PU-CET (PG) MA in Journalism & Mass Communication Preparation 2024: Tips, Strategy & Guide

• Study Schedule

Students must prepare the complete syllabus of PU CET (PG) exam. Collect the relevant study material which covers the entire syllabus of PU CET (PG) 2025 exam. Brush up your calculations and read a lot. Candidates must regularly read newspapers and editorials to improve their vocabulary and keep practicing calculations. They must form a study schedule and follow it diligently to cover the entire syllabus whilst having time to spare for revision.

• Revision

By this time, it is expected that the candidate has covered most of the key topics under the PU-CET (PG) syllabus. To capitalise on their preparation, they should revisit important concepts, formulae, facts and dates to get a better hold of the topics in the last month. No amount of exam preparation will be useful if one appears for the exam without ample revision. Proper revision will help test takers approach questions with measured confidence.

• Building on the strong points

In the last month of PU-CET (PG) preparation, candidates need to persistently work on their strong areas. For Numerical and Reasoning Ability, one should make a list of short cuts and tricks to solve questions with maximum accuracy. For the General English section, a general understanding of the language would come in handy. If a candidate is in a habit of reading newspapers or novels, it will be easier for him/her to sail through this section. Reading newspapers and online journals would also help them prepare GK section.

• Attempt PU-CET (PG) mock tests

In the last month of PU-CET (PG) preparation, candidates must solve at least one PU-CET (PG) question paper or mock test every day. After every attempt, they must evaluate their performance based on which they can customise their preparation plan. It will also help candidates devise a section-wise strategy for the exam. It is equally important that a candidate attempts a variety of mock questions so that they do not lose calm in case unexpected questions are posed to them.

• Speed and accuracy should together

Speed and accuracy are important attributes for success. They must go hand in hand. Since PU-CET (PG) has provision for negative marking, candidates should be very mindful of their attempts. In the beginning, candidates should focus on improving the accuracy of their attempts. Once they are confident about the accuracy, they can further work to improve their speed and figure out the fastest possible way of solving problems.

• Take regular breaks

An unregulated study regime could be counter-productive. It is crucial for an aspirant to keep exam-related stress at bay by taking healthy breaks. Candidates may meditate or go for a little walk or listen to their favourite music in order to regain focus. One must drink lots of water keep himself hydrated

• Focus on exam day strategy

Candidates should devise an exam day strategy in advance. They must have a good idea of PU-CET (PG) exam pattern, the section-wise break-up, topic-wise weightage and the expected difficulty level of the question paper. BY this time, it is expected that candidates will be able to identify questions that can be solved with 100% accuracy. Candidates must prepare themselves for situations that might not be in their favour. They must keep calm and put out their best effort in those 90 minutes.

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