Career: What to study and what to skip before board exams? Note down this one-month checklist, and all your stress will disappear..

Board Exam Preparation Tips: The countdown to the board exams has begun, and the January dates are rapidly changing on the calendar. A year's worth of studying is one thing, but the strategy for the 30 days leading up to the exam is another. At this time, "smart work" is more important than "hard work." Many students succumb to exam stress even before the exams begin, while successful students know that instead of trying to read everything, they should focus only on what is relevant for the exam.

The biggest challenge in these last 30 days is time management. While preparing for the final board exams, you must understand that you cannot study every chapter in depth anymore. This is the time to revise high-weightage topics and strengthen those weak areas that could lower your overall percentage. Remember, the concentration you maintain during these 30 days can change your entire year's result. Learn what you should study and what you should avoid during this "do or die" month.

How to prepare for board exams in 30 days?
The month before the board exams is very challenging. Even a small mistake during this time can ruin your board results. Learn the master plan for 30 days of preparation.

First Week: Revision of High-Weightage Topics and Notes

In the first 7 days, finish those chapters from which the maximum number of questions are asked.

What to study: 'A-Category' chapters according to the blueprint.
What to skip: Do not touch any new topics that you haven't studied throughout the year. They will only create confusion.

Second Week: Previous Years' Question Papers (PYQs)
The pattern of questions in board exams is often repeated.
Strategy: Solve papers from the last 5 to 10 years. This will help you identify important keywords and the style of writing answers.
Maps and Diagrams: Revise geography, science, and math formulas daily.

Third Week: Mock Tests and Time Management
Now is the time to adapt yourself to the exam hall environment. Practice: Solve sample papers at the same time your main exam is scheduled (e.g., 10 AM to 1 PM). This will help set your biological clock.
Improvement: Analyze your mistakes and see which sections are taking up too much of your time.

Fourth Week: Revision and Relaxation Only
Do not study anything new in the final week.
Revision: Use your self-made short notes and flashcards.
Health: Get 7-8 hours of sleep and eat light meals. 15 minutes of yoga or walking is essential to reduce stress.

Golden Rules for the Final Stretch
Consider NCERT your 'Bible': 90% of the paper is based on NCERT; put away those bulky reference books now.
Practice writing: Reading alone isn't enough; practice writing out the answers. This will help you write continuously in the examination hall.
Social Media Detox: Go on a 'digital fast' from Instagram and Snapchat for the next 30 days.

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