Board examinations are important milestones in the life of an Indian student. His/her career and future life, to an extent, are decided by 10th and 12th standards’ Board exams. In this article, we will check out some tested and effective study tips and strategies, which will help students prepare for their board exams efficiently. After January (or around that time), 10th and 12th standard students will get their reading vacations started! So, for the students who are going to appear for these board exams, that time will be the ‘make-or- break’ period! If students manage time well and study strategically, they will be able to score very good marks. But if they don’t, they should forget about scoring high marks and settle for mediocre scores (or even low marks)! In short, if students follow the below mentioned board exam study tips religiously, they will be able to score high marks in board examination! They will also be able to prepare decently even when less time is left!
Here, I’m going to provide you some killer tips to study productively, without wasting much time. As mentioned before, these study tips are tried and tested! Putting these tips into practice will ensure that you will pass the board exams with flying colors! I mean it my friends!
Let me tell you how this article has been designed and written. I’ll tell you more about the details that it contains. The article has been divided into two sections. This division has been made on the basis of two sections of an academic year. The first half is from the start of the academic year till Diwali vacations. The second half is from December to the date of the Preliminary exams.
In the first section, you will be reading about study tips, which will let you manage studies, school sessions and tuition classes together in a composed and balanced way. In the second section, you will be reading about study tips, which will help you make the most of reading vacation. The aim of second section is to help your reading vacation more productive!
If you are a student, who is going to appear for 10th or 12th board exams, make it a point to read the entire article and make a study schedule accordingly. Here we go, I’m starting the list-
Study Tips-
Here, we are generally going to divide our study time into two sections. The first section is the time from the start of the academic year till Diwali vacation. Please note that Board exam preparation will begin much earlier than when the school starts. Almost all Private tuition and coaching classes starts preparation right from vacation time, much before the actual school sessions starts. So, this vacation period can also be said to be a part of the first section of our study period.
The second section is the period from December, till the start of preliminary examination. Just before the preliminary examination, there will be reading vacation, which lasts for about 1.5 months (generally). It is this vacation that we must utilize properly, for revision and lots of mock tests.
Let us get started with the first section of study time and the tips that will come handy during this period-
• Period from start of 10th/12th standard classes till Diwali vacation
This is the first half. So, if you want to build on a strong foundation, you must make full use of this time. Usually, most board students take this time lightly. They feel that it is just the beginning and there would be enough time to cover up. But this attitude is gross! Here’s how you should study during this time-
1 Finish your study tasks on a daily basis
Study daily and reduce load!
Yes, if at school, a lesson has been taught, finish preparing it the same day at home. Keep this as your prime policy. The same policy applies for tuition classes.
Don’t postpone tasks. Don’t let procrastination ruin your life! Make up your mind that you’ll finish a task on the very same day it is supposed to be done.
2 Revise stuff regularly
Revise portion regularly
Just preparing lessons daily won’t be sufficient! Because, after a while, chances are that you might forget the lessons!
This is when revision comes handy! Yes, revising things thoroughly will etch it in your memory. Yes, it is like engraving a drawing on a rock! The more you revise, the better it is!
In case of subjects like physics and mathematics, make it a point to revise the formulas as much as you can. Because, if you have mastery over them, you can score well in board exams and competitive entrance exams too!
3 Take tests regularly
After studying and revision, it is time to test your knowledge!
After studying and revising, it is time to do a honest assessment of your preparations! Yes, make sure that you solve practice test papers time and again.
Just school and tuition class exams are not enough! Try to grab as many question paper sets as you can and solve them. Try to be honest and go for an honest evaluation!
After evaluation, make sure that you take the corrective measures. That is, by correcting your errors and improving your performance.
4 Revise again
Don’t forget to revise again and again!
This part is very important and can’t be ignored. Once finished with the tests and evaluation of a subject/chapter, students tend to forget about it altogether!
