Is self-study really helpful in cracking the IBPS CLERK exam?

In era of coaching institutes driven education, it’s difficult to imagine and believe in the concept of “self-study”, where you have to master your strategy and work accordingly to deliver the needful on the exam day. Against all odds, the concept of “self-study” is still believable to the greatest extent, if you are self-determined, committed and hard-working aspirant. Firstly, to crack a consequential exam like IBPS Clerk, you should first understand the dynamics of it and then decide the appropriate strategy of cracking it.

Before preparing any strategy, you should first understand that it’s a career-driven and job oriented recruitment drive which not only demands aptitude or skills but your patience, temperament, and commitment level.

Furthermore, the concept of “self-study” can deliver fruitful results if you pursue the following strategies with full dedication and they are: -

1. Following previous year papers

As we all know, the contents of syllabus are identifiable but it’s important to understand the difficulty levels of questions, exam pattern and your aptitude level of attempting the exam. The biggest advantage will be that students will be able to prioritize important topics and can prepare them accordingly. It will be working like “shortcut to success” where students can ignore irrelevant topics and work hard on significant topics. The other major advantage will be the understanding of the distribution of marks topic-wise in each section. These factors will be sufficient enough for any student to design a strategy of cracking IBPS Clerk exam.

2. Planning a realistic looking strategy

The concept of “self-study” demands proper discipline and consistency in studying hours. Therefore, the students should plan a realistic looking strategy which can be accomplished within restricted time. The strategy comprises of making a systematic time-table where every important topic is covered comprehensibly. The complicated and significant topics should be taken on priority basis. In case of doubts or queries, the students can take the help of subject experts.

3. Enrolling to online mock tests series

If you want to crack IBPS Clerk exam then you should properly understand the importance of mock tests. It is a type of test that is modeled as per the latest exam pattern and syllabus of IBPS Clerk. While attempting mock tests, you will understand the nature and type of questions asked, importance of time management and accuracy in the exam. So, you are supposed to enroll to any of online mock test series by any of reputed educational brands or coaching institutes. It will be of great help to you where you will be able to analyze your strengths and weaknesses. This strategy will aware you about your shortcomings and will give you adequate time in surpassing them with your hard work and dedication.

4. Planning a strategy for exam day

Due to unpredictable nature and pattern of IBPS Clerk exam, it’s impossible to design any strategy for the exam day. But still, the appropriate strategy is to calm your nerves and attempt question papers methodically. The students should aim for easiest question first and then move towards moderate to difficult looking questions. It’s a time saving strategy which will not only enhance your speed but will also your accuracy in solving questions.

Self study can be ideal strategy if and only if you are a discipline aspirant and work hard on these abovementioned tips.   

All the Best!!!

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