As teachers who prepare students for various post-std 12 entrance exams, we're often asked different variations of the same questions:
'What is the right time to start preparing for entrance exams?'
'How much time is required to prepare for an entrance exam?'
There is no simple answer to this question.
I've tried to list some factors which you might consider before making a choice.
1. Which entrance exam are we talking about?
Some exams (like the Engineering or Medical kind) are very technical in nature. On the other hand, entrance exams for fields like Law, Hotel Management or Business Management, are general in nature. General aptitude tests examine your basic aptitude for language (primarily English), numbers and logic.
2. What is your aptitude level?
Some students have a natural aptitude for language and/or numbers. The education imparted at School level is often adequate for them. As their fundamentals are in place, they find it very easy to crack aptitude tests without any extra preparation. On the other hand, some students either fail to get adequate fundamental knowledge at school level. The reason for this could be a fault in either the school system or the student's ability/interest in learning. Such students may require additional coaching if they are serious about cracking entrance exams.
3. How much time do you take to grasp concepts?
Some students require a longer period of time to learn, understand and internalize basic concepts. Some students feel a time crunch when it comes to striking a balance between preparation for entrance tests and school board exams. Such students can start their preparations well over an year in advance. Those students who can manage their time for entrance test preparation and board exam preparations can afford to start preparing for entrance tests at the same time that their Std. 12 begins. Those who do not feel comfortable in devoting time for entrance test preparation along with board exam preparations; but are confident that they can grasp concepts in a short time; can opt to start intensive preparations for entrance tests in the 4-6 weeks that may normally be available between the end of boards and the entrance exam date.
All in all, it's a matter of personal ability. Students (and their parents) must analyze their strengths and weaknesses and then make the choice of selecting the appropriate preparation time period.
As usual, one must NOT blindly follow FRIENDS or TRENDS.
All the best!
'What is the right time to start preparing for entrance exams?'
'How much time is required to prepare for an entrance exam?'
There is no simple answer to this question.
I've tried to list some factors which you might consider before making a choice.
1. Which entrance exam are we talking about?
Some exams (like the Engineering or Medical kind) are very technical in nature. On the other hand, entrance exams for fields like Law, Hotel Management or Business Management, are general in nature. General aptitude tests examine your basic aptitude for language (primarily English), numbers and logic.
2. What is your aptitude level?
Some students have a natural aptitude for language and/or numbers. The education imparted at School level is often adequate for them. As their fundamentals are in place, they find it very easy to crack aptitude tests without any extra preparation. On the other hand, some students either fail to get adequate fundamental knowledge at school level. The reason for this could be a fault in either the school system or the student's ability/interest in learning. Such students may require additional coaching if they are serious about cracking entrance exams.
3. How much time do you take to grasp concepts?
Some students require a longer period of time to learn, understand and internalize basic concepts. Some students feel a time crunch when it comes to striking a balance between preparation for entrance tests and school board exams. Such students can start their preparations well over an year in advance. Those students who can manage their time for entrance test preparation and board exam preparations can afford to start preparing for entrance tests at the same time that their Std. 12 begins. Those who do not feel comfortable in devoting time for entrance test preparation along with board exam preparations; but are confident that they can grasp concepts in a short time; can opt to start intensive preparations for entrance tests in the 4-6 weeks that may normally be available between the end of boards and the entrance exam date.
All in all, it's a matter of personal ability. Students (and their parents) must analyze their strengths and weaknesses and then make the choice of selecting the appropriate preparation time period.
As usual, one must NOT blindly follow FRIENDS or TRENDS.
All the best!
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