In recent times, a certain myth has taken over the minds of students, who consider joining coaching classes a repository for passing entrance exams. The educational market today is dominated by a myriad of coaching institutes for JEE Main, MHT CET, and NEET UG. However, the reality is quite bewildering. More than half of the students who managed to crack the entrance examinations had studied on their own.  Shocking, isn't it?

Well, this is made possible thanks to the varied amenities that students are provisioned with. Candidates now are not required to be depended solely on traditional coaching methods for cracking their competitive exams. Thus, it is no more taboo if students to self-study for the exams without opting for top classes to ace their entrance. Want to know the benefits of e-learning for students? Well, If you too vary of trying the traditional methods, we here have enlisted a few self-study methods which will also aid you in acing the exams:

1. Make cheat notes

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Cheat notes can never go out of fashion. These are some of the most popular ways that have helped numerous students in remembering things. Wait a moment! Are you thinking of carrying notes to the exam hall for cheating? Well, then better drop your idea. Often students are confused with the term cheat notes which they relate to creating small chits for copying. However, it's a jargon used for the method of preparation.

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The MHT-CET exam is a state-level exam that is held for gaining admission to engineering and medical colleges based on the scores obtained. The MHT CET exam syllabus is broadly based on the HSC syllabus which is covered in Std 11 and Std 12. This makes it even easier in preparing for the CET exam as if you are a state board student, 90% of your portion would have been covered right in the previous 2 years of 11 and 12.

Cheat notes typically mean making notes which can be understood by you. These prove as an eminent technique for remembering formulae and concepts. In addition, students can also develop short forms or abbreviations for answers, a trick which is usually helpful when remembering big answers.

2. Video Lectures

Technology has eased a lot of things in the present generation. Moreover, this has proven to be a lucrative medium for the present generation who are spending lakhs of money in enrolling for classes. There are numerous benefits posed by video lectures which are as follows:

  • Listen to video lectures whenever and wherever possible
  • All you need to do is login into your account and view video lectures as per your requirements
  • There is no worry about missing any lecture unlike in the case of classes. You can anytime get back to the video where you had previously left
  • You can listen to the videos multiple times a day.
  • Videos are considered to be more useful as it offers a personal element of audio and visuals. This makes absorbing the information much easier adding a human touch to learning just like in the case of coaching classes.

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3. Reference books

One can't deny the role played by books in the life of a student. Candidates pose a greater chance of cracking an entrance examination. The crux of the preparation mainly lies in the methodology and books students opt for. Herein the mantra is - 'Opt for few but for the best' opposite to the myth that says, 'more books you opt, the better it is'.

Consider books which offer:

  • Precise and concise information
  • Uses simple language that is understandable
  • Offers an immense amount of examples for students to gain a better insight
  • Includes previous year question sets
  • Additional questions to retain a better stand

4. Online Test Series and Mock Tests

Gone are the days, when students were required to follow the traditional method of coaching. Internet and smartphones have streamlined a lot many things. As many of the examinations are already based conducted on Computer-based modes, online test series and mock tests offer a lucrative platform.

Students can attempt the varied online test series offered on the internet and check their calibre regarding the subject. In the case of JEE Mains and NEET, candidates can also take up Mock Tests organized by NTA with the aim of acquainting the students with the actual examination technique.

Coming off the traditional method, a lot of changes have been witnessed in the educational field whether it is with regards to preparing for an entrance examination or gaining the study material. NEET, MHT CET, and JEE Main play a major role in the life of every engineering and medical aspirant, whose future career depends on the very scores acquired in the tests. Thinking why Mock Tests help a student in cracking the entrance examination? Read our blog on How mock tests lay the foundation for getting a great rank and gaining deeper insight.

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