How to prepare for the SSC CGL exam 2018?

The notification of SSC CGL 2018 exam has announced some major changes in the exam process. The syllabus is unchanged but they have added some other factors such as normalization and sectional time limit. There is no sectional cut-off which leads to the fact that one should give equal time and practice to all the sections while doing exam, preparation.

The study plan should be made in such a way so that you can give full justice to all the subjects.

Effective study plan for SSC CGL EXAM 2018 preparation

Subject –wise study plan is an ideal way to prepare, let us discuss.

1. REASONINGSolve previous year questions from any of the question banks available in the market. It will give you the idea about the important topics which generally includes calendar, clock, missing number and series, counting of figures as these chapters are very tricky. It is one of the easy subjects and scoring too which can get you more than 45 marks if you practice well.
2. General AwarenessBuy a resource book that will cover the entire static portion and the previous year questions. Learn current affairs for the last 6 months before the exam date. You can prepare current affairs from any reputed magazine of competitive exams to update yourself. Revise all the topics of the syllabus at least 4 to 5 times as this is also one of the scoring sections if prepared well and thoroughly.
3. MathematicsTo know the exam pattern and important topics the easiest way to make this complex section is to solve the previous year questions. While solving mark the questions which you find difficult and then start your exam preparation from those topics. Revise the topics of advanced math’s maximum times to be comfortable with this section. Learn tables of numbers till 30, cube, square, cube roots and square roots. Make a note of important tricks and formulas and revise them daily
4. English LanguageImprove your vocabulary by going through various word power books. Solve English section of previous year and shortlist the vocabulary section words and note down. Revise them daily. Besides this develop the habit of reading news paper and English novels to enhance your reading comprehension skills. Then revise grammar rules from a reputed grammar book followed by the extensive exercises based on them. Master common error questions based on the previous year question papers.

This is the best way to prepare for SSC CGL EXAM 2018 (Opt for IBT SSC Coaching in Chandigarh) by understanding the exam pattern from the previous year question papers and then short - listing the difficult topics which you could not solve. Mastering the complex topics is the key to success.

How much time one needs to study crack IBPS RRB PO?

IBPS has notified RRB Officer Scale exam which is scheduled to be held in the month of August 2018. Syllabus of RRB prelims is not that vast but it needs lot of practice to ace the exam. Two month are sufficient to prepare for the preliminary phase as it has only two sections to prepare i.e mathematics and reasoning. IBPS RRB 2018 recruitment for officer scale-1 comprises of three phases, namely, Prelims, Mains and Interview round.

The exam pattern of IBPS RRB is different from other probationary officer examinations in terms of preliminary round as it does not consist of English section. The prelims comprises of 2 sections, namely Numerical Aptitude and Reasoning. Therefore it will follow a different strategy for the exam preparation.

Preparation strategy to be followed for two months is given below:

Study Plan

Phase 1  of 15 days

·         Start your preparation from topics of ratio and percentages from quantitative aptitude section. These topics are directly linked with other key topics like DI and profit & loss. These topics are a good source to attain a good level of accuracy which is the prime concern of the exam.

·         Learn concepts carefully as these are useful in almost all the topics of quantitative aptitude.

·         The take up reasoning topics of coding, inequality and blood relation. These topics are vital because they will definitely appear in the paper and should be prepared at first.

·         On an average devote at least one hour to each section every day.

Phase 2 of next 15 days

In this phase you should practice by understanding the applications learned in the first phase.

1.      Start practicing from DI section with topics like pie, bar, tabular and also the problems involving multiple types of graphs.

2.      In the reasoning section, consider the topics like seating arrangement, syllogism and series. Although it is easy to master these topics, yet it is crucial in the exam. Similarly DI practice in the quant section will be take most of your time therefore it is better to start with easy topics first.

3.      Practice at least 4 to 5 DI sets of different models and difficulty index should be solved. Also take one or two topic tests on sitting arrangement and maximum 5 problems each of syllogism and series.

4.      It is an ideal time to start practicing online mock tests. It will make you well acquainted with the difficult level and pattern of exam. These tests enable you to manage your time evenly. Therefore develop the habit of attempting at least 3-4 tests in a week.

Phase 3 of next 15 days

1.      In this phase the preparation of miscellaneous problems of both quant as well as reasoning sections should be done.