Don’t commit this mistake folks! Revision can’t be ignored. It is something students should embrace with open hands! So, make it a point to revise again and again, even after tests and evaluation.
5 Avoid Burnout
Indulge a bit in hobbies and fun activities!
What is a burnout? If you do an activity for an excess amount of time, naturally you’d get tired. This is called burnout.
Anything done in extremes can result in burnout. The same principle applies to studies as well! Too much studying and no means of relaxation can wreak havoc with your mental and nervous system.
I think board students should indulge in stress busting activities. For example- try to find time to indulge in your favorite hobby, play games like soccer, cricket etc, travel with family, enjoy and celebrate festivals, hang out with friends occasionally.
I’ve listed few options to bust stress. You may choose the method that suits you the best. During my school years and board exam days, I used to bust stress by playing with my friends.
6 Group studies with good friends
Go for productive group study sessions
Whether group studies can be productive or not depends on the quality of the members of the group. The ‘group’ should consist of students, who are devoted to and serious about studies.
You should go for group studies with only those friends, who you think are good at studies. They should be your honest friends. Give them the freedom to analyze and rate your performance.
This way, you’ll come to know of your weak points easily. Further, with the help of your friends, you can work towards improving your weak areas.
Would you believe it? Many IAS rank holders have credited their success in exams to group studies and the combined efforts of a group! In most of the cases, the group members would help each other strengthen their weak points!
7 Get the concepts clear; don’t plainly memorize syllabus!
Focus on the basics and fundamental concepts
During this period of time, most important chapters are covered in subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics etc. Due to the overload of portions to study, students tend to look at the temporary solution- memorizing portions plainly or mugging it up! This is a bad idea. Chapters studied this way won’t stay in memory for long!
Students should always try to understand the concepts and get their fundamentals right. Especially in case of subjects like Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry, if you understand the concepts, things will be much easier to remember. Take for example balancing of equations in Chemistry. It can get really tough. But if you understand the fundamentals of balancing an equation, then there would be no need of remembering and learning equations (and balancing them) by heart! See how understanding fundamentals makes life easier!
In case of other subjects too, such as Maths and Physics, always pay attention to fundamentals. It will make things easier. Plus you’ll be able to do well at twisted and tough questions asked in examination in a much better way!
8 Form subject wise learning habits
Cultivate subject wise learning habits for increased productivity
The best way to deal with Mathematics subject is by writing and practicing problems. Just reading and skimming through solutions is not the best way to study Mathematics. But studying Social Science is better done by reading through chapters and jotting down important points. There is no need to write each and everything, when it comes to this subject.
My point is that there are different techniques available for dealing with different subjects. Students must approach each subject accordingly and go forward with the best study method- reading, writing, solving problems etc. Create such learning habits and you’ll see your productivity go up!
9 Eat healthy
Health is Wealth; Eat well
Yes, eating a healthy, balanced diet is of utmost importance! Because, you are what you eat! If you eat rubbish, you become one! Eat balanced diet, full of green vegetables, fresh fruits, dairy products, fish, meat, eggs etc.
• Second half- from December till preliminary examination
This is the time, when the festival season gets over and the winter sets in. Also, this is the time that 10th and 12th standard students should take a reality check. Try to evaluate your preparation so far. And please be honest while doing it.
For best results, while evaluating, take the help of good friends, teachers, parents etc. Based on the evaluation, it is time to plan your preparations over the next half of the season!
10 Time management is the key
Manage time well
This is the time, when you should take time management very seriously. Because, half of the time just flew past you! Now you just can’t afford to waste time. And the only solution is- time management!
11 Go for a ‘power- schedule’
Go for intense power schedules
Well ‘power-schedule’ is my creation. Basically, it is an improved version of the time table that you’ve been following so far. So far, you’ve also been devoting some time towards other activities like hobbies, playing etc. Now, it is time to reduce the ‘frequency’ of such activities!
