The XAT Examination is quite similar to MAT. It requires at least 6 -8 months preparation to successfully clear the examination. The candidate should use the latest study materials and cover the entire syllabus. A thorough understanding of the basic concepts, as well as speed and accuracy while answering are of great importance for the XAT examination.
These tips can help a candidate in successfully clearing the XAT exam:
- Plan your time and prepare section-wise: Schedule a study routine as the first step in preparing for the examination. Ensure that each subject is art of the schedule. Strict adherence to the schedule will help cover all subjects systematically for this competitive and challenging exam.
- Enhance your speed and accuracy: Both speed and accuracy are equally important for a good score in the XAT exam and can be easily achieved through extensive practice. Solve sample papers on each subject (section wise) and within the set time-limit. Gradually attempt solving an entire paper (model or previous paper) in the given time.
- Solve sample question papers: Practising on sample question papers helps improve speed and manage time. Always try answering each paper in the allotted time. Practice regularly for best results. Memorizing tables, common square roots & cube roots, conversions from fractions to percentages and vice-versa will help improve speed and accuracy.
- Read extensively: Read periodicals, books and editorials to improve your vocabulary. This will help in the comprehension section. Mark new words and try using them whenever possible. If you make a practice of remaining updated with current affairs by reading the newspapers. It is also helpful in the last section on general awareness. as much as time permits. Concentrate on
- Practice regularly: The sections on Decision Making needs extensive practice and quick thinking. The topic is new and practice alone can make the subject familiar. Regularly practicing using sample papers is the only option to quickly understand and solve the problems in this section. Solving more and more sample papers from previous years is a step in the right direction.
- Improve general awareness: Remain updated on current affairs by extensively reading magazines and newspapers, watching news channels and of course browsing the Internet. Keep yourself updated with the current affairs of both national and international importance.
- Crash courses: Enrolling in a good institute particularly in the final stages of preparation is beneficial since it is helpful in getting acquainted with the examination format. Regular mock tests are particularly helpful. Group discussions are a great help in developing speaking skills and exchange ideas while the competitive atmosphere of the institute helps keep you motivated.
- Be calm and confident: Nervousness will ruin all your preparations, hence you need to remain calm, confident and focused to ensure that you clear the exams with ease.
- Time management: An oft-repeated advice- ‘glance at the paper for five minutes before starting off.’ The following points will help you manage your time efficiently. Solve the easier questions first and do not waste your time on a question that is confusing. Move on to the next question is you get stuck. Read each question carefully to avoid ambiguity and misinterpretation since silly mistakes will ruin all your efforts. Re-examine the paper before submitting.