2.      Prepare topics like simple and compound interest, trains and time-speed-distance of quantitative section. These are difficult topics but once you learn short tricks to solve complex calculations you can master them.

3.      Reasoning section topics like direction, alphabet test and ranking should be given preference while preparation. These topics are almost rigid in pattern and therefore need more practice.

Phase 4 of next 15 days

1.      This is the last phase of the exam preparation where you have covered almost all the topics. Now is the time to judge your knowledge and learning.

2.      Start with quant section practice of the topics like time and work, permutation & combinations and probability.  Do the revisions of some of the topics like simplification and data interpretation.

3.      The syllabus of reasoning section is almost completed in this phase. Only revision is required which should be done and one should master short tricks to gain accuracy level.

4.      Revise each topic for at least 45 minutes every day and enhance your speed and accuracy level.

This is the best strategy that one should follow as it involves though practice and learning. Learning is gradual and effective.

Hope you will also get the desired results by following these tips!!!

Author Bio: Above content is written and published from IBT-Chandigarh: Top Bank & SSC Coaching Institute.

How should I prepare for English section in the SSC CGL 2018?

Hi Aspirants!!!

Are you preparing for SSC CGL 2018 EXAM?

How good you are in English Language?

English is one of the scoring sections of SSC CGL Exam. It is very important to prepare for the language as it holds an important place in SSC CGL Exam selection process. It is important to qualify three tiers. Hence one must follow the tips to prepare for English language.

Tips to prepare English language

Develop the habit of reading English newspaper. Read it for at least 1.5 hours giving importance to the editorial section and Front page. Editorial will enhance your language proficiency and front page headlines will enhance your general awareness.

• Reading newspaper will enable you to solve reading comprehension easily and quickly.
• Vocabulary is built to a great extent as editors use technical language which is generally asked in the examination.

• Make a list of difficult words in a separate notebook and note down the meaning.

• Use the new words in your day to day conversation and try to converse with the person who is good in English.

• Revise grammar rules from one of the good books of a reputed publication. Practice some questions related to them and master your grammar.

• Download Android app to assist yourself to know the meaning of the difficult words coming across from time to time.

• Join online SSC CGL Test Series and take one topic test after you complete the relevant topic in the class or otherwise. It will help you evaluate your learning capacity.

• Solve previous year question papers as most of the time vocabulary questions are repeated from previous papers itself.

• Master Direct – Indirect and Active – Passive as these follow logical rules and carry more marks than other questions.

Hope you will be able to prepare well by following above tips to prepare for SSC CGL English section.

All the best!

Author Bio: Above content is written and published from IBT Chandigarh: Top Bank & SSC Coaching Institute.

How to score high in SSC CGL Mains?

SSC CGL is one of the most popular exams amongst the graduates of our country. It offers officer grade post in the government departments. The selection process of SSC CGL Exam Followed by SSC CGL Notification 2021 has four phases namely Tier I,II,III and IV.

Exam Pattern SSC CGL 2020

Tier	Type	Mode
Tier – I	Objective Multiple Choice	Computer Based (online)
Tier – II	Objective Multiple Choice	Computer Based (online)
Tier – III	Descriptive Paper in English/Hindi	Pen and Paper mode
Tier – IV	Skill Test/Computer Proficiency Test	Wherever Applicable

Tier I is usually has easy level questions and most of the aspirants generally qualify this phase. Then comes Tier II which has higher difficulty level and needs more practice. Tier III and IV becomes easy if you conquer Tier II with a high score. The most important phase is Tier II which needs to be focused on priority.

Allow me to discuss some tips to prepare for the most significant phase of SSC CGL Exam i.e. Tier II.

First of all one should know the detailed exam pattern of SSC CGL Tier II which is given below for your ready reference.

Exam Pattern of SSC CGL Tier-2

SSC CGL Tier-2 will be held tentatively between 27th November 2018 and 30th November 2020. The exam will be at online mode having 4 sections of 100 questions in each section comprising of maximum marks of 200.