Hey, I’m not asking you to stop these activities altogether! Just reduce the time you used to devote towards them previously. When you sit down to study, just focus on it. Cut out all other distractions. If you are sitting down for a 2 hour session, then the two hours should be devoted only towards focused studying, nothing else (exceptions- drinking water, going to toilet and other such tasks only). I know that this could be difficult for many of you to follow, especially with distractions in the form of mobile phones, TV etc. What I suggest under such circumstances is that you should start practicing power schedule stuff 3-4 weeks beforehand. This will help you form a habit of sitting down and study, avoiding all distractions. Note that after 3-4 weeks, your brain will accept this routing and form a habit!
12 Go for question paper centered/blueprint centered study pattern
Give attention to solved papers, previous years’ papers, mock papers etc
I recommend this study pattern to those students, who have been doing nothing so far. Yes, I know that despite 10th and 12th standard board exams being very important, there are students who do nothing (study).
So, if you are one such student, who is all set to face the board exams, I urge you to implement this study pattern. This study pattern enables on to cover as much important parts of the syllabus as possible, in the shortest amount of time possible.
To implement this method, first you must buy the various solved/unsolved exam papers from various publications. This has to be followed by solving those papers.
Solving question papers will give you a clear idea of the type of questions that are asked in the examination. But don’t blindly rely on this method. Because blueprint of the question paper may change.
Still, this method is very effective in picking out the ‘most important’ questions. Pay more attention towards such questions. But please don’t think that doing so will guarantee you very good marks. This is just to ensure that you go through all the important topics! Once this is over, one should cover as much of the rest of the syllabus as possible!
13 Don’t let tension get the better of you!
Stay calm
With the 10th and 12th standard board exams looming large over their heads, students tend to get a bit tensed! Not only students, even teachers and parents fall prey to this!
Don’t let tension ruin your preparations guys! Overcome it! Try Pranayam and other breathing exercises. It will have a soothing effect on mind and help one relax.
14 Only go for productive group studies
Go for productive group study sessions
During the reading vacations, many students feel enticed to go for group studies. But these so called group studies often tend to become less productive! This is something you just can’t afford, particularly with so less time left!
Only go for those group study sessions, which you feel will help you! Like going to a studious friend to clear your doubts.
Also read:
Courses to study after 12th Arts
Courses to study after 12th Commerce
Courses to study after 12th Science
That’s it friends, these are my effective and killer tips for board students. Following these board exam study tips religiously will guarantee you high marks. 12th and 10th standards are important milestones in a student’s life. So make sure that you put in surplus hard work and make yourself and your parents proud! At the same time, also take care of your health! Best of luck!
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Hi sir, can i score 80% up by preparing for 6 months? I’m in 12th right now and not much time is left before my board exam. Please suggest some tips.
Focus on time management. Make the most of time you’ve in your hands. Cover important chapters which carry maximum marks. At last, solve lots of mock and previous years’ papers.
Sir it is a splendid article and really going to help me a lot.this year I am going to give my board exams but a question is arising in my mind again again this year in ninth in sa-1 I was not so confident about my preparation but still I got 94% but in sa- 2 I felt that my preparation was better than my sa-1 preparation but still my exams didn’t go that well.I don’t know why it happened I don’t want this to happen in 10th…please help me what should I do hope u will reply soon
Ashita, my suggestion would be to stop pondering about the past and utilize the present.
Sir it is a splendid article and really going to help me a lot.this year I am going to give my board exams but a question is arising in my mind again again this year in ninth in sa-1 I was not so confident about my preparation but still I got 94% but in sa- 2 I felt that my preparation was better than my sa-1 preparation but still my exams didn’t go that well.I don’t know why it happened I don’t want this to happen in 10th…please help me what should I do
Sir after 4 days my exam will be held but today i get accident and i got little injury i am not feeling well and still much study left what i should do .i am facing most difficulties i want to score 90% in this board exam plz help me i am in great problem sir plz…..do something for my career
When I wanted to study many things distract me and I can’t focus plz help me out
Sunny, focus. Be disciplines. Cut out distractions that are worrying you.
