You will soon be taking one of the most difficult exams in India, the entrance exam to the National Defence Academy, or we can say that you will be soon preparing for the Naval Academy Examination.
National Defence Academy or Naval Academy Examination, commonly known as NDA, is conducted to recruit Indian citizens into three Indian Defence Services, i.e., the Indian Army, the Navy, and the Air Force.
It is tough to ace the NDA exam without proper planning and assistance. It goes without saying that with the right effort and focus, one is bound to succeed.
Getting started on your test study and are kindling the desire to be an officer already? Then join us now and follow the following tips to kickstart your preparation for NDA 2022.
- Learn slow and in small chunks
Learn little chunks of information every day. Small chunks of information that are built upon in correlation to each other pass through your mental processes of memory in a much better manner.
This set of chunks builds on the previous ones, allowing for both repetition and new ways to connect the existing information.
Making mnemonics, organised notes, or flashcards can help you connect information and process it for better memory retention. So, on the day of the examination, you won’t have to untangle a huge mess of information to find the right answer.
- Time Management
The most important thing you need to concentrate on is time management. It is advisable to make a calendar and design a strategy to efficiently practice all the necessary steps of the preparation on a daily basis.
Also, it is important to get familiar with the NDA syllabus and exam format. Go through each subject in detail to get an idea of how much time needs to be allotted to various topics.
Without proper planning and time management, it will be easy to get overwhelmed, and you won’t be able to cover all the topics or practice properly. Underline the most to least important chapters and topics, designate a schedule for each section of the exam, and practice the sample papers and previous years’ question papers to judge your strengths and weaknesses. Achieving your objectives is impossible if you do not have effective time management skills.
- Sleep Better, Score Better!
The right amount of sleep helps in keeping your brain efficient and improves memory retention. Therefore, it is important to practice sleep hygiene.
Sleep hygiene is the activity that you do to help you unwind your mind and obtain sound sleep. It can include activities like a warm bath, having a hot beverage, and reading your favourite book before closing your eyes.
Decide on a routine that works for you, and set the alarm on your phone for when you have to start your routine. No matter where you are in your revision, you can practice this. Use this every night to get a good night’s sleep, so you can be ready for your exam.
- Give yourself a break!
You’ve heard this a million times, right? Our brain is a ticking clock, and it can only hold so much information. Giving yourself a break during revision is very important to be able to remember things and also to avoid burnout.
- Use Past Years’ Papers
Take a look at last year’s exam papers to refresh your memory. Be sure to do all of your planning ahead of time, as stated earlier.
Revision and practice of last year’s questions should take up two weeks of your schedule. As a result, you’ll have more self-assurance going into the major test and feel more prepared to achieve a great NDA result!
- Learn the way you love
If you want to read your notes alone, listen to the lessons, find a quiet place to solve your problems or learn about something else, then do it.
Various learning styles are believed to have a significant influence on education as a whole. There are majorly four types:
- Visual: This means you learn better by looking at things, and your visual memory is strong.
- Auditory: You understand things better through listening.
- Kinesthetic: This means you learn better with interacting concepts on a practical level.
- Reading/Writing: This means you can understand things by writing the concepts.
According to the Association of Psychological Science (APS), teachers and students alike have heard for more than three decades that the vast majority of individuals are either visual or auditory learners. Find your learning style and put your best foot forward for NDA 2022 browse