SSC CGL Tier-II Exam has four sections these are:

1.     Quantitative Ability

2.     Statistics

3.     General Studies (Finance & Economics)

4.     English Language & Comprehension

Serial No.	Sections	No. of Questions	Total Marks	Time Allotted
1	Quantitative Ability	100	200	2 hours
2	English Language and Comprehension	200	200	2 hours
3	Statistics	100	200	2 hours
4	General Studies (Finance and Economics)	100	200	2 hours

Negative marking for Wrong Answer: 

SSC CGL Tier II will follow negative marking of 0.25 Marks for every wrong answer. There will be no sectional cut off. Marks will be not being deducted in case the question is left blank or un-attempted by a candidate.

Paper 1 – Quantitative Ability

This section has a higher difficulty level than Tier I. It needs lot of practice and knowledge to master the QA section.

One should learn types of shortcuts to make the calculations quicker to save time. Geometry questions are asked with a high difficulty level. Topics of geometry should be mastered and practiced at length. Algebra is another topic which covers most of the question paper thus it should be practiced. Learn the ways to solve long algebraic equations. Besides these two topics rest are asked in less number. Half of your preparation is complete with the Tier I exam preparation, the only thing is to choose the essential topics and master them thoroughly.

Paper 2 – English Language and Comprehension

English section has questions from easy to moderate level. There are few topics which are very useful which will enhance your score in Tier II, though you practiced for Tier I but these should be mastered well these are Direct Indirect Speech, Active Passive Voice, Parajumbles, RCs. If you master them with speed and accuracy you can definitely score high as number of questions are more in number than asked in Tier I.

Paper 3 – Statistics

It is a new section introduced in SSC CGL Tier II and has following topics:

Statistics

1.   Collection and Representation of Data

2.   Measure of Dispersion

3.   Measure of Central Tendency

4.   Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis

5.   Correlation and Regression

6.   Random Variables

7.   Random Variables

8.   Sampling Theory

9.   Analysis and Variance

10.  Time Series Analysis

11.  Index Number

All these topics should be prepared thoroughly as there is no set pattern so far available. It is better to join any online test series with providing tests based on latest exam pattern and syllabus. Do not be selective in topics rather learn and study all of them as it is one of the scoring sections.

Paper 4 : General Studies (Finance and Economics

1.   Finance and Accounting

2.   Fundamental Principles

3.   Financial Accounting

4.   Basic Concepts of Accounting

5.   Self-Balancing Ledger

6.   Error Spotting and Correction

7.   Economics and Governance

8.   Comptroller and Auditor General of India

9.   Finance Commission

10.  Theory of Demand and Supply

Initially this section was a part of General Studies in Tier I but in SSC CGL TIER II of 2020, it will be examined in the separate paper. Prepare well and do not leave any topic as all these topics are inter-related.

Hope this will help you make an adequate study plan to prepare for SSC CGL Tier II Exam 2020. It is advisable to prepare for both Tier I and II simultaneously so that you get enough time to practice the significant topics of Tier II which are common in Tier I.

Author Bio

Above content is written & Published from IBTChandigarh – a Top SSC Coaching Institute

How can I prepare for SSC CGL in just one month?

SSC conducts SSC CGL Exam and this year also it is scheduled in the month of August 2018. Leaving aside the coaching taken or taking these days, you are left with only thirty days for exam effective preparation.

The exam has a difficulty level as it is open for graduates. Competition is also on the higher side as more than 30 lakh candidates apply everywhere.very year

SSC CGL exam is tough and needs effective and thorough exam. Number of candidates is more than the number of vacancies therefore it is very important to learn each and every topic during exam preparation.

SSC CGL Study Plan

Let us make one month strategy to prepare for SSC CGL Notification 2021 and  subject-wise.

One Month Strategy SSC CGL

1. Reasoning & General Ability

Reasoning is one of the most important and scoring section in SSC CGL exam.

