Tips for solving multiple choice questions in competitive examination!

The entrance exams mode requires
a drastic change in strategy and
orientation for students compared
to the board exams. Most of them
are objective type. This needs a
little bit of reorientation in the test
taking approach. Cracking entrance
exams is all about dedicated
practice on test types that are
relevant, followed by revision tests
and feedback. You may follow some
tips that will put you in good stead,
no matter which entrance exam
you are appearing for.
Start thinking about a strategy.
You need to play to your
strengths.
You need to learn to skip
questions.
You have to identify the areas
you are not so comfortable with.
It is advisable to experiment in
your practice tests.
Learn to master multiple choice
questions.
Multiple choice questions (MCQs)
are very different from subjective
questions. They provide for a lot of
intelligent guesswork. So one needs
to consciously ask while analysing
tests, "Is there a way to answer this
question using the choices?"
Time management holds the key
in all entrance exams.
The core value of effective time
management is focusing on the
right things.
Remember the '80:20 Rule'.
Usually 80 per cent of unfocussed
efforts generate merely 20 per
cent of results meaning the rest of
the 80 per cent results are attained
with 20 per cent efforts only.
Focus and effective time
management can be critical for
your final score.
Revise all the fundamental
concepts and identify and attempt
as many types of questions as
possible in a given topic.
Analyse the marking pattern for
the exams that you're appearing
for.
Negative marking means you
must select questions you think
you can answer, with care. If the
paper does not have any negative
marking, try and answer all
questions, even if you're not sure
of the answer.
Maintain your cool while taking the
test. Remember there are many
questions that you can attempt. Do
not get stuck at questions that take
inordinately long time. The best
attempts are made by those who
manage to read through the entire
paper. You can do that only if you
master the art of test taking. All
the Best!