Tips on how to prepare for AIIMS

 The Rule of Thumb for success in AIIMS MBBS Entrance Exam is Smart Study. No matter how many hours you put on preparation, if planning is not well, you can not expect desired results. To assist you NNE has provided with some tips which will add an additional dimension in your preparation strategy.

• Be thorough with basics in Physics, Chemistry and Biology of your Class 11th and 12th Board. AIIMS is a competitive exam and multiple choice exam; questions are asked from all the sections of Class 11th and Class 12 Board - Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
• In addition to Objective Type Questions AIIMS MBBS Entrance Exam also has Assertion and Reason Type question in 3 subjects, Physics, Chemistry and Biology; Descriptive responses are provided against each question and candidates have to choose most suitable responses. This section is compulsory. For answering this section you need to have deep under standing of subject matter.
• In Physics and Chemistry, some calculation based questions are asked. Certainly you need to apply mathematical techniques to solve these questions. If you are from non-math side at 10+2 level, revise important formulae and have grasp in high school standard mathematics. You need not be mathematician to solve numerical based questions but understanding of common terminology is a must, for example you have to be quick in response, like surface area, volume, etc without much wrestling.
• AIIMS MBBS Entrance Exam is 3 hours 30 Minutes test. Concentration during exam is important. Click Here for tips to improve your concentration.
• Take Mock Tests as many as you can prior to one month before exam of same duration. This will settle you to hold examination for longer duration.
• Once you are through with Physics, Chemistry and Biology of Class 12th standard, begin actual preparation. Buy objective books; normally these are available for multiple exams like AIPMT, AIIMS, CBSE Etc. Practice objective type questions from these books. Normally solutions are provided in the end of the chapter. Attempt Questions one by one, honestly using paper and pencil (Do not mark in Book anything otherwise it will be dirty enough for revision). Compare your responses from the responses given in the end of the chapter.
• Evaluate how many questions you marked incorrectly. Thus identify those topics and revise before proceeding to the next chapter or next section. Follow the same strategy for attempting entire book. If you perform poorly in the start, do not worry, it’s obvious as many of you do not face too many objective questions till class 12th level. Your performance will improve gradually.
• Revision is a must. Without revision you remember very less in the end of the month and almost things wash out completely in the end of the year. Make note of important facts and figures in topic wise manner and keep them revising on regular basis. Also keep revising your class 11th and 12th Physics Chemistry and Biology books for basics. With each revision you will notice that every other time for going through same facts and figures or formulae you take lesser time. Yes, revisions take lesser time in comparison to first time study.
• Take test of individual topics. Once you feel you are doing fair in a given topics ‘say protozoa,’ obtain sample test in the same. If you do not have sample test paper, don’t worry, design your sample test self from the Objective Type Guide Book you practiced and take the test. Evaluate your performance. If performance is not fair, work on same topic again. Take help of a professional tutor.
• Many candidates take help of coaching centers or private tutors for preparation of AIIMS MBBS Entrance Exam. Fine, you also can chose a tutor or go to a coaching institute. However, before choosing one, identify your need. Simply do not go for a coaching because your friend is going. Ask to yourself in which areas you are weak. Everyone has a certain weakness. May be you need a different coaching than your friend. If you weak in Inorganic Chemistry find a guide for Inorganic Chemistry and do not go to an institute because there is someone who teaches mechanics very well. May be your friend is weak in mechanics. Different individuals have different needs.
• Revise and Re-Revise. Just a single revision is not enough for qualifying in entrance exams like AIIMS MBBS. Revise your chosen books as many times as you can. At least 3/4 revisions are must before you start taking MOCK Tests. Do not buy too many books. Buy the most popular books for AIIMS MBBS Entrance Exam and practice as much as you can. It’s better to read 1 book 10 times than reading 10 books one time.
• Attempt sample questions before appearing in actual examination. This way you will have a feel “like what AIIMS MBBS Exam looks.” Attempt as many sample papers and previous year’s papers as possible.
• Take Mock Tests. Before joining any coaching institute for AIIMS MBBS Entrance Exam ask them if they conduct periodical tests and mock tests. If you are relying on self study, obtain mock test papers and sample exam papers from online resources and book shops. Take as many mock tests as you can before appearing in the final examination.