Reasoning
First 10 Days Plan	Next 10 Days Plan	Last 10 Days Plan
Analogy Classification Word Formation Mirror and Water Image Logical Venn Diagram Arrangement of Words Distance and Direction Cubes and Dice Revise  topics & Attempt Full Mock Test	Coding Decoding Series Blood Relations Alphabet Test Mathematical Operations Syllogism Paper Cutting Revise  topics & Attempt Full Mock Test	Completion of Ranking/Arrangement Calendar/Clock Alphabet Series Counting of Figures Missing Number Statements and Conclusions Embedded Figures Completion of Figures Revise  topics & Attempt Full Mock Test

1. Quantitative Aptitude section strategy

Quantitative Aptitude
First 10 Days Plan	Next 10 Days Plan	Last 10 Days Plan
Time and Work Simple and Compound Interest Pipes and Cistern Percentage Profit, Loss and Discount Geometry Revise  topics & Attempt Full Mock Test	Speed, Time and Distance Average Mixture and Alligation Algebra Boat and Stream Ratio and Proportion Revise  topics & Attempt Full Mock Test	HCF and LCM Sequence and Series Simplification Number System Data interpretation Trigonometry Revise  topics & Attempt Full Mock Test

Quantitative aptitude is well thought-out to be the most difficult and time-consuming section of the exam.

c.c.English Language
	Next 10 Days Plan	Last 10 Days Plan
Basics Grammar: Verbs, Noun Preposition, Adjective Tenses Articles Conjunctions Vocabulary Revise topics & Attempt Full Mock Test	Synonyms & Antonyms Use of Verb with Prepositions Vocabulary Completing Phrase & Idioms Practice Error Spotting One word Substitution. Revise all the grammar Rules & Practice Questions on each topics Revise  topics & Attempt Full Mock Test	Practice Reading Comprehension Practice Cloze Test Vocabulary Practice Synonyms & Antonyms Practice One word Substitution. Revise topics & Attempt Full Mock Test

d.General Awareness
First 10 Days Plan	Next 10 Days Plan	Last 10 Days Plan
Ancient History: Harappa Civilization, Basic idea – Gupta Dynasty, Cholas, Pallavas, Rashtrakutas Modern History: Revolt of 1857, Later Mughals, Titles given to Moderates & Extremist Basic Current Affairs (3-4 months – Sports, Award, Science & Technology, Appointments, National & International events, Recent competitions) & Revision of previous 6 days Chemistry: Atomic Structure, Models, Noble Gases, Solutions & types (Homogeneous, Heterogeneous), Metalloids, Ph Indicators, *Vanderwaals, etc. Chemistry: Metals, Non-Metals & Ores, Alloys & their uses, Metallurgy, Galvanization Atmosphere Layers, Earth’s composition, Longitudes & Latitudes, Tectonic Theories, IST Economics: Economic Survey, Monetary Policy, Balance of Payment Taxes, Previous years Paper Questions Revise topics & Attempt Full Mock Test	Polity: Indian Constitution (Ideas taken from Constitution of different Countries E.g. US, Canada, UK) Polity: Powers of President,Vice President, Rights & Powers of Supreme Court & High Court (Habeas Corpus), CAG, Financial Emergencies, Lists of Union concurrent Fundamental Rights, Duties, Panchayat Raj System (Committee), Preambles, Constitution Amendments Physics: SI Units, Scalar & Vector Quantities, Inventions Forces: Basics – Gravitational, Centripetal, Friction, etc. (Refer to previous years papers), Viscosity, Cohesion, Surface Area (Basics) Medieval History: Battle of Tarain, Delhi Sultan, Lodhi Dynasty, etc. Revise topics & Attempt Full Mock Test	Biology: Human body, DNA, RNA, Glands (Largest, smallest), Veins, Artery (Pulmonary), Ear Bones, Thorax (basics), Facts related to Human Anatomy Basic Current Affairs (last 3-4 months – Sports, Award, Science & Technology, Appointments, National & International events, Recent Competitions) Diseases: Caused by Bacteria, Virus, etc. (Cholera, Malaria & their vaccines-founders) & Nutrients, Deficiencies, Vitamins (E.g. Night Blindness, Berri-Berri, Rickets, Kwashiorkor) Plants, Reproduction, Pollination,  Tissue, Roots, Cells (Subsidiary, Guard Cells, Companion Cells, Stomata) & their functions Important Rivers, Cities on River Banks, Indian State, Capitals, Folk Dances, Wildlife Centuries, National Parks, Oceans, Important Line Boundaries, National Highway Basic Current Affairs (last 3-4 months) focusing on Sports, Award, Science & Technology, Appointments, National & International events, Recent competitions Revise  topics & Attempt Full Mock Test

Once you are through with the exam preparation take a breathing time and analyze your learning and knowledge by taking full length mock tests. Maintain accuracy and speed to overcome the challenges of SSC CGL Exam in the examination hall.