Hello, Sir, I am studying in class 9th and i want to get cgpa 10 in class 10th, so please tell me the proper time table/schedule that i must follow as soon as i finish my 9th class, i need the time table badly, please help me, Sir.
Sir I am in great problem as you know that aftet one month we have board exam . I am studying in class ten as in sa1 I have got 7.8 cgpa but now in sa2 all are saying that I have to score 10cgpa in sa2. But sir how I am very afraid of this . I am regreting myself that I have wasted my precious three months but now I am realizing . now I have only a month plz help in this situation .I will be very much thankful to you . sir plz zzzzzzzzzz
Anchal, it is of no use to regret about the wasted time now. Focus on the present. Divide big portions into smaller sections and tackle them efficiently. Another good way to cover important portion is by going through previous years’ solved question papers.
Sir you haven’t replied my questions answer ….
I’m very afraid… Only 25 days remain for the 12th board exams. And I’m not at all satisfied with my preparation. I’m not confident… I’m felling That I’m foul going to fail. Sir please tell me what should I do?
Ajinkya, prepare list of topic that have more chances of getting asked in previous years’ question papers. Prepare those portions well. It will help you pass the board exam.
Sir I am very much regret of my own cgpa of 9class as 7.7 and in class10 in sa1 I had got 7.8 cgpa .now I am in danger that my tutors and parents are saying that I have to score 10 cgpa in final means above the 95% but for this I had not prepared well and I have wasted my precious time now I am realizing that I have only one month for coming sa2 last exam so tell me plz what I should do and give some killer tips plzzzzzzzzzzz …..sir
Anchal, to cover maximum topics in very less time, it is better to prepare from solved question papers as well as previous years’ and mock question papers. It will help you cover important topics. But it won’t help you score very high marks though. If you work really hard, you will get decent marks.
Sir help me I will be very much thankfull to you plz help me………………. 🙁
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Sir plz help me I am achal Tirkey as I have got 7.8cgpa in sa1exam of 10 class I have wasted my time so only 1 month is left in my hand for coming sa2 exam . plz give some tips how to get 10 cgpa in class 10 help me.
Sir, i was not able to score to core gud marks in sa1. So, im scared thinking as if it will affect my markings eventhough i scor gud marks in sa2. my sa1 points are 8.4. will i be able to score 9+ marks in total after m board exam in anyway sir ? please leave a reply soon sir.
Abhi, forget about what happened. It can’t be undone. Focus on the nest exams and try to give them your best shot.
Sir please guide i had already covered my portion but how should i revise and i had got 78only in my preliums
Ramesh, in which subjects and sections did you score less marks? Focus on your weaknesses and improve them.
Sir My name is Malik.And I m very scared of the exams now bcoz lots of time is wasted bcoz of some practicals and eamcet preparation and I haven’t started anything to study and there’s just one month left to my board exams not even one month its much less what to do sir suggest me something please sir
MK, I’d suggest you to cover important and heavy marks topics first, based on previous years’ Board Exam Question papers.
sir i had already finished my protion but then also i had score less marks in prelims 78only specialy in hindi marathi what should i do can you give any study plan which can really help me.plzz reply fast sir
I dont like biology…how can i like biology????
Sandy, you have to make conscious efforts. Make learning process more enjoyable. Try to understand the concepts, create images in mind while learning.
I like science stream so much,but i dont like history subject and it is the subject which i hate…plzzz help me…
Akash, I’ve written an article about how to tackle History subject effectively for Board examination. Please do read that. You’ll be able to find that article in the ‘related posts’ section.
Thanks for ur useful tips…..but i have less confidence.plzz help me
Veena, preparation, to an extent, will boost your confidence. If you are well prepared for exam, you won’t be nervous, since you know answers to most questions. So, keeping that in mind, relax and start preparing well using the tips mentioned in the article.
sir how to avoid distractions like mobile phones etc.
