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Time Management Tips for NDA Aspirants: Balancing Boards and Defence Preparation

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It may seem impossible to prepare for the NDA exam while taking your board examinations for grades 11 and 12, but it is feasible! In actuality, you can succeed in both and fulfill your aspirations of enlisting in the Indian Armed Forces if you possess the proper time management abilities. 
 
Are you curious how? Let’s get started with practical advice that will help you stay motivated during this journey while also saving you time.

 

  1. Know Your Priorities: What’s Non-Negotiable? 

You have a limited amount of time, therefore you must choose how best to use it. Determine the primary areas of attention first:

Board exams are essential for academic achievement and as a contingency measure.
Your ideal career hinges on your ability to prepare for an NDA.

Break of Curiosity: Did you know that you may ace the NDA General Ability Test (GAT) by learning English for your boards? Don’t work harder, but work smarter! 

 

  1. Create a Realistic Study Plan 

 

The best tool you have is a well-organized study schedule. Break out your day into targeted time slots for:

Subjects for the Board Exam: Set aside 60% of your study time for academic subjects.
40% of your time should be devoted to SSB preparation, general knowledge, and mathematics for NDA preparation.
 

Fast Hack: Study for 25 minutes, then take a 5-minute break by using the Pomodoro Technique. It’s revolutionary for sustaining concentration! 

 

  1. Time Stratergy 

Time management throughout the NDA exam requires a thorough understanding of trends. The NDA written exam consists of two sections: the General Ability Test (GAT) and Mathematics. Each session will take two and a half hours, during which you must attempt 120 math problems and 150 GAT questions. Both sections have a total score of 900 (600 for GAT and 300 for mathematics). No more than one minute should be allotted for a single inquiry. You risk not finishing the exam if you spend too much time on each question. 

 

  1. Section-Wise Approach to the NDA Examination 

The NDA exam is broken up into two parts: the General Ability Test (GAT) and the Mathematics component. Let’s take a quick look at them.

The study of mathematics

Since there is always an accurate response for every question, mathematics is the ideal subject to get good grades in. There will be 120 questions in all, and you get 2.5 hours to try them all out. Among these are calculus, algebra, differential equations, matrices and determinants, integral calculus, and many more. Try to pick up some quick tips for answering math problems. 

  1. Enhance Your Study Methods  

To gain an advantage over their rivals, candidates should follow the most recent NDA preparation guidelines. By using a sound plan, candidates can maximize their preparation. To increase their speed and accuracy when answering questions, they should concentrate on studying the NDA’s past years’ question papers. Additionally, candidates need to familiarize themselves with the NDA curriculum in order to differentiate between the areas that are relevant and those that are not. Candidates are required to create and adhere to a weekly NDA study schedule. Solving practice exams is also crucial since it allows them to gauge how well they are prepared for the real thing. 

 

  1. Use Technology 

Online resources and apps can help you prepare more quickly.
Use NCERT solutions and video lessons to prepare for the board. Examine online practice exams, assessments, and apps related to current events. Use your smartphone to set reminders for study sessions. You won’t ever be late! 

 Preparing for boards and NDAs requires more than just information; it also requires self-control, time management, and resolve. You can overcome both if you use the proper tactics.

Are you prepared to make a double win out of your double challenge?
With professional coaching, well-organized study schedules, and unparalleled assistance, we at Dehradun Military Academy assist students just like you in finding the ideal balance.

This is where your dream of serving the country begins. Sign up now! 

 

 

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