision is necessary to retain what you have imbibed.

Take mock tests: It is important that you take the mock tests seriously and frequently, to test your knowledge and fix the drawbacks you realize by taking them. Mock tests not only help in checking in concept clarity but also help you manage your time efficiently. Here, it is very important to note that low scores in these mock tests do not mean you have to doubt your capabilities, rather you have to learn about your weak areas/ topics and work on them. Thus, indeed these mock tests are to be counted as betterment tools leading to success. 

Stay calm, eat healthily: Panic and anxiety about the exam do more harm to you than you think. Prepare with calmness. Practice meditation which not only keeps you relaxed but also helps you improve your concentration during the study as well as your retention capacity.

Besides, it is vital to get proper nourishment. Have proper food and stay healthy. As it is known, “A sound mind in a sound body” and all that you need is a calm, active mind to take you through this journey of your preparation. 

Read the information bulletins related to the exam: The ICAR AIEEA information bulletins contain the registration and the application processes, National Talent scholarship details, code of conduct for the candidates and instructions for the candidates amongst others.

These are crucial to follow to make sure the application and the examination process go hassle-free. Make it a must to go through the same well before you apply for the exam. Any small mistake in here might just lead to panic that’s uncalled for.