Abhi, best way is to improve self control and have discipline. Otherwise take help of parents. Ask them to supervise you. Give phone to them and ask them to keep it away from you while you are studying.
Sir I have problems with English exams .Can you suggest me how to learn English please.
Abhi, I’ve written a post about study tips for Board exam English subject examination. You will be able to find it in the ‘related posts’ section of this article.
Sir….thanks for all the tips….but the problem which I have is I don’t get enough time to practise according to my own timetable… From 6 am to 8 pm I am being in school which makes me stuck between too timetables….I am unable adapt to school timetable as it makes me so stressed…please suggest soon..thankyou
Veena, make good use of off days. Especially target reading vacations that you will get.
Sir I have ruined my half time. Now how can I manage to get good marks in 10th board. Please sir. I m a poor.
Rahul, use the rest of the time well. Make use of above mentioned tips. You’ll get decent marks in Board exam.
i’m a student of 10th…if i study one topic i easily forget within a day…please suggest me to get out of this problem. also provide me some tips for studying chemistry.
thank u..please help me as soon as possible
Archana, revise and revise! In case of each subject, form regular revision sessions and follow that routine consistently. Also organize self tests and evaluations. Try visualizing the things you study. It will stay in mind for longer! Also prepare notes about important things and topics. Keep this note near you and revise it thoroughly.
help me again!!!!!
any tip to complete per subject study in just 12 to 14 days……..!!!!!!
Selena, 14 days is too less time, when it comes to Board Exam preparation. Talking about tips, the best way is to focus on mock papers and important subjects. Solve as many question papers and note down important sections, which carry high marks. Prepare them well.
but sir,i dont have tution
nd how to study of biology
Selena, if necessary, go for tuition. About studying Biology, try to understand basic concepts, memorize stuff whenever necessary. And revise until you have mastered important topics. You may also jot down important points while reading and make notes. Later, you may revise those points from notes.
thanks for advice……sugest me timetable to study regular
Timetable making depend on your lifestyle and habits, Selena. You are the best person to make your own timetable.
help me for physics nd chemistry……lot of portion i dont undrstand what to study
Selena, you may make use of tuition class or indulge in group study sessions. Using these methods, you may understand topics that you are unable to do right now.
give me time table to complete my studies for 12 board exam
sugest me some tips to over come this heavy studies to get gud marks….help me fast their is just little time
lot of portion i dont understand what to study
Sir I always get less marks in English…
Prachi, read more and more. Read English Magazines and Newspapers. It will help improve your English language.
help me as fast as u can plz…….
suggest me timetable or some tips to manage my studies….!!!!
i ll apear 12 th board in 2016……
i want help,,,,up to diwali i had done all timepas but now i am tensed that how to study now plz sugest me how to complete my studies in these little time…….
Sir I am a 10th Standard student. I love drawing and I am getting distracted by it. When I start studying I feel I want to draw. Also I want to do my career in that field. Now almost 3 months are remaining for boards and I have got only 50% in my annual exam conducted in school. So can you tell me how shall not get distracted by drawing and how shall I study for last 3 months??? Also can you please reply me a bit faster because our Preliminary Exam are going start on 4th Dec. so please please please please help me.
Saee, what you have to understand is that you must make some sacrifices to achieve something. Quit drawing for some time, focus on board examination and use the above mentioned tips.
Sir, I am student of class 10th board I need your help. How to complete my all subject in 2 montho for board exam pleasezzzzzzzz help me sir
Hussain, the above mentioned tips are enough. Just follow them religiously.
Sir iam of 10 std I am disturbed by a girl Before I was a merit student now I was very poor in my studies..How to gain back my meritness..?