Note: Above content is written and published from IBT Chandigarh – A Top SSC Coaching Institute

WHAT FEATURES MAKES SSC COACHING INSTITUTE AS THE BEST INSTITUTE FOR SSC CGL EXAM PREPARATION?

Every year SSC conducts SSC CGL exam, this year SSC CGL has again notified the exam. Last year the exam faced a high difficulty level than any other year. Competition has increased considerably and giving a nightmare to most of the aspirants. All it needs hard work and dedication to qualify the exam with high rank to get the dream job. Rank gives an option to join, higher the rank better are the chances to get the choicest department.

With the increase in the competition, many coaching institutes have developed their base in the field of education to give the best outcomes. Every candidate who is applying looks for an outstanding coaching institute to get competitive exam training to ace the exam with flying colors.

While choosing the best institute for SSC COACHING IN CHANDIGARH or nearby your location one should look for the following salient features:

Salient Features for SSC CGL coaching institute

1.    Institute should be efficient, committed and outstanding in giving the best services to the students.  Student friendly environment should be created to make them feel comfortable.

2.   It should maintain healthy and competitive environment to generate interest in studies such as free library facility, online test series and timely doubt sessions.

3.   They should hire highly qualified, experienced and dedicated faculty to teach the students.

4.   Faculty should be well trained to give adequate number of short cuts and tricks to make the students learn the speed techniques to solve the complex questions.

5.   Regular doubt sessions should be given to the students to solve their difficulties and improve the weak topics.

6.   Proper study schedule should be maintained by giving lectures on each and every topic of the syllabus mentioned in the official notification.

7.   Adequate number of mock tests should be given to practice. It will help them attain efficiency and accuracy.

8.   Competitive study material should be provided which should be scientifically designed. It should be clear and precise to meet the needs of the latest exam pattern.

9.   At times, it should hold some motivational counseling to boost the morale of the students to work hard and never think negative about the exam.

10.   Provide practice on online test series as the exam is held online these days.

11.   Topic tests should be conducted after every class to know the understanding level of the students.

12.   They should have small size batch to give adequate individual attention to the students in the class session itself. It helps in giving competitive environment to the students.

All these features make an institute the best institute for SSC COAHING IN CHANDIGARH or nearby your location. It is better to investigate all these factors before joining any coaching institute to get outstanding outcomes.

All the best!!!

How can I crack SSC CGL while working?

As SSC CGL is the one of the most prestigious examination of staff selection commission, many aspirants who are presently working wants to know about the strategy by which they can crack the examination without effecting their daily routine life. This is a kind of question whose answer lies within the aspirants will and strength.

No one can answer this question better than the interested candidates. Firstly, they must prepare their mind and maintain their confidence in their strength and wisdom. It is all about time management. Try to manage your time and give at least four hours daily to your study and practice a lot.

Here is the best strategy by which you can crack the examination while working: -

·         Make a habit to rise early in the morning and study for 2 hours. It will seem to be hard but very soon you will become very comfortable with it.

·         In the evening too, after your working hours, give 2 hours daily to your study and practice. Here too, make it your habit and try not to sleep without studying 2 hours.

·         During your travel time, go online and prepare your English section, general awareness section and reasoning section as these require less written practice.

·         There are several distractions in your path so avoid getting attracted towards those and strictly follow your daily schedule of study.

·         In weekend days, try to study more than 9 hours per day. So, on average basis, you can give 6 hours daily for your preparation which are more than enough to crack SSC CGL examination.

·         During your office hours, try to read newspaper whenever and wherever you will get free time.

·         If sometimes you feel tire or overburdened then take some rest and then again concentrate on your aim by thinking that you will get life time relaxation if you crack this examination.

·         Buy best SSC CGL test series and practice it thoroughly as it makes aware about the important questions.

·         Attempt mock test weekly and don’t forget to go through with previous year paper.

Most of the candidates have short working hours therefore they can join coaching classes as these will make them very punctual about their preparation strategy. Coaching classes make them very organised, confident and perfect fit for the examination in available time.

Hence, those candidates who want to crack SSC CGL examination must join IBT as SSC CGL COACHING in CHANDIGARH for favourable results. Its services are 100% result oriented.