Tharun, just eliminate that distraction.
sir I got 28 % in units and 30 in half yearly I am really tensed about my board plzz plzz help me out sir I want to score more only 3 moths left ……
Thnx sir, your tips are very useful.but I am facing a problem ,whenever I sit to study I get distracted by many things like TV and cell phone and I just waste my time on those stuffs.could you help me with this matter?
Devjyoti, take help of your family. Ask them to cut TV connection for some time. Ask them to keep your mobile with them while you’re studying.
sir im very poor at maths so pls suggest some tips to
improve
Keerthi, Mathematics is all about written practice.
sir, i liked the above given tips but after oming from the tuitions i really dont get time to study.one of my who is always the topper of my class also has the tuition where i go.but she does well but i dont do well.i get a lot of sleep.how to get rid of this problem?
Nagashree, the key is to manage time well. You’ll have to sacrifice some sleep, if you wanna score high in any examination.
Sir i hav read all of ur posts …n i m vry much satishfied wid ur ans …actually m doing b.sc(Nursing)& dis is my last yr.some how i m nt satishfied wid dis profession.now i m confused what 2 do in d further steps,nw suggest me d remedies.
sir give me some tips to get good marks sir when i lesson after two or three days i forgot them why this happening ?
sir how can i get good marks in 10 class board examination
And sir please give me some tips to reduce my sleep
Sir thanks for the tips but the one problem I have is that after studying I feel very sleepy and I tend to lag behind my time table and also I waste much of my time in practicing numericals is there an alternative for this writing practice as my 11th board 1st semester gujarat board exams are approaching…. Please help me sir
sir ,when I writing exam I forget the answers why?
Pooja, it could be due to sleep deprivation and lack of rest.
firstly thanks 2 u sir 4 giving these wnderful tips..sir m not having my full concenration on studies.when i study my mind get divert here n there…so what should i do sir?
What causes such diversions? Is it your mobile phone? Is is TV? Find out the cause and then make conscious efforts to eliminate such distractions, Shivani. You may also try meditation and improve your concentration level.
Hi! Sir . I liked the way you exprees the importance of board exams in each and every student. Next year I will prepare for my SSC board exams , and I will sure follow all these important tips. THANKYOU VERY MUCH ! And have a good day.
Thank u sir.
Thank u 4 ur advice sir,bt sir still i hv a problem..actually i wnt 2 clear my all concepts specially 4 my English(h) Subject n i m facing difficuties in dis. Sir give me sm tips to…….
sir i din start yet what shuld i do to score high marks im studying in state board syllabus sir hlp me
Akky, focus on sections carrying maximum marks.
Hlw Sir i read ur post and dis is vry inspiring..bt i hv a problem sir and i need ur help,i m a literature student n dis is my final year of graduation n i wnt 2 achieve atlist 65% in my examination..bt sir d primary problem lies in d fact dat i m also a tutor and vry busy in dis so i didnt find time 4 my personal studies.now just suggest me d r
emedies 2 get rid of it..
Shanti, exams are more important. Is there any way to take a short break from your tutoring role? If not completely, why not limit your tutoring job to a certain extent so that you may focus on studies more.
sir ur words r really meaningful ……but i have a problem i love accounts but due to this i dnt practice maths at all and i m laging behind in maths ..so what should i do..??? plz rply sir
Please sir, I am student of class 10th.I am very weak in mathematics please give me some tips
M not doing proper self study because my school +coaching ….and when I reach at home after coaching then I feel lazyness also that’s why m not doing self study..!!
How could I prepare myself for 12th boards and medical entrance..!!plzzzzzzzzzz
Anisha, you should get laziness out of your life. Try to cover the stuff that is taught in class on the very same day. Doing such small task daily will help you eliminate laziness and also reduce load in the long run.
Sir……!!. According to your tips I’ll try again and again to focus at one things..but literally literally m failed….!!
I want to study and I like to study more and more but m failed sir..!! I have less time for 12th boards and also I want to perform best but how???
Plzzzzzzzz sir…give me again suitable sggstn..plzzzz